engine FORD FOCUS 2016 3.G Quick Reference Guide
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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1   Luggage Compartment*/
Liftgate* Release
2 Cruise Control* 
To Set Your Cruise Control Speed
A.   Press and release the ON control.
B. Drive to the desired speed.
C.   Press and release the SET + control, 
then take your foot off the accelerator. After you set your speed, you can press 
SET + or SET – to adjust your cruise 
speed. To disable, tap the brake,  
press the clutch pedal or press the 
CAN
 (Cancel) control.
Note: Using the clutch pedal to cancel a 
set speed may cause the engine speed 
to increase briefly.  
 
3 Service Engine Soon Light
 Lights briefly when you switch the ignition on. If it 
remains on or blinks after you start the engine, the On-Board 
Diagnostics (OBD-II) system detects a problem. Drive in a 
moderate fashion and contact your authorized dealer as 
soon as possible.
4 Information Displays
Provides information about various systems on your vehicle. 
Use the left, 5-way controls, located on the steering wheel, 
to choose and confirm settings and messages. Refer to the 
Information Displays chapter of your Owner’s Manual for 
more information.
5 Wiper Controls
6 Steering Wheel Controls*
Use the right-hand, 5-way controls to adjust the   
following features:
Press  VOL + or – to increase or decrease volume levels.
Press 
  to access the previous or next radio station, CD 
or MP3 track or preset satellite radio channel.* 
  Press 
 to access voice recognition.
Press 
 to answer a call.
Press
  to exit phone mode or end a call.
7 Push Button Switch*
Allows you to start your vehicle by pressing the START STOP 
control while fully pressing down on the brake (automatic 
transmission) or clutch (manual transmission) pedal. Press 
the control again to switch the engine off. Note: Your intelligent access transmitter must be inside the 
vehicle for keyless starting to work.
8 Tilt/Telescope Steering Column
Unlock the steering wheel by pulling the lever down. Adjust 
the wheel to the desired position. Push the lever back up to 
lock the steering wheel in place.
9 Hazard Warning Flashers
10 Auto-Start-Stop*
The system reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions 
by shutting down the engine when you idle your vehicle, for 
example at traffic lights. When you switch the ignition on, 
the system automatically turns on.
To switch the system off, press the 
 switch and the word 
OFF illuminates. Press  again to switch the system back 
on. The system only switches off for the current ignition 
cycle. See the Unique Driving Characteristics chapter in  
your Owner’s Manual for complete details.                           
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Remote Start*
Remote start allows you to start the 
engine from outside your vehicle using 
your transmitter. 
To Start 
 1.    Press 
 and then press  twice 
within three seconds. 
2.    Once inside, press the brake while 
pressing the START STOP button. 
SYNC® 3* CONTINUED CONVENIENCE
Settings
Touch the Settings  icon to customize information within 
your vehicle. Adjust the clock, display, some vehicle 
features and sound settings.
Apps
Stream Apps
The system supports the use of certain audio apps  
such as Pandora
® or iHeartRadio® through a USB or 
Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Each app gives you different on-screen options depending 
on the app’s content.
For more information, refer to the SYNC Supplement.  
For support, visit the website or call the toll-free number. 
See the inside front cover of this guide for details.
Audio
No matter how you store your music, SYNC makes it  
yours to enjoy when you’re behind the wheel. Press the 
audio icon on the touchscreen. From here, you can easily 
go between AM, FM, SiriusXM and other media sources. 
Bring in Your Own Music
Use SYNC to play all of your favorite music from phones, 
flash drives and other devices.
Plug your device into a USB port, select Sources  and then 
choose USB. Wait for the system to finish indexing your 
music to begin listening. 
For additional support, refer to your SYNC Supplement, 
visit the website or call the toll-free number. See the 
inside front cover of this guide for details. 
Intelligent Access*
Note: Your intelligent access transmitter must 
be within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.
To unlock a front door: Pull the front exterior 
door handle. 
To lock all of the doors: Press and hold the door 
handle lock sensor. 
To unlock and open the luggage compartment* or 
liftgate *: Press the exterior release button near the  
license plate. 
The intelligent access transmitter also contains a mechanical key 
blade, that you can use to unlock the driver door, if necessary.
MyKey®
Allows you to program speed 
restrictions and limited volume 
levels, force on safety belt reminders 
and more. For complete information, 
refer to the MyKey chapter in your  
Owner’s Manual.        
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COMFORT
Ambient Lighting*
The ambient lighting system lights the interior with a choice of several colors.  
The ambient lighting control is in the overhead console. Rotate the control knob to 
switch the feature on and adjust the desired brightness. Press the palette button 
to cycle through your color choices. 
Ambient lighting switches on when: 
  • Y ou switch the ignition on.
  • Y ou switch the headlamps on. 
Traction Control
The traction control system helps avoid 
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the 
system applies the brakes to individual 
wheels and, when needed, reduces 
engine power at the same time. If the 
wheels spin when accelerating on 
slippery or loose surfaces, the system 
reduces engine power in order to 
increase traction. 
In certain situations (for example,  
stuck in snow or mud), turning the 
traction control off may be beneficial  
as this allows the wheels to spin with 
full engine power. You can switch this 
feature off in the information display, or 
via a switch on the instrument panel.*
FUNCTION CONTINUED
Interior Lamps
The lamps turn on when you  
open any door, press a remote 
control button or press the 
overhead control. 
Press  
  to switch off the door 
illumination function when you 
open any door. 
Press  
  again to switch the door 
illumination function back on. 
Press  
 to switch the overhead 
lamps on and off. 
AdvanceTrac® Stability 
Control System
The system helps you keep control 
of your vehicle when on a slippery 
surface. The electronic stability 
control portion of the system helps 
avoid skids and lateral slides, while 
the traction control system helps 
avoid drive wheel spin and loss  
of traction. 
*if equipped
Tilting Head Restraints*
You can adjust your vehicle’s 
front-row head restraints.
To raise: Pull up on the  
head restraint.
To lower: Press the head  
restraint down while pressing  
and holding the guide sleeve 
adjust and release button. 
To tilt the head restraint: Gently pull the top of the 
head restraint forward. 
To return it to its upright position: Tilt it forward once 
more and release.
Note: Do not attempt to force the head restraint 
backward after tilting it. Instead, continue tilting it forward 
until the head restraint releases to the upright position. 
Front-Seat Adjusters
Height/Recline Adjustment
Adjust the height  
of the driver seat by  
lifting the lever. 
Adjust the angle  
of the seatback by  
lifting the control.
Heated front Seats*
Press the heated front seat 
 control on the instrument 
panel to cycle through the various heat settings and off.  
More indicator lights mean warmer settings. 
Dual Zone Temperature Control*
You can operate the temperature with one control, called 
single zone, or two, called dual zone where both driver and 
front passenger can select independent temperatures using 
their own rotary dials.
To operate the dual zone: Use the rotary control on the 
passenger’s side. Single zone automatically shuts off. 
You can now adjust the driver’s side and passenger’s side 
temperatures independently. 
To return back to single zone: Press and hold the AUTO  
button for 2–4 seconds. The passenger’s temperature 
switches to the driver’s temperature setting.