Forced Downshifts; Driving With Four-Speed Manual Shift Transmission - Ford 1975 Mustang II Owner's Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
CAUTION-To avoid skidding on slippery road surfaces (wet, icy, gravel,
greasy, etc.), do not shift into 1 (FIRST) positionat speeds above 20 mph.
Forced Downshifts
At speeds from 3S to 70 mph in D (DRIVE) position, you can get the
power and acceleration needed to pass moving cars or climb steep grades
by pushing the accelerator to the floor to downshift from high to second
gear. A forced downshift from high or second to low gear is possible at
speeds under 3S mph in D (DRIVE) position by completely depressing the
accelerator pedal. Remember, forced downshifts can be performed only
when your car is in the D (DRIVE) position.
Driving With Four-Speed Manual Shift Transmission
Gear Selector Positions
The shift pattern for your manual
shift four-speed transmission is
shown on the gear shift lever knob.
All forward gears are synchronized,
which means that shifting can be
achieved noiselessly while on the
move.
Operation
To operate this transmission, first make sure the gear shift lever is in the
NEUTRAL position. Then, press the clutch pedal fully to the floor. Now,
start the engine. Move the gear shift lever to the FIRST (low) gear position.
Depress the accelerator slowly , while letting out the clutch gradually, so
that the car moves smoothly away . As the car gains speed , upshift at the
approximate speeds shown in the chart .
. To stop the car, release the accelerator and apply the brakes. Press down
on the clutch pedal only after the car slows down to 10 to 15 mph. Then
continue t.o use the brake to completely stop the car.
DRIVING TIPS---Here are several important points to remember when
operating your manual-shift transmission:
. The clutch pedal must be pressed down all the way to the floor when
shifting from one gear to another.
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