headlamp FORD FOCUS 2014 3.G Owners Manual
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MyKey 66
Settings, MyKey.......................................66
Creating.............................................67
Clearing.............................................68
System status.........................................68
Remote start, MyKey...................................68
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................71
Locks 73
Locking and unlocking..................................73
Trunk release.........................................79
Interior luggage compartment release.......................80
Security 81
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................81
Steering Wheel 84
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................84
Steering wheel controls.................................85
Wipers and Washers 87
Windshield wipers.....................................87
Windshield washers....................................88
Rear-window wiper and washer............................88
Lighting 90
Lighting control.......................................90
Autolamps...........................................91
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................91
Headlamp exit delay....................................92
Daytime running lamps..................................92
Front fog lamps.......................................93
Directionindicators ....................................93
Interior lamps........................................93
Ambient lighting.......................................95
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Maintenance 231
General information...................................231
Opening and closing the hood............................232
Under hood overview..................................233
Engine oil dipstick....................................234
Engine oil check......................................234
Engine coolant check..................................235
Automatic transmission fluid check........................238
Brake fluid check.....................................239
Fuel filter...........................................239
Washer fluid check....................................240
Changing the vehicle battery.............................240
Checking the wiper blades..............................241
Air filter(s).........................................243
Adjusting the headlamps................................245
Removing a headlamp..................................246
Changing a bulb......................................247
Bulb specification chart.................................252
Vehicle Care 253
Cleaning products.....................................253
Cleaning the exterior..................................253
Waxing.............................................255
Repairing minor paint damage............................255
Cleaning the engine...................................256
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................256
Cleaning the interior...................................257
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......258
Cleaning leather seats..................................259
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................259
Vehicle storage.......................................260
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LIGHTING CONTROL
A. Off
B. Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps
C. Headlamps
High Beams
Push the lever forward to switch the high
beams on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.
Headlamp Flasher
Pull the lever toward you slightly and
release it to flash the headlamps.
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AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:It may be necessary to switch your headlamps on manually in
severe weather conditions.
The headlamps will switch on and
off automatically in low light
situations or during inclement
weather.
The headlamps will remain on for a
period of time after you switch the
ignition off. You can adjust the time
delay using the information display
controls.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Note:The illumination settings default to the maximum setting after the
battery is disconnected then reconnected, or discharged then recharged.
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps
Press repeatedly or press and hold
until the desired level is reached.
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Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps
A. Press repeatedly or press and
holdtodim.
B. Press repeatedly or press and
hold to brighten.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can switch the headlamps on by
pulling the direction indicator lever toward you. You will hear a short
tone. The headlamps will switch off automatically after three minutes
with any door open or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed.
You can cancel this feature by pulling the direction indicator toward you
again or switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Always remember to switch your headlamps on in
low light situations or during inclement weather. The system does
not activate the tail lamps and may not provide adequate lighting
during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these
conditions may result in a collision.
The system switches the headlamps on in daylight conditions.
To switch the system on, switch the ignition on, and switch the lighting
control to the off, autolamp, or parking lamp positions.
AB
A
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AMBIENT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED)
The ambient lighting system illuminates the interior with a choice of
several colors. The ambient lighting control is located in the overhead
console.
A. Color palette
B. Control knob
C. Search mode
•Rotate B to switch on and adjust to the desired brightness.
•Press A to cycle through the color choices.
•Press C to switch on all interior lamps and all ambient lighting.
Press C again to switch off the interior lamps and return the ambient
lighting to the previously selected color.
The ambient lighting will switch on when the following conditions have
been met:
•you switch the ignition on
•you switch the headlamps on
The ambient lighting will remain on until you switch the ignition off and
one of the following conditions have been met:
•you lock your vehicle
•the accessory delay timer expires.
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Fog Lamps – Front (if equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch the front fog lamps on.
High Beam
It will illuminate when the headlamp high beam is switched on.
It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher.
Information
It will illuminate when a new message is stored in the
information display. It will be red or amber in color depending
on the severity of the message and will remain on until the
cause of the message has been rectified. .
Low Fuel Level
It will illuminate when the fuel level is low or near empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine running or when driving, check
your tire pressure as soon as possible.
The lamp also illuminates momentarily when you switch the ignition on
to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system
checked by your authorized dealer.
Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist (if equipped)
It will illuminate when you turn off the overdrive function of
the transmission and switch on the grade assist function
Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you switch the parking lamps on.
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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
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.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds when the keyless vehicle is in RUN 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 Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle.
If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking
brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
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Keyless Vehicle Message Action / Description
Ford KeyFree Key inside vehicle Displays to remind you that the
key is in the trunk. Refer to
Push button start systemin
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Ford KeyFree No key detected Displayed if the key is not
detected by the system. Refer to
Push button start systemin the
Drivingchapter for more
information.
Switch ign. off Press ENGINE
Start/StopRefer toPush button start system
in theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Ford KeyFree Key not inside car Refer toPush button start system
in theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Key Battery low Replace soon Displays when the key battery is
low. Change the battery as soon
as possible. Refer to heLocks
and Securitychapter for more
information.
Lighting Message Action / 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.
Headlamp malfunction Service
req’dDisplays when an electrical system
problem occurs with the headlamp
system. Contact your authorized
dealer.
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Ignition Modes
Off:Turns the ignition off.
•Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once
when the ignition is in the on mode, or when the engine is running
but the vehicle is not in motion.
On:All electrical circuits are operational. Warning lamps and indicators
are illuminated.
•Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once
from off mode.
Start:Starts the engine.
•Press the brake pedal, and then press the button until the engine
starts.
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speed increases, this helps to warm
up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Before starting the engine check the following:
•Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts.
•Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Move the transmission selector lever to positionP(automatic
transmission) or neutral (manual transmission).
•Turn the ignition key to positionII.If your vehicle is equipped with a
keyless ignition, see the following instructions.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual
transmission, fully press the clutch pedal also.
2. Turn the key to positionIII.Release the key when the engine starts.
START
STOP ENGINE
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