2003 FORD FOCUS key

Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 17
AM/FM stereo cassette 17
AM/FM stereo with CD 20
Climate Controls 35
Heater only 35
Manual heating and air conditioning 36
Lights 38
Headlamps 38
Turn signal control 41
Driver Controls 50
Windshield wiper/washer control 50
Steering wheel adjustment 51
Power windows 52
Mirrors 53
Speed control 53
Locks and Security 62
Keys 62
Locks 62
Anti-theft system 65
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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.
GAUGES
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IN-DASH CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM
1.CD door:Insert a CD or MP3
label side up.
2.Soft keys:Press to make various selections in the audio menus.
3.Mute:Press to mute the playing
media. Press again to return.
4.Clock:Press to alternate the
display between clock and audio
information.
5.Scan: Radio and CD:Press to
hear a brief sampling of all radio
stations or CD tracks. Press again to
stop.
MP3:Press once for a brief sampling of the tracks on the currently
selected MP3 directory. SCN ALB appears at the bottom of the display.
MUTE
CLK
SCAN
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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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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the driver floor mat so that
the eyelet is over the pointed end of
the retention post and rotate
forward to lock in. Make sure that
the mat does not interfere with the
operation of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the floor
mat, reverse the installation
procedure.
LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY)
You can open and close the liftgate from outside of the vehicle.
•To open the liftgate, unlock the
wagon (with the key, the power
door locks or the remote entry
key fob) and push the button
next to the license plate.
•To close the liftgate, grab the pull
handle (if equipped) and pull the
liftgate down. If the tailgate
doesn’t close due to a load, do
not use the pull handle to tie the
liftgate down.
•To lock the liftgate, press the lock button down on the inside of the
liftgate. Use the key, the power door locks, or the remote entry key
fob to lock the wagon.
Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. Doing so could cause serious
damage to the liftgate and its components as well as allowing carbon
monoxide to enter the vehicle.
Make sure that the liftgate door is closed to prevent exhaust
fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent
passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the
liftgate door open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the
vehicle
Driver Controls
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Locks and SecurityKEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock controls are
located on the driver and front
passenger door panels.
Pressing the
will unlock all the
doors. Pressing the
will lock all
the doors.
The power door lock controls are
disabled 20 seconds after the
ignition is turned to the OFF position.
Central door locking system (if equipped)
The central locking system may be activated from the driver’s door. The
feature operates only when the driver’s door is closed (other doors may
still be open).
When unlocking the driver door with the key, turn it once toward the
front of the vehicle to unlock that door only. Turn the key a second time
to unlock all doors. When locking, turn the key toward the back of the
vehicle to lock all doors.
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Childproof door locks
•When these locks are set, the
rear doors cannot be opened from
the inside.
•The rear doors can be opened
from the outside when the doors
are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
•Insert the key and turn to the
lock position (key vertical) to
engage the childproof locks.
•Insert the key and turn to the
unlock position (key horizontal)
to disengage the childproof locks.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
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To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T”shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The“T”shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
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