FORD FOCUS 2003 1.G User Guide

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the
respective system inspected immediately.
Check engine:TheCheck Engine
indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the ON
position to check the bulb. Solid
illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
OBD-IIin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter. If the light is
blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic
converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Check fuel cap:Illuminates when
the fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this light on may cause the Check
engine warning light to come on,
refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and Specificationchapter.
Brake system warning light:To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or
in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake
when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system
warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately
from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected
immediately by your servicing dealership.
CHECK
FUEL
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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 dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system has been detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Multi-function: Automatic
transaxle/cooling system (On
SPI, Zetec E or automatic
transaxle vehicles only):
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If the light
illuminates while driving, have your vehicle serviced.
ABS
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Overdrive off (if equipped):
Illuminates when the overdrive
function of the transaxle has been
turned off, refer to theDriving
chapter. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced
immediately.
Upshift (if equipped):To
maximize fuel economy, this light
illuminates when the manual
transmission should be shifted to
the next highest gear. Refer to theDrivingchapter for more
information.
AdvanceTrac
(if equipped):
Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac

system is turned off and will flash
when active. If the light remains on,
have the system serviced
immediately, refer to theDriving
chapter for more information.
Traction Control
system
(if equipped):Illuminates when
the Traction Control
is turned
OFF and will flash when active. If
the light remains on, have the
system serviced immediately, refer
to theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at, or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
is activated. Turns off when the
speed control system is deactivated,
refer to theDriver Controlschapter for more information.O/D
OFF
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Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC 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 (and the key is not in the ignition) and
the driver’s door is opened.
Gearshift warning chime (automatic transaxle only):Sounds when
the gearshift lever is not in P (Park) and the driver’s door is opened.
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Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between“H”and
“C”).If it enters the red section,
the engine is overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.If it enters
the red section and the multi-function warning light illuminates, refer to
How fail safe cooling works in coolantin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Odometer:Registers the total
kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.
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Trip odometer:Registers the
kilometers (miles) of individual
journeys. To reset, depress the reset
control.
Tachometer (if equipped):
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute. Driving with
your tachometer pointer
continuously at the top of the scale
may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
Refer toFilling the tankin the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information..
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Entertainment SystemsAM/FM STEREO WITH CASSETTE
1.Cassette door:Insert the cassette with the opening to the right.
2.Rewind/fast forward: Press to
reverse/advance to the previous/next
cassette selection. If the end of the
tape is reached, playback begins on the other side. Partially press both to
change tape sides.
Eject:Fully press both controls to eject the tape.
3.CD:Press to engage CDDJ (if
equipped) mode. CDs and tracks are
selected and played chronologically.
Press AM/FM to restore radio reception without ejecting the disc.
4.AM/FM:Press to toggle between
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands and
or press to stop CDDJ (if equipped)
play.
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5.Menu:Press MENU to access
main menu functions. Use
SEEK
/for adjustments.
Tune adjust:Press MENU until MAN appears in the display. Press
orto manually move down/up the radio frequency band.
Dolby:Dolbynoise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static
during tape playback Press MENU until the display appears. Use SEEK
to turn on/off.
Dolbynoise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.“Dolby”and the double-D
symbol
are registered trademarks of DolbyLaboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Automatic volume control (AVC):Radio volume changes
automatically with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Press MENU until AVC is displayed, then use the SEEK
/control
to adjust the levels.
6.Seek(reverse/fast forward):
Press and release SEEK
/for
previous (reverse)/next (fast
forward) strong station or CD track (if equipped).
7.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
AutoStore:AutoStore allows you to set strong radio stations on the FM
band without losing your original manually set preset stations. Press and
hold AM/FM to activate. AST will flash in the display. When the six
strongest stations are filled, the sound will be restored.
8.Anti-theft protection panel:To
deter would-be thieves, Ford audio
units have a removable front panel
without which the unit will not
work.
Avoid touching the contacts on the
back of the panel and do not use
excessive force to refit it.SEEK
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Press the security release control and remove the front panel. To
reposition the panel, insert the right-hand edge first, then the left-hand
side, until the retaining latch is engaged.
Replacement panels:Your Ford Dealer will require the following if you
need to order a replacement panel:
•Your name and address.
•The vehicle identification number (visible in the corner of the
windscreen).
•The audio unit type.
•Proof of identification (i.e. driver’s license).
•A vehicle invoice (if the audio unit was installed in the vehicle prior to
delivery) or a parts invoice if the audio unit was purchased separately
form the vehicle, or an appropriate vehicle registration document.
9.Clock:Press and hold CLK until
the hour digit flashes. Turn the
volume control to increase/decrease
the hours. Press again to set the minutes. Turn the volume control to
increase/decrease the minutes.
10.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels. The display
will indicate the level selected.
11.Scan:Press SCAN to hear a
brief sampling of all listenable radio
stations. Press again to stop.
12.Bass/Treble:Press once for
bass, twice for treble. Turn the
volume control to decrease/increase
the output. The display will indicate the level selected.
13.AMS(Automatic Music Search):
Press to advance to the next tape
selection.
14.Fade/Balance:Press once for
fade and twice for balance. Turn the
volume control to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers, or to the left and right speakers.
VOL ON/OFF
SCAN
FADE/BALBASS/TREB
FADE/BALBASS/TREB
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AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER
1.CD door:Insert the CD label side up.
2.CD:Press to engage CD mode.
CDs and tracks are selected and
played chronologically. Press the
AM/FM control to restore radio reception without ejecting the disc.
3.AM/FM:Press to toggle between
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands or to
stop CD play.
4.Menu:Press MENU to access
main menu functions. Use
SEEK
/for adjustments.
Tune adjust:Press MENU until MAN appears in the display.
Press
/to manually move down/up the radio frequency band.
Compression:Press MENU until COMP appears in the display. Press
SEEK to engage/disengage the feature. Compression adjust brings soft
and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.
Shuffle:Press MENU until SHUF appears in the display. Press SEEK to
engage/disengage the feature. Shuffle plays the songs on the current CD
in random order.
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