Recommended shift speeds, Reverse, Parking your vehicle – FORD 2005 Mustang v.2 User Manual

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Recommended shift speeds

Do not downshift into 1 (First) when your vehicle is moving
faster than 15 mph (24 km/h). This will damage the clutch.

Upshift according to the following chart:

Upshifts when accelerating

(recommended for best fuel economy)

Shift from:

1 - 2

11 mph (18 km/h)

2 - 3

19 mph (31 km/h)

3 - 4

30 mph (48 km/h)

4 - 5

40 mph (64 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).
• The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving it

from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before shifting into R (Reverse).
This is a lockout feature that protects the transmission from
accidentally being shifted into R (Reverse) from 5 (Overdrive).

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.

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

fully.

2005 05+ Mustang (197)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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