Ford Focus Quiz
Transmission

Manual transmission

In this manual: Transmission
Introduction — 4Quick start — 1Child safety — 6Occupant protection — 8Keys and remote controls — 4Locks — 4Engine immobiliser — 5Alarm — 3Steering wheel — 4Wipers and washers — 9Lighting — 15Windows and mirrors — 5Instruments — 4Information displays — 5Climate control — 8Seats — 7Convenience features — 16Starting the engine — 11Fuel and refuelling — 11Transmission — 3Brakes — 4Stability control — 3Parking aid — 3Rear view camera — 3Cruise control — 3Load carrying — 6Towing — 3Convertible top — 3Driving hints — 4Emergency equipment — 3Status after a collision — 3Fuses — 4Vehicle recovery — 3Maintenance — 22Vehicle care — 4Vehicle battery — 3Wheels and tyres — 9Vehicle identification — 3Technical specifications — 1Telephone — 7Voice control — 7Connectivity — 6Navigation introduction — 2Navigation system — 2Appendices — 3
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All vehicles

Do not engage reverse gear when the vehicle is moving. This can cause damage to the transmission.

Do not apply any undue lateral force to the gear lever when changing from 5th to 4th gear. This could lead to the inadvertent selection of 2nd gear and can cause damage to the transmission.
Selecting reverse gear

On some vehicles it is necessary to raise the collar whilst selecting reverse gear.

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A quick Ford Focus quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.