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Driving – FORD 1998 Mustang User Manual

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Recommended shift speeds

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

Upshift and downshift according to the following
chart:

Upshifts when accelerating

(recommended for best fuel economy)

Shift from:

1 - 2

18 km/h (11 mph)

2 - 3

31 km/h (19 mph)

3 - 4

48 km/h (30 mph)

4 - 5

64 km/h (40 mph)

Parking your vehicle

1. Disengage the
clutch, apply brake
and shift into N
(Neutral).

2. Set parking brake.

3. Shift into 1 (First).

1

2

4

R

3 5

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