air condition FORD FOCUS 2009 2.G Owner's Manual

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle, we providescheduled maintenance
informationwhich makes tracking routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can
provide the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty
Guide/Customer Information Guideto find out which parts and
services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle.
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•When the engine is running, make sure that loose clothing, jewelry or
long hair does not get caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away
from the battery and all fuel related parts.
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must “relearn” its idle condition
before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained inBatteryin this
section.
Working with the engine off
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1
(First).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
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How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The
(engine coolant temperature) indicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The engine will completely shut down.
•Steering and braking effort will increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem
increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Note:Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not
be covered under warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not recommend the use of
gasolines labeled as “Regular” in
high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings less than 87.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium”
unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to
become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized
dealer.
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.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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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.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
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If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by an authorized
dealer.
An overfill condition of
transmission fluid may cause
shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
1. Clean the filler plug.
2. Remove the filler plug and
inspect the fluid level.
3. Fluid level should be at the
bottom of the opening.
4. Add enough fluid through the
filler opening so that the fluid level
is at the bottom of the opening.
5. Install and tighten the fill plug
securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection in this chapter.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft part numbersin this chapter.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
Air filter element (PZEV)
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime air filter. The air filter is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. See your authorized dealer or a
qualified technician for replacement. The technician can check the
diagnostics system for the possibility of an excessively dirty air filter.
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A
AdvanceTrac ..............................173
Air cleaner filter ...............260–261
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................38
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................103, 112, 115
and child safety seats ............105
description ..............103, 112, 115
disposal ....................................118
driver airbag ............105, 113, 116
indicator light .................112, 117
operation .................105, 113, 116
passenger airbag .....105, 113, 116
side airbag ...............................112
Ambient mood/lighting ...............45
AM/FM .........................................20
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................240
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................170
Anti-theft system ........................77
Audio system (see Radio) .........20
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................258
fluid, checking ........................258
fluid, specification ..................263
Automatic transmission ............177
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................178
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....29
Axle
refill capacities ........................263
B
Battery .......................................238acid, treating emergencies .....238
jumping a disabled battery ....209
maintenance-free ....................238
replacement, specifications ...261
servicing ..................................238
Belt-Minder
...............................98
Booster seats .............................134
Brakes ................................169–170
anti-lock ...................................170
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................170
fluid, checking and adding ....258
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
fluid, specifications .................263
lubricant specifications ..........263
parking ....................................171
shift interlock ..........................177
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................45
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....263
CD ................................................20
Cell phone use ..............................8
Child safety seats ......................123
attaching with tether straps ..132
in front seat ....................124, 127
in rear seat ......................124, 127
LATCH .....................................129
recommendations ...................121
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................134
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............226
instrument panel ....................227
interior .....................................228
plastic parts ............................226
washing ....................................224
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waxing .....................................225
wheels ......................................225
wiper blades ............................227
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............38
Clutch
fluid ..........................................258
operation while driving ..........181
recommended shift speeds ....182
Console ........................................51
Controls
steering column ........................58
Coolant
checking and adding ..............240
refill capacities ................244, 263
specifications ..........................263
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................55
Customer Assistance ................184
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................220
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................221
Getting roadside assistance ...184
Getting the service you
need .........................................216
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................222
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................220
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................258
engine oil .................................236Driving under special
conditions ..................................181
through water .........................183
E
Electronic message center .........61
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................209
Emergency Flashers .................185
Emission control system ..........254
Engine ................................265–266
cleaning ...................................226
coolant .....................................240
fail-safe cooling .......................244
idle speed control ...................238
lubrication specifications .......263
refill capacities ........................263
service points ..................234–235
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................168
Engine fan .................................234
Engine oil ..................................236
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................236
checking and adding ..............236
dipstick ....................................236
filter, specifications ........237, 261
recommendations ...................237
refill capacities ........................263
specifications ..........................263
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................167
F
Fail safe cooling ........................244
Fan, Engine Cooling .........231, 234
Floor mats ...................................67
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Fluid capacities .........................263
Fog lamps ....................................41
Fuel ............................................246
calculating fuel
economy ............................62, 251
cap ...........................................248
capacity ...................................263
choosing the right fuel ...........249
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................254
detergent in fuel .....................250
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................246, 248, 251
filter, specifications ........246, 261
fuel pump shut-off switch .....186
improving fuel economy ........251
octane rating ...........250, 265–266
quality ......................................250
running out of fuel .................251
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................246
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......186
Fuses ..................................186, 188
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............248
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................251
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................185
Head restraints ...........................81
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ........................................43
bulb specifications ....................46
daytime running lights .............42
flash to pass ..............................42high beam .................................41
replacing bulbs .........................46
turning on and off ....................41
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................38
Hood ..........................................232
I
Ignition .......................164, 265–266
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................123
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................256
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................42
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......209
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................68
Keys .............................................78
positions of the ignition .........164
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................46
daytime running light ...............42
fog lamps ...................................41
headlamps .................................41
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