Ford Focus Quick Reference Manual

Specifications
Fuses
If electrical components in your vehicle are
not working, a fuse may have blown. The
fuse panel is located below and to the left
of the steering wheel by the brake pedal;
remove the cover to view the fuses. To
learn about changing fuses, please consult
your Owner's Guide.
Unleaded Fuel Recommendations
Use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. Ford does not
recommend using "Regular" gasoline with
an octane rating of 86 or lower in high
altitude areas.
Tire Pressure
Adjust the tire pressure to the specifications
on your Certification Label, located near the
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front door latch on the driver's side. When
checking pressure, use an accurate tire
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pressure gauge. Check tire pressure when
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the tires are cold, after the vehicle has been
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parked for at least one hour or has been
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driven less than 3 miles. Warning: Improperly
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inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to
replace your vehicle Owner's Guide which
can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of
contains more detailed information concerning the
vehicle control.
features of your vehicle, as well as important
safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk
of injury to you and your occupants. Please read
Changing the Tires
your entire Owner's Guide carefully as you begin
learning about your new vehicle and refer to the
Your vehicle is equipped with either a full
appropriate sections when questions arise.
size or a temporary spare tire. (Temporary
All information contained on this Quick Reference
spares are smaller than regular tires and
Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We
reserve the right to change features, operation designed for emergency use only; replace
and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at
this tire with a full-size tire that is identical
any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source for
the most current information. to the other tires on your vehicle as soon
as possible. Please see your Owner's
For detailed operating and safety information,
please consult your Owner's Guide. Guide for additional information on
temporary spares.)
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Additional Features
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools Remote Entry System
(if equipped)
The spare tire is located under the vehicle, Press the locking symbol to lock all doors. The hazard flashers will
flash. Press the control a second time within three seconds
just forward of the rear bumper. Take note
to confirm that the doors are locked or to arm the anti-theft system
of jack position before removing so you
(if equipped). Press the unlocking symbol to unlock all doors and
know where to restow when you're done.
disarm the anti-theft system (if equipped). Press the control a second
To remove the jack, loosen the tie-down
time (within three seconds) to unlock all doors. Your system will
bolt in the counterclockwise direction. The automatically relock if a door or the trunk hasn't been opened within 45
seconds. Press the luggage compartment control once to open the trunk.
lug wrench is located under your spare tire
Press the panic alarm symbol once to sound the panic alarm, a second time to turn it off.
(for Focus Sedan and Coupe) or on the
Sunroof (if equipped)
underside of the access cover on Wagons.
Your sunroof opens by lifting or sliding back. With the sunroof closed,
Roadside Assistance
press (the up arrow) to open, the (down arrow) to lift the rear of the
During your vehicle's 3-year / 36,000-mile sunroof. If the sunroof is partly lifted, press (the down arrow) to lift the
limited warranty period, every new Ford rear further, or (the up arrow) to close the sunroof. With the sunroof
partly open, press (the up arrow) to open it further, press (the down
vehicle includes the assurance and support
arrow) to close. To open or close automatically, briefly press either side of the switch to the
of a 24-hour emergency Roadside
second action point; press again to stop. To reduce the buffeting noise that can occur with
Assistance program. Roadside Assistance
your sunroof fully open at low speeds, close the sunroof by approximately two inches or
slightly lower any of the side windows.
includes such services as fuel delivery, tire
changes, jump starts, and help when you
Manual Shifter
(if equipped)
are locked out of your vehicle.
To start, put the gearshift in neutral. Maintain pressure on the brake
pedal and depress the clutch. Start the ignition; let the engine idle a few
Please complete your Roadside Assistance
seconds before shifting into gear. Release the brake pedal; ease off the
identification card and keep it in your wallet
clutch while pressing slowly on the accelerator pedal. To shift into
for quick reference. This card can be found
reverse, come to a full stop; lift the locking ring and move the gearshift
in your glove compartment, in your Ford fully to the right, then rearward into reverse. To park, apply the brake, shift into neutral, set
the parking brake and shift into first. Turn your ignition off. To remove your key, turn the
Owner's Guide portfolio (US) or Roadside
ignition key to position 1.
Assistance book (Canada).
Tilt and Telescope Steering
(if equipped)
Roadside Assistance Pull the locking lever down to adjust your steering column position.
Always place both hands opposite each other on the steering wheel
To receive roadside assistance in the
when adjusting the telescope position; never adjust your steering
United States for Ford or Mercury vehicles,
wheel's tilt and telescope functions while you're driving. After adjusting,
call 1-800-241-3673. In Canada call 1-800-
return the lever to its original position to prevent the wheel from sliding.
665-2006.
Seating
To adjust front seats, lift the lever to slide forward or backward; turn the
knob to adjust the height, lift the side control to adjust the seatback angle.
The 60/40 seatbacks of Focus Hatchback and Wagon can be folded
forward from inside the vehicle. Lift the seat cushion and pull it forward;
remove rear seat head restraints (if equipped) and stow them on the floor
behind the front seats. Push the unlocking control and fold the rear
seatback forward. To resume normal position, fold the seatback back
until you hear a distinct "click." The Sedan's 60/40 seatback can be folded forward by using
controls located in the luggage compartment. Lift the seat cushion and pull it forward. Remove
rear seat head restraints (if equipped) and stow them on the floor behind the front seats; pull
one or both of the unlocking controls in the luggage compartment and fold the rear seatback
forward. To resume normal position, fold the seatback back until you hear a distinct "click."
Audio System Features
VOLUME – ON/OFF
1
Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Turn the control to raise or
lower the volume.
CD
2 (if equipped)
With a CD already in place, choose CD to begin CD play while in radio mode. The
CD will begin playing where it stopped last.
5
7 2 SEEK FUNCTION
6
3
In radio mode, press the left arrow to find the next listenable station down the
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4 frequency band, the right arrow to find the next listenable station up the frequency
band. With CD equipped units, press the left arrow for the previous track of the
1
current disc. Press the right arrow to forward to the next track of the current disc.
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SCAN FUNCTION
3
4
10
Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of all listenable radio stations, press again to
end scan.
AM/FM SELECTION
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The AM/FM select control works in radio and tape or CD modes. In radio mode, use
this control to switch between AM, FM1, FM2 or AutoStore stations. With tape or
CD-equipped units, use this control to stop and begin playing the radio.
BASS + TREB
10 6
Press once for bass, twice for treble and use the volume control to adjust the
qualities of each.
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FADE + BAL
7
Press once for fade (front/rear) or twice for balance (left/right) and use the volume
8
2
control for sound system adjustment.
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3
5 CLOCK
8
Refer to opposite side for specific clock functions.
MENU
9
Use to access main menu features; use SEEK button to adjust.
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ANTI-THEFT AUDIO PROTECTION PANEL
10
The removable front panel helps deter thieves; the unit won't work without it. To
remove the panel, slide the security release button to the left; to reposition, insert
the right-hand edge first, then the left, until the latch is engaged.
RADIO PRESETS
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Choose AM or FM, find the station you seek, then press and hold one of the preset
buttons (1 thru 6).When the sound returns, it means your station has been stored.
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