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 switchFord Focus Using stability control
Note: The system will be switched on
automatically every time you switch the
ignition on.
Vehicles with stability control
(ESP) switch
Note: On Focus RS, stability control (ESP)
is only reduced and not switched off
completely.
Press and hold the switch for one second.
The switch will illu ...