FORD 2005 Focus v.4 - Manual (Page 144)

To start the vehicle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in the
neutral position.
3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parking
brake.
4. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, then slowly release the
clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch
pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These
actions will reduce the life of the clutch.
Recommended shift speeds
Upshift according to the following chart:
Recommended upshifts (for best fuel economy) when
accelerating
5-speed manual transaxle
Shift from:
1 - 2 14 mph (23 km/h)
2 - 3 25 mph (40 km/h)
3 - 4 36 mph (58 km/h)
4 - 5 45 mph (72 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 transaxle.
• Lift the locking ring (1), then
move the gearshift lever fully to
the right, then back into R
(Reverse) (2).
2005 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Driving
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