Table Of Contents - Ford Focus 2008 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
California Proposition 65 Warning4
Perchlorate Material4
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Instructions6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Cell Phone Use7
Export Unique Vehicle Specific Information7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Standard Instrument Cluster10
Optional Instrument Cluster10
Service Engine Soon11
Check Fuel Cap11
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System12
Airbag Readiness12
Charging System12
Engine Oil Pressure12
Anti-Theft System13
Overdrive Off13
Speed Control13
Low Tire Pressure Warning13
Advancetrac/Traction Control System14
Throttle Control/Transmission14
Low Fuel14
Turn Signal14
Gauges15
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge15
Speedometer15
Odometer16
Trip Odometer16
Tachometer16
Fuel Gauge16
Entertainment Systems17
Audio Systems17
Am/Fm/Single Cd/In-Dash Cd6/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System17
Accessory Delay17
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)-(If Equipped)25
Required Equipment26
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack26
Usb Port (If Equipped)27
General Audio Information27
Radio Frequencies27
Radio Reception Factors27
Cd/Cd Player Care28
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)28
Satellite Radio Channels28
Satellite Radio Reception Factors28
Sirius Satellite Radio Service29
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)29
Sync31
Climate Controls32
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning32
Rear Window Defroster34
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Max A/C Mode:34
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather:34
Headlamp Control35
Fog Lamp Control (If Equipped)35
High Beams35
Lights35
Panel Dimmer Control36
Flash To Pass36
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)36
Aiming The Headlamps37
Vertical Aim Adjustment37
Turn Signal Control38
Interior Lamps38
Map Lamps38
Bulb Replacement39
Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)39
Headlamp Condensation39
Using The Right Bulbs39
Replacing The Interior Bulbs40
Replacing Exterior Bulbs40
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs40
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs41
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs42
Replacing Tail/Brake/Backup Lights And Turn Signal Bulbs42
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)43
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs43
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Assembly43
Driver Controls44
Multi-Function Lever44
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control44
Courtesy Wipe Feature44
Steering Wheel Adjustment45
Center Console45
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)45
Tilt Steering Wheel45
Power Windows46
Cigar Lighter (If Equipped)46
Interior Mirror47
One Touch Down (Auto)47
Window Lock (If Equipped)47
Exterior Mirrors48
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)48
Power Side View Mirrors (If Equipped)48
Speed Control (If Equipped)49
Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)49
Setting Speed Control49
Disengaging Speed Control50
Resuming A Set Speed50
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control51
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control51
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)52
Turning Off Speed Control52
Radio Control Features52
Moon Roof (Sunroof)53
Sync Hands Free Control Feature53
To Open The Moon Roof54
Bounce Back54
Bounce Back Override54
Relearning Function54
Message Center55
Selectable Features55
Reset55
Info Menu55
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)56
Instantaneous Fuel Economy56
Setup Menu56
Reset To English (If In Another Language)57
System Check57
Units (English/Metric)57
Autolock57
Autounlock58
Language58
System Warnings58
Positive Retention Floor Mat60
Locks And Security61
Keys61
Power Door Locks61
Smart Locks61
Deactivating/Activating Autolock62
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure63
Autounlock Feature (If Equipped)63
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature64
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure64
Childproof Door Locks65
Interior Luggage Compartment Release65
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)67
Unlocking The Doors67
Passive Locking (If Equipped)68
Programming Unlocking Mode (If Equipped)68
Locking The Doors68
Car Finder68
Sounding A Panic Alarm69
Opening The Luggage Compartment69
Replacing The Battery69
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters70
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters70
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System71
Anti-Theft Indicator71
Replacement Keys72
Programming Spare Keys72
Perimeter Alarm System (If Equipped)73
Arming The System73
Disarming The System74
Triggering The Anti-Theft System74
Adjustable Head Restraints75
Seating And Safety Restraints75
To Adjust The Head Restraint76
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat78
Heated Seats (If Equipped)80
Tip/Slide Front Passenger Seat (If Equipped)81
Folding Down The Rear Seat81
Safety Restraints82
Personal Safety System82
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?82
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints83
Front Crash Severity Sensor83
Driver's Seat Position Sensor83
Front Passenger Sensing System83
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors84
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners84
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors84
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational84
Safety Belt Precautions85
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts86
Energy Management Feature87
Vehicle Sensitive Mode87
Automatic Locking Mode87
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode87
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode88
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode88
Safety Belts With Locking Cinch Tongue (Rear Center Position Only)89
How To Fasten The Cinch Tongue89
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment90
Safety Belt Pretensioner90
Safety Belt Extension Assembly91
Safety Belt Maintenance91
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime91
Conditions Of Operation92
Belt-Minder92
One-Time Disable95
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature95
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)97
Important Srs Precautions97
Children And Airbags99
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?99
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit105
Determining If The System Is Operational106
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System106
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?107
Side Curtain Airbag System108
How Does The Side Air Curtain System Work?110
Safety Restraints For Children112
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles112
Important Child Restraint Precautions113
Children And Safety Belts113
Child Booster Seats113
When Children Should Use Booster Seats114
Types Of Booster Seats114
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts115
Safety Seats For Children116
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats116
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts117
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps122
Tires, Wheels And Loading126
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading126
Treadwear126
Traction Aa A B C126
Temperature A B C127
Tires127
Glossary Of Tire Terminology127
Inflating Your Tires128
Tire Inflation128
Tire Care130
Inspecting Your Tires130
Tire Wear131
Damage131
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)132
Tire Replacement Requirements132
Safety Practices133
Highway Hazards134
Tire And Wheel Alignment134
Tire Rotation134
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall135
Information on "P" Type Tires136
Information on "T" Type Tires140
Location Of The Tire Label140
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)140
Changing Tires With Tpms142
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)142
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed142
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly143
When Inflating Your Tires144
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure144
Snow Tires And Chains145
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer145
Base Curb Weight145
Vehicle Curb Weight145
Cargo Weight146
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)146
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)146
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)146
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight148
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit148
Trailer Towing150
Recreational Towing150
Driving151
Starting151
Positions Of The Ignition151
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle151
Important Safety Precautions152
Starting The Engine154
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes154
Important Ventilating Information154
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)154
Brakes156
How To Use The Engine Block Heater156
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) (If Equipped)156
Using Abs157
Abs Warning Lamp157
Parking Brake157
Traction Control158
Steering159
Automatic Transmission Operation (If Equipped)160
Brake-Shift Interlock160
Understanding Gearshift Positions Of 4–Speed Automatic Transmission161
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow163
Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped)164
Using The Clutch164
Recommended Shift Speeds165
Reverse165
Parking Your Vehicle165
Removing The Key165
Driving Through Water166
Roadside Emergencies167
Getting Roadside Assistance167
Hazard Flasher Control168
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch169
Fuses And Relays169
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color170
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel170
Fuses171
Power Distribution Box173
High-Current Fuses174
Changing A Flat Tire175
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information176
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle178
Tire Change Procedure178
Temporary Mobility Kit (If Equipped)181
General Information183
Tips For Use Of The Temporary Mobility Kit183
What To Do When A Tire Is Punctured184
Reinflating The Tire With Sealing Compound And Air184
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure187
What To Do After The Tire Has Been Sealed187
Removal Of The Sealant Canister From The Temporary Mobility Kit188
Installation Of The Sealant Canister To The Temporary Mobility Kit189
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications191
Jump Starting192
Preparing Your Vehicle192
Connecting The Jumper Cables193
Removing The Jumper Cables195
Wrecker Towing197
Emergency Towing198
Customer Assistance199
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)205
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)206
Cleaning207
Washing The Exterior207
Exterior Chrome207
Waxing208
Paint Chips208
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers208
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts209
Windows And Wiper Blades210
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens210
Interior211
Maintenance And Specifications214
Service Recommendations214
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle214
Working With The Engine Off214
Working With The Engine On215
Opening The Hood215
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment216
Windshield Washer Fluid217
Changing The Wiper Blades218
Engine Oil218
Checking The Engine Oil218
Adding Engine Oil219
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations220
Battery221
Engine Coolant223
Checking Engine Coolant223
Adding Engine Coolant224
Recycled Engine Coolant226
Coolant Refill Capacity227
Severe Climates227
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling227
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works228
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated228
Fuel Filter229
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels229
Fuel Information229
Refueling231
Fuel Filler Cap231
Choosing The Right Fuel232
Octane Recommendations233
Fuel Quality233
Cleaner Air234
Running Out Of Fuel234
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy234
Measuring Techniques234
Calculating Fuel Economy235
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits236
Habits236
Maintenance236
Conditions237
Epa Fuel Economy Estimates237
Emission Control System237
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)238
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing239
Power Steering Fluid240
Brake/Clutch Fluid241
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid241
Low Fluid Level242
Correct Fluid Level242
High Fluid Level242
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels242
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)243
Air Filter243
Air Filter Element (Pzev)243
Changing The Air Filter Element (Non-Pzev Only)244
Motorcraft Part Numbers244
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities246
Engine Data248
Engine Drivebelt Routing248
Identifying Your Vehicle249
Safety Compliance Certification Label249
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)249
Transmission Code Designations250
Accessories251
Index253