Maintenance and Specifications -> SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS / PRECAUTIONS for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2010)

Maintenance and Specifications  
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS  
To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance  
information which makes tracking routine service easy.  
If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can  
provide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide to  
find out which parts and services are covered.  
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.  
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE  
Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle.  
Do not work on a hot engine.  
When the engine is running, make sure that loose clothing, jewelry or  
long hair does not get 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 (cigarettes) material away  
from the battery and all fuel related parts.  
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must “relearn” its idle condition  
before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in Battery in this  
section.  
Working with the engine off  
Automatic transmission:  
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).  
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.  
3. Block the wheels.  
Manual transmission:  
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1  
(First).  
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.  
3. Block the wheels.  
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Maintenance and Specifications  
Working with the engine on  
Automatic transmission:  
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).  
2. Block the wheels.  
Manual transmission:  
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N  
(Neutral).  
2. Block the wheels.  
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.  
OPENING THE HOOD  
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood  
release handle located under the  
instrument panel.  
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is  
located under the front of the hood.  
3. Lift the hood and support it with the strut in the yellow-colored  
retainer; ensuring it is secure.  
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