Ford 2009 Focus v.1- User 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...

WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes informat...

Important information for P215/45R17 low-profile tires and wheels If your vehicle is equipped with P215/45R17 tires, they are low-profiletires. These tires and wheels are designed to give your vehicle a sportappearance. With low-profile tires, you may notice an increase in roadnoise and faster tire ...

Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specificinformation For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped withfeatures and options that are different from the ones that are describedin this Owner’s Guide. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this boo...

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...

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 longer to stop the vehicle.Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engaged can cause ...

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below thenormal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolanttemperature is high. Stop thevehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and le...

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened. 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 thedriver’s door is ope...

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 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 odom...

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...

AM/FM Radio / VOL (Power/Volume): Press to turn the radio on/off. Turn theknob to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certainlevel and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at anominal listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM: Press repeat...

To activate the autoset feature: Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use SEEK/TRACK to toggle AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the searchto initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you pressanother control within those five sec...

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 willprompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert thediscs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the discin preset #1 will b...

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...

SATELLITE RADIO MENU: Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu.Press / to cycle through the following options: • CATEGORY MENU- Press OK to enter category mode. Press / to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories ...

d. DISABLE ALERTS/ENABLE ALERTS: Press OK to enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when yourselected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The systemdefault is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appearin the display. The menu listing will display the opposit...

FADE: Press SEEK/TRACK to adjust the audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME: With this feature on, radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensatefor road and wind noise. The default setting is off. Use SEEK/TRACK to adjust betw...

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 theirfocus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safeoperation...

Your vehicle may be equipped with aUSB port inside your center console.This feature allows you to plug inmedia playing devices, memorysticks, and also to charge devices ifthey support this feature. Forfurther information on this feature,refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC suppleme...

• Wipe discs from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and...

MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structureas follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode(system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on trackand folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in th...

In track mode, the system will display and play the structure as if it wereonly one level deep (all .mp3 files will be played, regardless of being in aspecific folder). In folder mode, the system will only play the .mp3 filesin the current folder. Satellite radio information (if equipped) Satellite ...

Radio Display Condition Action Required CALL SIRIUS1–888–539–7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Call SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474 to re-activate or resolve subscription issues. SYNC (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC, a hands-free communicationsand e...

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 and putthe 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...

To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s)over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigarlighter 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....

Press and pull the window switchesto open and close windows. • Push down (to the first detent)and hold the switch to open. • Pull up (to the first detent) andhold the switch to close. One touch down (AUTO) Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Push the switch compl...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper orattempt to readjust the mirrorglass if it is frozen in place.These actions could cause damage to the glass...

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 speedcontrol set speed memory is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control featu...

In any mode: • Press VOL + or VOL - to adjustthe volume. SYNC hands free control feature(if equipped) Press briefly to use the voice command feature. You will hear atone and LISTENING will appear inthe radio display. Press andhold to exit voice command. Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone...

• Release the switch and immediately press and hold it again. The moonroof will close, open fully and then close again. Do not release theswitch before the moon roof has reached the closed position for thesecond time. Safety mode: If the system detects a malfunction, it enters a safety mode. The moo...

System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in yourvehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center willcycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for fourseconds. The message center will display the l...

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...

• Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving yourvehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fallout or block the driver’s rear view. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithiumbattery CR2032 or equivalent. To replace...

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure. If all remote entry transmittersare not present during the programming procedure, the transmitters thatare not present during programming will no l...

Note: The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems mayresult in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or simi...

Programming spare keys You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle. Please read andunderstand the entire procedure before you begin. Tips: • A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. • Only use SecuriLock™ keys. • You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys thatalrea...

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 the passenger sensing system, resulting inserious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against yourseatbac...

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 ...

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 belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed topay out webbi...

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...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts(All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety be...

Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. WARNING: Airb...

The airbags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion pr...

WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or betweenthe seat and the center console (if equipped).C...

WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. See your authorized dealer. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. How does the side airbag syst...

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...

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 eitherflash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pa...

WARNING: All children are shaped differently. The Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safetyorganizations or are the minimum requirements of law. Fordrecommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybelt...

WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’s size,height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions and warnings provided for install...

the correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and yourpediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child andproperly installed in the vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station andCPST contact the NHTSA toll ...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichextends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoringpoint called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as anaccessory for many older safety seats. Conta...

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 tether strap according to themanufacturer’s instructions. If the ...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does notstay positioned on the shoulder during use. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back be...

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 ...

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 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 th...

• 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...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Solid Warning Light Tire(s)under-inflated 1. Check your tire pressure toensure tires are properlyinflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 2. After inflating your tires tothe manufacturer’srecommended inflationpres...

Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a descriptionof how the system functionsunder these condi...

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 andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, ve...

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarketequipment. 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 ca...

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...

D (Drive) with Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one through four. D (Drive) without Overdrive Overdrive can be deactivated bypressing the transmission controlswitch on the side of the gearshiftlever. • This position allows for allforward ...

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out byshifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in asteady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. If necessary, try turning the Traction Control™ system of...

Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use theclutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on ahill. These actions will severely reduce the life of the clutch andcould nullify a clutch warranty claim. Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 (First) whe...

WARNING: Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Removing the key Turn the ignition to position 1 (off) and remove the key. DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, pro...

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...

• towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you maypurchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s RoadsideAssistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact1...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the enginewhen your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switchmay have been activated. This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, beh...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

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...

• Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar sparetire/wheel 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...

Tire change procedure 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) (automatictransmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). WARNING: To help prevent the vehic...

3. If equipped with a 6-spoke wheelcover that’s bolted on, remove thefour plastic nuts by turningcounterclockwise 1/4 turn for accessto the lug nuts. Note: To avoid damage to the wheel cover, the 6-spoke wheel covercannot be removed until the tire isoff the vehicle. 4. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-h...

General information WARNING: Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. Do not attempt to repair punctures larger than 1 ⁄ 4 inch (6.4 mm) or damage to the tire’s sidewall. The tire may not completely seal. Note: Do not use the t...

• Never leave the temporary mobility kit unattended when it isoperating. • Sealant compound contains latex. Make sure that you use thenon-latex gloves provided to avoid an allergic reaction. • Keep the temporary mobility kit away from children. • Only use the temporary mobility kit when the ambient ...

Do not remove any foreign object that has pierced the tire. If a punctureis located in the tire sidewall, stop and call roadside assistance. 1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve. 2. Unwrap the clear tube from the compressor housing. 3. Remove the tube cap and fasten the metal connector of the...

8. Inflate the tire to the pressurelisted on the tire label located onthe driver’s door or the door jamarea. Note: When the sealing compound is first added into the tire, theair pressure gauge reading on the compressor unit may indicate ahigher value; this is normal and should be no reason for conce...

Second stage: Checking tire pressure Check the air pressure of your tires as follows: 1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve. 2. Unhook the black hose from the side of the compressor and fastenfirmly on the valve stem by turning clockwise. WARNING: If you are proceeding from the First stage: Re...

Note: After the sealing compound has been used, the maximum vehicle speed is 50 mph (80 km/h) and the maximum driving distance is120 miles (200 km). The sealed tire should be inspected immediately. Note: After sealant use, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized...

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheelremoval, etc.). Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* lb. ft. N • m M12 x 1.5 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt ...

JUMP STARTING WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your aut...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. 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 (+)termi...

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 ...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 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 (...

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...

• Service specials and promotions. 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...

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 and place the gearshift in N(Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/...

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...

Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield. Refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on...

Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 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...

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other enginetreatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage thatis not covered by Ford warranty. Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedulelisted in the scheduled maintenance information. Ford pro...

WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near thebattery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provideproper ventilation. WARNING: When lif...

• If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is eventually relearned. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, thetransmission must learn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, thetran...

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...

The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and shouldnot be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling yourvehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not beable to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of thefuel tank due to the empty reserve still pres...

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to changea number of variables and improve your fuel economy. Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually gi...

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdefl...

for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If the Service engine soon indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if the Service engine soon indicator stays on solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for I/M testing. The OBD-II system is designed to check...

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...

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...

A AdvanceTrac ..............................173 Air cleaner filter ...............260–261 Air conditioning manual heating and airconditioning system .................38 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................103, 112, 115 and child safety seats ............105description ..........

Trunk ...........................................72 remote release ..........................75 Turn signal ..................................44 U USB port ......................................30 V Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................267 Vehicle loading .......