FORD 2003 F-550 v.1 - Manual (Page 110)

3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parking
brake.
4. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, then slowlyrelease the
clutch pedal while slowlypressing 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
Downshift according to the following charts for your specific
engine/drivetrain combination:
Maximum downshift speeds 1
6-speed transmission
Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2
2H or 4H 4L
D (Overdrive) - 4 72 km/h (45 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph)
4 - 3 56 km/h (35 mph) 19 km/h (12 mph)
3 - 2 32 km/h (20 mph) 13 km/h (8 mph)
2 - 1 8 km/h (5 mph) 3 km/h (2 mph)
1 - LO Onlyshift to LO when at a stop.
1 Use 2H or 4H for 4WD equipped vehicles.
2 Downshift at lower speeds when driving on slipperysurfaces.
Reverse
1. Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into
R (Reverse). Failure to do so maydamage the transmission.
2. Move the gearshift lever into the neutral position and wait at least
three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse).
• The gearshift lever can onlybe moved into R (Reverse) bymoving it
from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before shifting into R (Reverse).
This is a lockout feature that protects the transmission from
accidentallybeing shifted into R (Reverse) from
(Overdrive).
Parking your vehicle
1. Applythe brake and shift into the neutral position.
2. Fullyapplythe parking brake, then shift into 1 (First).
3. Turn the ignition off.
Driving
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