Ford 2012 Focus v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 279)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Using the clutch

Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that prevents

cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully pressed.

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.

4. Press the brake pedal and move

the gearshift lever to the desired

gear; 1 (First) or R (Reverse).

5. Release the parking brake, then slowly release the clutch pedal while

slowly pressing on the accelerator.

During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully pressed to the floor.

Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn’t interfere with

the full extension of the clutch pedal.

Failure to fully press the clutch pedal to the floor may cause

increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission

components or damage the transmission.

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 severely reduce the life of the clutch and

could nullify a clutch warranty claim.

Recommended shift speeds

The engine is designed to operate at a minimum of 1250 RPM for

optimal power, fuel economy, and durability. When driving a vehicle

equipped with a manual transmission, do not operate the engine below

1250 RPM while driving with the transmission in any gear (also known as

⬙lugging⬙). This does not apply while starting or idling the engine while

the transmission is in neutral and/or the clutch pedal is pressed. Lugging

the engine below 1250 RPM may result in damage to the vehicle

powertrain, poor fuel economy, poor acceleration, and undesirable noise,

vibration, and harshness. Choose the next lowest gear until a proper

engine RPM is reached.

Do not downshift into 1 (First) when your vehicle is moving

faster than 15 mph (24 km/h). This will damage the clutch.

Driving

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