2006 FORD FOCUS Owners Manual

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)
The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of
aftermarket garage door openers:
•Place the VELCROhook onto
the side of the aftermarket
transmitter opposite of the
button.
•Place the transmitter into storage
compartment, button down.
•Place the provided height
adaptors onto the back of the
door as needed.
•Close the door.
•Press the depression in the door
to activate the transmitter.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
Power outlet is designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located
on the instrument panel.
Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power point
over the vehicle capacity of 12
VDC/180W.
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To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power
point longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
Cigar lighter (if equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.
Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let
children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure
themselves.
When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in
the proximity of the window openings.
Press and hold the bottom part of
the rocker switch to open the
window. Press and hold the top part
of the rocker switch to close the
window.
One touch down:Allows the
driver’s window to open fully
without holding the control down.
Press the driver window control completely down then release. Press
again to stop.
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Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.
To lock out all the rear window
controls slide the control to the left.
Slide the control to the right to
restore the window controls.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
lock mirrors in place.
Heated mirrors (if equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or
attempt to readjust the mirror
glass if it is frozen in place.
These actions could cause
damage to the glass and mirrors.
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SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)
or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed
control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h).
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Setting speed control
The controls for using your speed
control are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.
1. Press the ON control and release
it.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET ACCEL control
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
5. The indicator light on the
instrument cluster will turn on.
Note:
•Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a
steep hill.
•If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you
may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
•If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below
your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.
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Disengaging speed control
To disengage the speed control:
•Depress the brake pedal or
•Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped).
Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed.
Resuming a set speed
Press the RES (resume) control and
release it. This will automatically
return the vehicle to the previously
set speed. The RES control will not
work if the vehicle speed is not
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Increasing speed while using speed control
There are two ways to set a higher
speed:
•Press and hold the SET ACCEL
control until you get to the
desired speed, then release the
control. You can also use the SET
ACCEL control to operate the
Tap-Up function. Press and
release this control to increase
the vehicle set speed in small
amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the
vehicle reaches that speed, press and release the SET ACCEL control.
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Reducing speed while using speed control
There are two ways to reduce a set
speed:
•Press and hold the COAST
control until you get to the
desired speed, then release the
control. You can also use the
COAST control to operate the
Tap-Down function. Press and
release this control to decrease
the vehicle set speed in small
amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
•Depress the brake pedal until the
desired vehicle speed is reached,
press the SET ACCEL control.
Turning off speed control
Press the speed control OFF
control.
Note:When you turn off the speed
control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Remote audio steering column controls (if equipped)
The remote audio steering column controls may be used to select radio
or CD mode. The following functions can be carried out using the remote
control.
•Volume:Pull VOL + towards the
steering wheel to increase the
volume.
Pull VOL - towards the steering
wheel to decrease the volume.
•SEEK:Move the SEEK control
towards the steering wheel to
advance to the next radio station
or the next CD track.
Move the SEEK control towards
the instrument panel to seek to
the next radio station down the frequency band or the previous CD
track.
•MODE:Press and hold to toggle through AM/FM1/FM2/CD modes.
Press and release to move to the next preset radio station, or the next
CD.
Press in all modes to abort a traffic message during broadcasting.
MOON ROOF (SUNROOF) (IF EQUIPPED)
You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up to
ventilate the vehicle.
To open the moon roof:
The moon roof is equipped with an
automatic, one-touch, express
opening and closing feature. To stop
motion at any time during the
one-touch operation, press the
control a second time.
•To open the moon roof, press and
release the rear portion of the
moon roof control to open.
To close:
•To close, press and release the front portion of the control.
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Bounce back:
When an obstacle has been detected in the moon roof opening as the
moon roof is closing, the moon roof will automatically open and stop at a
prescribed position.
Bounce back override:
To override bounce back, press and hold the front portion of the control.
For example: Bounce back can be used to overcome the resistance of ice
on the moon roof or seals.
To vent:
•To tilt the moon roof into the vent position (when the glass panel is
closed), press and hold the front portion of the control.
•To close the moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the rear
portion of the control until the glass panel stops moving.
Before operating the moonroof you should verify that it is free of
obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the
proximity of moon roof opening.
Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children
unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves.
Relearning function:In case the moon roof does not close properly
anymore, follow this relearning procedure.
•Tilt the moon roof into the vent position as far as possible. Release the
switch.
•Press and hold the same switch again for 30 seconds until you see the
moon roof move.
•Release the switch and immediately press and hold it again. The moon
roof will close, open fully and then close again. Do not release the
switch before the moon roof has reached the closed position for the
second time.
Safety mode:If the system detects a malfunction, it enters a safety
mode. The moon roof will move about 0.5 seconds at a time and then
stop again. Press the switch repeatedly until the moon roof is closed.
Have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
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