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/Customer Information 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.
2009 Focus
(foc)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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