Ford Focus Quiz
Keys and remote controls

Changing the remote control battery

In this manual: Keys and remote controls
Introduction — 4Quick start — 1Child safety — 6Occupant protection — 8Keys and remote controls — 4Locks — 4Engine immobiliser — 5Alarm — 3Steering wheel — 4Wipers and washers — 9Lighting — 15Windows and mirrors — 5Instruments — 4Information displays — 5Climate control — 8Seats — 7Convenience features — 16Starting the engine — 11Fuel and refuelling — 11Transmission — 3Brakes — 4Stability control — 3Parking aid — 3Rear view camera — 3Cruise control — 3Load carrying — 6Towing — 3Convertible top — 3Driving hints — 4Emergency equipment — 3Status after a collision — 3Fuses — 4Vehicle recovery — 3Maintenance — 22Vehicle care — 4Vehicle battery — 3Wheels and tyres — 9Vehicle identification — 3Technical specifications — 1Telephone — 7Voice control — 7Connectivity — 6Navigation introduction — 2Navigation system — 2Appendices — 3
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Make sure that you dispose of old batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

Seek advice from your local authority regarding recycling.

Remote control with a folding key blade

1. Insert a screwdriver as far as possible into the slot on the side of the remote control, push it towards the key blade and remove the key blade.


2. Twist the screwdriver in the position shown to start separating the two halves of the remote control.


3. Twist the screwdriver in the position shown to separate the two halves of the remote control.

Do not touch the battery contacts or the printed circuit board with the screwdriver. 4. Carefully prise out the battery with the screwdriver. 5. Install a new battery (3V CR 2032) with the + facing downwards. 6. Assemble the two halves of the remote control.

7. Install the key blade.

Remote control without a folding key blade
Type 1 1. Insert a screwdriver into the recess on the back of the key and remove the key blade.

2. Release the retaining clips with the screwdriver and separate the two halves of the remote control.

Do not touch the battery contacts or the printed circuit board with the screwdriver. 3. Carefully prise out the battery with the screwdriver. 4. Install a new battery (3V CR 2032) with the + facing upwards. 5. Assemble the two halves of the remote control.

6. Install the key blade.

Type 2 1. Slide the release slider in the direction of the arrow.

2. Remove the key blade.


3. Twist the screwdriver in the position shown to separate the two halves of the remote control.

Do not touch the battery contacts or the printed circuit board with the screwdriver. 4. Carefully prise out the battery with the screwdriver. 5. Install a new battery (3V CR 2032) with the + facing downwards. 6. Assemble the two halves of the remote control.

7. Install the key blade.

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