Ford Focus Owners Manual: Principle of operation
Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reduced braking efficiency. Dab the brake pedal when driving from a car wash to remove the film of water.
ABS
WARNING:
The ABS does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention.
The ABS helps you to maintain full steering and directional stability when you brake heavily in an emergency, by preventing the road wheels from locking.
Brakes
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Hints on driving with ABS
When the ABS is operating, the brake
pedal will pulse. This is normal. Maintain
pressure on the brake pedal.
The ABS will not eliminate the dangers
inherent when:
• you drive too close to t ...
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Deactivation
WARNING: Always
carry a live airbag with the deployment door, trim cover or tear seam pointed away
from the body. Do not place a live airbag down with the deployment door, trim cover
or tear seam facing down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
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