Driving -> DRIVING THROUGH WATER for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2010)

Driving  
The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving it  
from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before shifting into R (Reverse).  
This is a lockout feature that protects the transmission from  
accidentally being shifted into R (Reverse) from 5 (Fifth).  
If R (Reverse) is not fully engaged, press the clutch pedal down and  
return the gearshift to the neutral position. Release the clutch pedal for  
a moment, then press it down and shift to R (Reverse) again.  
Parking your vehicle  
1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position.  
2. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into 1 (First).  
3. Turn the ignition off.  
Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly  
and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake  
fully.  
Removing the key  
Turn the ignition to position 1 (LOCK) and remove the key.  
DRIVING THROUGH WATER  
If driving through deep or standing  
water is unavoidable, proceed very  
slowly especially when the depth is  
not known. Never drive through  
water that is higher than the bottom  
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the  
bottom of the hubs (for trucks).  
When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.  
Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your  
engine or your vehicle may stall. Driving through deep water where  
the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the  
transmission and cause internal transmission damage.  
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your  
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.  
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.  
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2007 Focus (foc)  
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)  
USA (fus)