1998 Mercury Tracer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 89
1998 Mercury Tracer Manual
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Driving 2. Hold down the brake pedal. 3. Depress the clutch pedal. 1 Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy: Sedan/Wagon Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 18 km/h (11 mph) 2-3 32 km/h (20 mph) 3-4 46 km/h (29 mph) 4-5 61 km/h (38 mph) L 4. Turn the ignition key to 4 (START), then let the engine idle for a few seconds. 5. Release the brake pedal, then slowly release the clutch pedal while pressing down slowly on the accelerator pedal. Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. 3 2 CK O0 AC I C ON II 4 ART ST III 89
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