Transmission; Manual Transmission; Using The Clutch; Recommended Shift Speeds - Ford Mustang 2016 Owner's Manual

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Using the Clutch

Note: Failure to fully press the clutch pedal
to the floor may cause increased shift
efforts, prematurely wear transmission
components or damage the transmission.
Note: 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 and could nullify a
clutch warranty claim.
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Manual transmission vehicles have a
starter interlock that prevents cranking the
engine unless the clutch pedal is fully
pressed.
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.
4. Press the brake pedal and move the
gearshift lever to the desired gear; first
(1) or reverse (R).
5. Release the parking brake, then slowly
release the clutch pedal while slowly
pressing on the accelerator.
Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 13-07-2015, enUSA, First Printing

Transmission

During each shift, the clutch pedal must
be fully pressed to the floor. Make sure the
floor mat is properly positioned so it
doesn't interfere with the full extension of
the clutch pedal.

Recommended Shift Speeds

Note: Do not downshift into first (1) when
your vehicle is moving faster than 15 mph
(24 km/h). This will damage the clutch.
2.3L
Recommended upshifts (for best fuel
1 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 4
4 - 5
5 - 6
3.7L with 3.15 Axle Ratio
Recommended upshifts (for best fuel
1 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 4
4 - 5
5 - 6
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
economy) when accelerating
Shift from:
15 mph (24 km/h)
24 mph (39 km/h)
35 mph (56 km/h)
41 mph (66 km/h)
50 mph (80 km/h)
economy) when accelerating
Shift from:
13 mph (21 km/h)
26 mph (42 km/h)
37 mph (60 km/h)
43 mph (69 km/h)
59 mph (95 km/h)