FORD 2014 Fiesta v.2 - Manual (Page 133)

With the transmission selector lever in
reverse, power is transmitted to the drive
wheels to allow your vehicle to move
backward.
Note: Always come to a complete stop
before shifting the transmission selector
lever out of reverse.
N (Neutral)
With the transmission selector lever in
neutral, power is not transmitted to the
drive wheels and the transmission is not
locked, it is possible your vehicle will move
if the brakes are not applied. You can start
the engine with the transmission selector
lever in this position.
D (Drive)
With the transmission selector lever in
drive, your vehicle will shift automatically
through the forward gears.
The transmission will select the
appropriate gear for optimum vehicle
performance and economy based on
ambient temperature, road gradient,
vehicle load, speed and your driving style.
Drive mode provides a downshift function.
See Downshift in this section.
Note: A shift will occur only when your
vehicle and engine speeds are appropriate.
Note: You may temporarily override the
current gear selected using the + or -
buttons.
Sport Mode and Manual Shifting
Sport Mode
With the transmission selector lever in
sport mode, gears are selected quicker and
at higher engine speeds.
Sport mode will remain on until you either
shift manually up or down the gears using
the + or - buttons on the side of the
transmission selector lever or you move
the transmission selector lever to drive.
Sport mode also provides a downshift
function. See Downshift in this section.
Manual Shifting
WARNING
Do not permanently hold the + or -
buttons in. This may damage the
transmission and may lead to an
accident or injury.
Press the + button to shift up and the -
button to shift down.
Gears may be skipped by pressing the + or
- buttons repeatedly at short intervals.
We recommend you upshift according to
the following guide to achieve the best fuel
economy for your vehicle.
Recommended
Speed
Shift From
15 mph (24 km/h) 1 - 2
25 mph (40 km/h) 2 - 3
40 mph (64 km/h) 3 - 4
45 mph (72 km/h) 4 - 5
50 mph (80 km/h) 5 - 6
Manual mode also provides a downshift
function. See Downshift in this section.
Note: The transmission will automatically
upshift if the engine speed is too high or
downshift if the engine speed is too low.
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Fiesta (CCT) Vehicles Built From: 01-04-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013
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