Manual Transmission Operation; Using The Clutch - Ford 2003 Mustang Owner's Manual

Driving
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute
or damage to the transmission and tires may
occur, or the engine may overheat.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION

(IF EQUIPPED)
1 3 5
2 4
R

Using the clutch

The manual transmission has a starter interlock that
prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal
is fully depressed.
To start the vehicle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the
gearshift lever in the neutral position.
3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and
release the parking brake.
4. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, then
slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing
on the accelerator.
During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully
depressed to the floor. Failure to fully depress the
clutch pedal to the floor may cause increased shift
efforts and prematurely wear components in the
transmission. Make sure the floor mat is properly
positioned so it doesn't interfere with the full
extension of the clutch pedal.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch
pedal or use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at
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2003 Mustang (mus)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)