User manual FORD FOCUS RS BROCHURE

[. . . ] Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information. Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information. 2 Introduction WARNINGS Provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment. BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking in rules for your vehicle. [. . . ] If this occurs, place the gearshift lever in P (Park), turn the ignition switch to the ON and then to the OFF position. 136 Driving Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running. R (Reverse) With the gearshift in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse) N (Neutral) With the gearshift in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear. 137 Driving D (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transaxle operates in gears One through Four. D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transaxle control switch on the gearshift lever. The O/D OFF light will illuminate on the instrument cluster. Engine braking is provided in gears 2, 3, and 4. D (Drive) Transaxle operates in gears One through Three. Activate by pressing the transaxle control switch on the gearshift lever. The O/D OFF light will illuminate on the instrument cluster. · GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight. The GVW is not a limit or a specification. · GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver's door pillar. 144 Driving · GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver's door pillar. · GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum combined weight of towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is designed to tow. · Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transaxle combination, any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. · Maximum Trailer Weight: Maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is permitted to tow. It is determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. 145 Driving · Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating. [. . . ] area) or write to: NHTSA U. S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street Washington D. C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 272 Index A Page B Page ABS warning lamp . 11 Air bag supplemental restraint system . 129 Anti lock brake system (ABS) light . [. . . ]