clutch FORD FOCUS 2018 Owners Manual

Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................188
Hazard Flashers............................................189
Fuel Shutoff...................................................189
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................190
Post-Crash Alert System...........................192
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................193
In California (U.S. Only).............................194
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................195
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)........................196
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................196
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................197
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................198
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................198
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................200
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
Maintenance
General Information.....................................211
Opening and Closing the Hood................211
Under Hood Overview - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................214
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................215
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................215
Engine Oil Check...........................................215
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................216
Engine Cooling Fan......................................216
Engine Coolant Check.................................217
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................221
Brake Fluid Check.........................................221
Clutch Fluid Check - ManualTransmission..............................................221
Washer Fluid Check.....................................222
Changing the 12V Battery..........................222
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........223
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades...........224
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................225
Removing a Headlamp..............................226
Changing a Bulb...........................................227
Bulb Specification Chart...........................232
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................234
Drive Belt Routing - 1.0LEcoBoost™................................................235
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L...........................235
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................236
Cleaning Products.......................................236
Cleaning the Exterior...................................237
Waxing.............................................................238
Cleaning the Engine....................................238
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................239
Cleaning the Interior...................................239
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................240
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................240
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............241
Cleaning the Wheels...................................241
Vehicle Storage.............................................241
Body Styling Kits..........................................243
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care..........................................................244
Using Snow Chains.....................................259
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........260
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Automatic Engine Shutdown
ActionMessage
Displays if the engine is going to automatically turn off.Engine Shuts Off In{seconds to shut off:#0}Seconds
Displays if the engine automatically turns off to improve fueleconomy.Engine Shut Off For FuelEconomy
Displays if the engine is going to automatically turn off. Pressand hold the OK button to override the system.Engine Shuts Off in{time:#0} Seconds OKto Override
Auto-Start-Stop
ActionMessage
Switch the ignition off before leaving your vehicle if the systemhas shut down the engine.Auto StartStop SwitchIgnition OffSee Auto-Start-Stop (page 127).
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Auto StartStop FaultService Required
Press the brake or clutch pedal. The engine requires restartingmanually.Auto StartStop Press aPedal to Start EngineSee Auto-Start-Stop (page 127).
Displays as a reminder to shift into neutral (N). The enginerequires restarting manually.Auto StartStop SelectNeutral to Start EngineSee Auto-Start-Stop (page 127).
The system is not functioning and the engine requiresrestarting manually.Auto StartStop ManualRestart Required
Battery and Charging System
ActionMessage
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch theengine off. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Electrical System Over-voltage Stop Safely
Displays if the battery is low or has no charge.Battery Low See ManualHave your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Switching the Ignition On toAccessory Mode
Press the push button ignition switch oncewithout your foot on the brake or clutchpedal. It is on the instrument panel nearthe steering wheel. All electrical circuitsand accessories are operational and thewarning lamps and indicators illuminate.
Press the push button ignition switch againwithout your foot on the brake or clutchpedal to switch the ignition off.
Starting Your Vehicle
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2.Press the push button ignition switchuntil the engine starts.
Note:Releasing the clutch pedal duringengine starting stops the engine fromcranking.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
1.Move the gearshift lever to park (P).
2.Fully depress the brake pedal.
3.Briefly press the push button ignitionswitch.
Note:Releasing the brake pedal duringengine starting stops the engine cranking.
Failure to Start
The system does not function if:
•The passive key frequencies arejammed.
•The passive key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, dothe following:
1.Open the floor console storagecompartment lid.
2.Remove the tray.
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3.Place the passive key flat on thesymbol at the bottom of the floorconsole storage compartment.
4.With the passive key in this position,you can use the push button ignitionswitch to switch the ignition on andstart your vehicle.
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
If the engine does not crank when theclutch pedal has been fully depressed andthe push button ignition switch is pressed,do the following:
1.Fully depress both the clutch and brakepedals.
2.Press the push button ignition switchuntil the engine starts.
Note:Releasing the clutch pedal duringengine starting stops the engine cranking.A message appears in the informationdisplay.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
Briefly press the push button ignitionswitch.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
1.Move the gearshift lever to park (P).
2.Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:The ignition, all electrical circuits andall warning lamps and indicators will beturned off.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Moving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when thevehicle is still moving will result in aloss of brake and steering assistance.The steering will not lock, but higher effortwill be required. When the ignition isswitched off, some electrical circuits,including air bags, warning lamps andindicators may also be off. If the ignitionwas turned off accidentally, you can shiftinto neutral (N) and re-start the engine.
1.Press and hold the push button ignitionswitch until the engine stops, or pressit three times within two seconds.
2.Move the gearshift lever to neutral anduse the brakes to bring your vehicle toa safe stop.
3.With your vehicle stopped, move thegearshift lever to park (P) and switchthe ignition off.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you torestart your vehicle within 10 seconds ofswitching it off, even if a valid passive keyis not detected.
Within 10 seconds of switching your vehicleoff, press the brake pedal and press thepush button ignition switch. After 10seconds, you can no longer start yourvehicle if it does not detect a valid passivekey.
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Once your vehicle starts, it remains runninguntil you press the push button ignitionswitch, even if your vehicle does not detecta valid passive key. If you open and closea door while your vehicle is running, thesystem searches for a valid passive key.
You cannot start your vehicle if you openthe driver door and the system does notdetect a valid passive key.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speedincreases. This helps to warm up theengine. If the engine idle speed does notslow down automatically, have yourvehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note:You can crank the engine for a totalof 60 seconds without the engine startingbefore the starting system temporarilydisables. The 60 seconds does not have tobe all at once. For example, if you crank theengine three times for 20 seconds eachtime, without the engine starting, youreached the 60-second time limit. Amessage appears in the information displayalerting you that you exceeded the crankingtime. You cannot attempt to start the enginefor at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, youare limited to a 15-second engine crankingtime. You need to wait 60 minutes beforeyou can crank the engine for 60 secondsagain.
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure all occupants have fastenedtheir safety belts.
•Make sure the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Make sure the transmission is in park(P).
•Switch the ignition key to position II. Ifyour vehicle is equipped with a keylessignition, see the following instructions.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1.Fully press the brake pedal. If yourvehicle is equipped with a manualtransmission, fully press the clutchpedal.
2.Turn the key to position III to start theengine.
Note:The engine may continue crankingfor up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:If you cannot start the engine on thefirst try, wait for a short period and try again.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note:You must have your intelligent accesskey in your vehicle in order to shift thetransmission out of park (P).
1.Fully depress the brake pedal.
2.Press the push button ignition switch.
The system does not function if:
•The passive key frequencies arejammed.
•The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, dothe following:
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1.Open the floor console storagecompartment lid.
2.Remove the tray.
3.Place the passive key flat on thesymbol at the bottom of the floorconsole storage compartment.
4.With the passive key in this position,you can use the push button ignitionswitch to switch the ignition on andstart your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you torestart the engine within 20 seconds ofswitching it off, even if a valid key is notpresent.
Within 20 seconds of switching the engineoff, press the brake pedal and press thebutton. After 20 seconds have expired, youcan no longer restart your vehicle withoutthe key present inside your vehicle.
Once your vehicle has started, it remainsrunning until you press the button, even ifthe system does not detect a valid key. Ifyou open and close a door while yourvehicle is running, the system searches fora valid key. You cannot restart the engineif the system does not detect a valid keywithin 20 seconds.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after threeattempts, wait 10 seconds and follow thisprocedure:
1.If your vehicle is equipped with anautomatic transmission, fully press thebrake pedal. If your vehicle is equippedwith a manual transmission, fully pressthe clutch pedal and apply thehandbrake.
2.Move the transmission selector leverto park (P) (automatic transmission)or neutral (manual transmission).
3.Fully press the accelerator pedal andhold it there.
4.Start the engine.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
For vehicles with a keyless ignition, thisfeature automatically shuts down theengine if it has been idling for an extendedperiod. The ignition also turns off in orderto save battery power. Before your vehicleshuts down, a message appears in theinformation display showing a timer
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AUTO-START-STOP (If Equipped)
The system reduces fuel consumption andCO2 emissions by shutting down theengine when your vehicle is idling, forexample at traffic lights.
WARNINGS
Always fully apply the parking brake.Make sure you shift into park (P) forvehicles with an automatictransmission. Switch the ignition off andremove the key whenever you leave yourvehicle.
Before opening the hood orperforming any maintenance, fullyapply the parking brake, shift intopark (P) or neutral (N) and switch theignition off.
Always switch the ignition off beforeleaving the vehicle. If the ignition isswitched on an automatic restartmay occur at any time.
The system may require the engineto automatically restart when theauto-start-stop indicator illuminatesgreen or flashes amber. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
Note:The Auto-Start-Stop indicatorilluminates green when the engine shutsdown. See Warning Lamps and Indicators(page 87). It flashes amber with a messagewhen the driver needs to shift to neutral orpress a pedal. See Information Messages(page 96). If it illuminates grey, the systemis not available.
Using Auto-Start-Stop with aManual Transmission
To Stop the Engine
1.Stop your vehicle.
2.Shift into neutral.
3.Release the clutch and acceleratorpedal.
To Re-Start the Engine
Press the clutch pedal
Note:To obtain maximum benefit from thesystem, move the transmission selectorlever to neutral and release the clutch pedalduring any stop of longer than threeseconds.
Note:Auto-Start-Stop also comes withstall recovery. If you fully press the clutchpedal after stalling the engine, the engineautomatically restarts.
Using Auto-Start-Stop with anAutomatic Transmission
To Stop the Engine
1.Stop your vehicle in drive (D).
2.Release the accelerator pedal.
3.Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.
Note:If your vehicle is in an engine offAuto-Start-Stop state and you move thetransmission to reverse (R) while the brakepedal is not pressed, a message will appearon your instrument cluster. Press the brakepedal within 60 seconds or you will need toshift to park (P). A manual restart will berequired.
Note:If the Shift to P, Restart Enginemessage appears and the amberAuto-Start-Stop indicator flashes,automatic restart is not available. You mustrestart your vehicle manually.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION - 6-
SPEED MANUAL
TRANSMISSION (MMT6)
Using the Clutch
Note:Failure to fully press the clutch pedalto the floor may cause increased shiftefforts, prematurely wear transmissioncomponents or damage the transmission.
Note:Do not drive with your foot resting onthe clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal tohold your vehicle at a standstill whilewaiting on a hill. These actions will reducethe life of the clutch and could nullify aclutch warranty claim.
Manual transmission vehicles have astarter interlock that prevents cranking theengine unless the clutch pedal is fullypressed.
To start your vehicle:
1.Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
2.Press the clutch pedal to the floor, thenput the gearshift lever in the neutralposition.
3.Start the engine.
4.Press the brake pedal and move thegearshift lever to the desired gear; first(1) or reverse (R).
5.Release the parking brake, then slowlyrelease the clutch pedal while slowlypressing on the accelerator.
During each shift, the clutch pedal mustbe fully pressed to the floor. Make sure thefloor mat is properly positioned so itdoesn't interfere with the full extension ofthe clutch pedal.
Recommended Shift Speeds
Note:Do not downshift into first (1) whenyour vehicle is moving faster than 15 mph(24 km/h). This will damage the clutch.
Recommended upshifts (for best fueleconomy) when accelerating
Shift from:
15 mph (24 km/h)1 - 2
26 mph (42 km/h)2 - 3
38 mph (61 km/h)3 - 4
42 mph (67 km/h)4 - 5
50 mph (80 km/h)5 - 6
Reverse
Note:Make sure that your vehicle is at acomplete stop before you shift into reverse(R). Failure to do so may damage thetransmission.
1.Press the clutch pedal to the floor todisengage clutch.
2.Move the gearshift lever into theneutral position.
3.Shift into reverse (R) by raising thecollar below the gearshift knob up, thenmoving the lever fully to the left, thenforward.
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Note:The gearshift lever can only bemoved to reverse (R) by raising the collarbelow the gearshift knob up before shiftingto reverse. This is a lockout feature whichprotects the transmission from accidentallyengaging reverse (R) when intending toselect first (1).
If reverse (R) is not fully engaged, pressthe clutch pedal down and return thegearshift to the neutral position. Releasethe clutch pedal for a moment, then raisethe collar and shift to reverse (R) again.
Parking Your Vehicle
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fullyand make sure you shift the gearshiftlever to first gear. Switch the ignitionoff and remove the key whenever you leaveyour vehicle.
To park your vehicle:
1.Press the brake pedal and shift thegearshift lever to the neutral position.
2.Fully apply the parking brake andswitch the ignition off.
3.Hold the clutch pedal down and shiftthe gearshift lever to first gear.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - 5-
SPEED MANUAL
TRANSMISSION (MTX-75)
Using the Clutch
Note:Failure to fully depress the clutchpedal to the floor may cause increased shiftefforts, prematurely wear transmissioncomponents or damage the transmission.
Note:Do not drive with your foot resting onthe clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal tohold your vehicle at a standstill whilewaiting on a hill. These actions will reducethe life of the clutch and could nullify aclutch warranty claim.
Manual transmission vehicles have astarter interlock that prevents cranking theengine unless the clutch pedal is fullydepressed.
Starting Your Vehicle
WARNING
Pedals that cannot move freely cancause loss of vehicle control andincrease the risk of serious personalinjury.
1.Make sure the parking brake is fully setand shift the gearshift lever to theneutral position.
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2.Fully depress the clutch pedal thenstart the engine.
3.Press the brake pedal and shift thegearshift lever to first or reverse gear.
4.Release the parking brake and slowlyrelease the clutch pedal while slowlypressing on the accelerator.
During each shift, make sure you fullydepress the clutch pedal.
Recommended Shift Speeds
Note:Do not shift the gearshift lever to firstgear when your vehicle is moving faster than14 mph (23 km/h). This will damage theclutch.
We recommend you change gearaccording to the following guide to achievethe best fuel economy for your vehicle.
RecommendedspeedShift from
14 mph (23 km/h)1 - 2
24 mph (38 km/h)2 - 3
32 mph (51 km/h)3 - 4
44 mph (71 km/h)4 - 5
Reverse
Note:Do not shift the gearshift lever toreverse gear when your vehicle is moving.This can cause damage to the transmission.
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal todisengage clutch.
2.Shift the gearshift lever to the neutralposition and wait at least threeseconds before moving it to reverse.
If reverse gear is not fully engaged, pressthe clutch pedal down and shift thegearshift lever to the neutral position.Release the clutch pedal for a moment,depress the clutch again and shift thegearshift lever to reverse.
Parking Your Vehicle
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fullyand make sure you shift the gearshiftlever to first gear. Switch the ignitionoff and remove the key whenever you leaveyour vehicle.
To park your vehicle:
1.Press the brake pedal and shift thegearshift lever to the neutral position.
2.Fully apply the parking brake andswitch the ignition off.
3.Hold the clutch pedal down, and shiftthe gearshift lever to first gear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNINGS
Always set the parking brake fullyand latch the gearshift in park (P).Turn the ignition to the off positionand remove the key whenever you leaveyour vehicle.
Do not apply the brake pedal andaccelerator pedal simultaneously.Applying both pedals simultaneouslyfor more than three seconds will limitengine rpm, which may result in difficultymaintaining speed in traffic and could leadto serious injury.
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