Children must always be properly restrained. Depress hazard lights control to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously. Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with airflow to the back seats. Copyright E 2000 Ford Motor Company Contents. Volume control The display indicates the level selected.
Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Probably has a protective rubber boot covering, see if you can pull the boot back far enough to get at the proper color. The radio automatically switches off after one hour. Press and hold one of the preset buttons. The air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature. Light illuminates, refer What you, the scale may damage engine, fuel is in the fuel tank when, gauge may vary slightly when.
This should all be in your owners manual if you have one. The driver door is opened and closed so much, sometimes the wires break. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. Connect the negative - cable to the negative - terminal of the assisting battery. After you have traveled 80 km 50 miles , thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not working properly, i. You can use a test light to check ground also.
Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always use appropriate child restraints. D Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transaxle control switch on the gearshift lever. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided. I hope this helps and good luck. The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbing from the safety belt system. If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: Make sure the parking brake is. Department of Transportation Tire quality grades:.
Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Habits Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. After a few minutes, select any desired position. Make sure the safety restraints will function properly and are positioned in front of the seatback. Transaxle operates in gears One through Four.
Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. The theft indicator located on the instrument panel will light for three seconds and then go out. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect performance. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position if equipped. Release the cover at the sides and pull it out horizontally without tilting it. Make the final connection of the negative - cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery. If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting. The Vehicle Identification Number visible on a plate mounted on the instrument panel.
The load must be placed directly on the luggage rack. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. Panel and Floor Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. For intermittent operation, move the lever up one position and adjust the rotary switch to the desired speed. One end of test light touches battery voltage, the other end penetrates that black wire, if the light comes on, the ground is good enough for test light. In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur when wet clothing wool, denim, leathers or other non colorfast garments comes in contact with leather upholstery. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Sound adjustments Press to select between bass, treble, fade and balance sound adjustments. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating. If the engine reaches a preset over temperature condition, the engine will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Green wire with blue tracer should be voltage, with key on, use a test light. When problems like yours occurs it means the engine is stuck in warm mode or the engine controls are ignoring the signal to reset. All of Chilton's online content for the 2000 Ford Focus is updated monthly, so you'll have the most recent information on hand for any Do-It-Yourself project.
Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle, you must: 1. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicle's brake system. Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating.