2013 FORD FOCUS Owners Manual

Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Child seats...........................................19
Child seat positioning...................................19
Booster seats.........................................21
Installing child safety seats...............................24
Child safety locks......................................32
Safety Belts 33
Fastening the safety belts................................35
Safety belt height adjustment.............................38
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................39
Safety belt-minder.....................................39
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................42
Personal Safety System 43
Supplementary Restraints System 44
Driver and passenger airbags.............................46
Side airbags..........................................52
Side curtain airbags....................................53
Crash sensors and airbag indicator.........................55
Airbag disposal........................................56
Keys and Remote Control 57
General information on radio frequencies.....................57
Remote control.......................................58
Keys...............................................58
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................65
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MyKey 66
Settings, MyKey.......................................66
Creating.............................................67
Clearing.............................................68
System status.........................................68
Remote start, MyKey...................................68
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................70
Locks 72
Locking and unlocking..................................72
Trunk release.........................................77
Interior luggage compartment release.......................78
Security 79
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system.......................79
Steering Wheel 82
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................82
Steering wheel controls.................................83
Wipers and Washers 86
Windshield wipers.....................................86
Windshield washers....................................87
Rear-window wiper and washer............................87
Lighting 89
Lighting control.......................................89
Autolamps...........................................90
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................90
Headlamp exit delay....................................91
Daytime running lamps..................................91
Front fog lamps.......................................92
Directionindicators ....................................92
Interior lamps........................................92
Ambient lighting.......................................94
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Windows and Mirrors 95
Power windows.......................................95
Exteriormirrors.......................................97
Mirrors .............................................97
Interior mirrors.......................................99
Sun visors...........................................99
Moonroof............................................99
Instrument Cluster 102
Gauges.............................................102
Warning lamps and indicators............................103
Audible warnings and indicators..........................107
Information Displays 108
Controls............................................108
Trip computer.......................................110
Information messages..................................112
Audio System 123
AM/FMstereo........................................125
AM/FM/CD with SYNC.................................127
AM/FM/CD/SIRIUS Satellite Radio with SYNC.................130
AM/FMstereowithsingleCD ............................132
Auxiliary input jack...................................136
USBport...........................................137
Satellite radio information...............................138
Climate Control 141
Manual heating and air conditioning........................141
Dual automatic temperature control........................143
Rear window defroster.................................148
Cabin air filter.......................................149
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Seats 151
Sitting in the correct position............................151
Head restraints.......................................152
Manual seats........................................155
Power seats.........................................157
Heated seats........................................158
Rear seats..........................................159
Auxiliary Power Points 161
Storage Compartments 162
Overhead console.....................................162
Starting and Stopping the Engine 163
Ignition switch.......................................164
Keyless starting......................................164
Engine block heater...................................167
Fuel and Refueling 169
Fuel quality.........................................171
Running out of fuel....................................172
Refueling...........................................173
Fuel consumption.....................................175
Transmission 179
Automatic transmission.................................179
Manual transmission...................................184
Hill start assist.......................................185
Brakes 187
Brakes.............................................187
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................188
Parking brake........................................188
Traction Control 189
TractionControl™ ....................................189
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Stability Control 190
AdvanceTrac.......................................191
Parking Aids 192
Sensing system.......................................192
Active park assist.....................................195
Rear-view camera system...............................199
Cruise Control 204
Driving Aids 206
Eco Mode...........................................206
Steering............................................207
Load Carrying 209
Vehicle loading.......................................209
Towing 215
Trailertowing........................................215
Wrecker towing......................................215
Recreational towing...................................216
Driving Hints 219
Economical driving....................................219
Floormats..........................................221
Roadside Emergencies 223
Getting roadside assistance..............................223
Hazard warning flashers................................224
Fuel cut-off switch....................................224
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................225
Customer Assistance 228
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................235
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................235
Fuses 236
Changing a fuse......................................236
Fuse specification chart................................237
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Maintenance 246
General information...................................246
Opening and closing the hood............................247
Under hood overview..................................248
Engine oil dipstick....................................249
Engine oil check......................................249
Engine coolant check..................................250
Automatic transmission fluid check........................254
Brake fluid check.....................................254
Power steering fluid check..............................254
Fuel filter...........................................254
Washer fluid check....................................255
Changing the vehicle battery.............................255
Checking the wiper blades..............................257
Air filter(s).........................................258
Adjusting the headlamps................................260
Removing a headlamp..................................261
Changing a bulb......................................262
Bulb specification chart.................................267
Vehicle Care 268
Cleaning products.....................................268
Cleaning the exterior..................................268
Waxing.............................................270
Repairing minor paint damage............................270
Cleaning the engine...................................270
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................271
Cleaning the interior...................................272
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......272
Cleaning leather seats..................................273
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................274
Vehicle storage.......................................274
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Wheels and Tires 277
Tire care...........................................277
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................293
Changing a road wheel.................................297
Technical specifications.................................302
Wheel lug nut torque..................................302
Capacities and Specifications 303
Engine drivebelt......................................303
Maintenance product specifications and capacities.............304
Part numbers........................................307
Vehicle identification number............................308
Vehicle certification label...............................309
Transmission code designation............................309
Accessories 310
Accessories.........................................310
Ford Extended Service Plan 312
Scheduled Maintenance 315
Normal scheduled maintenance and log.....................320
SYNC332
Pairing your phone for the first time.......................337
911 Assist™.........................................351
Vehicle Health Report..................................354
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MyFord Touch(If Equipped) 377
Voice recognition.....................................382
Listening to music....................................387
Phone features.......................................408
Information Menu.....................................414
Settings............................................426
Climatefeatures......................................436
Navigation system.....................................439
Appendices 450
Index 468
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