Recommended Shift Speeds; Reverse - Ford 2014 FOCUS Owner's Manual

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Recommended Shift Speeds

The engine is designed to operate at a minimum of 1250 RPM for optimal
power, fuel economy, and durability. When driving a vehicle equipped with
a manual transmission, do not operate the engine below 1250 RPM while
driving with the transmission in any gear (also known as lugging ).
This does not apply while starting or idling the engine while the
transmission is in neutral and/or the clutch pedal is pressed. Lugging the
engine below 1250 RPM may result in damage to the vehicle powertrain,
poor fuel economy, poor acceleration, and undesirable noise, vibration,
and harshness. Choose the next lowest gear until a proper engine RPM is
reached.
Note: 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)
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.
2014 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2012
USA (fus)
Transmission
when 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)
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