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FORD 2014 Focus v.2 User Manual

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5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. (You need

the door key [inside the Intelligent Access Key] to lock and unlock
doors when the battery cable is disconnected. In addition, the
anti-theft system does not function until the battery cable is
reconnected.) See Changing the vehicle battery in the
Maintenance chapter when disconnecting and reconnecting the
battery cable.

• The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h).

• There is no limitation on towing distance.

When done towing, start the engine within 15 minutes of reconnecting
the battery cable. When reconnecting that cable, tighten it until it is
snug against the terminal. Be careful not to over-tighten.

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Towing

2014 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, October 2012
USA
(fus)