How to Remove the Maintenance Reminder on a Focus?
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The method to remove the maintenance reminder on a Focus is: 1. Close all car doors and windows; 2. Turn the ignition switch to position 2; 3. Simultaneously press and hold the accelerator and brake pedals for 15 seconds; 4. Release the pedals when English text appears on the dashboard; 5. The system will reset and the reminder will be removed. Taking the Focus 2021 Sedan Manual Fengyue Edition as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4647mm, width 1810mm, height 1468mm, wheelbase 2705mm, fuel tank capacity 53 liters, trunk capacity 51 liters. The Focus 2021 Sedan Manual Fengyue Edition is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum horsepower of 122.
When I first bought my Focus, the maintenance reminder light kept coming on, which was quite annoying. Later, I figured out a simple solution: First, turn the key to the off position to ensure the dashboard goes dark. Then, press and hold the small button next to the odometer without releasing it. Next, turn the key to the ON position, which lights up the dashboard but doesn’t start the engine. Hold steady and keep pressing for about 10 to 15 seconds, or until the wrench icon disappears, then release. The reminder light will go off. Take your time with this process—doing it while driving is dangerous. For some Focus models, like those before 2015, the button may be in a different location, so check the manual if needed. After resetting, don’t forget to change the oil promptly, or the engine could suffer damage. This helps extend the car’s lifespan.
