tow FORD FOCUS 2006 2.G Owners Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints 63
Seating 63
Safety restraints 68
Airbags 82
Child restraints 94
Tires, Wheels and Loading 106
Tire Information 106
Tire Inflation 108
Vehicle loading 121
Trailer towing 125
Recreational towing 128
Driving 129
Starting 129
Brakes 132
Traction control 134
Transmission operation 135
Roadside Emergencies 142
Getting roadside assistance 142
Hazard flasher switch 143
Fuel pump shut-off switch 143
Fuses and relays 144
Changing tires 151
Lug Nut Torque 156
Jump starting 157
Wrecker towing 162
Customer Assistance 163
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 169
Cleaning 170
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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In
this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments
highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be
read and observed.
Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see this symbol, it is
imperative that you consult the
relevant section of this guide before
touching or attempting adjustment
of any kind.
Protecting the environment
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized
disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant
steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this
guide with the tree symbol.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during
the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these
additives may prevent piston ring seating. SeeEngine oilin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information on oil
usage.
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•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CD/CD player care
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.
•Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12
cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular
shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs
with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted
into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be
identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive
labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
authorized dealer for further information.
Audio system warranty and service
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.Air flow selections:Controls
the direction of the airflow in the
cabin. See the following for a brief
description on each control.
:Distributes air through the
instrument panel vents.
:Distributes air through the
instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster and demister vents
and floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster and demister
vents. This mode can be used to clear the windshield of thin ice and fog.
2.Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in the
cabin.Note:When the fan is turned to the O (OFF) position, the A/C is
also turned off.
3.Rear defroster (if equipped):Refer toRear window defrosterin
this chapter.
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4.Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time
required to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help
reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.
Recirculated air will not function in
or any position in
between
and.
5.A/C:Provides cabin cooling.
6.Temperature selection:Controls the temperature of the airflow in
the cabin.
Max A/C:For maximum cabin cooling performance, select A/C (5)
and
(4).
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position and turn the fan on.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
fan turned off or with recirculated air engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•To improve A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for
2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has been
“aired out.”
To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the
vehicle cabin:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the highest fan speed.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
High beams
Pull the lever towards you to
activate. Pull the lever towards you
again to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position,
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
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Foglamp control (if equipped)
The headlamp control also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on when the headlamp
control is in the
or the
position and the high beams are not
turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
will illuminate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlight
and parklamp operation.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from left
to right to brighten the
instrument panel.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel.
HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4
meter) horizontal reference line on
the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Move the lever
down for a single wipe.
For intermittent operation, move
control up one position and adjust
the rotary control to the desired
speed.
For normal operation, move control
up two positions.
For high speed operation, move control up three positions.
Mist function:To mist, push and
release the windshield washer
control quickly. The wipers will
cycle two or three times to clear the
windshield.
Windshield washer:To activate
the windshield washer, push the
windshield washer control. Release
control to stop washer fluid spray. The wipers will provide three wipes
after the wash is turned off.
Rear window wiper/washer
(if equipped)
Wiper
Pull the lever towards you for
intermittent wiping.
Washer
Pull the lever further to operate the
washer.
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TILT AND TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED)
Pull the locking lever down to adjust
and telescope the steering column
position. Return the lever to its
original position to secure the
wheel.
The telescope function is adjusted
by moving the wheel toward the
driver to telescope out and toward
the instrument panel to telescope
in. Always place both hands
opposite each other to adjust.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
Storage compartment
Press the latch to open the storage
compartment.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Remote audio steering column controls (if equipped)
The remote audio steering column controls may be used to select radio
or CD mode. The following functions can be carried out using the remote
control.
•Volume:Pull VOL + towards the
steering wheel to increase the
volume.
Pull VOL - towards the steering
wheel to decrease the volume.
•SEEK:Move the SEEK control
towards the steering wheel to
advance to the next radio station
or the next CD track.
Move the SEEK control towards
the instrument panel to seek to
the next radio station down the frequency band or the previous CD
track.
•MODE:Press and hold to toggle through AM/FM1/FM2/CD modes.
Press and release to move to the next preset radio station, or the next
CD.
Press in all modes to abort a traffic message during broadcasting.
MOON ROOF (SUNROOF) (IF EQUIPPED)
You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up to
ventilate the vehicle.
To open the moon roof:
The moon roof is equipped with an
automatic, one-touch, express
opening and closing feature. To stop
motion at any time during the
one-touch operation, press the
control a second time.
•To open the moon roof, press and
release the rear portion of the
moon roof control to open.
To close:
•To close, press and release the front portion of the control.
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