low 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.
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Keyless Vehicle MessageAction / Description
KEY BATTERY LOW
REPLACE SOON
—Displays when the key battery
is low. Change the battery as
soon as possible. Refer to he
Locks and Securitychapter
for more information.
FORD KEYFREE PLACE
KEY IN KEY HOLDER
—Displays when the key needs
to be inserted into the backup
slot. Refer toPush button
start systemin theDriving
chapter for more information.
Lighting MessageAction / Description
BRAKE LAMP BULB
FAULT—Displays when the brake lamp
bulb has burned out. Contact
your authorized dealer.
DIPPED BEAM BULB
FAULT
—Displays when the low beam
headlamp bulb has burned
out. Contact your authorized
dealer.
HEADLMAP
MALFUNCTION SERVICE
REQUIREDAmberDisplays when an electrical
system problem occurs with
the headlamp system. Contact
your authorized dealer.
Maintenance MessageAction / Description
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
DUE
—Displays when the engine oil
life is depleted and requires a
change. SeeEngine oilin the
Maintenance and
specificationschapter for
more information.
ENGINE MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOWAmberEngine service is required.
Contact your authorized
dealer.
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•Tap the left control to dim all
interior lit components
incrementally, or
•Press and hold the left control
until the desired lighting level is
reached.
Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer will set the illuminated components to the
maximum setting automatically. This will ensure that your displays are
visible under all lighting conditions. The brightness can then be adjusted
to the users preference.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
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 of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
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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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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected circuits
65 10A Trunk/liftgate release
66 20A DD FF unlock supply, double lock
67 7.5A SYNC, Multifunction Display,
Global positioning system (GPS)
module, Compass
68 — Not used
69 5A Instrument cluster
70 20A Central lock and unlock supply
71 10A Heating control head (manual
A/C), Duel electronic automatic
temperature control
72 7.5A Steering wheel module
73 5A Data link connector
74 15A Low beam headlamp supply
75 15A Fog lamp supply
76 10A Reversing lamp supply
77 20A Windshield washer supply
78 5A Ignition switch, Start button
79 15A Radio, Navigation DVD player,
Touch screen, Hazard light switch,
Door lock switch
80 20A Sunroof supply
81 5A R F receiver
82 20A Windshield washer relay
83 20A Central locking
84 20A DD FF unlock supply, double lock
85 7.5A Passenger air bag deactivation
indicator (PADI ), Front seat
heater switch, Heating module
(manual A/C), Air quality sensor,
Radio, In-car temperature and
humidity sensor
Roadside Emergencies
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