Transmission; Manual Transmission - Ford Focus ST 2017 Owner's Manual Supplement

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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Using the Clutch
Note: During each shift, you must fully press
the clutch pedal to the floor and fully
release the accelerator. Failure to follow
this may cause increased shift efforts,
prematurely wear transmission
components, or cause gear clash or damage
to the transmission. Make sure you properly
position the floor mat so it does not interfere
with the full extension of the clutch pedal.
Note: If you attempt to shift when the drive
wheels are spinning with a loss of traction,
it is possible to cause damage to the
transmission. Do not attempt to shift when
the drive wheels do not have traction.
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.
Due to the high performance of the
powertrain, a certain amount of noise from
the transmission is normal.
The manual transmission has a starter
interlock that prevents cranking the engine
unless you fully press the clutch pedal.
To start the vehicle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
2017 Focus ST (CDH) ST, Canada/United States of America, HM5J 19A285 AB enUSA, Edition date: 201608, Second Printing

Transmission

2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then
put the transmission in neutral (N).
3. Start the engine, then press the brake
pedal and release the parking brake.
4. Move the transmission to position 1 ,
then slowly release the clutch pedal
while slowly pressing on the
accelerator.
5. To reverse, lift up on the reverse
lockout ring found under the shift knob
and move the transmission fully to the
left and forward.
Recommended Shift Speeds for
Maximum Fuel Economy
When accelerating, upshift according to
the following chart:
Operating at High Speeds
Your ST vehicle is capable of high speeds
and has tires rated for the vehicle's
maximum speed. Remember to drive
safely, obey all traffic laws and only
operate your ST vehicle at high speeds at
locations equipped and designed to do so
safely.
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Shift from:
1-2 12 mph (19 km/h)
2-3 23 mph (37 km/h)
3-4 32 mph (51 km/h)
4-5 41 mph (66 km/h)
5-6 42 mph (67 km/h)