ignition FORD FOCUS 2012 3.G Repair Manual

If the vehicle is equipped with a
forward and reverse sensing system,
the driver can disable the entire
system (front and rear sensors) by
pressing the parking aid off switch
located on the lower portion of the
center console.
The message center will indicate a
failure in the forward or reverse
system and will not allow the driver
to switch the faulted system on.
Note:If the system cannot be turned off, refer toMyKey™in theLocks
and Securitychapter for more information.
The system defaults toenabledevery time the ignition is switched on.
Press the control or parking aid off switch (for forward and reverse
sensing systems) to disable or enable the system.
Keep the sensors (located on the front and rear bumper/fascia)
free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean
the sensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it will
affect the accuracy of the sensing system.
If your vehicle sustains damage to the front or rear
bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may
be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false
alarms.
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear video camera system,
located on the liftgate above the
license plate, provides a video image
of the area behind the vehicle.
Note:The camera can be found in
either location as shown by the
arrows in the graphic. It adds
assistance to the driver while
reversing or reverse parking the
vehicle. To use the rear video
camera system, place the
transmission in R (Reverse). An image will display on the touchscreen
display. The area displayed on the screen may vary according to the
vehicle orientation and/or road condition.
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U.S. Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers who require Roadside
Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest
dealership within 35 miles (56 km). To obtain reimbursement
information, U.S. Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers call
1-800-241-3673. Customers will be asked to submit their original
receipts.
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance
Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call
1–800–665–2006.
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In Canada, the card is found in the Warranty
Guide in the glove box.
Canadian Roadside coverage and benefits may differ from the U.S.
coverage. Please refer to your Warranty Guide or visit our website at
www.ford.ca for information on Canadian services and benefits.
Canadian customers who need to obtain roadside information, call
1-800-665-2006 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
The hazard flasher control is located
on the instrument panel by the
radio. The hazard flashers will
operate when the ignition is in any
position or if the key is not in the
ignition.
•Press the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will
flash.
•Press the flasher control again to turn them off.
Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
Note:With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF
In the event of a moderate to severe collision, this vehicle is equipped
with a fuel pump shut-off feature that stops the flow of fuel to the
engine. Not every impact will cause a shut-off.
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Should your vehicle shut off after a collision due to this feature, you may
restart your vehicle by doing the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the off position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
In some instances the vehicle may not restart the first time you try to
restart and may take one additional attempt.
WARNING:Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks
after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury.
Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected
by an authorized dealer after any collision.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.
Note:Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey — — —
3A Violet Violet — — —
4A Pink Pink — — —
5A Tan Tan — — —
7.5A Brown Brown — — —
10A Red Red — — —
15A Blue Blue — — —
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected circuits
65 10A Trunk/liftgate release
66 20A DD FF unlock supply, double lock
67 7.5A SYNC, Multifunction Display,
Global positioning system (GPS)
module, Compass
68 — Not used
69 5A Instrument cluster
70 20A Central lock and unlock supply
71 10A Heating control head (manual
A/C), Duel electronic automatic
temperature control
72 7.5A Steering wheel module
73 5A Data link connector
74 15A Low beam headlamp supply
75 15A Fog lamp supply
76 10A Reversing lamp supply
77 20A Windshield washer supply
78 5A Ignition switch, Start button
79 15A Radio, Navigation DVD player,
Touch screen, Hazard light switch,
Door lock switch
80 20A Sunroof supply
81 5A R F receiver
82 20A Windshield washer relay
83 20A Central locking
84 20A DD FF unlock supply, double lock
85 7.5A Passenger air bag deactivation
indicator (PADI ), Front seat
heater switch, Heating module
(manual A/C), Air quality sensor,
Radio, In-car temperature and
humidity sensor
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected circuits
F14 25A** Rear power window (without
DCU)
F15 25A** DPS6
F16 — Not used
F17 — Not used
F18 20A** Front wiper motor
F19 5A* ABS/ESP 15 feed
F20 15A* Horn
F21 5A* Stop light switch
F22 15A* Battery monitor system
F23 5A* Relay coils, Light switch module
F24 — Not used
F25 10A* Power exterior Mirror (without
DCU)
F26 15A* TCM 30 feed automatic
transmission
F27 15A* A/C Clutch
F28 5A* TMAF fuel relay feed
F29 — Not used
F30 — Not used
F31 — Not used
F32 10A* EGR Valve, Swirl control valves,
Heated oxygen sensors
F33 10A* Ignition Coils
F34 10A* Injectors
F35 5A* Active grill shutter
F36 10A* ECM
F37 — Not used
F38 15A* ECM / TCM 15 feed
F39 — Not used
F40 5A* EPAS 15 feed
F41 20A* BCM 15 feed
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected circuits
F42 15A* Rear Wiper
F43 — Not used
F44 — Not used
F45 — Not used
F46 25A* Power windows front (without
DCU)
F47 7.5A* Heated mirror (without DCU)
F48 5A* Power exterior mirror (without
DCU)
R1 — Not used
R2 Micro relay Horn
R3 — Not used
R4 — Not used
R5 Micro relay Rear Wiper
R6 — Not used
R7 — Not used
R8 — Not used
R9 — Not used
R10 Mini relay Starter Relay
R11 Micro relay A/C Clutch
R12 Power relay Cooling fan
R13 Mini relay Heater Blower
R14 Mini relay Engine control relay (ECR)
R15 Power relay Rear Window Defrost
R16 Power relay Ignition 15
*Mini Fuses **Cartridge Fuses
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•Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the
engine block or other engine components.
•Spray MotorcraftEngine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all
parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, use
MotorcraftEngine Shampoo (CXC-66-A).
•Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug
well, or the area in and around these locations.
•Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning
the engine.
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are
available from your authorized dealer.
•For routine cleaning, use MotorcraftDetail Wash (ZC-3-A).
•If tar or grease spots are present, use MotorcraftBug and Tar
Remover (ZC-42).
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Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum
Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the
current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C945-A.SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and
durability performance meeting all requirements for your
vehicle’s engine.Refer toMaintenance product specifications and
capacitieslater in this chapter for more information.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in thescheduled maintenance information.
Ford production and Motorcraftreplacement oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used
that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up
engine noises or knock may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraftoil filter or
another with equivalent performance for your engine application.
Resetting the oil life monitoring system
1. Turn the ignition key to the on position. Do not start the engine.
For vehicles with push-button start, press and hold the START/STOP
button for two seconds without pressing the brake pedal. Do not attempt
to start the engine.
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Fuel quality
Unleaded gasoline engines
If you experience starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems
during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded gasoline.
FFV engines
If you experience starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems
during a cold start, try a different brand of E85 fuel. If the driveability
problems continue, fill the vehicle with regular unleaded gasoline and
drive vehicle normally until gasoline is used. See your authorized dealer
if the problem persists.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal. With keyless ignition, just start the engine. Crank time
will be longer than usual.
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The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel 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 is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons or liters).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Calculation 1:Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Calculation 2:Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total
kilometers traveled.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
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