Introduction -> Event Data Recording for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2010)

Introduction  
Special instructions  
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic  
controls.  
Please read the section Airbag supplemental restraint system  
(SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to  
follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal  
injury.  
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should  
NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.  
Service Data Recording  
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and  
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially  
includes information about the performance or status of various systems  
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake  
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford  
Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may  
access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your  
vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.  
Event Data Recording  
Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of  
collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The  
recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.  
The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the  
occupants, potentially including information such as:  
how various systems in your vehicle were operating;  
whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;  
how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the  
brake pedal;  
how fast the vehicle was traveling; and  
where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.  
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2007 Focus (foc)  
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)  
USA (fus)  
Introduction  
To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected  
to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do  
not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,  
unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,  
other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful  
authority. Other parties may seek to access the information  
independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.  
Cell phone use  
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly  
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,  
drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using  
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety  
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency  
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications  
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.  
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular  
phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications  
systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.  
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,  
accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use  
extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off  
the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of  
their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to  
the driving task when it is safe to do so.  
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information  
For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with  
features and options that are different from the ones that are described  
in this Owner’s Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that  
complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided  
supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations  
and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this  
Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings.  
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2007 Focus (foc)  
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)  
USA (fus)