Changing The 12V Battery; Battery Connection Points; To Start The Engine - Ford FOCUS Owner's Manual

CAUTIONS
Do not connect to the negative (–)
terminal of the flat battery.
Make sure that the cables are clear of
any moving parts and fuel delivery
system parts.

To start the engine

1. Run the engine of vehicle B at
moderately high speed.
2. Start the engine of vehicle A.
3. Run both vehicles for a minimum of
three minutes before disconnecting the
cables.
CAUTION
Do not switch on the headlamps when
disconnecting the cables. The peak
voltage could blow the bulbs.
Disconnect the cables in the reverse order.

CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY

CAUTION
For vehicles with Start-stop the
battery requirement is different. It
must be replaced by one of exactly
the same specification as the original.
Note: Where applicable, the audio system
must be reprogrammed with the keycode.
The battery is located in the engine
compartment. See Maintenance (page
198).
Focus (CB8) Vehicles Built From: 03-03-2014, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3568en enGBR, Edition date: 03/2014, None
Vehicle battery
BATTERY CONNECTION
POINTS
The ground connection point is located to
the right of the battery near the engine
compartment fuse box.
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CAUTION
Do not connect to the negative (–)
terminal of the flat battery.