Automatic transmission, Transmission – FORD 2014 Fiesta v.2 User Manual

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We recommend you change gear
according to the following guide to achieve
the best fuel economy for your vehicle.

Recommended

speed

Shift from

12 mph (19 km/h)

1 - 2

23 mph (37 km/h)

2 - 3

32 mph (51 km/h)

3 - 4

41 mph (66 km/h)

4 - 5

42 mph (67 km/h)

5 - 6

Reverse

Note: Do not move the transmission
selector lever to reverse gear when your
vehicle is moving. This can cause damage
to the transmission.

1.

Fully depress the clutch pedal to
disengage the clutch.

2. Move the transmission selector lever

to the neutral position and wait at least
three seconds before moving it to
reverse.

3. Raise the collar below the transmission

selector lever to select reverse gear.

Note: This is a lockout feature which
protects the transmission from accidentally
engaging reverse gear when intending to
select first gear.

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If reverse gear is not fully engaged, press
the clutch pedal down and move the
transmission selector lever to the neutral
position. Release the clutch pedal for a
moment, then raise the collar and move
the transmission selector lever to reverse
again.

Parking Your Vehicle

WARNING

Do not park your vehicle with the
transmission selector lever in the
neutral position. Your vehicle may

move unexpectedly and injure someone.
Move the transmission selector lever to
first gear and set the parking brake fully.

To park your vehicle:

1.

Press the brake pedal and move the
transmission selector lever to the
neutral position.

2. Fully apply the parking brake, hold the

clutch pedal down, then move the
transmission selector lever to first gear.

3. Switch the ignition off.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNINGS

Always set the parking brake fully
and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition

to the off position and remove the key
whenever you leave your vehicle.

Do not apply the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal simultaneously.
Applying both pedals simultaneously

for more than three seconds will limit
engine rpm, which may result in difficulty
maintaining speed in traffic and could lead
to serious injury.

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Fiesta (CCT) Vehicles Built From: 01-04-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013

Transmission

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