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2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - Manual Transmission



Manual Transmission

Do not rest your hand on the gearshift lever or use the gearshift lever to hang and support objects. This could cause damage to the transmission not covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal to keep your vehicle stationary when waiting on a hill. This could cause damage to the clutch not covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Failure to fully press the clutch pedal could cause increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage to the transmission.

If any gear is not fully engaged, fully press the clutch pedal and shift into neutral. Release the clutch pedal for a moment, fully press the clutch pedal again and shift into gear.

Shifting Into Reverse

Do not shift into reverse when your vehicle is moving. This could cause damage to the transmission not covered by the vehicle Warranty.

  1. Fully press the brake pedal.
  1. Fully press the clutch pedal and shift into neutral.

Gear Knob with Trigger

  1. Raise the collar and shift into reverse.

Shift Indicator

Shift Up  Image Shown Without Description  It illuminates to advise you that shifting to a higher or lower gear may give better performance, fuel economy or lower emissions.

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