2005 FORD FOCUS belt

SPECIAL NOTICES
Emission warranty
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper
Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L
Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible
for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a
detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to
theWarranty Guidethat is provided to you along with your Owner’s
Guide.
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
Please read the sectionSupplemental restraint system (SRS)
in theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter. Failure to follow
the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should
NEVERbe placed in front of an active passenger air bag.
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford
Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may
access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your
vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Event Data Recording
Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of
collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The
recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.
The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the
occupants, potentially including information such as:
•how various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;
2005 Focus(foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Introduction
6

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemBrake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Traction ControlAdvanceTrac

Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
2005 Focus(foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Introduction
8

Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the Securilock
Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Overdrive off (if equipped):
Illuminates when the overdrive
function of the transaxle has been
turned off, refer to theDriving
chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the
transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Upshift (if equipped):To
maximize fuel economy, this light
illuminates when the manual
transmission should be shifted to
the next highest gear. Refer to theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Traction Control
system (if
equipped):Illuminates when the
Traction Control
is turned OFF
and will flash when active. If the
light remains on, have the system
serviced immediately, refer to the
Drivingchapter for more
information.
O/D
OFF
2005 Focus(foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Instrument Cluster
12

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or takeall
remote entry transmittersto your authorized dealer for
reprogramming.
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
You must haveall remote entry transmitters(maximum of four)
available before beginning this procedure.
To reprogram the remote entry
transmitters:
1. Close all doors and fasten the driver’s seat belt to ensure conflicting
chimes do not sound during the procedure.
2. Put the key in the ignition.
3. Turn the key from the 2 (OFF) position to the 3 (ON) position.
4. Cycle four times rapidly (within six seconds) between the 2 (OFF)
and the 3 (ON) position.Note:The fourth turn must end in the 2 (OFF)
position.
5. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.
Note:If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the
procedure over again.
6. Repeat Step 5 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
7. Turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position after you have finished
programming all of the remote entry transmitters.
SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLock
passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started
unless acoded key programmed to your vehicleis used. The use of
the wrong type of coded key may lead to a“no-start”condition.
Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be
purchased from your dealer. The dealer can program your spare keys to
2005 Focus(foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Locks and Security
59

SEATING
Notes:
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of
injury in a collision or sudden stop.
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)
Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which are
vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit
head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head
restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your
head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to
raise and lower the head restraints.
Push or pull the head restraint to
raise it to the desired height. To
lower, push the button in the collar
around the stem.
2005 Focus(foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
63

Adjusting the front manual seat
Pull the lever located under the
front edge of the seat to move the
seat forward or backward.
Turn the handle to adjust the height
of the seat.
Lift the control to adjust the angle
of the seatback.
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
Heated seats (if equipped)
The heated seats switch is located on the center console.
To operate the heated seats:
2005 Focus(foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
64

•Push control to activate.
•Push again to deactivate.
The heating will operate when the ignition switch is in position 2.
The indicator light on the switch is illuminated when activated. Although
the indicator light is illuminated, the heat is regulated by a thermostat
which causes the heat to activate within a certain range.
The maximum temperature is reached after five or six minutes.
Heating with the engine off will drain the battery.
Tip/slide front seat (3–door)
Lift the control and fold the
seatback forward.
The seat can be slid forward to
allow easier entry to the rear seats.
Slide the seat back and fold back
the seatback until it locks with a
distinct click. The seatback will
return to its original position. Rock
the seat to ensure that the catch is
securely engaged.
On three door models, front safety
belts should be pulled backwards to
allow easier entry to or exit from
the rear seats.
2005 Focus(foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
65

Sedan
Remove the head restraints (if
equipped) of the rear seats and
stow them on the floor behind the
front seats.
Pull one or both of the unlocking
controls in the luggage compartment
and fold the rear seatback forward.
Returning the seatback to the upright position
Fold back the seatback until it locks with a distinct“click.”Do not place
any objects behind the seat which could prevent the seat from locking.
When returning the seats back to their original positions, make
sure they are fully locked and that the safety restraints are
positioned in front of the seatback. Reinstall head restraints (if
equipped).
Note that the center rear seat belt cannot be pulled out until the
seatback has latched completely.
Folding the seat cushion and seatback forward
Fold the seat cushion forward.
Remove the head restraint(s) (if
equipped) of the rear seat, and fold
the seatback forward.
Stow the head restraint(s) in the
plastic retainers provided in the now
upright underside of the seat
cushion, as shown on the decal.
When returning the seats to their
original positions, make sure the
safety belts will function properly
and are positioned in front of the
seatback.
2005 Focus(foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
67