2006 FORD FOCUS high beam

Traction Control
system (if
equipped):Illuminates when the
Traction Control
is turned OFF
and will flash when active. If the
light remains on, have the system
serviced immediately, refer to the
Drivingchapter for more
information.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
is activated. Turns off when the
speed control system is deactivated,
refer to theDriver Controls
chapter for more information.
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 ACCESSORY 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 (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.
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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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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
11 30A Subwoofer
12 15A Fuel pump motor
13 — Not used
14 — Not used
15 20A ABS (valves)
16 10A Low beam (left-hand side)
17 10A Low beam (right-hand side)
18 15A Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen
(HEGO) sensors
19 40A Heater blower motor
20 10A Engine module (KAP)
21 10A A/C
22 20A Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
23 — Not used
24 30A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
(pumps)
25 — Not used
26 15A Fog lamps
27 15A High beams
28 — Not used
29 10A ABS module, Speed control
R1 — Ignition relay
R2 — Air pump motor relay (PZEV
engine only)
R3 — Cooling fan (high-speed)
R4 — Cooling fan (low-speed)
R5 — High beams relay, Fog lamps
R6 — Low beams relay
R7 — Fuel pump relay
R8 — Engine management relay
R9 — Cooling fan relay
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cap ...........................................192
capacity ...................................205
choosing the right fuel ...........193
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................198
detergent in fuel .....................194
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................190, 192, 195
filter, specifications ........190, 203
fuel pump shut-off switch .....143
improving fuel economy ........195
octane rating ...................194, 208
quality ......................................194
running out of fuel .................194
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................190
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......143
Fuses ..................................144–145
G
Garage door opener ....................41
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............192
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................195
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................143
Headlamps ...................................29
aiming ........................................30
bulb specifications ....................32
daytime running lights .............29
flash to pass ..............................29
high beam .................................29
turning on and off ....................29
Heating
heater only system ...................25
Hood ..........................................177I
Ignition ...............................129, 208
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..98
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................200
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................173
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................30
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......157
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................52
Keys
positions of the ignition .........129
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................32
daytime running light ...............29
fog lamps ...................................30
headlamps .................................29
headlamps, flash to pass ..........29
instrument panel, dimming .....30
interior lamps ...........................31
replacing bulbs ...................32, 35
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................31
Liftgate ........................................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........133
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