Transmission
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - 5-
SPEED MANUAL
TRANSMISSION (MTX-75)
Using the Clutch
Note: Failure to fully depress the clutch
pedal to the floor may cause increased shift
efforts, prematurely wear transmission
components or damage the transmission.
Note: 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 and could nullify a
clutch warranty claim.
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Note: The gearshift lever can only be
moved to reverse (R) by raising the collar
below the gearshift knob up before shifting
to reverse. This is a lockout feature which
protects the transmission from accidentally
engaging reverse (R) when intending to
select first (1).
If reverse (R) is not fully engaged, press
the clutch pedal down and return the
gearshift to the neutral position. Release
the clutch pedal for a moment, then raise
the collar and shift to reverse (R) again.
Parking Your Vehicle
WARNING
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Manual transmission vehicles have a
starter interlock that prevents cranking the
engine unless the clutch pedal is fully
depressed.
Always set the parking brake fully
and make sure you shift the gearshift
lever to first gear. Switch the ignition
off and remove the key whenever you leave
your vehicle.
Starting Your Vehicle
WARNING
To park your vehicle:
Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury.
1. Press the brake pedal and shift the
gearshift lever to the neutral position.
2. Fully apply the parking brake and
switch the ignition off.
3. Hold the clutch pedal down and shift
the gearshift lever to first gear.
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set
and shift the gearshift lever to the
neutral position.
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2017 Focus (CDH) Canada/United States of America, HM5J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201608, Second Printing
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