Ford Focus 2004 Owner's Manual page 134

When the engine is started,
the brake pedal and the
selector lever button must be
depressed before the selector
lever can be moved from the park
position P.
The selector lever can be moved
out of the position P only if the
ignition key is in position II
Depress the brake pedal and press
the button on the selector lever
grip.
In emergencies the lever can be
moved from the park position P
mechanically. Refer to the section
Emercency park position release
lever on page 132.
R = Reverse
This position should be
selected only when the
vehicle is stationary and the
engine is idling.
Depress the brake pedal when
selecting R.
Driving
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