2010 Ford Focus Safety Advice Card 1st Printing - Page 2

passenger airbag deactivation systems - The "Passenger Airbag Off" light will be unlit for properly seated adults or for an empty seat - The "Passenger Airbag Off" light will be lit for smaller passengers and properly restrained child safety seats - Whenever possible, children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat - If equipped with a manual airbag deactivation system, see your owner guide For the best protection, drivers and front seat passengers should always wear safety belts properly, and maintain proper sitting position with the seat back upright and with your back against the seat. Never place objects, and avoid placing arms, hands or feet over the airbag covers. SAFE OPERATION, HANDLING and driver focus A driver's first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to make and receive phone calls. Only use cell phones and other devices, including "hands-free" devices, not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. ok / & Q + @ W 1E 2 R 3 T Y ( U) I A - 4 ; S D 5 6 ! F G H$ J K *Z 7 X 8 9 # ? M' C V B N 0 Alt O L " , P ." To help maintain control of your vehicle, avoid sharp steering maneuvers and excessive speeds. SUVs, vans and trucks handle differently than a car, particularly when loaded. Drive responsibly. Many vehicles are equipped with certain electronic safety or convenience driver assistance features such as electronic stability control, rear visibility monitors, blind spot monitors, etc. These features are NOT replacements for driving carefully and observing the surrounding of the vehicle. See your owner guide for more information. Tire Maintenance is important for the safe handling of your vehicle - Check your tire pressure monthly after tires have been resting at least one hour out of the sun, even if your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system - Visit www.checkmytires.com for more tire pressure monitoring system information - Refer to the front door latch pillar, or door, on the driver's side for recommended tire inflation pressures - Rotate and maintain tires regularly to optimize tire life - Replace tires when they are worn or damaged - Tires, including the spare tire, degrade over time and should be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear - Stay within your vehicle's load limits And remember, NEVER drink and drive MORE INFORMATION Presented by Ford Motor Company and the Governors Highway Safety Association www.drivingskillsforlife.com AU5A 19B146 AA Printed in U.S.A. 10% post consumer waste content. Please recycle.