Recommended shift speeds, Reverse, Parking your vehicle – FORD 2008 Focus v.3 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:

Recommended upshifts (for best fuel economy) when

accelerating

5-speed manual transmission

Shift from:

1 - 2

14 mph (23 km/h)

2 - 3

24 mph (39 km/h)

3 - 4

32 mph (51 km/h)

4 - 5

44 mph (71 km/h)

Reverse

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

Hold the clutch pedal down and move the gearshift lever into the neutral
position. Wait at least three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse).

Note: 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 (Fifth).

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.

Removing the key

Turn the ignition to position 1 (OFF) and remove the key.

2008 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide
USA
(fus)

Driving

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