Auxiliary Power Points 142
Storage Compartments 143
Overhead console .....................................143
Starting and Stopping the Engine 144
Ignition switch .......................................145
Keyless starting ......................................145
Engine block heater ...................................149
Fuel and Refueling 151
Fuel quality .........................................153
Running out of fuel....................................154
Refueling...........................................155
Fuel consumption .....................................157
Transmission 162
Automatic transmission.................................162
Manual transmission ...................................167
Hill start assist .......................................169
Brakes 171
Brakes .............................................171
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................172
Parking brake........................................172
Traction Control 173
TractionControl™....................................173
Stability Control 174
AdvanceTrac® .......................................175
Parking Aids 176
Sensing system.......................................176
Active park assist .....................................179
Rear-view camera system ...............................184
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2014 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2012
USA (fus)