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

Opening and Closing the Hood - RHD

Opening the Hood

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.

1. Support the hood with the strut.

Note:   Hold the yellow section of the hood strut.

Opening the Hood if the Passenger Door cannot be Opened

1. Unlock the right-hand front door using the key and access the left-hand front footwell.  See   Locking and Unlocking - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen. 

1. Insert a suitable tool, for example a screwdriver, in the position shown.

1. Gently pry the hood release lever securing clip upward.

1. Use a suitable tool, for example a hexagonal socket, and turn the hood release mechanism clockwise until you feel a strong resistance.

1. Let the hood release mechanism completely retract.

Note:   This action releases the hood latch.

1. Turn the hood release mechanism clockwise until you feel a strong resistance for a second time.

Note:   This action fully releases the hood.

1. Open the hood.

Note:   There is no secondary latch under the hood.

1. Support the hood with the strut.

Note:   Hold the yellow section of the hood strut.

1. Reinstall the hood release lever.To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note:   Make sure the hood release lever securing clip is fully engaged.

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

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

Information Messages