Ford 2009 Focus - Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake...

Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lig...

Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is firstturned to the on position to checkthe bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready forInspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the “Service enginesoon” light will stay on until the engine i...

after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and thebrake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you l...

Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolanttemperature is high. Stop thevehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is runn...

more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. AdvanceTrac 威 /Traction Control™ system (if equipped): Illuminates when theAdvanceTrac 威 /Traction Control™ is turned off and will flash whenactive. If the light remains on, hav...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range. If it enters the red section, the engine isoverheating. Stop the vehicle assoon as safely possible, s...

Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. If equipped with a message center,refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English. Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. • Standard instrument...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM/single CD or in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible soundsystem 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 theirfocus off the road. The d...

another control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate.The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the station stored in preset 1will begin playing. If there are fewer then 10 strong stations, the system will store the lastone in the remaining presets. RDS Radio Available only in F...

discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the discin preset #1 will begin to play. Press the number preset buttons (1–6) to choose the disc you want toplay. EJECT:For a single CD system– press EJECT to eject the CD. For a CD6 system– press EJECT and select the desired CD slot ...

TEXT: In MP3 mode only– Press TEXT repeatedly to view Album (AL), Folder (FL), Song (SO) and Artist (AR) in the display, if available. In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the < / > indicator is active, press TEXT and thenpress SEEK/TRACK to view t...

SEEK/TRACK: Press SEEK/TRACK to seek to the previous/next channel. If a specificcategory is selected, (Jazz, Rock,News, etc.), pressSEEK/TRACK to seek to the previous/next channel in the selected category. Press and holdSEEK/TRACK to fast seek through the previous/next channels. SCAN: Press SCAN for...

• CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU- Press OK to enter the Channel Lockout menu. Press the / to scroll through the following options: a. LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL: Press OK when LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL is displayed and the display will readENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN number (initial PIN is 1234)and the ...

The Auxiliary Input Jack provides away to connect your portable musicplayer to the in-vehicle audiosystem. This allows the audio from aportable music player to be playedthrough the vehicle speakers withhigh fidelity. To achieve optimalperformance, please observe thefollowing instructions whenattachi...

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factors:...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shapedCDs or discs with a scratchprotection...

• MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one levelof folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (notedby the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, fromF001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255. • Creating discs with only one level of folders wil...

Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on theroof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for anunobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radiosystem. Like A...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 2. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. 3. Defrost: Distributes ou...

9. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 10. Passenger heated seat control (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the passenger heated seat. See Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 11. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate a...

During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary forextended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in theMAX A/C position, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting andput the vehicle’s transmission into the PARK gear position (automatictransmission only) to...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamp control (if equipped) The fog lamps can be turned onwhen the headlamp control is inthe or position and the high beams are not turned ...

Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates four footwells and threecupholders with a choice of sevencolors. The ambient lighting controlswitch is located on the instrumentpanel. To activate, press and releasethe control switch to cycle throughthe seven color choices plus the offstate. The lights com...

Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbsmust be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to ensurelamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. Thecorrect bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lampassembl...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pus...

TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down to unlock thesteering column. 2. While the lever is in the downposition, move the steering wheelup or down until you find thedesired position. 3. While holding the steering wheelin place, pull the lever up to itsoriginal positi...

2. To calibrate, press and hold the 7and 9 radio preset buttons togetherfor approximately 10 seconds untilCAL appears. Release the buttons. 3. Slowly drive the vehicle in acircle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h])until the CAL display changes to thedirection value (N, S, E, W, etc.). Itmay take up to five c...

To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required tobe running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To preventthe battery from being discharged: • do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine isnot running, • do not leave battery chargers, video ...

One touch down (AUTO) Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Push the switch completelydown to the second detent andrelease quickly. The window willopen fully. Momentarily press theswitch to any position to stop thewindow operation. Window lock (if equipped) The win...

Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interiorrear view mirror since this may impair proper mirrorperformance. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harshabrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors (if equipped) ...

WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and releaseit. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3...

• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET + control. Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off thespeed control: • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. • Turn off the ignition. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed...

To vent the moon roof: Press and release the TILT control, the moon roof will move to the vent position automatically from any moon roofposition. Press the switch again to stop the moon roof. Pull and hold theTILT control to close the moon roof. The moon roof has a built-in sliding shade that can be...

Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and resetfunctions shown in the INFO menuand SETUP menu. Info menu This control displays the followingcontrol displays: • Odometer/Trip Odometer A or B • Distance to Empty • Average Fuel Economy • Instantaneous Fuel Economy • Blank (odometer off...

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake/clutch fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. LOW TIRE PRESSURE — Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflat...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING: Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Position the floor mat so the eyeletis over the pointed end of theretention post and then pull eyeletover and push flo...

KEYS One key operates all the locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry aspare key with you in case of an emergency. Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed keywill not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your authorized dealersupplied keys, replacement keys are avail...

Power door unlock/lock procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicledoors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or theprocedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to berepeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning ag...

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammedbecause you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entrytransmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for rep...

SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilizationsystem. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from beingstarted unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” c...

contact your authorized dealership for key replacement. If the indicatorstill flashes rapidly or glows steadily, and the vehicle will not start,contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service. Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,you w...

6. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keepthe ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least one second but not morethan 10 seconds. 7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position. 8. Remove the previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 9. Within twenty seconds ...

SEATING 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. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Before ret...

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Adjusting the front manual seat WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of th...

Tip/slide front passenger seat (if equipped) Lift the control and fold theseatback forward. The seat can be slid forward toallow easier entry to the rear seats.Slide the seat back and fold backthe seatback until it locks with adistinct click. Rock the seat toensure that the catch is securelyengaged....

Lower the head restraint bypressing and holding the guidesleeve release button and pushingdown on the head restraint. For details about the individual components of the head restraints andabout how to remove the head restraints, refer to Adjustable head restraints at the beginning of this chapter. F...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System 姞 The Personal Safety System 威 provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to helpfurther reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able toanalyze different occupant conditions and cra...

Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbaginflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for morecommon, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used forthe most severe impact...

The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off thepassenger front airbag. The system is designed to help protect small(child size) occupants from airbag deployments when they areimproperly seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary toproper child-seating or restraint us...

The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuitsand the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s),safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, frontpassenger sensing system, and the driver seat position sensor. Inaddition, the RCM also mon...

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the ...

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. Energy management feature • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy managementfeature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reducethe risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. • This...

Safety belts with locking cinch tongue (rear center position only) The locking cinch tongue will slide up and down the belt webbing whenthe belt is in the stowed position or while putting safety belts on. Whenthe locking cinch tongue of the lap/shoulder combination safety belt islatched into the buc...

WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belton the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under thearm. 2) Never swing the safety belt aro...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is an 8 inch(20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number611C22). This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer.Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the saf...

WARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder 威 chime. To do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s air bagsystem. One-time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbucklesthe safe...

1. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. DO NOT START THEENGINE. 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (Approximately oneminute). • Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety beltwarning light turns off. 3. For the seating position being disabled, at a moderat...

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbaginflation. The fact that the airbagsdid not inflate in a collision does n...

WARNING: Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. WARNING: If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injuryin a ...

seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sittingimproperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. Forexample, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward,leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance ofinjury during a cra...

The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seatedoccupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger sensing system.The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter dueto the conditions described in the list above. WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible s...

WARNING: Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback. WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possib...

The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of thefront seats. In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected bythe collision will be inflated. The front passenger sensing system willturn off the passenger seat side airbag if the seat is empty (unless forsome re...

Side curtain airbag system WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at thesiderail that may come intocontact with a deploying side aircurtain. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the riskof personal injury in the event of acollision. WARNING: Do not plac...

window area and occupant to further enhance the head protectionprovided to occupants in side impact collisions. The seat-mounted sideairbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant tofurther enhance the protection provided occupants in side impactcollisions. The side air curtain s...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make ...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended re-straint type Infantsor tod-dlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infant car-rier, convertible seat,or toddler seat). ...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Re-straintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated be- low by “X” LATCH(loweran-chorsandtoptetheran-chor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safet...

Transporting children Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that isappropriate for their age, height and weight. All children are shapeddifferently. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided arerecommendations or the minimum requirements of law. The NationalHighway T...

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Infant and/or toddler seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild.When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the informationpresented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system(SRS) section in this chapter. • Carefully foll...

Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attachingchild safety seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH loweranchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved.Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat. Referto Recom...

2. Locate the correct anchor for theselected seating position. 3. Open the tether anchor cover. 4. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown. If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safety seat maynot be retained properly in theevent of a collision. 5. Tighten the child safety seat te...

The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’shead hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you shouldnever use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is generally best to use abooster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back ...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality G...

WARNING: Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ⬙ blowout ⬙ , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rollingresistance, resulting in heat build...

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the airpressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, ...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautionslisted below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressureindicated, re-lubricate and try again.When inflating the ...

WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to fiveseconds. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a p...

• Front Wheel Drive (FWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanicalproblem involved before ti...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well ...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

Changing tires with TPMS Each road tire is equipped witha tire pressure sensor fastenedto the inside rim of the wheel.The pressure sensor is coveredby the tire and is not visibleunless the tire is removed. Thepressure sensor is locatedopposite (180 degrees) from thevalve stem. Care must be takenwhen...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to thefollowing chart for information conc...

Low TirePressureWarningLight Possiblecause Customer Action Required FlashingWarningLight Spare tire inuse Your temporary spare tire is in use. Re-pair the damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the vehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a description of howthe system functions under these condi-...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loadweight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all pa...

GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loadedvehicle (including all options,equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel located on the B-Pillar orthe edge of the driver’s door.The GVW must never exceed theGV...

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with onlymandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of10–15% (conventional trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Consult your authorized de...

The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the availableamount of cargo and luggage load capacity: • Another example for your vehicle with 1400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo andluggage capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is there enough loadcapacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all th...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off — locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. Thisposition also shuts the engine andall electrical accessories off. 2. Accessory—allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notru...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (on) withoutturning the key to 4 (start). 2. Turn the key to 4 (start), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine begins cranking. Your vehiclehas a computer assisted crankingsystem that assists in starting theengine. After releasing the key fromthe 4 (start) ...

• Be sure that areas where the vehicle is parked are clean and clear ofall combustibles such as petroleum products, dust, rags, paper andsimilar items. • Be sure that the engine block heater, heater cord and extension cordare solidly connected. A poor connection can cause the cord tobecome very hot ...

Parking brake To set the parking brake (1), pullthe parking brake handle up as faras possible. The BRAKE warning lamp willilluminate and will remainilluminated until the parking brakeis released. To release, press and hold the button (2), pull the handle up slightly,then push the handle down. WARNIN...

Traction Control (TCS) Traction Control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintaintraction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hillyroad surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin. Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways, which may workseparately or i...

STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until itstops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering fluid level(below the MIN mark on the reservoir)...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition isin the on position unless the brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearsh...

• O/D (overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turnedoff. L (Low) This position: • Provides increased engine braking during downhill/mountain driving. • Provides extended shift scheduling, allowing both upshifts anddownshifts, at a higher overall RPM to provide optimum enginebrakin...

1. Press the clutch pedal to thefloor, then put the gearshift lever inthe neutral position. 2. Start the engine. 3. Press the brake pedal and movethe gearshift lever to the desiredgear; 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 4. Release the parking brake, then slowly release the clutch pedal whileslowly pressing ...

Note: The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving it from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before shifting into R (Reverse).This is a lockout feature that protects the transmission from accidentallybeing shifted into R (Reverse) from 5 (Fifth). If R (Reverse) is not fully engage...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the...

Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guidefor information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you maypurchase exten...

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on thesteering column, just behind thesteering wheel. The hazard flasherswill operate when the ignition is inany position or if the key is not inthe ignition. Push in the flasher control and allfront and rear direction signals willflash. Press the...

FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any electricalcomponents. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage r...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel bythe brake pedal. Remove the fuse panel cover to gain access to the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panelcover. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Loc...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected circuits 38 20A Subwoofer 39 20A Radio/CID/EFP 40 20A Not used (spare) 41 15A Door Lock/sunroof switchillumination, Electrochromicmirror, Ambient lighting 42 10A Not used (spare) 43 10A Not used (spare) 44 10A Not used (spare) 45 5A Front Wipers (logic) ...

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle may be equipped with a conventional spare tire that isdifferent in one or...

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead toimpairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (...

9. Remove the jack and fully tightenthe lug nuts in the order shown.Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torquespecification. 10. Put the flat tire, jack and lugwrench away. Make sure the jack isfastened so it does not rattle whenyou drive. Unbloc...

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electricalsurges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect t...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

Emergency towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without accessto wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) yourvehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flattowed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: •...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

In Canada: Mailing Address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing Address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at thetime of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since thisinformation is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer forcomplete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, orvisit the Ford ESP ...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is availablefrom your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can dis...

WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft PremiumLiquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer,or an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, su...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and causedamage. • Do not spray a hot engine with ...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellen...

• Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been incontact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntanlotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior paintedsurfaces. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish of the instrument panel, ...

WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products could contaminate the side-airbag system and aff...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many qualityproducts available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. Thesequality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Customer Infor...

Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch pedal, place the gearshift inN (Neutral), and release the clutch pedal. 2. Block the wheels. WARNING: To reduc...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir 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 Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16-A2.Do not use any special washer fluidsuch as windshield water repellenttype fluid or bug wash. They m...

2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening. 3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark on the eng...

Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedulelisted in the scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and Motorcraft replacement oil filters are designed foradded engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is usedthat does not meet Ford material an...

WARNING: When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle orbattery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands onopposite corners. WARNING: Keep batteri...

transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal andwill fully update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel. If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • A...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interv...

• Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalentmeeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an equivalent product meeting Ford specification WSS-M99B37-B6, ...

Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system byfollowing these steps: 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).Slowly tur...

Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in extremely col...

Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; ...

light or “check fuel cap” message may not reset immediately; it may take several driving cycles for the check fuel cap light or “check fuel cap” message to turn off. A driving cycle consists of an engine start-up(after four or more hours with the engine off) followed by city andhighway driving.Conti...

Note: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may notbe covered under warranty. Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline with apump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.We do not recommend th...

able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of thefuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank. For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,an error in the reading will result if the engine ...

The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control systemduring normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If thevehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consistingof mixed city and highway driving may be performed: 15 minutes of steady driving on an ex...

BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID Brake and clutch systems are supplied from the same reservoir. The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the “MIN” and“MAX” lines are within the normaloperating range; there is no need toadd fluid. ...

6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be inthe designated areas for normal operating temperature. Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluidlevel is at the bottom of the dipstickand t...

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by an authorizeddealer. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may causeshift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may...

Air filter element (PZEV) Your vehicle is equipped with a long life air filter. The air filter isdesigned to last the life of the vehicle. See your authorized dealer or aqualified technician for replacement. The technician can check thediagnostics system for the possibility of an excessively dirty a...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement th...

Peace of mind Mobile-Ease™ hands free communication system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to yo...

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