Vehicle Care -> Vehicle Storage for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Third generation(2010-2017)

Vehicle Care  
With your foot on the brake, shift  
General  
through all the gears while the engine  
is running.  
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated  
place.  
We recommend that you change the  
engine oil before you use your vehicle  
again.  
Protect from sunlight, if possible.  
If vehicles are stored outside, they  
require regular maintenance to protect  
against rust and damage.  
Fuel system  
Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel  
until the first automatic shutoff of the  
fuel pump nozzle.  
Cooling system  
Protect against freezing temperatures.  
When removing your vehicle from  
storage, check coolant fluid level.  
Confirm that there are no cooling  
system leaks and that fluid is at the  
recommended level.  
Battery  
Check and recharge as necessary. Keep  
connections clean.  
If storing your vehicle for more than 30  
days without recharging the battery,  
we recommend that you disconnect  
the battery cables to maintain battery  
charge for quick starting.  
Note: It is necessary to reset memory  
features if battery cables are disconnected.  
Change the engine oil and filter prior to  
storage because used engine oil  
contains contaminates which may  
cause engine damage.  
Start the engine every 15 days for a  
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle  
with the climate controls set to defrost  
until the engine reaches normal  
operating temperature.  
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Vehicle Care  
Miscellaneous  
BODY STYLING KITS  
The distance between the underside of  
your vehicle and the ground is less than  
that of other models. Drive with extreme  
care to avoid damage to your vehicle.  
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers  
and pins under your vehicle are covered  
with grease to prevent rust.  
Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)  
every 15 days to lubricate working parts  
and prevent corrosion.  
Removing Vehicle From Storage  
When your vehicle is ready to come out of  
storage, do the following:  
Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt  
or grease film build-up on window  
surfaces.  
Check windshield wipers for any  
deterioration.  
Check under the hood for any foreign  
material that may have collected  
during storage such as mice or squirrel  
nests.  
Check the exhaust for any foreign  
material that may have collected  
during storage.  
Check tire pressures and set tire  
inflation per the Tire Label.  
Check brake pedal operation. Drive  
your vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and  
forth to remove rust build-up.  
Check fluid levels (including coolant,  
oil and gas) to make sure there are no  
leaks, and fluids are at recommended  
levels.  
If you remove the battery, clean the  
battery cable ends and check for  
damage.  
Contact an authorized dealer if you have  
any concerns or issues.  
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