FORD FOCUS 2012 3.G Owners Manual

WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs:
•Remove service cap on the
bottom of the lamp by turning it
counterclockwise
•Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
Replacing side marker bulbs:
•Remove service cap from the
upper outboard corner on the
backside of the headlamp
assembly
•Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
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Replacing tail/brake and turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
trunk.
2. Remove the plastic cover from
inside the luggage compartment.
3. Remove the two nuts from the
lamp assembly
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly
away from the vehicle
5. Remove the turn signal bulb (1)
or the tail/brake bulb (2) by turning
the bulb socket counterclockwise.
Gently pull the bulb straight out of
the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Reach under the front fender and
remove the aeroshield. Then remove
the harness/bulb assembly from the
fog lamp by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the harness from the
bulb by pulling it straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing license plate lamp assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED license plate lamp assembly. It is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is
recommended that you see your authorized dealer.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp. It is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is
recommended that you see your authorized dealer.
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Move the lever down for a single
wipe.
Move the control up one
position for intermittent operation.
Adjust the rotary control to the
desired speed.
Move the control up two positions
for normal operation or three positions for high-speed wiping.
Rain-sensing wipers (if equipped)
The rain-sensing wipers will automatically activate when moisture is
present on the windshield and control is intermittent operation position.
Adjust the rotary control to the desired moisture sensitivity settings. The
speed of the rain-sensitive wipers will vary based on the amount of
moisture detected on the windshield and the sensitivity setting. There
are no interval (intermittent wipe) settings on vehicles with rain-sensing
wipers. The wipers will continue to wipe as long as the presence of
moisture is detected on the windshield. More or less wiping may occur
depending on humidity, mist or light rain, or road spray.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean, especially the area around the
rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performance
may be affected.
Note:During winter driving conditions with ice, snow or a salty road
mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing may occur. In these
conditions, you can lower the sensitivity to reduce the amount of
smearing or override the feature by selecting low- or high-speed wiping
or turning the wiper system off.
Note:The wipers must be turned off before entering a car wash.
Windshield washer
Pull the control toward you to activate the windshield washer.
Release the control to stop washer fluid spray. The wipers will operate
for a short time after the washer is turned off.
Courtesy wipe feature
One extra wipe will happen a few seconds after washing the front
window to clear any water that is dripping down from the top of the
windshield caused by the washing.
Note:Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid
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level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,
always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)
When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the
headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn
on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.
Rear window wiper/washer (if equipped)
Wiper
Press the top of the switch to
the first position for intermittent
operation.
Press the top of the switch to the
second position for normal
operation.
Press the bottom of the switch to turn off.
Washer
Press the lever forward to operate the washer. The wiper will
operate for a short time and will activate once more after pausing to
clear the rear window.
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down to unlock the
steering column.
2. While the lever is in the down
position, move the steering wheel
up or down and in or out until you
find the desired position.
3. While holding the steering wheel
in place, pull the lever up to its
original position to lock the steering
column.
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WARNING:Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamp.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle has a variety of console features. These include:
•Cupholders
•Utility compartment
•Auxiliary AV connections, USB port, SD slot (if equipped) (inside
utility compartment)
WARNING:Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)
Power outlet is designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations:
•On the center console
•On the rear of the center console (if equipped)
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if
equipped).
Note:Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette
lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause
damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fire or serious
injury.
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To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s)
over the vehicle capacity of 12V DC/180W. If the power point or cigar
lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer toFuses and
relaysin theRoadside Emergencieschapter for information on
checking and replacing fuses.
To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to
be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent
the battery from being discharged:
•do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is
not running,
•do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and
other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for
extended periods.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING:When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
Press and pull the window switches
to open and close windows.
•Press down (to the first detent)
and hold the switch to open.
•Pull up (to the first detent) and
hold the switch to close.
Rear Window Buffeting:When one or both of the rear windows are
open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This
noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately
2–3 inches (5–8 cm).
One-touch down (driver’s window only) (if equipped)
This feature allows the driver’s window to open fully without holding the
control down.
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To operate one-touch down, press the switch completely down to the
second detent and release quickly. The window will open fully.
Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window
operation.
One-touch up or down (all windows) (if equipped)
This feature allows the windows to open or close fully without holding
the control down.
To operate one-touch down, press the switch completely down to the
second detent and release quickly. The window will open fully.
Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window
operation.
To operate one-touch up, pull the switch completely up to the second
detent and release quickly. The window will close fully. Momentarily
press the switch to any position to stop the window operation.
Bounce-back (if equipped)
When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the
window is moving upward, the window will automatically move down
until the bounce-back position is reached.
Overriding the bounce-back feature
To override this protection function when there is a resistance, e.g. in
the winter, proceed as follows:
1. Close the window twice until it reaches the resistance and let it
reverse.
2. Close the window a third time to the resistance. The bounce-back
function is disabled and you can close the window manually. The window
will override the resistance and you can close it fully.
3. If the window does not close after the third attempt, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Resetting the bounce-back feature
WARNING:The bounce-back function is deactivated until you
have reset the memory.
After the battery has been disconnected from the vehicle you must reset
the bounce-back memory separately for each window:
1. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed, then release
the switch.
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2. Lift the switch again for one more second.
3. Press and hold the switch until the window is fully open, then release
the switch.
4. Lift and hold the switch until the window is fully closed.
5. Open the window and try to close it automatically.
6. Reset and repeat procedure if the window does not close
automatically.
Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver and front passenger to
operate the power windows.
To lock out all the window controls
(except for the driver’s and front
passenger’s) press the control. A
light on the control will illuminate
when the windows are locked. Press
the control again to restore the window controls.
Accessory delay (if equipped)
With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for several
minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is
opened.
INTERIOR MIRROR
The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm
which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side.
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
motion.
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)
The interior rear view mirror has an auto-dimming function. The
electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal (high reflective)
state to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach
the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle,
it will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
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Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior
rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror
performance.
Note:A rear center passenger and/or raised rear center headrest (if
equipped) may also block the light from reaching the sensor.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
motion.
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Move the center of the control
right or left to select the mirror to
adjust.
2. Press the arrows to adjust the
mirror.
3. Return the control to the center
position to lock mirrors in place.
Heated outside mirrors
(if equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or
attempt to readjust the mirror
glass if it is frozen in place.
These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)
When the turn signal is activated, the outer portion of the appropriate
mirror housing will blink. This provides an additional warning to other
drivers that your vehicle is about to turn.
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