parking brake FORD FIESTA 2014 6.G ST Supplement Manual

MANUAL TRANSMISSION -
1.6L ECOBOOST™
Using the Clutch
Note:Failure to fully depress the clutchpedal to the floor may cause increased shiftefforts, prematurely wear transmissioncomponents or damage the transmission.
Note:Do not drive with your foot resting onthe clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal tohold your vehicle at a standstill whilewaiting on a hill. These actions will reducethe life of the clutch and could nullify aclutch warranty claim.
Manual transmission vehicles have astarter interlock that prevents cranking theengine unless the clutch pedal is fullydepressed.
Starting Your Vehicle
WARNING
Make sure the floor mat is positionedcorrectly so that it does not interferewith the full extension of the clutchpedal.
1.Make sure the parking brake is fully setand move the transmission selectorlever to the neutral position.
2.Fully depress the clutch pedal thenstart the engine.
3.Press the brake pedal and move thetransmission selector lever to first orreverse gear.
4.Release the parking brake and slowlyrelease the clutch pedal while slowlypressing on the accelerator.
During each shift, make sure you fullydepress the clutch pedal.
Recommended Shift Speeds
Note:Do not move the transmissionselector lever to first gear when your vehicleis moving faster than 15 mph (24 km/h).This will damage the clutch.
We recommend you change gearaccording to the following guide to achievethe best fuel economy for your vehicle.
RecommendedspeedShift from
12 mph (19 km/h)1 - 2
23 mph (37 km/h)2 - 3
32 mph (51 km/h)3 - 4
41 mph (66 km/h)4 - 5
42 mph (67 km/h)5 - 6
Reverse
Note:Do not move the transmissionselector lever to reverse gear when yourvehicle is moving. This can cause damageto the transmission.
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal todisengage the clutch.
2.Move the transmission selector leverto the neutral position and wait at leastthree seconds before moving it toreverse.
3.Raise the collar below the transmissionselector lever to select reverse gear.
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Note:This is a lockout feature whichprotects the transmission from accidentallyengaging reverse gear when intending toselect first gear.
If reverse gear is not fully engaged, pressthe clutch pedal down and move thetransmission selector lever to the neutralposition. Release the clutch pedal for amoment, then raise the collar and movethe transmission selector lever to reverseagain.
Parking Your Vehicle
WARNING
Do not park your vehicle with thetransmission selector lever in theneutral position. Your vehicle maymove unexpectedly and injure someone.Move the transmission selector lever tofirst gear and set the parking brake fully.
To park your vehicle:
1.Press the brake pedal and move thetransmission selector lever to theneutral position.
2.Fully apply the parking brake, hold theclutch pedal down, then move thetransmission selector lever to first gear.
3.Switch the ignition off.
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