lock FORD FOCUS 2018 User Guide
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The childproof locks are located on therear edge of each rear door and must beset separately for each door.
Left-Hand Side
Turn counterclockwise to lock andclockwise to unlock.
Right-Hand Side
Turn clockwise to lock andcounterclockwise to unlock.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Always drive and ride with yourseatback upright and the lap beltsnug and low across the hips.
To reduce the risk of injury, makesure children sit where they can beproperly restrained.
Never let a passenger hold a child onhis or her lap while your vehicle ismoving. The passenger cannotprotect the child from injury in a crash.
All occupants of your vehicle,including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their seatbelts, evenwhen an airbag supplemental restraintsystem is provided. Failure to properly wearyour seatbelts could seriously increase therisk of injury or death.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in acargo area, inside or outside of avehicle. In a crash, people riding inthese areas are more likely to be seriouslyinjured or killed. Do not allow people to ridein any area of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and seatbelts. Be sureeveryone in your vehicle is in a seat andusing a seatbelt properly.
In a rollover crash, an unbeltedperson is significantly more likely todie than a person wearing a seatbelt.
Each seating position in your vehiclehas a specific seatbelt assemblywhich is made up of one buckle andone tongue that are designed to be usedas a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on theoutside shoulder only. Never wear theshoulder belt under the arm. 2) Neverswing the seatbelt around your neck overthe inside shoulder. 3) Never use a singlebelt for more than one person.
WARNINGS
When possible, all children 12 yearsold and under should be properlyrestrained in a rear seating position.Failure to follow this could seriouslyincrease the risk of injury or death.
Seatbelts and seats can become hotin a vehicle that has been closed upin sunny weather; they could burn asmall child. Check seat covers and bucklesbefore you place a child anywhere nearthem.
Front and rear seat occupants,including pregnant women, shouldwear seatbelts for optimumprotection in an accident.
All seating positions in your vehicle havelap and shoulder seatbelts. All occupantsof the vehicle should always properly weartheir seatbelts, even when an airbagsupplemental restraint system is provided.
The seatbelt system consists of:
•Lap and shoulder seatbelts.
•Shoulder seatbelt with automaticlocking mode, (except driver seatbelt).
•Height adjuster at the front outboardseating positions.
•Seatbelt pretensioner at the frontoutboard seating positions.
•Belt tension sensor at the frontoutboard passenger seating position.
· Seatbelt warning light andchime.
· Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with readiness indicator.
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Pregnant women should always wear theirseatbelt. The lap belt portion of acombination lap and shoulder belt shouldbe positioned low across the hips belowthe belly and worn as tight as comfortallows. The shoulder belt should bepositioned to cross the middle of theshoulder and the center of the chest.
Seatbelt Locking Modes
WARNINGS
After a crash, have a qualifiedtechnician check all the seatbelts tomake sure the seatbelts includingthe automatic locking retractor feature forchild restraints operate properly. Werecommend replacing any system that hasdamage or does not operate properly.Failure to do so can result in personal injuryor death in the event of a sudden stop oranother crash.
You must replace the seatbelt if theautomatic locking retractor or anyother seatbelt function is notoperating correctly. Failure to replace theseatbelt and retractor assembly couldincrease the risk of injury in a crash.
All safety restraints in your vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. Thedriver seatbelt has the first type of lockingmode. The front outermost passenger andrear seat seatbelts have both types oflocking modes described as follows:
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode whichallows free shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements andlocking in response to vehicle movement.For example, if you brake suddenly or turna corner sharply, or your vehicle receivesan impact of approximately 5 mph(8 km/h) or more, the combinationseatbelts lock to help reduce forwardmovement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lockif you pull the webbing out too quickly. Ifthe seatbelt retractor locks, slowly lowerthe height adjuster to allow the seatbeltto retract. If the retractor does not unlock,pull the seatbelt out slowly then feed asmall length of webbing back toward thestowed position. For rear seatbelts, reclinethe rear seat backrest or push the seatbackrest cushion away from the seatbelt.Feed a small length of webbing backtoward the stowed position.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder beltautomatically pre-locks. The seatbelt stillretracts to remove any slack in theshoulder belt. The automatic locking modeis not available on the driver seatbelt.
Using Automatic Locking Mode
You should use automatic locking modewhen a child safety seat, except a booster,is on the front passenger seat or rear seat.Children 12 years old and under should becorrectly restrained in a rear seatingposition whenever possible. See ChildSafety (page 16).
1.Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt.
2.Grasp the shoulder portion and pulldownward until you pull the entireseatbelt out.
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3.Let the seatbelt retract.
Note:As the seatbelt retracts, you will heara clicking sound. This indicates the seatbeltis now in the automatic locking mode.
Disengaging Automatic Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap andshoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automaticlocking mode and return the seatbelt tothe vehicle sensitive mode.
SEATBELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Position the seatbelt height adjusterso that the seatbelt rests across themiddle of your shoulder. Failure toadjust the seatbelt correctly could reduceits effectiveness and increase the risk ofinjury in a crash.
Adjust the height of the shoulder belt sothe belt rests across the middle of yourshoulder.
To adjust the shoulder belt height:
1.Press the button and slide the heightadjuster up or down.
2.Release the button and pull down onthe height adjuster to make sure it islocked in place.
SEATBELT WARNING LAMP
AND INDICATOR CHIME
This lamp illuminates and anaudible warning will sound if thedriver seatbelt has not beenfastened when the vehicle's ignition isturned on.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Licence exempt RSSStandards of Industry Canada. Operationis subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
•This device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications notexpressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance couldvoid the user's authority to operate theequipment. The term "IC:" before the radiocertification number only signifies thatIndustry Canada technical specificationswere met.
The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).Vehicles with the remote start feature willhave a greater range. One of the followingcould cause a decrease in operating range:
•Weather conditions.
•Nearby radio towers.
•Structures around the vehicle.
•Other vehicles parked next to yourvehicle.
Other short distance radio transmissions,for example amateur radios, medicalequipment, wireless headphones, remotecontrols and alarm systems can also usethe radio frequency used by your remotecontrol. If the frequencies are jammed, youwill not be able to use your remote control.You can lock and unlock the doors with thekey.
Note:Make sure to lock your vehicle beforeleaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote controlwill operate if you press any buttonunintentionally.
Note:The remote control contains sensitiveelectrical components. Exposure to moistureor impact may cause permanent damage.
REMOTE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: KEYLESS ENTRY
Intelligent Access Key
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Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains aremovable key blade that you can use tounlock your vehicle.
To release the key blade:
1.Press and hold the buttons on theedges of the transmitter to release thecover. Carefully remove the cover.
2.Remove the key blade.
Programming a New RemoteControl
To program an additional remote controlSee Security (page 68).
Reprogramming the UnlockingFunction
Note: When you press the unlock button,either all the doors are unlocked or only thedriver door is unlocked. Pressing the unlockbutton again unlocks all the doors.
Press and hold the unlock and lock buttonson the remote control simultaneously forat least four seconds with the ignition off.The direction indicators flash twice toconfirm the change.
To return to the original unlocking function,repeat the process.
Changing the Remote ControlBattery
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent.
Make sure that you dispose ofold batteries in anenvironmentally friendly way.Seek advice from your local authorityabout recycling old batteries.
1.Press and hold the buttons on theedges of the transmitter to release thecover. Carefully remove the cover.
2.Remove the key blade.
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3.Use a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, to carefully separate thetwo halves of the remote control.
4.Twist the screwdriver in the positionshown to separate the two halves ofthe remote control.
Note:Do not touch the battery contacts orthe printed circuit board with thescrewdriver.
5.Carefully remove the battery with thescrewdriver.
6.Install a new battery with the + facingdownward.
7.Assemble the two halves of the remotecontrol.
8.Reinstall the key blade.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note:Replacing the battery does not deletethe transmitter from the vehicle.
The transmitter should operate normally.
Locating Your Vehicle
Press the lock button on the key twicewithin three seconds. The horn may soundand the direction indicators flash.
The horn may sound twice and thedirection indicators do not flash if:
•Locking was not successful.
•Any door or the liftgate is open.
•The hood is open on vehicles with ananti-theft alarm or remote start.
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REMOTE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: INTEGRATED KEY
TRANSMITTER
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (If
Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your vehicle andunlock or lock the driver door from outsideyour vehicle. The buttons on the keyoperate the remote control.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Programming a New RemoteControl
To program an additional remote controlSee Security (page 68).
Reprogramming the UnlockingFunction
Note: When you press the unlock button,either all the doors are unlocked or only thedriver door is unlocked. Pressing the unlockbutton again unlocks all the doors.
Press and hold the unlock and lock buttonson the remote control simultaneously forat least four seconds with the ignition off.The direction indicators flash twice toconfirm the change.
To return to the original unlocking function,repeat the process.
Changing the Remote ControlBattery
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent.
Make sure that you dispose ofold batteries in anenvironmentally friendly way.Seek advice from your local authorityabout recycling old batteries.
1.Twist a thin coin in the slot of thetransmitter near the key ring to removethe battery cover.
2.Remove the old battery.
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3.Insert the new battery. Refer to thesymbols inside the transmitter for thecorrect orientation of the battery.Press the battery down to make sureit is fully in the housing.
4.Reinstall the battery housing coveronto the transmitter.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note:Replacing the battery does not erasethe programmed key from your vehicle.
Locating Your Vehicle
Press the lock button on the key twicewithin three seconds. The horn sounds andthe direction indicators flash. Werecommend you use this method to locateyour vehicle, rather than using the panicalarm.
The horn sounds twice and the directionindicators do not flash if:
•Locking was not successful.
•Any door or the liftgate is open.
•The hood is open on vehicles with ananti-theft alarm or remote start.
Sounding the Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. Press the buttonagain or switch the ignition on tosilence it.
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
REMOTE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: KEYLESS ENTRY WITH
REMOTE START
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
The intelligent access key operates thepower locks and the remote start system.The key must be in your vehicle to switchon the push-button start system.
Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains aremovable key blade that you can use tounlock your vehicle.
Slide the release on the back of thetransmitter, then pull the blade out.
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Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Programming a New RemoteControl
To program an additional remote controlSee Security (page 68).
Reprogramming the UnlockingFunction
Note: When you press the unlock button,either all the doors are unlocked or only thedriver door is unlocked. Pressing the unlockbutton again unlocks all the doors.
Press and hold the unlock and lock buttonson the remote control simultaneously forat least four seconds with the ignition off.The direction indicators flash twice toconfirm the change.
To return to the original unlocking function,repeat the process.
Changing the Remote ControlBattery
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent.
Make sure that you dispose ofold batteries in anenvironmentally friendly way.Seek advice from your local authorityabout recycling old batteries.
1.Remove the key blade from thetransmitter.
2.Twist a thin coin under the tab hiddenbehind the key blade head to removethe battery cover.
3.Remove the old battery.
4.Insert a new battery with the + facingdownward. Press the battery down tomake sure it is fully in the housing.
5.Reinstall the battery housing coveronto the transmitter and install the keyblade.
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