2006 FORD FOCUS Owners Manual

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.Air flow selections:Controls
the direction of the airflow in the
cabin. See the following for a brief
description on each control.
:Distributes air through the
instrument panel vents.
:Distributes air through the
instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor
vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents.
2.Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in the
cabin.
3.Recirculated air:Press to toggle between outside air and
recirculated air. May help reduce undesirable odors from entering the
vehicle. Recirculated air will not function in
or any position in
between
and.
4.Temperature selection:Controls the temperature of the airflow in
the cabin.
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 during cold or warm
weather, do not drive with the air flow selector set to the O (OFF)
position.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air
flow to the rear seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward 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.
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.Air flow selections:Controls
the direction of the airflow in the
cabin. See the following for a brief
description on each control.
:Distributes air through the
instrument panel vents.
:Distributes air through the
instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster and demister vents
and floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster and demister
vents. This mode can be used to clear the windshield of thin ice and fog.
2.Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in the
cabin.Note:When the fan is turned to the O (OFF) position, the A/C is
also turned off.
3.Rear defroster (if equipped):Refer toRear window defrosterin
this chapter.
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4.Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time
required to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help
reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.
Recirculated air will not function in
or any position in
between
and.
5.A/C:Provides cabin cooling.
6.Temperature selection:Controls the temperature of the airflow in
the cabin.
Max A/C:For maximum cabin cooling performance, select A/C (5)
and
(4).
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position and turn the fan on.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
fan turned off or with recirculated air engaged.
•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 improve A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for
2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has been
“aired out.”
To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the
vehicle cabin:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the highest fan speed.
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.
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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.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
High beams
Pull the lever towards you to
activate. Pull the lever towards you
again to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position,
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
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Foglamp control (if equipped)
The headlamp control also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on when the headlamp
control is in the
or the
position and the high beams are not
turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
will illuminate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlight
and parklamp operation.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from left
to right to brighten the
instrument panel.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel.
HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4
meter) horizontal reference line on
the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
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4. On the wall or screen you will
observe an area of high intensity
light. The top of the high intensity
area should touch the horizontal
reference line. If not, the beam will
need to be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then usea7mm
Allen wrench or a Phillips
screwdriver to adjust the headlamp
up or down.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE
AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Close the hood and turn off the
lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamps
The dome lamp is equipped with a
control switch that will illuminate
when:
•the doors are closed and the
switch is in the on position.
•the switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open.
When the dome lamp switch is in the off position, it will not illuminate
when you open the doors.
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Reading lamps (if equipped)
The reading lamps are operated by
separate on/off controls.
Theater dimming: The dome lamp
dims about 20 seconds after the
doors are closed.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp Condensation
The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters
the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear
within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to assure
lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The
correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Trade number
Headlamps HB5
Park and turn lamp (front) 3157AK or 3157A
Side marker lamp (front) GE194
Foglamps (if equipped) H11
Stop/turn and tail lamps (wagon) 3157K
Stop/turn and tail lamps (sedan) 3157K or 4157K
Stop/turn and tail lamps (3-door/5-door) 3057K or 4057K
Backup lamp (sedan/wagon) 3156K or 3156
Backup lamp (3-door/5-door) 921
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