2003 FORD FOCUS ignition

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the
respective system inspected immediately.
Check engine:TheCheck Engine
indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the ON
position to check the bulb. Solid
illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
OBD-IIin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter. If the light is
blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic
converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Check fuel cap:Illuminates when
the fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this light on may cause the Check
engine warning light to come on,
refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and Specificationchapter.
Brake system warning light:To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or
in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake
when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system
warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately
from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected
immediately by your servicing dealership.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
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Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system has been detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Multi-function: Automatic
transaxle/cooling system (On
SPI, Zetec E or automatic
transaxle vehicles only):
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If the light
illuminates while driving, have your vehicle serviced.
ABS
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Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
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.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC 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 (and the key is not in the ignition) and
the driver’s door is opened.
Gearshift warning chime (automatic transaxle only):Sounds when
the gearshift lever is not in P (Park) and the driver’s door is opened.
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Trip odometer:Registers the
kilometers (miles) of individual
journeys. To reset, depress the reset
control.
Tachometer (if equipped):
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute. Driving with
your tachometer pointer
continuously at the top of the scale
may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
Refer toFilling the tankin the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information..
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Replacement panels:Your Ford Dealer will require the following if you
need to order a replacement panel:
•Your name and address.
•The vehicle identification number (visible in the corner of the
windscreen).
•The audio unit type.
•Proof of identification (i.e. driver’s license).
•A vehicle invoice (if the audio unit was installed in the vehicle prior to
delivery) or a parts invoice if the audio unit was purchased separately
form the vehicle, or an appropriate vehicle registration document.
8.Clock:Press and hold until the
hour digit flashes. Turn the volume
control to increase/decrease the
hours. Press again to set the minutes. Turn the volume control to
increase/decrease the minutes.
9.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels. The system
may function for up to an hour after
the ignition is turned off.
10.Scan:Press for a brief sampling
of all listenable radio stations or CD
tracks. Press again to stop.
11.Bass/Treble:Press once for
bass, twice for treble. Turn the
volume control to increase/decrease
the output. The display will indicate the level selected.
12.Fade/Balance:Press once for
fade and twice for balance. Turn the
volume control to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers or to the left/right speakers.
13.Eject:Press to eject the CD.
VOL ON/OFF
SCAN
FADE/BALBASS/TREB
FADE/BALBASS/TREB
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Display/brightness:Adjusts the
brightness level of the display. Press
ENTER and select DISPLAY. Press
ENTER again to confirm. You may
adjust the setting to: DAY/NIGHT,
DIM DAY, DIM NIGHT or ANGLE.
Press ENTER again to confirm.
Automatic volume control (AVC):Radio volume changes
automatically with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Select VOLUME and press ENTER. Select AVC, then press ENTER. Turn
the control to adjust the levels. Press ENTER again to save the setting.
Status clock:When ON, the time is shown in the lower left hand corner
of the display. Select CLOCK and press ENTER. Select STATUS CLOCK
and press ENTER. Turn the control to turn the feature on/off.
Main clock:When selected, the time appears in the display when the
audio is off but the ignition is on. Select MAIN CLOCK and press
ENTER. Turn the control to turn on/off. Press ENTER to save the
setting.
Set clock:To set the time, select
CLOCK and press ENTER. Select
SET CLOCK and press ENTER.
Each press of the ENTER control
will toggle between minutes and
hours. Turn the control to
increase/decrease the hours/minutes. Press BACK to exit the setting.
Note:The clock only operates in 12 hour mode. To change between AM
and PM, cycle through the hours until the desired hour is reached.
Default reset:To reset all settings to their default values, select
DEFAULT RESET and press ENTER. Turn the control to select yes or
no. If yes is selected, the audio unit will return to all of its default
settings.
Traffic Announcements:When activated, the audio unit will
automatically switch from the current playing media to a traffic
announcement when received. When the announcement is over, the
system will return to the current playing media. Select AUDIO and press
ENTER. Select TRAF ANNOU and press ENTER. Turn the rotary control
to turn on/off. Press ENTER to save the setting.Traffic announcements
not available in most U.S. markets.
Loudness:This function boosts the bass frequencies. Select VOLUME
and press ENTER. Select LOUDNESS and press ENTER. Turn the
control to increase/decrease the levels. Press ENTER to save the setting.
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11.CDC:Press to access the CD
changer. Press the desired soft key
to select from the CDs in the CD
changer. During playback, press to
repeat the current track.
12.CD/MP3:Press to play a
CD/MP3 that is already loaded in
the system.
Repeat track/repeat album:Press
during CD or MP3 playback to
repeat the current track or, in MP3
mode, the current album. Press the
softkey next to RPT TRCK or RPT
ALB. The track will continue
repeating until you select RPT OFF.
13.AM/FM:Press repeatedly to
select from AM/FM1/FM2/FM3
14.On/off/volume:Press to turn
on/off. Turn to adjust the volume
levels. The level will appear in the
display. Press with the ignition off to
use the audio for up to one hour.
15.Seek: Radio:Press to locate
the six closest radio stations up or
down the frequency band. The
stations will appear in the display
next to the soft keys.
To select a station, press the soft
key next to the desired frequency.To store a station, press and hold
the soft key (next to the desired frequency) until you hear a beep. This
indicates the station has been stored.
CD/MP3:Press to select the previous/next track of the current CD/MP3.
16.Fade:Press FADE turn the
volume control to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers. The display will
indicate the level selected.CDC
CD/MP3
FADE
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Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.
•Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle
to“breathe”using the outside air inlet vents.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
2. Select A/C
3. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to HI
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel.
Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and
fog.
•A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 14 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before 14 minutes have passed, push the control again.
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