FORD 2015 Focus - Manual (Page 146)

Recommended upshifts (for best fuel
economy) when accelerating
Shift from:
15 mph (24 km/h) 1 - 2
26 mph (42 km/h) 2 - 3
38 mph (61 km/h) 3 - 4
42 mph (67 km/h) 4 - 5
50 mph (80 km/h) 5 - 6
Reverse
Note: Make sure that your vehicle is at a
complete stop before you shift into reverse
(R). Failure to do so may damage the
transmission.
1. Press the clutch pedal to the floor to
disengage clutch.
2. Move the gearshift lever into the
neutral position and wait at least three
seconds before shifting into reverse
(R).
3. Shift into reverse (R) by raising the
collar below the gearshift knob up, then
moving the lever fully to the left, then
forward.
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Note: The gearshift lever can only be
moved to reverse (R) by raising the collar
below the gearshift knob up before shifting
to reverse. This is a lockout feature which
protects the transmission from accidentally
engaging reverse (R) when intending to
select first (1).
If reverse (R) 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 raise
the collar and shift to reverse (R) again.
Parking Your Vehicle
WARNING
Do not park your vehicle with the
gearshift lever in the neutral position.
Your vehicle may move unexpectedly
and injure someone. Shift the gearshift
lever to first gear and set the parking brake
fully.
To park your vehicle:
1. Press the brake pedal and shift the
gearshift lever to the neutral position.
2. Fully apply the parking brake and
switch the ignition off.
3. Hold the clutch pedal down and shift
the gearshift lever to first gear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNINGS
Always set the parking brake fully
and latch the gearshift in park (P).
Turn the ignition to the off position
and remove the key whenever you leave
your vehicle.
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