Manual Transmission Operation - Ford EVEREST 2009 Manual

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Driving Your Ford
Starting and Driving
Manual Transmission
Operation
qManual Transmission Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transmission is
conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.
A safety feature prevents accidental
shifting from 5 to R (reverse). The shift
lever must be put in neutral before being
shifted to R.
5-10
Form No.F8M7-10-09B
Neutral position
Black plate (100,1)
WARNING
Do not use sudden engine braking on
slippery road surfaces or at high
speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while
driving at high speeds causes sudden
engine braking, which is dangerous.
The sudden change in tyre speed could
cause the tyres to skid. This could lead
to loss of vehicle control and an
accident.
Be sure to leave the shift lever in 1 or
R position and set the parking brake
when leaving the vehicle unattended:
Otherwise the vehicle could move and
cause an accident.
CAUTION
Keep your foot off the clutch pedal
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except when shifting gears. Also, do
not use the clutch to hold the vehicle
on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will
cause needless clutch wear and
damage.
Do not apply any excessive lateral
l
force to the gear lever when
changing from 5th to 4th gear. This
could lead to the accidental selection
of 2nd gear, which can result in
damage to the transmission.
Make sure the vehicle comes to a
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complete stop before shifting to R.
Shifting to R while the vehicle is still
moving may damage the
transmission.