Ford FOCUS LV, Manual

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Transmission
CAUTION
The transmission will automatically
downshift when the engine speed
is too low and upshift when too high.
Push the selector lever forwards to shift
down and pull it backwards to shift up.
Gears may be skipped by moving
the selector lever repeatedly at short
intervals.
Manual mode also provides a kickdown
function. See
Kickdown (page 82).
Drive modes
The transmission will select the
appropriate gear for optimum
performance based on ambient
temperature, road gradient, vehicle load
and driver input.
Kickdown
Press the accelerator pedal fully with
the selector lever in the drive position to
select the next lowest gear for optimum
performance. Release the accelerator
pedal when you no longer require
kickdown.
Emergency park position
release lever
Use the lever to move the selector lever
from the park position in the event of an
electrical malfunction or if your vehicle
has a flat battery.
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CAUTION
Take care when lifting up the
hinged cover.
Lift up the hinged cover in the centre
console next to the selector lever with a
small flat bladed tool.
With a suitable object push down
the locking lever in the slot and
simultaneously move the selector lever
out of the position
P .
Note: If position P is selected again, this
procedure must be repeated.
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