Ford Focus Quiz
Brakes

Parking brake

In this manual: Brakes
Introduction — 4Quick start — 1Child safety — 6Occupant protection — 8Keys and remote controls — 4Locks — 4Engine immobiliser — 5Alarm — 3Steering wheel — 4Wipers and washers — 9Lighting — 15Windows and mirrors — 5Instruments — 4Information displays — 5Climate control — 8Seats — 7Convenience features — 16Starting the engine — 11Fuel and refuelling — 11Transmission — 3Brakes — 4Stability control — 3Parking aid — 3Rear view camera — 3Cruise control — 3Load carrying — 6Towing — 3Convertible top — 3Driving hints — 4Emergency equipment — 3Status after a collision — 3Fuses — 4Vehicle recovery — 3Maintenance — 22Vehicle care — 4Vehicle battery — 3Wheels and tyres — 9Vehicle identification — 3Technical specifications — 1Telephone — 7Voice control — 7Connectivity — 6Navigation introduction — 2Navigation system — 2Appendices — 3
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All vehicles Vehicles with an automatic transmission should always be left with the selector lever in position P. • Press the foot brake pedal firmly. • Pull the parking brake lever up smartly to its fullest extent. • Do not press the release button while pulling the lever up. • If your vehicle is parked on a hill and facing uphill, select first gear and turn the steering wheel away from the kerb.

• If your vehicle is parked on a hill and facing downhill, select reverse gear and turn the steering wheel towards the kerb.

To release the parking brake, press the brake pedal firmly, pull the lever up slightly, depress the release button and push the lever down.

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