Ford Focus Quiz
Stability control

Using stability control

In this manual: Stability control
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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Note: The system will be switched on automatically every time you switch the ignition on. Vehicles with stability control (ESP) switch Note: On Focus RS, stability control (ESP) is only reduced and not switched off completely.

Press and hold the switch for one second.

The switch will illuminate. A message will be shown in the display. See Information messages.

Press the switch again to turn the system on.

For item location: See Quick start.

Vehicles without stability control (ESP) switch

To turn the system off and on. See Information displays.

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