Ford Focus Owners Manual: Principle of operation

Engine immobiliser

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Coded keys

Note: Do not shield your keys with metal objects. This may prevent the receiver from recognising your key as a valid one. Note: Have all of your remaining keys erased and recoded if you lose a key ...

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Ford Focus Range Selection
The transaxle range selector has 5 positions: P, R, N, D, L. Park In selector lever position P, no gear is selected. The parking pawl is engaged manually by the selector lever cable and the manual control lever shaft. For safety reasons, always apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle ...