Driving – FORD 1999 F-150 User Manual

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2 (Second)

Use 2 (Second) to start-up on
slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking on
downgrades.

1 (First)

Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum
engine braking on steep
downgrades. Upshifts can be made
by shifting to 2 (Second) or to

(Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low)

at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear, and will
shift to 1 (Low) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Using the clutch

Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock
that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully
depressed.

When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must:

1. Put gearshift in N (Neutral).

2. Hold down brake pedal.

3. Depress clutch pedal.

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