Maintenance -> Opening and Closing the Hood for Your Ford Fiesta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2009-2016)

Maintenance  
Working with the Engine Off  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
1. Set the parking brake and shift to park  
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Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help  
maintain its roadworthiness and resale  
value. There is a large network of  
authorized dealers that are there to help  
you with their professional servicing  
expertise. We believe that their specially  
trained technicians are best qualified to  
service your vehicle properly and expertly.  
They are supported by a wide range of  
highly specialized tools developed  
2. Switch off the engine.  
3. Block the wheels.  
Working with the Engine On  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage  
and/or personal burn injuries, do not  
start your engine with the air cleaner  
removed and do not remove it while the  
engine is running.  
specifically for servicing your vehicle.  
To help you service your vehicle, we  
provide scheduled maintenance  
information which makes tracking routine  
service easy. See Scheduled  
1. Set the parking brake and shift to park  
(P).  
Maintenance (page 396).  
If your vehicle requires professional service,  
an authorized dealer can provide the  
necessary parts and service. Check your  
warranty information to find out which  
parts and services are covered.  
2. Block the wheels  
OPENING AND CLOSING THE  
HOOD  
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,  
fluids and service parts conforming to  
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are  
designed and built to provide the best  
performance in your vehicle.  
Opening the Hood  
Precautions  
Do not work on a hot engine.  
Make sure that nothing gets caught in  
moving parts.  
Do not work on a vehicle with the  
engine running in an enclosed space,  
unless you are sure you have enough  
ventilation.  
Keep all open flames and other burning  
material (such as cigarettes) away  
from the battery and all fuel related  
parts.  
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1. Pull the hood release lever.  
2. Slightly lift the hood.  
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Maintenance  
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3. Move the catch to the left to release  
the hood.  
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4. Open the hood and support it with the  
hood strut.  
Closing the Hood  
1. Remove the hood strut from the catch  
and secure it correctly in the clip.  
2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop  
under its own weight for the last 8-12  
in (20-30 cm).  
Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly  
closed.  
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