2008 FORD FOCUS automatic transmission

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Four-speed automatic 2
Five-speed manual (MTX75) Z
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A
Air cleaner filter ...............241–243
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................32
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ....................96–97, 105, 107
and child safety seats ..............98
description ................97, 105, 107
disposal ....................................111
driver airbag ..............99, 106, 109
indicator light .................105, 110
operation ...................99, 106, 109
passenger airbag .......99, 106, 109
side airbag ...............................105
Ambient mood/lighting ...............38
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................221
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................155–156
Anti-theft system ..................71, 73
arming the system ....................73
disarming a triggered
system .......................................74
triggering ...................................74
Audio system (see Radio) .........17
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................239
fluid, checking ........................239
fluid, specification ..................244
Automatic transmission ............159
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................160
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....25
Axle
refill capacities ........................244B
Battery .......................................219
acid, treating emergencies .....219
jumping a disabled battery ....190
maintenance-free ....................219
replacement, specifications ...243
servicing ..................................219
Belt-Minder...............................92
Booster seats .............................112
Brakes ........................................155
anti-lock ...........................155–156
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............156
fluid, checking and adding ....239
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
fluid, specifications .................244
lubricant specifications ..........244
parking ....................................156
shift interlock ..........................159
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....244
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............112
child safety belts ....................112
Child safety seats ......................115
attaching with tether
straps .......................................121
in front seat ....................116, 119
in rear seat ......................116, 119
LATCH .....................................123
Child safety seats -
booster seats .............................112
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............207
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instrument panel ....................209
interior .....................................209
plastic parts ............................208
washing ....................................205
waxing .....................................206
wheels ......................................206
wiper blades ............................208
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............32
Clutch
fluid ..........................................239
operation while driving ..........163
recommended shift speeds ....164
Console ........................................45
Controls
steering column ........................52
Coolant
checking and adding ..............221
refill capacities ................224, 244
specifications ..........................244
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................49
Customer Assistance ................166
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................201
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............202
Getting roadside assistance ...166
Getting the service you
need .........................................197
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................203
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............201
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................36Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................239
engine oil .................................217
Driving under special
conditions ..................................162
through water .........................165
E
Electronic message center .........55
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................190
Emergency Flashers .................168
Emission control system ..........235
Engine ........................................246
cleaning ...................................207
coolant .....................................221
fail-safe cooling .......................225
idle speed control ...................219
lubrication specifications .......244
refill capacities ........................244
service points ..........................215
starting after a collision .........168
Engine block heater .................153
Engine fan .................................215
Engine oil ..................................217
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................217
checking and adding ..............217
dipstick ....................................217
filter, specifications ........218, 243
recommendations ...................218
refill capacities ........................244
specifications ..........................244
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................153
F
Fail safe cooling ........................225
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daytime running light ...............36
fog lamps ...................................35
headlamps .................................35
headlamps, flash to pass ..........36
instrument panel, dimming .....36
interior lamps .....................38, 40
replacing bulbs .........................40
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................38
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........156
Load limits .................................144
Locks
autolock .....................................62
childproof ..................................65
doors ..........................................62
Lubricant specifications ...........244
Lug nuts ....................................189
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........244
Manual transmission .................163
fluid capacities ........................244
reverse .....................................164
Message center ...........................55
english/metric button ...............58
system check button ................58
warning messages .....................59
Mirrors ...................................47–48
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................48
heated ........................................49
side view mirrors (power) .......48
Moon roof ....................................53
Motorcraft parts ........211, 227, 243
O
Octane rating ............................231Oil (see Engine oil) ..................217
P
Parking brake ............................156
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....243
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................83
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................172
Power door locks ........................62
Power mirrors .............................48
Power point .................................45
Power steering ..........................158
fluid, checking and adding ....238
fluid, refill capacity ................244
fluid, specifications .................244
Power Windows ...........................46
R
Radio ............................................17
Relays ........................................169
Remote entry system .................67
locking/unlocking
doors ..............................62, 67–68
opening the trunk .....................69
panic alarm ...............................69
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................70
replacing the batteries .............69
Roadside assistance ..................166
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............91
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............82, 85–90
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Safety Canopy ...........................105
Safety defects,
reporting ............................203–204
Safety restraints ..............82, 85–90
Belt-Minder.............................92
extension assembly ..................91
for adults .............................86–89
for children .....................111–112
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................83
safety belt maintenance ...........91
warning light and chime ....91–92
Safety seats for children ..........115
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................247
Satellite Radio Information ........29
Seats ............................................75
child safety seats ....................115
heated ........................................80
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system .........................71
Servicing your vehicle ..............212
Side air curtain .........................107
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................243, 246
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................244
Speed control ..............................49
Starting your vehicle .......150–151,
153
jump starting ..........................190
Steering wheel
controls ......................................52
tilting .........................................45
Sunroof (moonroof) ...................53
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................45Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and
Loading ....................................139
Tires ...................................125–126
alignment ................................133
care ..........................................129
changing ..................................178
checking the pressure ............129
inflating ...................................127
label .........................................139
replacing ..................................131
rotating ....................................133
safety practices .......................132
sidewall information ...............134
snow tires and chains ............144
spare tire .................................175
terminology .............................126
tire grades ...............................126
treadwear ........................125, 130
Towing .......................................149
recreational towing .................149
trailer towing ..........................149
wrecker ....................................196
Traction control ........................157
Transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........244
Transmission
automatic operation ...............159
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....159
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................239
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................241
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
manual operation ....................163
Trunk ...........................................65
remote release ..........................69
Turn signal ..................................38
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Index
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