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2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - Opening and Closing the Hood - LHD



Opening and Closing the Hood - LHD

Opening the Hood

Hood Release Handle

  1. Open the left-hand front door.
  1. Fully pull the hood release lever and let it completely retract.

Note:   This action releases the hood latch.

  1. Fully pull the hood release lever for a second time.

Note:   This action fully releases the hood.

  1. Open the hood.

Note:   There is no secondary latch under the hood.

Hood Strut

  1. Support the hood with the strut.

Closing the Hood

  1. Remove the strut from the catch and secure it correctly in the clip.
  1. Lower the hood and allow it to drop under its own weight for the last 25–35 cm (10–14 in).

Note:   Make sure that the hood is correctly closed.

Warning Lamps and Indicators

Doors Ajar  It illuminates when you switch the ignition on and remains on if any door or the hood is open.  

Information Messages

 

Message   Details  

Hood Ajar

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close the hood.  

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