Table Of Contents - Ford Focus Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Warning Symbols In This Guide5
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Perchlorate Material6
Breaking-In Your Vehicle6
Service Data Recording7
Event Data Recording7
Important Information For P215/45R17 Low-Profile Tires And Wheels8
Cell Phone Use8
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Standard Instrument Cluster12
Optional Instrument Cluster12
Service Engine Soon: Service13
Check Fuel Cap13
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System (If Equipped)14
Airbag Readiness14
Safety Belt14
Charging System14
Engine Oil Pressure15
Engine Coolant Temperature15
Overdrive Off (If Equipped)15
Low Tire Pressure Warning16
Throttle Control/Transmission16
Low Fuel16
Turn Signal16
Headlamps On Warning Chime17
Gauges17
Speedometer17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge17
Odometer18
Trip Odometer18
Tachometer18
Fuel Gauge19
Entertainment Systems20
Audio Systems20
Am/Fm/Single Cd Or In-Dash Cd6/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System20
Setting The Clock20
Am/Fm Radio21
Vol (Power/Volume)21
Tune21
Memory Presets21
Rds Radio22
Cd/Mp3 Player22
Cat/Fold (Category/Folder)22
Load22
Eject23
Seek/Track23
Scan23
Direct23
Satellite Radio (If Equipped)24
Text24
Compression24
Shuffle24
Satellite Radio Menu26
Category Menu26
Song Seek Menu26
Sound Adjustments27
Channel Lockout Menu27
Extra Features28
Fade28
Speen Compensated Volume28
All Seats (Occupancy Mode, If Equipped)28
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)29
Required Equipment29
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack29
Usb Port (If Equipped)30
Troubleshooting30
General Audio Information31
Radio Frequencies31
Radio Reception Factors31
Cd/Cd Player Care31
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure33
Sample Mp3 Structure33
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)34
Satellite Radio Channels34
Satellite Radio Reception Factors34
Sirius Satellite Radio Service34
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)35
Sync (If Equipped)37
Climate Controls38
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System38
Operating Tips39
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Max A/C Mode40
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather40
Rear Window Defroster40
Lights41
Headlamps Control41
Fog Lamp Control (If Equipped)41
High Beams41
Flash To Pass42
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)42
Panel Dimmer Control42
Aiming The Headlamps43
Vertical Aim Adjustment43
Turn Signal Control44
Interior Lamps44
Map Lamps44
Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)45
Bulb Replacement45
Headlamp Condensation45
Using The Right Bulbs46
Replacing Interior Bulbs46
Replacing Exterior Bulbs46
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs46
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs47
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs48
Replacing Tail/Brake/Backup Lights And Turn Signal Bulbs48
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)49
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs49
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Assembly49
Driver Controls50
Multi-Function Lever50
Windshield Wiper50
Windshield Washer50
Tilt Steering Wheel51
Center Console51
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)51
Steering Wheel Adjustment51
Cigar Lighter (If Equipped)52
Power Windows52
One Touch Down (Auto)53
Window Lock (If Equipped)53
Interior Mirror53
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)54
Exterior Mirrors54
Power Side View Mirrors (If Equipped)54
Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)55
Speed Control (If Equipped)55
Setting Speed Control55
Disengaging Speed Control56
Resuming A Set Speed56
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control57
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control57
Turning Off Speed Control58
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)58
Radio Control Features58
Sync Hands Free Control Feature (If Equipped)59
Moon Roof (Sunroof) (If Equipped)59
To Open & Close The Moon Roof60
Bounce-Back Override60
To Vent The Moon Roof60
Relearning Function60
Message Center (If Equipped)61
Selectable Features61
Reset61
Info Menu61
Distance To Empty (Dte)62
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)62
Instantaneous Fuel Economy62
Setup Menu63
Reset To English (If In Another Language)63
System Check63
Units (English/Metric)64
Autolock64
Autounlock64
Language64
System Warnings65
Positive Retention Floor Mat67
Locks And Security68
Keys & Power Door Locks68
Smart Locks68
Autolock (If Equipped)68
Deactivating/Activating Autolock69
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure70
Autounlock Feature (If Equipped)70
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature70
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure71
Childproof Door Locks72
Interior Luggage Compartment Release72
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)74
Unlocking The Doors74
Programming Unlocking Mode (If Equipped)75
Locking The Doors75
Car Finder75
Sounding A Panic Alarm75
Replacing The Battery76
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters76
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters77
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System77
Anti-Theft Indicator78
Replacement Keys78
Programming Spare Keys79
Tips79
Seating And Safety Restraints81
Adjustable Head Restraints81
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat84
Heated Seats (If Equipped)86
Tip/Slide Front Passenger Seat (If Equipped)87
Rear Seats87
Rear Head Restraints87
Folding Down The Rear Seat88
Safety Restraints89
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?89
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints90
Front Crash Severity Sensor90
Driver's Seat Position Sensor90
Front Passenger Sensing System90
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors91
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners91
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors91
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational91
Safety Belt Precautions92
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts93
Energy Management Feature94
Vehicle Sensitive Mode94
Automatic Locking Mode94
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode94
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode95
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode95
Safety Belts With Locking Cinch Tongue (Rear Center Position Only)96
How To Fasten The Cinch Tongue96
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment97
Safety Belt Pretensioner97
Safety Belt Extension Assembly98
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime98
Conditions Of Operation98
Belt-Minder98
One-Time Disable101
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature101
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)103
Important Srs Precautions103
Children And Airbags105
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?105
The Srs Consists Of106
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit, Do The Following111
Determining If The System Is Operational112
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System112
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?113
Side Curtain Airbag System115
How Does The Side Air Curtain System Work?116
S.o.s. Post Crash Alert118
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles (Including Pretensioners)118
Safety Restraints For Children118
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children119
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children121
Transporting Children122
Safety Seats For Children123
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats123
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts124
Installing Child Safety Seats In Cinch Tongue Combination Lap And Shoulder Belt Seating Positions (Rear Center Position Only)127
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Lower Anchor And Tethers For Children (Latch) Attachments129
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)131
Combining Safety Belt And Latch Lower Anchors For Attaching Child Safety Seats131
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps132
Child Booster Seats133
When Children Should Use Booster Seats134
Types Of Booster Seats135
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts136
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance137
Tires, Wheels And Loading138
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading138
Treadwear138
Traction Aa A B C138
Temperature A B C139
Tires139
Glossary Of Tire Terminology139
Inflating Your Tires140
Tire Inflation140
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer's141
Tire Care142
Inspecting Your Tires142
Tire Wear143
Damage143
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)144
Tire Replacement Requirements144
Safety Practices145
Highway Hazards146
Tire And Wheel Alignment146
Tire Rotation146
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles (Front Tires At Top Of Diagram)147
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall147
Information On "P" Type Tires148
Additional Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall For "Lt" Type Tires151
Limits: Indicates the Tire's151
Information On "T" Type Tires152
Location Of The Tire Label152
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)153
Changing Tires With Tpms154
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)154
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed155
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly155
When Inflating Your Tires157
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure157
Snow Tires And Chains158
Vehicle Loading–With And Without A Trailer158
Base Curb Weight158
Vehicle Curb Weight159
Cargo Weight159
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)159
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)159
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)160
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)160
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)160
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight161
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit161
Trailer Towing162
Recreational Towing163
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles With Manual Transmissions163
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles With Automatic Transmissions163
Driving164
Starting164
Positions Of The Ignition164
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle164
Important Safety Precautions165
If Starting A Vehicle With A Manual Transmission166
Starting The Engine167
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes167
Important Ventilating Information167
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)168
How To Use The Engine Block Heater169
Brakes169
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) (If Equipped)170
Using Abs170
Abs Warning Lamp170
Parking Brake171
Traction Control (If Equipped)171
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System (If Equipped)173
Traction Control (Tcs)175
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)175
Switching Off Advancetrac176
Steering177
Automatic Transmission Operation (If Equipped)177
Brake-Shift Interlock177
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transmission178
P (Park)179
R (Reverse)179
N (Neutral)179
D (Drive) With Overdrive180
D (Drive) Without Overdrive180
L (Low)180
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow181
Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped)181
Using The Clutch181
Recommended Shift Speeds182
Reverse182
Parking Your Vehicle182
Removing The Key183
Driving Through Water183
Getting Roadside Assistance184
Roadside Emergencies184
Using Roadside Assistance185
Hazard Flasher Control185
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch186
Fuses And Relays186
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color187
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel188
Power Distribution Box190
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded As Follows191
Changing A Flat Tire193
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information193
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle195
Tire Change Procedure196
Temporary Mobility Kit (If Equipped)198
General Information200
Tips For Use Of The Temporary Mobility Kit200
What To Do When A Tire Is Punctured201
First Stage: Reinflating The Tire With Sealing Compound And Air Preparation201
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure204
What To Do After The Tire Has Been Sealed204
Removal Of The Sealant Canister From The Temporary Mobility Kit205
Installation Of The Sealant Canister To The Temporary Mobility Kit206
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications208
Jump Starting209
Preparing Your Vehicle209
Connecting The Jumper Cables210
Removing The Jumper Cables212
Wrecker Towing214
Emergency Towing215
Customer Assistance216
Additional Assistance217
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)222
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)223
Cleaning224
Washing The Exterior224
Exterior Chrome224
Waxing225
Paint Chips225
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers225
Engine226
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts226
Windows And Wiper Blades227
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens227
Interior228
Leather Seats (If Equipped)229
Underbody229
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products230
Maintenance And Specifications231
Service Recommendations231
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle231
Working With The Engine Off231
Working With The Engine On232
Opening The Hood232
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment234
Windshield Washer Fluid235
Changing The Wiper Blades235
Checking The Engine Oil236
Adding Engine Oil237
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations237
Battery238
Checking Engine Coolant240
Adding Engine Coolant241
Recycled Engine Coolant243
Coolant Refill Capacity244
Severe Climates244
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling244
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works245
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated245
Fuel Filter246
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels246
Fuel Information246
Refueling248
Fuel Filler Cap248
Choosing The Right Fuel249
Octane Recommendations250
Fuel Quality250
Cleaner Air250
Running Out Of Fuel251
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy251
Measuring Techniques251
Filling The Tank251
Calculating Fuel Economy252
Driving Style-Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits253
Maintenance253
Conditions254
Epa Fuel Economy Estimates254
Emission Control System254
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)255
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing256
Power Steering Fluid257
Brake/Clutch Fluid258
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid258
Low Fluid Level259
Correct Fluid Level259
High Fluid Level259
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels259
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)260
Air Filter Element (Pzev)260
Changing The Air Filter Element (Non-Pzev Only)261
Motorcraft Part Numbers261
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities263
Engine Data265
Engine Drive Belt Routing266
Identifying Your Vehicle266
Safety Compliance Certification Label266
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)267
Transmission Code Designations268
Accessories269
Exterior Style269
Interior Style269
Lifestyle269
Wheel Locks270
For Maximum Vehicle Performance, Keep The Following Information In Mind When Adding Accessories Or Equipment To Your Vehicle270
Index271