Ford Focus Owners Manual: General information
General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnected the vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics for approx. 8 kilometres (5 miles) after reconnecting the battery.
This is because the engine management system must realign itself with the engine.
Any unusual driving characteristics during this period may be disregarded.
Starting the engine by towing or pushing
WARNING:
To prevent damage you must not push or tow start your vehicle. Use booster cables and a booster battery. See Using booster cables.
Ignition switch
WARNING:
Never return the key to position 0
or I when the vehicle is in motion.
0 The ignition is off.
I The ignition and all main electrical circuits
are disabled.
Note: Do not leave the ...
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Ford Focus Principle of operation
Electronic stability programme
(ESP)
WARNING:
ESP does not relieve you of your
responsibility to drive with due care
and attention.
without ESP A
with ESP B
The ESP supports stability when the
vehicle starts to slide away from your
intended path. This is performed by
braking individ ...
