User manual FORD FOCUS-2000

[. . . ] Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects (U. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright E 2000 Ford Motor Company 2 6 19 77 121 128 157 182 252 261 272 273 Introduction ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings. Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. [. . . ] Activate by pressing the transaxle control switch on the gearshift lever. D (Drive) provides engine braking in gears 2 and 3 and is useful when: · driving with a heavy load. If towing a trailer, refer to Driving while you tow in the Trailer towing chapter. 138 Driving To return to D (Overdrive) mode, press the transaxle control switch and the O/D OFF light will no longer be illuminated. Each time the vehicle is started, the transaxle will automatically return to normal overdrive mode. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds causes the transaxle to shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 2 (Second) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed. 1 (First) Use 1(First) to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 (Second), D (Drive) or D (Overdrive). Selecting 1 (First) at higher speeds causes the transaxle to shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 1 (First) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed. 139 Driving Manual transaxle operation (if equipped) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle, you must: 1. Turn ignition to position 4 (START) to start the engine, let the engine idle for a few seconds, then shift into gear. Release clutch slowly while pressing down slowly on the accelerator pedal. 1 140 Driving Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. Recommended shift speeds Upshift and downshift according to the following charts for your specific engine/drivetrain combination: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 5-speed manual transaxle Shift from: First to second Second to third Third to fourth Fourth to fifth km/h 23 40 58 72 mph 14 25 36 45 141 Driving Parking your vehicle 1. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. 1 Reverse Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R (Reverse). Put the gearshift in N (Neutral) and wait at least three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse). 142 Driving · Type A transaxle (with SPI engine) You shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift fully to the right against a spring pressure and then rearward into R (Reverse) gear. · Type B transaxle (with Zetec engine) To select reverse gear, lift the locking ring (1) and then move the gearshift fully to the right and rearward into R (Reverse) gear (2). Removing key from ignition · Turn the ignition key to position 1. · Remove the ignition key. 1 143 Driving VEHICLE LOADING Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with these terms. · Base curb weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. · Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, passengers and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. · GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight. · GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver's door pillar. 144 Driving · GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver's door pillar. [. . . ] Ford accessories are warranted for up to 12 months or 20, 000 km (12, 000 miles) on all cars and light trucks and 12 months with unlimited distance on medium/heavy duty trucks unless the accessory is installed on a new vehicle, then the warranty becomes the balance of the new vehicle's warranty or the accessories warranty, whichever is greater. Not all accessories are available for all models. 269 Customer assistance Vehicle Security Remote keyless entry Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Cargo nets Cargo shades Dash trim Electrocromic/compass/mirror Electrocromic/compass/ o/s temp mirror Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Smokers pack Travel equipment Automatic headlamp system Console Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack adapters Fog lights Framed luggage covers Heavy duty battery Luggage/cargo basket Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Soft luggage cover Speed control Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti theft locks Car/truck covers Carpet floor mats Cleaners, waxes and polishes Door edge guards Flat splash guards Front end covers (full and mini) Handbrake cover Hood deflectors Leather wrap steering wheel Lubricants and oils Molded splash guards Molded vinyl floor mats Rear decklid spoilers Sunglass holder Touch up paint For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: · When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification Label). Consult your dealer for specific weight information. 270 Customer assistance · The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems - such as two way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician. [. . . ]