Skip shift (if equipped) (v8 engines only), Reverse, Driving – FORD 2012 Shelby GT 500 v.2 User Manual
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For the 3.7L V6 with 3.31 axle ratio, shift according to the following
chart:
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel
economy)
Shift from:
1 - 2
13 mph (21 km/h)
2 - 3
26 mph (42 km/h)
3 - 4
37 mph (59 km/h)
4 - 5
43 mph (69 km/h)
5 - 6
59 mph (95 km/h)
For the 5.0L V8, shift according to the following chart:
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel
economy)
Shift from (When not in skip shift mode):
1 - 2
17 mph (27 km/h)
2 - 3
25 mph (40 km/h)
3 - 4
40 mph (64 km/h)
4 - 5
45 mph (72 km/h)
5 - 6
50 mph (80 km/h)
Shift from (When skip shift mode active):
1-4
17 mph (27 km/h)
4-5
25 mph (40 km/h)
5-6
40 mph (64 km/h)
Skip Shift (if equipped) (V8 engines only)
This feature locks out 2 (Second) and 3 (Third) gears for improved fuel
economy. If the message center displays 1–> 4 SHIFT, shift the
transmission directly from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth), otherwise you can
shift normally. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster
chapter.
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. Press the clutch pedal to the floor to disengage clutch.
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