2005 FORD FOCUS instrument panel

Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transaxle, and frame.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..............................81–82, 89
and child safety seats ..............83
description ..........................82, 89
disposal ......................................91
driver air bag ......................84, 90
indicator light ...........................88
operation .............................84, 90
passenger air bag ...............84, 90
side air bag ................................89
Air cleaner filter .......................202
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................169
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................107
Anti-theft system ........................62
arming the system ....................62
disarming a triggered system ..62
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 20
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................186
fluid, checking ........................186
fluid, specification ..................206
Automatic transmission ............110
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................111
fluid, refill capacities ..............203
Auxiliary power point .................43
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........205
refill capacities ........................203
B
Battery .......................................168
acid, treating emergencies .....168
jumping a disabled battery ....139maintenance-free ....................168
replacement, specifications ...202
servicing ..................................168
BeltMinder ...................................76
Brakes ........................................107
anti-lock ...................................107
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................107
fluid, checking and adding ....185
fluid, refill capacities ..............203
fluid, specifications .........205–206
lubricant specifications ..205–206
parking ....................................108
shift interlock ..........................110
Break-in period .............................5
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....203
Cargo cover .................................50
Cell phone use ............................49
Certification Label ....................209
Child safety restraints ................92
child safety belts ......................92
Child safety seats ........................95
attaching with tether straps ....99
in front seat ..............................96
in rear seat ................................96
LATCH .....................................101
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............157
instrument panel ....................159
interior .....................................159
plastic parts ............................158
washing ....................................156
waxing .....................................156
wheels ......................................157
wiper blades ............................158
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Fluid capacities .........................203
Foglamps .....................................30
Fuel ............................................175
calculating fuel economy .......179
cap ...........................................177
capacity ...................................203
choosing the right fuel ...........178
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................182
detergent in fuel .....................179
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................175, 177, 179
filter, specifications ........179, 202
fuel pump shut-off switch .....126
improving fuel economy ........179
octane rating ...................178, 206
quality ......................................178
running out of fuel .................179
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................175
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......126
Fuses ..................................127–128
G
Garage door opener ....................42
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............177
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................179
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................126
Headlamps ...................................30
aiming ........................................31
bulb specifications ....................33
daytime running lights .............30
flash to pass ..............................31
high beam .................................31turning on and off ....................30
Heating
heater only system ...................26
Hood ..........................................163
I
Ignition ...............................103, 206
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..95
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................184
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................159
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................31
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......139
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................53
Keys
positions of the ignition .........103
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................33
daytime running light ...............30
fog lamps ...................................30
headlamps .................................30
headlamps, flash to pass ..........31
instrument panel, dimming .....31
interior lamps ...........................32
replacing bulbs .........................36
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Index
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