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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents...
  • Page 2 Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 3 Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2008 Ford Motor Company...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.
  • Page 5 In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction...
  • Page 6 Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 WARNING: 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 driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
  • Page 10 Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) See Owner’s Guide Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System...
  • Page 11 Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant...

  • Page 12: Instrument Cluster

    Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 13: Check Fuel Cap

    If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 14 This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related component. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 15 If the light does not turn on or begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 16 Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 17: Gauges

    Service engine soon indicator light illuminates, refer to How fail safe cooling works in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster...
  • Page 18 The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 19: Entertainment Systems

    WARNING: 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 driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
  • Page 20 PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use SEEK/TRACK toggle AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you press 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 21 To auto load up to six discs– Press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD#. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 22 (0–9). The system will then begin playing that track. In MP3 folder mode– Press DIRECT and the memory preset buttons (0–9) of the desired folder. The system will advance to that specific folder. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 23 You may cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT. If an invalid station number is entered, INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system will continue playing the current station. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 24 • CATEGORY MENU- Press OK to enter category mode. Press to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 25 DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other option is to turn them off. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems to cycle through the saved titles.
  • Page 26 SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME: With this feature on, radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. The default setting is off. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) to scroll through the following to adjust the level of bass.

  • Page 27: Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)

    Auxiliary input jack (Line in) WARNING: 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 driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.

  • Page 28: Auxiliary Input Jack

    AUX and FM or CD controls. Troubleshooting: 1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 29: Usb Port

    USB port (if equipped) WARNING: 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 driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
  • Page 30 • Clean only with an approved CD cleaner. • Wipe discs from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. • Clean using a circular motion. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 31 CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached.

  • Page 32: Satellite Radio Information

    For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels, visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) .mp3 .mp3...
  • Page 33 Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes.
  • Page 34 Song title information not available. NO TEXT Category information not available. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Action Required No action required. This message should disappear shortly. If this message does not clear within a short period of time, or with an ignition key cycle, your receiver may have a fault.

  • Page 35: Sync

    SYNC (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC, a hands-free communications and entertainment system with special phone and media features. For more information, please refer to the SYNC supplement. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...

  • Page 36: Climate Controls

    : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and demister vents. : Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents and demister vents. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 37 • To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.” 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls (defrost).

  • Page 38: Rear Window Defroster

    This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 39: Lights

    The fog lamp indicator light on the headlamp control will illuminate. High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights...
  • Page 40 Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset. This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 41 4. On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high intensity light. The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference line. If not, the beam will need to be adjusted. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 42: Turn Signal Control

    To turn on the map lamps, press the outer edge of the clear lens. The map lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 43: Bulb Replacement

    • Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 44 5. Disconnect electrical connector from the bulb. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Trade number 3457 NAK or 3457AK...
  • Page 45 5. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise. 6. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Install the new bulb in reverse order. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights...
  • Page 46 4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out. 6. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Install the new bulb in reverse order. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 47 Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp. It is designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is recommended that you see your authorized dealer. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 48: Driver Controls

    Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 49: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
  • Page 50 For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) 7 8 9 1011...
  • Page 51 12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...

  • Page 52: Power Windows

    • Push down (to the first detent) and hold the switch to open. • Pull up (to the first detent) and hold the switch to close. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 53 (darken) to minimize glare. The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...

  • Page 54: Mirrors

    Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 55 Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or • Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped). Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
  • Page 56 • Press and release the SET - control to operate the Tap-Down function. Each tap will decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 57 Radio control features Press MEDIA to select: • AM, FM1, FM2, or CD • SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 (Satellite Radio mode if equipped). • LINE IN (Auxiliary input jack) (if equipped) 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
  • Page 58 Press to scroll through various menus and selections. Press OK to confirm your selection. For further information on the SYNC system, refer to the SYNC supplement. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 59: Moon Roof

    For example: Bounce-back can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the moon roof or seals 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...

  • Page 60: Message Center

    The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 61 (kilometers). DTE will vary according to your driving habits. Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 62 Press this control for the following displays: • Reset to English (if in another language) • System Check • Units (English/Metric) • Autolock (if equipped) • Autounlock (if equipped) • Language 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) , one or no bars...
  • Page 63 2. Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric. Autolock This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 64 The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 65 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when the braking system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 66 To open the luggage compartment, press the control on the instrument panel located to the left of the cluster. The control does not function if the vehicle is traveling faster then 4 mph (7 km/h). 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 67 Make sure the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator, brake pedal or clutch pedal (if equipped). To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...

  • Page 68: Locks And Security

    • the ignition is in the on position, • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 69 Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the off position, and all vehicle doors are closed. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
  • Page 70 • the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being transitioned to the off or accessory position. Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 71 (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
  • Page 72 Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 73 Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
  • Page 74 Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 2. With the all-door remote entry, press three seconds to unlock all the doors. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) and release again within...
  • Page 75 Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off position. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
  • Page 76 5. Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 77 9. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters. 10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been exited. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 78: Anti-Theft System

    Note: The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues.
  • Page 79 4. Remove the previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 5. Within 10 seconds of removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the other previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 80 If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new key(s) programmed. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from Step 1 for each additional key. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 81: Seating And Safety Restraints

    : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust release button (3), • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 82 For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 83 For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 84 Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. Pull the lever located under the front edge of the seat to move the seat forward or backward. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 85 Lift the control to adjust the angle of the seatback. WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 86 • Push again to deactivate. The heated seats will activate when the ignition is in the on position and the engine is running. The system automatically shuts off after 10 minutes. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 87 REAR SEATS Rear head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with rear head restraints that are vertically adjustable. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 88 After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 89: Safety Restraints

    (crash severity, belt usage, etc.) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices. Front airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 90 If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. WARNING: Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 91 Refer to the Warning light section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 92 Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 93 (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 94 (if equipped). Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 95 This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode WARNING: Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still working properly.
  • Page 96 WARNING: The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not across the waist. WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 97 (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags and side air curtains, and safety belt pretensioners. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 98 The Belt-Minder feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Then...
  • Page 99 3 mph (5 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on... 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Then... The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
  • Page 100 “I’d rather be Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 thrown clear” times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR CRASH”. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 101 We recommend you leave the Belt-Minder system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt-Minder feature while driving the vehicle. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 102: Airbags

    AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 103 (25 cm) between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbag module. WARNING: Never place your arm over the airbag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 104 NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 105 Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 106 (will not inflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain conditions. The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 107 • When the front passenger sensing system disables (will not inflate) the front passenger frontal airbag, the indicator lamp will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 108 After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it’s very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated occupant sits upright, leaning against the seat back, and centered on the 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 109 • Objects placed on the occupant’s lap • Cargo interference with the seat • Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Pass Airbag Off...
  • Page 110 DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer. If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing...
  • Page 111 WARNING: Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 112 • Two crash sensors located between the “B” and “C” pillars. Side airbags, in combination with safety belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 113 The side airbag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 114 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment zone of the inflatable curtain. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 115 The air curtain was designed to inflate between the side 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 116 A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front airbag system) will either flash or stay lit. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 117 The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power. Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 118: Child Restraints

    Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and properly installed in the vehicle.
  • Page 119 Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 120 If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) low by “X”...
  • Page 121 WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 122 Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education and training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained in the correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child and properly installed in the vehicle.
  • Page 123 Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. • Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 124 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 125 (rear center position only) in this chapter. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 126 There should be no more than one inch (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation. 11. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed.
  • Page 127 WARNING: Rear facing child seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active airbag. 2. Slide the tongue up the webbing. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 128 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for that seating positions until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely latched to the buckle by pulling on the tongue. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 129 There should be no more than one inch (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation. 8. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed.
  • Page 130 Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. See Attaching child safety seats with tether straps and Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children in this chapter for more information.
  • Page 131 The seat should move less than one inch when you do this for a proper installation. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 132 For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 133 Keep your child in the child safety seat if it properly fits the child, remains appropriate for their weight, height and age AND if properly secured to the vehicle. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 134 To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that vehicle lap/shoulder safety belts fit better.
  • Page 135 • High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child’s head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 136 Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 137 Refer to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.

  • Page 138: Tires, Wheels And Loading

    Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
  • Page 139 • Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...

  • Page 140: Tire Inflation

    Ford Motor Company. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge.
  • Page 141 Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 142 For your safety, tires that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 143 You should replace your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
  • Page 144 (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 145 4. Use both eye and ear protection. For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford Dealer or other tire service professional should do the mounting. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft.
  • Page 146 Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 147 U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
  • Page 148 These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are listed in the following chart. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 149 Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 150 The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ⁄...
  • Page 151 4. Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 152: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 153 Inflating your tires in this chapter. Failure to properly maintain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure, loss of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
  • Page 154 To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 155 Tire(s) Light under- inflated Spare tire in TPMS mal- function 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Customer Action Required 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated; refer to In- flating your tires in this chapter.
  • Page 156 Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Customer Action Required Your temporary spare tire is in use.

  • Page 157: Vehicle Loading

    SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
  • Page 158 Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) – is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 159 GCW of the towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 160 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 161: Trailer Towing

    Certification Label found on the edge of the driver’s door. TRAILER TOWING WARNING: Never tow a trailer with this vehicle. Your vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through an authorized dealer. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...

  • Page 162: Recreational Towing

    (4) wheels off the ground on a car-hauling trailer. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 163: Driving

    WARNING: Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
  • Page 164 Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 165 • Turn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to 4 (start). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
  • Page 166 If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 167 • Make sure that when in operation, the extension cord plug /engine block heater cord plug connection is free and clear of water in order to prevent possible shock or fire. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 168: Brakes

    Refer to Brake system warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake system warning light. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) BRAKE...
  • Page 169 ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released, have your brake system serviced immediately.) 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving BRAKE...

  • Page 170: Traction Control

    The system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction in these conditions. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) BRAKE...
  • Page 171 If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light will illuminate, the Traction Control™ button will not turn the system on or off and your vehicle should be serviced by an authorized dealer. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 172: Advancetrac

    AdvanceTrac system provides the following stability enhancement features for certain driving situations: • Traction Control (TCS), which functions to help avoid drive-wheel spin and loss of traction. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) will illuminate still illuminates steadily,...
  • Page 173 You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe condition. • The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
  • Page 174 • Taking a turn too fast • Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle • Driving over a patch of ice or other slippery surfaces • Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 175 Illuminated Default at start-up during bulb check Button pressed Illuminated solid momentarily Button pressed again after Not illuminated deactivation 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving will Off button again will Traction Control Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled...
  • Page 176 • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander/pull. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 177: Transmission Operation

    WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
  • Page 178 • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 179 • O/D OFF lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated. • To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. The O/D OFF lamp in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
  • Page 180 Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. To start the vehicle: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 181 R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission. Hold the clutch pedal down and move the gearshift lever into the neutral position. Wait at least three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse). 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 182 Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 183: Roadside Emergencies

    ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week •...
  • Page 184 Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-665-2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S.

  • Page 185: Hazard Flasher Control

    4. Turn the ignition to the on position. 5. Wait a few seconds and return the key to off. 6. Make another check for leaks. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 186: Fuses And Relays

    Yellow Yellow Natural Natural Green Green — — — — — — — — — — 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) COLOR Cartridge Maxi Fuse link maxi fuses cartridge fuses — — — — — —...

  • Page 187: Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel

    To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected circuits Not used (spare) Brake Switch CHMSL...
  • Page 188 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 7.5A 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Protected circuits Left Low beam Headlamp Right Low beam Headlamp Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Backlighting Not used (spare) Power Mirrors SYNC Not used (spare)
  • Page 189 Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
  • Page 190 To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller tool provided on the inside of the passenger compartment fuse panel cover. The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating — 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Protected circuits Heated mirror Rear defrost Power point Fuel pump...
  • Page 191 — — — — — — — — — — — 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected circuits PCM relay coil Front power point Cooling fan—low Cooling fan—high ABS solenoid Not used A/C clutch relay...

  • Page 192: Changing Tires

    If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 193 Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that...
  • Page 194 WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 195 1/4 turn for access to the lug nuts. Note: To avoid damage to the wheel cover, the 6-spoke wheel cover cannot be removed until the tire is off the vehicle. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
  • Page 196 Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 8. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 197: Wheel Lug Nut Torque

    M12 x 1.5 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel.

  • Page 198: Jump Starting

    3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 199 Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 200 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 201 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’s battery. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 202 After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 203: Wrecker Towing

    It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, the front wheels (drive wheels) must be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the transmission.
  • Page 204 Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 205: Customer Assistance

    A reasonable time must be allowed to perform a repair after taking your vehicle to the authorized dealer. Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts, or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford.
  • Page 206 • The name of the authorized dealer and city where located • The vehicle’s current odometer reading In some states, you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states.
  • Page 207 In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 208 THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer. If a warranty concern has not been resolved using the three-step procedure outlined on the first page of the Customer Assistance section, you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program.
  • Page 209 (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
  • Page 210 Customer Assistance If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com.

  • Page 211: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. 2009 Focus (foc)

  • Page 212: Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)

    If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada, using their toll-free number: 1–800–333–0510. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 213: Cleaning

    • After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer, or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmental effects. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
  • Page 214 • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 215 • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42). • For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
  • Page 216 • Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 217 (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set. • Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat materials. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
  • Page 218 If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 219 Cleaning FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle.

  • Page 220: Maintenance And Specifications

    • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 221 OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the instrument panel. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 222 3. Lift the hood and locate the prop rod on the passenger side of the vehicle near the fender. Support the hood with the prop rod. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 223: Engine Compartment

    3. Power Distribution box 4. Battery 5. Air Filter 6. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped) 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Power steering fluid reservoir 9. Engine coolant reservoir 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 224 2. Attach the new blade to the arm loop and pull it into place until a click is heard. Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 225: Engine Oil

    7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 226 Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers. To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.

  • Page 227: Battery

    Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and Motorcraft replacement oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced.
  • Page 228 When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the transmission must learn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 229: Engine Coolant

    50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C). • Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Proper function of calibrated gauges. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) RECYCLE...
  • Page 230 Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 231 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D, or DEX-COOL brand with the factory-filled coolant. Mixing Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine...
  • Page 232 Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.
  • Page 233 If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred. The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and terrain. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 234 5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 235: Fuel Information

    If fuel is swallowed, call a physician immediately, even if no symptoms are immediately apparent. The toxic effects of fuel may not be visible for hours. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 236 Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. WARNING: The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 237 At the next opportunity, safely pull off of the road, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. The check fuel cap 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 238 The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap is not used. WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap.
  • Page 239 Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality, per the recommendations in the Choosing the right fuel section. 2009 Focus (foc)
  • Page 240 The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) indicator may come on.
  • Page 241 Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 242 • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 243 If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
  • Page 244 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel—the engine may misfire or run poorly. 3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened. See Fuel filler cap in this chapter. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) indicator, charging system...
  • Page 245 I/M testing; if the Service engine soon solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for I/M testing. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 246 5. If the fluid is below the MIN line, add fluid in small amounts until it reaches the correct level (between the MIN and MAX lines). Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter for the proper fluid type. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 247 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If necessary, refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 248 Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 mL) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 249: Air Filter(S)

    5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter. AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element.
  • Page 250 Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 251: Part Numbers

    PCV valve. Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used.

  • Page 252: Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities

    Maintenance and Specifications 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 253 Maintenance and Specifications 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 254: Engine Data

    Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Compression ratio Spark plug gap 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) 2.0L I4 engine 87 octane 1–3–4–2 C.O.P 10.0:1 .051 inch +/- .002...
  • Page 255 Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 256 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 257 TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. Description Four-speed automatic (4F27E) Five-speed manual (MTX75) 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Code...

  • Page 258: Accessories

    GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle.
  • Page 259 • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Accessories...

  • Page 260: Index

    ...178 fluid, refill capacities ...252 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ...27 Axle refill capacities ...252 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Battery ...227 acid, treating emergencies ...227 jumping a disabled battery ...198 maintenance-free ...227 replacement, specifications ...251...
  • Page 261 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ...210 Getting roadside assistance ...183 Getting the service you need ...205 Ordering additional owner’s literature ...211 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...209 Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ...40...
  • Page 262 ...240 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...235 Fuel pump shut-off switch ...185 Fuses ...186–187 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...237 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...240 Gauges ...17...
  • Page 263 (ABS) ...169 Load limits ...157 Locks autolock ...68 childproof ...72 doors ...68 Lubricant specifications ...252 Lug nuts ...197 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Manual transaxle lubricant specifications ...252 Manual transmission ...180 fluid capacities ...252 reverse ...181...
  • Page 264 ...129 Safety seats for children ...123 Safety Compliance Certification Label ...255 Satellite Radio (if equipped) ...19 Satellite Radio Information ...32 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Seats ...81 child safety seats ...123 heated ...86 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ...78...
  • Page 265 (manual) ...249 fluid, refill capacities ...252 manual operation ...180 Trunk ...72 remote release ...76 Turn signal ...42 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index USB port ...29 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...256 Vehicle loading ...157 Ventilating your vehicle ...166...

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