Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped); Using The Clutch; Recommended Shift Speeds; Recommended Upshifts (For Best Fuel Economy) When Accelerating - Mercury 2007 Milan Owner's Manual

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Using the clutch

The manual transaxle 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, 1 (First) or R (Reverse)
then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the
accelerator.
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.

Recommended shift speeds

Do not downshift into 1 (First) when your vehicle is moving
faster than 15 mph (24 km/h). This will damage the clutch.
Upshift according to the following chart:
Recommended upshifts (for best fuel economy) when
1 - 2
2 - 3
2007 Milan (mln)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
1 3 5
2 4 R
accelerating
5-speed manual transaxle
Shift from:
14 mph (23 km/h)
24 mph (39 km/h)
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