2003 FORD FOCUS reset

Introduction
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get
well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more
you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and
pleasure you will derive from driving it.
For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the
following website:
•In the United States: www.ford.com
•In Canada: www.ford.ca
•In Australia: www.ford.com.au
•In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx
Additional owner information is given in separate publications.
This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available
and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your
particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe
options before they are generally available.
Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is
an integral part of the vehicle.
Fuel pump shut-off switchIn the event of an accident the
safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the
engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.
collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to theFuel pump
shut-off switchin theRoadside emergencieschapter.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemBrake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Traction ControlAdvanceTrac

Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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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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5.Menu:Press MENU to access
main menu functions. Use
SEEK
/for adjustments.
Tune adjust:Press MENU until MAN appears in the display. Press
orto manually move down/up the radio frequency band.
Dolby:Dolbynoise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static
during tape playback Press MENU until the display appears. Use SEEK
to turn on/off.
Dolbynoise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.“Dolby”and the double-D
symbol
are registered trademarks of DolbyLaboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Automatic volume control (AVC):Radio volume changes
automatically with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Press MENU until AVC is displayed, then use the SEEK
/control
to adjust the levels.
6.Seek(reverse/fast forward):
Press and release SEEK
/for
previous (reverse)/next (fast
forward) strong station or CD track (if equipped).
7.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
AutoStore:AutoStore allows you to set strong radio stations on the FM
band without losing your original manually set preset stations. Press and
hold AM/FM to activate. AST will flash in the display. When the six
strongest stations are filled, the sound will be restored.
8.Anti-theft protection panel:To
deter would-be thieves, Ford audio
units have a removable front panel
without which the unit will not
work.
Avoid touching the contacts on the
back of the panel and do not use
excessive force to refit it.SEEK
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Audio distortion reduction (CLIP):Press and hold MENU until the
display changes. Then, press MENU until the CLIP menu displays. Press
SEEK to engage/disengage the feature. The feature automatically detects
sound distortions and reduces the volume level until the distortion has
been eliminated.
Automatic volume control (AVC):With this feature, radio volume
changes automatically with vehicle speed to compensate for road and
wind noise. Press MENU until AVC is displayed, then use the
SEEK
/control to adjust the volume.
5.Seek(reverse/fast forward):
Press and release SEEK
/for
previous (reverse)/next (fast
forward) strong station or CD track.
6.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns. With a CD, press the preset
control that corresponds to the desired disc.
AutoStore:AutoStore allows you to set strong radio stations on the FM
band without losing your original manually set preset stations. Press and
hold AM/FM to activate. AST will flash in the display. When the six
strongest stations are filled, the sound will be restored.
7.Anti-theft protection panel:To
deter would-be thieves, Ford audio
units have a removable front panel
without which the unit will not
work.
Avoid touching the contacts on the
back of the panel and do not use
excessive force to refit it.
Press the security release control and remove the front panel. To
reposition the panel, insert the right-hand edge first, then the left-hand
side, until the retaining latch is engaged.SEEK
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1.CD Door:Insert the disc with
the playing side down and printed
side up.
2.Load:Press to load a CD. WAIT
will appear in the display then
change to INSERT. Insert the CD.
LOAD and a disc icon will flash in the display. Repeat this step to load
up to 6 CDs.
3.Seek(reverse/fast forward):
Press and release SEEK
/for
previous (reverse)/next (fast
forward) strong station or CD track.
4.CD:Press to engage CD mode.
CDs and tracks are selected and
played chronologically. Disc one will
follow disc six. Press the AM/FM
control to restore radio reception
without ejecting the disc.
CD eject during playback:Press the eject control during CD playback
to eject the CD. Press again to cancel the eject process. To eject another
disc, press the preset control that corresponds to the desired disc then
press EJ. EJECT CD will appear in the display. REMOVE will appear as
the disc is held ready to be removed. If not removed, the audio system
will the disc in again and playback will begin. INSERT is displayed briefly
to allow a new disc to be inserted if desired.
5.AM/FM:Press to toggle between
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands and
or press to stop CD play.
LOAD
SEEK
SEEK
CD
AM/FM
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6.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns. With a CD, press the preset
control that corresponds to the desired disc. CD 1–01. CD 3–01, NO
DISC or NO DISCS will be displayed depending on what preset button
was selected.
AutoStore:AutoStore allows you to set strong radio stations on the FM
band without losing your original manually set preset stations. Press and
hold AM/FM to activate. AST will flash in the display. When the six
strongest stations are filled, the sound will be restored.
7.Fade:Press FADE; turn the
volume control to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers. The display will
indicate the level selected.
Balance:Press BAL; turn the
volume control to shift sound to the
left/right speakers. The display will
indicate the level selected.
8.Bass:Press BASS to adjust the
bass levels. Turn the volume control
to decrease/increase the bass
output.
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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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