FORD 2005 Focus v.3 - Manual (Page 140)

During Traction Control
௢ operation,
the traction control active light will
illuminate, you may hear an electric
motor type of sound coming from
the engine compartment and the
engine will not “rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This
is normal system behavior and should be no reason for concern.
At speeds below 85 km/h (53 mph), both the engine and the brake
system will be used to control wheel spin; at speeds above 85 km/h
(53 mph), only engine torque reduction is used. When the Traction
Control
௢ system is switched off, the braking system will still be used to
control wheel spin at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph).
The Traction Control
௢ switch is
located on the center console, by
the gearshift lever. The Traction
Control
௢ system will automatically
turn on every time the ignition is
turned off and on.
If you should become stuck in snow
or ice or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction
Control
௢ system off by pressing the switch. This may allow excess wheel
spin to “dig” the vehicle out and enable a successful “rocking” maneuver.
If you want to turn off the Traction Control
௢ system be aware that, for
safety reasons, the switch must be pressed and held for at least one
second before the system is turned off. To re-engage the Traction
Control
௢ system, the button must again be held for at least one second.
If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light will
illuminate, the Traction Control
௢ button will not turn the system on or
off and your vehicle should be serviced.
STEERING
To prevent damage to the power steering system:
• Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it
stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
2005 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA_English (fus)
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