Ford Focus Owner's Manual page 282

Driving
Upshift according to the following chart:
Recommended upshifts (for best fuel economy) when
1 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 4
4 - 5
Reverse
Note: Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift
into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission.
Note: The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving
it from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before shifting into R (Reverse).
This is a lockout feature that protects the transmission from accidentally
being shifted into R (Reverse) from 5 (Fifth).
Hold the clutch pedal down and move the gearshift lever into the neutral
position. Shift into R (Reverse).
If R (Reverse) is not fully engaged, press the clutch pedal down and
return the gearshift to the neutral position. Release the clutch pedal for
a moment, then press it down and shift to R (Reverse) again.
Parking your vehicle
1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position.
2. Fully apply the parking brake, hold the clutch pedal down, then shift
into 1 (First).
3. Turn the ignition off.
WARNING: Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move
unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the
parking brake fully.
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2012 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide, 5th Printing
USA (fus)
accelerating
5-speed manual transmission
Shift from:
14 mph (23 km/h)
24 mph (39 km/h)
32 mph (51 km/h)
44 mph (71 km/h)