2003 FORD FOCUS jump start

Seating and Safety Restraints 72
Seating 72
Safety restraints 76
Air bags 89
Child restraints 95
Driving 107
Starting 107
Brakes 111
Traction control 112
Transmission operation 115
Trailer towing 122
Roadside Emergencies 125
Getting roadside assistance 125
Hazard flasher switch 126
Fuel pump shut-off switch 126
Fuses and relays 127
Changing tires 134
Jump starting 138
Wrecker towing 144
Customer Assistance 145
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 153
Cleaning 154
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Roadside EmergenciesGETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000
km (36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln
vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•changing a flat tire
•jump-starts
•lock-out assistance
•limited fuel delivery
•towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 56.3 km (35 miles) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).
Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the
mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing or repossession).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is
mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the card is
found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment.
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6. The vehicle jacking points are
depicted on the yellow warning label
on the jack shown here. Depending
on which tire is to be changed,
locate the jack at the half-moon
cutout located approximately 15 cm
(6 inches) from the front wheel
opening (1) or approximately 38 cm
(15 inches) from the rear wheel
opening (2).
Jack at the specified locations
to avoid damage to the vehicle.
7. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
8. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the
hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
9. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown.
11. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away. Make sure the jack is fastened
so it does not rattle when you drive.
Unblock the wheels.
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
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4 3
2
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Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; also, the
catalytic converter may become damaged.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
+–+–
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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
+–+–
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
+–+–
+–+–
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Clutch
fluid ..................................188–189
operation while driving ..........119
Coolant
checking and adding ..............172
refill capacities ................175, 196
specifications ..................198, 200
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................53
Customer Assistance ................125
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................160
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................147
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................151
Getting roadside assistance ...125
Getting the service you need 145
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................152
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................147
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................150
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................38
Defrost
rear window ..............................37
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................189
engine oil .................................166
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........198
Driving under special
conditions ..................................118through water .........................120
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................138
Emission control system ..........185
Engine ........................................200
cleaning ...................................155
coolant .....................................172
fail-safe coolant ......................176
idle speed control ...................170
lubrication specifications ......198,
200
refill capacities ........................196
service points ..................163–165
starting after a collision .........126
Engine block heater .................110
Engine fan .........................161, 163
Engine oil ..................................166
checking and adding ..............166
dipstick ....................................166
filter, specifications ........169, 196
recommendations ...................169
refill capacities ........................196
specifications ..................198, 200
Exhaust fumes ..........................110
F
Fail safe cooling ........................176
Fan, Engine Cooling .........161, 163
Floor mats ...................................59
Fluid capacities .........................196
Foglamps .....................................38
Fuel ............................................178
calculating fuel economy .......182
cap ...........................................180
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capacity ...................................196
choosing the right fuel ...........180
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................185
detergent in fuel .....................181
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................178, 180, 182
filter, specifications ........182, 196
fuel pump shut-off switch .....126
improving fuel economy ........182
octane rating ...................181, 200
quality ......................................181
running out of fuel .................182
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................178
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......126
Fuses ..................................127, 129
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............180
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................182
Gauges .........................................14
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................120
definition .................................120
driving with a heavy load ......120
location ....................................120
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................120
calculating ...............................120
definition .................................120
driving with a heavy load ......120
location ....................................120
H
Hazard flashers .........................126
Headlamps ...................................38aiming ........................................39
bulb specifications ....................43
daytime running lights .............38
flash to pass ..............................39
high beam .................................39
turning on and off ....................38
Heating
heater only system ...................35
Hood ..........................................162
I
Ignition ...............................107, 200
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..99
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................187
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................158
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................39
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......138
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........107
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............42–43
cargo lamps ...............................39
daytime running light ...............38
fog lamps ...................................38
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
Index
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