Ford Focus 2004 Owner's Manual page 122

Handbrake
Always apply the handbrake fully
and select first or reverse gear
before leaving the vehicle.
To apply the handbrake:
•
Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
•
While pressing the brake pedal,
pull the handbrake 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.
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission should always
be left with the selector lever in
position P.
To release the handbrake, press the
brake pedal firmly, pull the lever up
slightly, depress the release button
and push the lever down.
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