2002
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Get to Know
Your FocusDriverÕs Seat with Manual Height AdjustmentWhile youÕre getting comfortable, check out the standard
driverÕs-seat manual height adjustment knob, located on the
front lower right portion of the seat. Separate controls let you
adjust the seat forward and backward.Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel
(If equipped)
HereÕs another way Focus adjusts to you Ñ not the other way
around. Pull the locking lever (on the underside of the steering
column) down, allowing the steering column to move. Adjust
the steering column up or down, as well as toward or away
from you, to find the driving position you like best.
WARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving.Overdrive Cancel Button(Standard on Focus models with automatic transaxle)Focus lets
you be in charge. If youÕre towing or driving in the mountains,
you may want to switch the Overdrive OFF. Find the button on
the shifter handle, below the thumb button. A light on the
instrument cluster indicates when Overdrive is OFF. Overdrive
defaults to ON when you turn the ignition OFF and then ON again.Manual Transaxle Reverse Gear Lockout(Standard on Focus models equipped with the Zetec engine and
the manual transaxle ONLY)The gearshift lever has a collar
under the shift knob that must be lifted to shift into Reverse.
2002
Cassette/CD Radio Basic Operation
(If equipped)
To eject a cassette, simultaneously press FF and REW all the
way in. To adjust the Bass/Treble and Fade/Balance, press the
appropriate button once/twice, and then adjust using the
volume control knob.Turning Air Conditioning On/Off
(If equipped)
DonÕt lose your cool. To turn the air conditioning system ON, the fan
speed must be set to Ò1Ó or higher, and the A/C button must be ON.
Cool enough? To turn the air conditioner OFF, simply set the fan
speed to Ò0Ó or press the A/C button. You may experience air coming
through your register even though your blower is set at zero. If this
is not preferred, turn your Recirculation button ON. (Green light)MAX A/C Activation
(If equipped)
When you want to chill out fast. Push both the A/C and Recirculation
buttons on the instrument panel. Note: MAX A/C shuts off when the
vehicle is turned off. The Recirculation button must be pressed again
when the vehicle is restarted to reactivate MAX A/C. Please refer to
ownerÕs manual for A/C performance at high engine demands.Defroster Performance
(A/C equipped only)
Need a clearer view? In the Defrost mode, the A/C will auto-
matically come ON and the Recirculation control will turn OFF for
optimal Defrost and Defog function. Be aware that the A/C will
not come on if outside temperatures fall below 40¡ F (4¡ C).Mode Selector ControlPut the air where you want it, when you want it. A turn of
the dial controls the direction of the airflow inside the vehicle.
Selecting a position partway between modes will divide the
airflow between the modes selected.Temperature Controls
MAX A/C
Get to Know
Your Focus
Part number: 2S4J-19G217-AA
Congratulations! YouÕre the owner of a
2002 Ford Focus. Smart decision.You probably canÕt wait to take your new Focus out on the road.
But take a minute to get acquainted. Make yourself comfortable
(itÕs not hard in the roomy Focus interior). HereÕs a quick rundown
of some standard and optional features available on your new
Focus. We know youÕll read your Owner Guide, but Focus has so
many great features that we couldnÕt wait to tell you about them.
If you want to know more, the Owner Guide has all of the nitty-
gritty details.
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