remote control FORD FOCUS 2008 2.G Owners Manual
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then usea7mm
Allen wrench or a Phillips
screwdriver to adjust the headlamp
up or down.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE
AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Close the hood and turn off the
lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Map lamps
To turn on the map lamps, press the
outer edge of the clear lens. The
map lamp lights when:
•any door is opened.
•the remote entry controls are
pressed and the ignition is OFF.
Ambient lighting (if equipped)
Never adjust the ambient/mood lighting when the vehicle is
moving.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry a
second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an
emergency.
If your vehicle is equipped with the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft
system, your keys are electronically coded to your vehicle; using a
non-coded key will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your
dealer supplied keys, replacement keys are available through your
authorized dealer.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
•Press the
control to unlock all
doors.
•Press the
control to lock all
doors.
Smart locks
This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle
if your key is still in the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with the
power door lock control (on the driver or passenger door trim panel), all
the doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlock reminding
you that your key is still in the ignition.
The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, by locking
the driver’s door with a key or using the lock control on the remote
entry key fob.
If both front doors are closed, the vehicle can be locked from any
method, regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not.
Autolock (if equipped)
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
•all doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position,
•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
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2. With the all-door remote entry, pressand release again within
three seconds to unlock all the doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the interior lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is
turned to the 3 (ON) position. The dome lamp control must be set to the
ONposition in order for the illuminated entry feature to operate.
Passive locking (if equipped)
If the vehicle is unlocked using the
on the remote entry transmitter,
the vehicle will automatically be locked again (and also arm the
anti-theft feature, if equipped) provided:
•no vehicle door was opened, or
•the ignition remained in the 2 (OFF) position for 45 seconds.
Programming unlocking mode (if equipped)
The unlocking mode (if equipped) on the remote entry transmitter can
be programmed. To change the unlocking mode from the single-door
unlocking mode to the central all-door unlocking mode:
•With the vehicle in the 2 (OFF) position, press the
andon the
remote entry transmitter simultaneously and hold for 4 seconds. The
park/turn lamps will flash twice to indicate the mode change.
•Press the
andon the remote entry transmitter simultaneously
and hold for 4 seconds to toggle between unlocking modes.
Locking the doors
•Pressand release to lock all doors.Note:The park/turn lamps will
flash once. If any door (or the hood in vehicles equipped with
perimeter alarm) is ajar, the lamps will not flash. Once the door that
was ajar is closed, the lamps will flash to indicate that the vehicle is
locked and all doors are closed.
•Press
and release a second time to confirm all doors have locked.
Note:The horn will honk once and the park/turn lamps will flash if all
doors are closed. The horn will honk twice if any door is ajar.
This process will also arm the vehicle’s anti-theft system (if equipped).
For more information on arming the anti-theft system, refer to
Perimeter alarm system (if equipped)in this chapter.
Car finder
Press
twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn
lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
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Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. Press the control again, or turn the
ignition to the 3 (ON) position to deactivate.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1
(LOCK) or 2 (OFF) position.
Opening the luggage compartment
Pressonce to open the luggage compartment.Note:This feature
will only operate with the ignition in the 1 (LOCK) or the 2 (OFF)
position.
•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
out or block the driver’s rear view.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.
3. Remove the old battery.Note:Please refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.
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7. Turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position.
8. Remove the previously programmed coded key from the ignition.
9. Within twenty seconds of removing the previously programmed coded
key, insert the unprogrammed key (new/valet key) into the ignition.
10. Turn the ignition from the 2 (OFF) position to the 3 (ON) position.
Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second, but no
more than 10 seconds.
11. Your new, unprogrammed key is now programmed.
If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’s
engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and
then go out.
If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your
vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off, or stay
on for more than three seconds. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to
your authorized dealer to have the new key(s) programmed.
To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure
from Step 1 for each additional key.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an
unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare taken to the authorized
dealer to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
park/turn lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
•Press the
control on the remote entry transmitter.
•Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock all the
doors, and then close the door.
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Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
•Unlock the doors by pressing the
control on your remote entry
transmitter.
•Unlock the doors with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward the front
of the vehicle) to ensure the alarm disarms.
•Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with a programmed coded
ignition key.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if any door, trunk or the hood is
opened without using the key or the remote entry transmitter.
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Safety Canopy ...........................105
Safety defects,
reporting ............................203–204
Safety restraints ..............82, 85–90
Belt-Minder.............................92
extension assembly ..................91
for adults .............................86–89
for children .....................111–112
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................83
safety belt maintenance ...........91
warning light and chime ....91–92
Safety seats for children ..........115
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................247
Satellite Radio Information ........29
Seats ............................................75
child safety seats ....................115
heated ........................................80
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system .........................71
Servicing your vehicle ..............212
Side air curtain .........................107
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................243, 246
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................244
Speed control ..............................49
Starting your vehicle .......150–151,
153
jump starting ..........................190
Steering wheel
controls ......................................52
tilting .........................................45
Sunroof (moonroof) ...................53
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................45Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and
Loading ....................................139
Tires ...................................125–126
alignment ................................133
care ..........................................129
changing ..................................178
checking the pressure ............129
inflating ...................................127
label .........................................139
replacing ..................................131
rotating ....................................133
safety practices .......................132
sidewall information ...............134
snow tires and chains ............144
spare tire .................................175
terminology .............................126
tire grades ...............................126
treadwear ........................125, 130
Towing .......................................149
recreational towing .................149
trailer towing ..........................149
wrecker ....................................196
Traction control ........................157
Transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........244
Transmission
automatic operation ...............159
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....159
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................239
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................241
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
manual operation ....................163
Trunk ...........................................65
remote release ..........................69
Turn signal ..................................38
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