Table Of Contents - Ford 2011 Focus Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Safety And Environment Protection4
Introduction4
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
California Proposition 65 Warning5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Data Recording6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording7
Cell Phone Use9
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Service Engine Soon12
Instrument Cluster12
Check Fuel Cap13
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System13
Airbag Readiness14
Safety Belt14
Charging System14
Engine Coolant Temperature14
Overdrive Off15
Speed Control15
Upshift (If Equipped)15
Low Tire Pressure Warning15
Low Fuel16
Door Ajar16
Turn Signal16
High Beams16
Gauges17
Speedometer17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge17
Odometer18
Trip Odometer18
Tachometer18
Fuel Gauge18
Message Center19
Info19
Trip A/B19
Mykey Miles (Km) (If Programmed)19
Reset For System Check20
Avg Mpg (L/100Km)20
Mpg (L/Km)20
System Check And Vehicle Feature Customization20
Units21
Autolock21
Autounlock21
Create Mykey / Mykey Setup / Clear Mykey21
System Warnings22
Driver Door Ajar22
Passenger Door Ajar22
Trunk Ajar22
Check Brake System23
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault23
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault23
Vehicle Speed 80 Mph Max23
Vehicle Near Top Speed24
Top Speed Mykey Setting24
Advtrac On Mykey Setting24
To Stop Alarm Start Vehicle24
Entertainment Systems25
Audio Systems25
Am/Fm/Single Cd Satellite Compatible Sound System25
Setting The Clock25
Am/Fm Radio26
Am/Fm26
Tune26
Direct26
Rbds Radio27
Cd/Mp3 Player27
Cat/Fold (Category/Folder)27
Satellite Radio (If Equipped)29
Sound Adjustments32
Speed Compensated Volume32
Extra Features32
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)33
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack34
Troubleshooting34
Usb Port (If Equipped)35
General Audio Information35
Radio Frequencies35
Radio Reception Factors35
Cd/Cd Player Care36
Audio System Warranty And Service37
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure37
Sample Mp3 Structure38
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)38
Satellite Radio Channels38
Satellite Radio Reception Factors39
Sirius Satellite Radio Service39
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)40
Sync (If Equipped)41
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System42
Climate Controls42
Operating Tips44
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Max A/C Mode44
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather44
Rear Window Defroster45
Lights46
Headlamp Control46
Fog Lamp Control (If Equipped)46
Flash-To-Pass47
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)47
Panel Dimmer Control47
Aiming The Headlamps48
Vertical Aim Adjustment48
Turn Signal Control49
Interior Lamps49
Map Lamps49
Bulb Replacement50
Rear Dome Lamp50
Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)50
Lamp Assembly Condensation50
Using The Right Bulbs51
Replacing Interior Bulbs51
Replacing Exterior Bulbs51
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs52
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs53
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs53
Replacing Tail/Brake/Backup Lights And Turn Signal Bulbs54
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)54
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs55
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Assembly55
Driver Controls56
Multi-Function Lever56
Windshield Wiper56
Windshield Washer56
Tilt Steering Wheel57
Electronic Compass (If Equipped)57
Steering Wheel Adjustment57
Compass Zone Adjustment58
Compass Calibration Adjustment58
Center Console59
Auxiliary Power Point (12V Dc)59
Power Windows60
One-Touch Down60
Window Lock (If Equipped)61
Interior Mirror61
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)61
Exterior Mirrors62
Power Side View Mirrors (If Equipped)62
Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)62
Speed Control (If Equipped)62
Using Speed Control63
Setting Speed Control63
Disengaging Speed Control63
Resuming A Set Speed63
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)64
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control64
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control64
Turning Off Speed Control64
Sync Hands Free Control Feature (If Equipped)65
Moon Roof (If Equipped)65
To Open The Moon Roof66
To Close The Moon Roof66
Bounce-Back66
Bounce-Back Override66
Positive Retention Floor Mat67
Interior Trunk Control67
Safety Mode67
Locks And Security68
Keys68
Mykey68
Mykey Restricted Features68
Create A Mykey69
Programming Mykey Optional Settings69
Clear Mykey70
Check Mykey System Status70
Using Mykey With Remote Start Systems70
Vehicles Equipped With Traditional Keys71
Vehicles Equipped With An Intelligent Access Key (Push Button Start)71
Power Door Locks73
Smart Locks73
Autolock (If Equipped)74
Deactivating/Activating Autolock74
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure75
Autounlock Feature (If Equipped)75
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature76
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure76
Childproof Door Locks77
Interior Luggage Compartment Release77
Remote Entry System79
Unlocking The Doors79
Programming Unlocking Mode (If Equipped)80
Locking The Doors80
Car Finder80
Sounding A Panic Alarm80
Replacing The Battery81
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters81
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters82
Illuminated Entry82
Illuminated Exit83
Battery Saver83
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System83
Anti-Theft Indicator84
Replacement Keys84
Programming Spare Keys85
Perimeter Alarm System (If Equipped)86
Arming The System86
Disarming The System87
Triggering The Anti-Theft System87
Front Seating88
First-Row Adjustable Head Restraints88
Seating And Safety Restraints88
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat91
Heated Seats (If Equipped)93
Tip/Slide Front Passenger Seat (If Equipped)94
Rear Seats94
Second Row Head Restraints94
Folding Down The Rear Seat95
Safety Restraints95
Personal Safety System95
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?96
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints96
Front Crash Severity Sensor96
Driver's Seat Position Sensor97
Front Passenger Sensing System97
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors98
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners98
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors98
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational98
Safety Belt Precautions99
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts100
Restraint Of Pregnant Women100
Energy Management Feature101
Safety Belt Locking Modes101
Vehicle Sensitive Mode101
Automatic Locking Mode101
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode102
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode102
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode102
Safety Belts With Locking Cinch Tongue (Rear Center Position Only)103
How To Fasten The Cinch Tongue103
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment104
Safety Belt Pretensioner105
Safety Belt Extension Assembly105
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime105
Conditions Of Operation106
Belt-Minder106
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature109
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)110
Important Srs Precautions111
Children And Airbags112
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?112
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit118
Determining If The System Is Operational118
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System119
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?120
Side-Curtain Airbag System121
How Does The Side Air Curtain System Work?122
Sos Post-Crash Alert System124
Safety Restraints For Children125
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles125
Important Child Restraint Precautions125
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children126
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children127
Transporting Children128
Safety Seats For Children129
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats129
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts129
Installing Child Safety Seats In Cinch Tongue Combination Lap And Shoulder Belt Seating Positions (Rear Center Position Only)133
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Lower Anchor And Tethers For Children (Latch) Attachments135
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions137
Combining Safety Belt And Latch Lower Anchors For Attaching Child Safety Seats137
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps138
Child Booster Seats139
When Children Should Use Booster Seats140
Types Of Booster Seats141
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance143
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading144
U.s. Department Of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades144
Treadwear144
Traction Aa A B C144
Tires, Wheels And Loading144
Tires145
Temperature A B C145
Glossary Of Tire Terminology145
Inflating Your Tires146
Tire Inflation146
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer's147
Tire Care148
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems148
Tire Wear149
Damage149
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)150
Tire Replacement Requirements150
Safety Practices151
Highway Hazards152
Tire And Wheel Alignment152
Tire Rotation152
Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles153
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall153
Information on "P" Type Tires154
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires157
Information on "T" Type Tires158
Location Of The Tire Label158
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)159
Changing Tires With Tpms160
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)160
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed160
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly161
When Inflating Your Tires162
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure162
Snow Tires And Chains163
Vehicle Loading163
Base Curb Weight163
Vehicle Curb Weight163
Payload164
Cargo Weight165
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)165
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)166
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)166
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)166
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit168
Trailer Towing169
Recreational Towing169
Driving171
Starting171
Positions Of The Ignition171
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle171
Important Safety Precautions172
Starting The Engine174
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes174
Important Ventilating Information174
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)174
How To Use The Engine Block Heater176
Brakes176
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)177
Using Abs177
Abs Warning Lamp177
Parking Brake178
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System178
Traction Control System (Tcs)180
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)181
Switching Off Traction Control181
Steering182
Brake-Shift Interlock183
Automatic Transmission Operation (If Equipped)184
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transmission184
D (Drive) Without Overdrive186
L (Low)186
Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped)187
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow187
Using The Clutch187
Recommended Shift Speeds188
Reverse188
Parking Your Vehicle188
Removing The Key188
Driving Through Water189
Roadside Emergencies190
Getting Roadside Assistance190
Using Roadside Assistance191
Hazard Flasher Control191
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch192
Fuses And Relays192
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color193
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel193
Fuses Codes194
Power Distribution Box196
High-Current Fuses197
Changing The Tires199
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information199
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle201
Tire Change Procedure202
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack202
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications205
Jump Starting206
Preparing Your Vehicle206
Connecting The Jumper Cables207
Removing The Jumper Cables208
Wrecker Towing209
Emergency Towing210
Customer Assistance211
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)218
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)218
Cleaning219
Washing The Exterior219
Exterior Chrome219
Waxing219
Paint Chips220
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers220
Engine220
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts221
Windows And Wiper Blades221
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens222
Interior223
Leather Seats224
Leather Seats For The King Ranch Edition Only224
Underbody225
Scratches225
Conditioning225
Service Recommendations227
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle227
Working With The Engine Off227
Working With The Engine On227
Maintenance And Specifications227
Opening The Hood228
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment229
Windshield Washer Fluid230
Changing The Wiper Blades230
Checking The Engine Oil231
Adding Engine Oil231
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations232
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil232
Battery233
Checking Engine Coolant235
Adding Engine Coolant236
Recycled Engine Coolant238
Coolant Refill Capacity238
Severe Climates238
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling239
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works239
Fuel Filter240
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated240
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels241
Fuel Information241
Refueling242
Fuel Filler Cap243
Choosing The Right Fuel244
Octane Recommendations244
Fuel Quality245
Cleaner Air245
Running Out Of Fuel245
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy246
Measuring Techniques246
Filling The Tank246
Calculating Fuel Economy247
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits247
Habits247
Maintenance248
Conditions248
Emission Control System249
On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)250
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing251
Power Steering Fluid252
Brake/Clutch Fluid252
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid252
Low Fluid Level253
Correct Fluid Level253
High Fluid Level254
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels254
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)255
Air Filter255
Changing The Air Filter Element255
Vehicle Storage256
Removing Vehicle From Storage258
Motorcraft Part Numbers258
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities259
Engine Data262
Engine Drivebelt Routing263
Identifying Your Vehicle263
Safety Compliance Certification Label263
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)264
Transmission Code Designations265
Accessories266
Ford Extended Service Plan269
Scheduled Maintenance Guide273
General Maintenance Information273
Oil, Fluids And Flushing274
Genuine Ford Parts And Service274
Convenience274
Multi-Point Inspection276
Check Every Month276
Check Every Six Months276
Multi-Point Inspection - Recommended At Every Visit277
Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log279
Maintenance Schedule Log283
Special Operating Conditions286
Towing A Trailer Or Using A Camper Or Car-Top Carrier286
Extensive Idling And/Or Low-Speed Driving For Long Distances As In Heavy Commercial Use Such As Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car Or Livery287
Engine Idle Hour Meter (If Equipped)289
Operating In Dusty Conditions Such As Unpaved Or Dusty Roads290
Exclusive Use Of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)290
Special Operating Condition Log291
Exceptions293
Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance293
Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance293
California Fuel Filter Replacement293
Engine Coolant Change Log295
Index296