Recommended shift speeds, Reverse, Parking your vehicle – FORD 2010 Fusion v.2 User Manual

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Recommended shift speeds

Do not downshift into 1 (First) when your vehicle is moving
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h). This may damage the clutch and/or
transmission.

Upshift according to the following chart:

Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel

economy)

Shift from:

1 - 2

15 mph (24 km/h)

2 - 3

25 mph (40 km/h)

3 - 4

40 mph (64 km/h)

4 - 5

45 mph (72 km/h)

5 - 6

50 mph (80 km/h)

Reverse

1. Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into
R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission.

2. Move the gearshift lever into the neutral position and wait at least
three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse).

Note: The gearshift lever can only be moved to R (Reverse) by pushing
the knob down before shifting to reverse. This is a lockout feature which
protects the transmission from accidentally engaging R (Reverse) when
intending to select 1 (First).

3. Shift into R (Reverse) by pushing the gearshift knob down, then
moving the lever fully to the left, then forward.

If R (Reverse) is not fully engaged, press the clutch pedal down and
return the gearshift to the neutral position. Release the clutch pedal for
a moment, then press it down and shift to R (Reverse) again.

Parking your vehicle

1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position.

2. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into 1 (First).

3. Turn the ignition off.

WARNING: Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move
unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the

parking brake fully.

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2010 Fusion (fsn)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
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