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Maintenance, General information, Precautions – FORD 2014 Focus v.2 User Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthiness
and resale value. There is a large network of Ford authorized dealers
who 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 specifically for servicing your
vehicle.

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
information 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
• 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.

Working with the Engine Off

For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission:

1. Set the parking brake and shift to position P.

2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.

3. Block the wheels.

For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission:

1. Set the parking brake, press and hold the clutch pedal, shift to 1
(First).

2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.

3. Release the clutch pedal.

4. Block the wheels.

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2014 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, October 2012
USA
(fus)