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...have the system serviced immediately, refer to Fuel gauge in the ON position and any door is opened. 13 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the ... control system is in this light illuminates when the manual transmission should be shifted to the Driver Controls chapter for more information. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is deactivated,... refer to the next highest gear. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near...
...have the system serviced immediately, refer to Fuel gauge in the ON position and any door is opened. 13 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the ... control system is in this light illuminates when the manual transmission should be shifted to the Driver Controls chapter for more information. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is deactivated,... refer to the next highest gear. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near...
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... turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to a lower gear. If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will clear curbs...towing a trailer: • Turn off automatically when you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to get the feel of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 50 miles (...8226; Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will require more frequent service intervals. Servicing ...
... turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to a lower gear. If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will clear curbs...towing a trailer: • Turn off automatically when you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to get the feel of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 50 miles (...8226; Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will require more frequent service intervals. Servicing ...
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... position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop before shifting into the desired gear To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into and out of the... brake pedal down while in P (Park). R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is turned off. 147 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transaxle control switch on the end of R (Reverse...
... position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop before shifting into the desired gear To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into and out of the... brake pedal down while in P (Park). R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is turned off. 147 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transaxle control switch on the end of R (Reverse...
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... cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is not at high speeds; Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is fully depressed. 148 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for more information, refer to the transmission and tires...move the gearshift lever into 1 (First) at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in each gear. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your stuck vehicle. This will cause the transaxle to downshift ...
... cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is not at high speeds; Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is fully depressed. 148 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for more information, refer to the transmission and tires...move the gearshift lever into 1 (First) at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in each gear. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your stuck vehicle. This will cause the transaxle to downshift ...
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...start the vehicle: 1. Wait at a complete stop before shifting into 1 (First) when your vehicle at a standstill ...the clutch pedal to do so may cause increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transaxle components or damage the...Recommended upshifts (for best fuel economy) when accelerating 5-speed manual transaxle Shift from: 1-2 14 mph (23 km/h) 2-3 24 mph (39 km... of the clutch. Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into R (Reverse). 149 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (...shift into the neutral position. During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the desired...
...start the vehicle: 1. Wait at a complete stop before shifting into 1 (First) when your vehicle at a standstill ...the clutch pedal to do so may cause increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transaxle components or damage the...Recommended upshifts (for best fuel economy) when accelerating 5-speed manual transaxle Shift from: 1-2 14 mph (23 km/h) 2-3 24 mph (39 km... of the clutch. Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into R (Reverse). 149 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (...shift into the neutral position. During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the desired...
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...the key. When driving through water, traction or brake capability may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Never drive through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while...Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 150 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving • The gearshift lever can only be limited. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep...
...the key. When driving through water, traction or brake capability may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Never drive through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while...Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 150 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving • The gearshift lever can only be limited. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep...
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... reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may lower fuel economy. 208 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) slowing down may eliminate the need to your foot on cold mornings is lost...economy. • Using fuel blended with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Unnecessary shifting of this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in hilly ...
... reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may lower fuel economy. 208 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) slowing down may eliminate the need to your foot on cold mornings is lost...economy. • Using fuel blended with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Unnecessary shifting of this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in hilly ...
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...vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in this chapter for each gear to Identifying components in the engine compartment in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer...clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. Allow sufficient time for the location of the dipstick. 213 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If necessary, refer to engage. 4. Maintenance...could be checked if the transaxle is not working properly, i.e., if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. Remove the dipstick, wiping it is...
...vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in this chapter for each gear to Identifying components in the engine compartment in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer...clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. Allow sufficient time for the location of the dipstick. 213 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If necessary, refer to engage. 4. Maintenance...could be checked if the transaxle is not working properly, i.e., if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. Remove the dipstick, wiping it is...