high beam FORD FOCUS 2012 3.G Owners Manual

Information:The message
indicator illuminates to supplement
some messages. It will be red or
amber depending on the severity of
the message and will remain on until
the cause of the message has been
rectified.
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.
Headlamps:Illuminates when the
low- beam headlamps are turned on.
Fog lamps (if equipped):
Illuminates when the front fog lamps
are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory 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 (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Parking brake on chime:Sounds when the parking brake is left on and
the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Instrument Cluster
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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.
Note:The head lamp indicator will illuminate when the head lamps are
activated.
Autolamp control (if equipped)
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control to
.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the
control from the autolamp
position.
Note:If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the
headlamps on with windshield wipers feature.If the windshield
wipers are turned on, the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp
control in the autolamp position.
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with autolamps, you can set the delay time to
keep the headlights on for up to one minute after the key is turned off.
The autolamp delay settings are adjusted through the message center in
the instrument cluster. The default delay time from the factory is set to
20 seconds.
Note:The headlamps can be activated manually by pulling the high
beam/flash-to-pass lever toward you. The headlamps are deactivated
after 30 seconds or three minutes if any door is open.
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Fog lamp control (if equipped)
The fog lamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is in
the
,,orpositions
and the high beams are not turned
on.
•Press the fog lamp control,
located on the instrument panel,
to activate the fog lamps.
•Press the fog lamp control again
to deactivate the fog lamps.
Note:The fog lamp indicator will illuminate when the fog lamps are
activated.
High beams
•Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate.
•Push the lever toward the
instrument panel again or pull the
lever towards you 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 and
•the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp position.
Lights
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On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern. If
the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver or 13mm wrench/socket,
turn the adjuster either clockwise
(to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
Lane change
To indicate a left or right lane change:
•Tap the lever up/down. The turn signals will flash three times and
stop.
•Push the lever up/down to the non latched position and hold. The turn
signals will flash for as long as the lever is held in this position.
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Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to ensure
lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The
correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Trade number
Headlamps high beam H1
Headlamp low beam H11LL
Turn lamp (front) W21W
Park/Side marker lamp (front) 168NA
Fog lamps (if equipped) H11 LL
Stop/tail lamp 3157K
Turn lamp 3757AK
Backup lamp 921
*License plate lamp LED
* High-mount brake lamp LED
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
hood.
2. Remove the two screw from the
headlamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the headlamp
assembly up and away from the
vehicle.
Low beam headlamp:
•Remove service cap and
disconnect the electrical
connector.
•Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it
straight out.
Install the new bulbs in reverse
order from the steps above. Be sure
that the spring clip is not damaged or detached from the headlamp
assembly during the replacement procedure.
High beam headlamp:
•Remove service cap.
•Remove bulb by removing the
electrical wire connector (lift up
on the bottom latch)
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................314
running out of fuel .................356
Emission control system ..........361
End user license agreement ....107
Engine ................................372–373
cleaning ...................................329
coolant .....................................345
idle speed control ...................343
lubrication specifications .......369
refill capacities ........................369
service points ..................337–338
Engine block heater .................264
Engine fan .................................337
Engine oil ..................................340
checking and adding ..............340
dipstick ....................................340
filter, specifications ........342, 368
recommendations ...................342
refill capacities ........................369
specifications ..........................369
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................264
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .........335, 337
Fleet MyKey programming ......152
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....350
Floor mats .........................150–151
Fluid capacities .........................369
Fog lamps ..................................123
Fuel ............................................350
calculating fuel economy .......358
cap ...........................................353
capacity ...................................369
choosing the right fuel ...........354detergent in fuel .....................356
filler funnel .............................356
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................350, 353, 358
filter, specifications ........350, 368
fuel pump shut-off ..................297
improving fuel economy ........358
octane rating ...........355, 372–373
quality ......................................356
running out of fuel .................356
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................350
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................350, 354–355
Fuses ..................................298–299
G
Garage door opener ..................146
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............353
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................358
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................297
Headlamps .................................122
aiming ......................................125
autolamp system .....................122
bulb specifications ..................129
daytime running lights ...........123
flash to pass ............................123
high beam ...............................123
replacing bulbs .......................130
turning on and off ..................122
Head restraints .........................173
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .............................115, 118
Index
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