2018 FORD FOCUS fuel

Unique Driving Character-istics
Auto-Start-Stop............................................127
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................129
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................129
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................130
Running Out of Fuel....................................130
Refueling..........................................................132
Fuel Consumption........................................134
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................136
Catalytic Converter.......................................137
Transmission
Manual Transmission - 6-Speed ManualTransmission (MMT6)...........................140
Manual Transmission - 5-Speed ManualTransmission (MTX-75)..........................141
Automatic Transmission............................142
Brakes
General Information....................................147
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................148
Parking Brake.................................................148
Hill Start Assist..............................................148
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................150
Using Traction Control...............................150
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................151
Using Stability Control................................152
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................153
Rear Parking Aid............................................153
Front Parking Aid..........................................154
Active Park Assist.........................................155
Rear View Camera.......................................159
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................162
Using Cruise Control....................................162
Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................164
Lane Keeping System.................................165
Blind Spot Information System..............169
Cross Traffic Alert...........................................171
Eco Mode.........................................................173
Steering............................................................174
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................176
Luggage Covers.............................................176
Load Limit........................................................176
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................182
Transporting the Vehicle............................182
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -Manual Transmission..............................182
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 1.0LEcoBoost™, AutomaticTransmission..............................................183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -2.0L, Automatic Transmission............183
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................186
Economical Driving......................................186
Cold Weather Precautions........................186
Driving Through Water...............................186
Floor Mats........................................................187
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Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................188
Hazard Flashers............................................189
Fuel Shutoff...................................................189
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................190
Post-Crash Alert System...........................192
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................193
In California (U.S. Only).............................194
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................195
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)........................196
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................196
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................197
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................198
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................198
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................200
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
Maintenance
General Information.....................................211
Opening and Closing the Hood................211
Under Hood Overview - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................214
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................215
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................215
Engine Oil Check...........................................215
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................216
Engine Cooling Fan......................................216
Engine Coolant Check.................................217
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................221
Brake Fluid Check.........................................221
Clutch Fluid Check - ManualTransmission..............................................221
Washer Fluid Check.....................................222
Changing the 12V Battery..........................222
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........223
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades...........224
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................225
Removing a Headlamp..............................226
Changing a Bulb...........................................227
Bulb Specification Chart...........................232
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................234
Drive Belt Routing - 1.0LEcoBoost™................................................235
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L...........................235
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................236
Cleaning Products.......................................236
Cleaning the Exterior...................................237
Waxing.............................................................238
Cleaning the Engine....................................238
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................239
Cleaning the Interior...................................239
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................240
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................240
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............241
Cleaning the Wheels...................................241
Vehicle Storage.............................................241
Body Styling Kits..........................................243
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care..........................................................244
Using Snow Chains.....................................259
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........260
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Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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Note:Including to the extent that anylaw pertaining to Event Data Recordersapplies to SYNC or its features, pleasenote the following: Once 911 Assist (ifequipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assistmay, through any paired and connectedcell phone, disclose to emergencyservices that the vehicle has been in acrash involving the deployment of anairbag or, in certain vehicles, theactivation of the fuel pump shut-off.Certain versions or updates to 911 Assistmay also be capable of being used toelectronically or verbally provide to 911operators the vehicle location (such aslatitude and longitude), and/or otherdetails about the vehicle or crash orpersonal information about theoccupants to assist 911 operators toprovide the most appropriate emergencyservices. If you do not want to disclosethis information, do not activate the 911Assist feature. See SYNC™ (page 297).
Additionally, when you connect toTraffic, Directions and Information (ifequipped, U.S. only), the service usesGPS technology and advanced vehiclesensors to collect the vehicle’s currentlocation, travel direction, and speed(“vehicle travel information”), only tohelp provide you with the directions,traffic reports, or business searchesthat you request. If you do not wantFord or its vendors to receive thisinformation, do not activate theservice. For more information, seeTraffic, Directions and Information,Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™(page 297).
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNINGS
Some constituents of engineexhaust, certain vehicle components,certain fluids contained in vehiclesand certain products of component wearcontain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and relatedaccessories contain lead and leadcompounds, chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer andreproductive harm. Batteries also containother chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer. Wash yourhands after handling.
PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle suchas airbag modules, seatbelt pretensionersand remote control batteries may containperchlorate material. Special handlingmay apply for service or vehicle end of lifedisposal.
For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-ouswaste/perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
US Only
Ford Credit offers a full range of financingand lease plans to help you acquire yourvehicle. If you have financed or leased yourvehicle through Ford Credit, thank you foryour business.
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Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does notdelete the transmitter from your vehicle.The transmitter should operate normally.
Locating Your Vehicle
Press the lock button on the key twicewithin three seconds. The horn sounds andthe direction indicators flash. Werecommend you use this method to locateyour vehicle, rather than using the panicalarm.
The horn sounds twice and the directionindicators do not flash if:
•Locking was not successful.
•Any door or the liftgate is open.
•The hood is open on vehicles with ananti-theft alarm or remote start.
Sounding the Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
Press the button to activate thealarm. Press the button again orswitch the ignition on todeactivate it.
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
Remote Start
WARNING
To prevent drawing exhaust fumesinto your vehicle, do not use remotestart if your vehicle is parked indoorsor areas that are not well ventilated.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start yourvehicle from the outside. The transmitterhas an extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate controlcan be configured to operate when yourvehicle is remote started. See AutomaticClimate Control (page 105).
Many states and provinces haverestrictions for the use of remote start.Check your local and state or provinciallaws for specific requirements regardingremote start systems.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicleis low on fuel.
The remote start system does not work ifany of the following occur:
•The ignition is on.
•The alarm system activates.
•You turn off the feature.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•Your vehicle battery has no charge.
•The powertrain fault indicator was onthe last time you drove your vehicle.
Remote Starting your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. If you do notfollow this sequence, your vehicle does notstart remotely, the direction indicators donot flash twice and the horn does not sound.
The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. All but one of the keys canbe activated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that remain unprogrammed arereferred to as administrator keys or adminkeys. They can be used to:
•Create a MyKey.
•Program configurable MyKey settings.
•Clear all MyKey features.
When you have created a MyKey, you canaccess the following information by usingthe information display to determine:
•How many admin keys and MyKeys areprogrammed to your vehicle.
•The total distance your vehicle traveledwith a MyKey.
Note:Switch the ignition on to use thesystem.
Note:All MyKeys are programmed to thesame settings. You cannot program themindividually.
Note:For vehicles equipped with apush-button start, when both a MyKey andan admin key are present, the admin key willbe recognized by the vehicle when you startthe vehicle.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changedby an admin key user:
•Safety belt reminder. You cannotdisable this feature. The audio systemwill mute when the front seatpassengers’ safety belts are notfastened.
•Early low fuel warning. The low-fuelwarning activates earlier, giving MyKeyusers more time to refuel.
•Driver assist features, if equipped onyour vehicle, are forced on: parking aidand Blind Spot Information System(BLIS) with cross traffic alert.
•Satellite radio adult contentrestrictions, if equipped on your vehicle.
•Pre-collision assist and Lane Departurewarning switches on every ignitioncycle, but can be switched off by theMyKey user.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configurecertain MyKey settings when you firstcreate a MyKey and before you recycle thekey or restart the engine. You can alsochange the settings afterward with anadmin key.
•A vehicle speed limit can be set.Warnings will be shown in the displayfollowed by an audible tone when yourvehicle reaches the set speed. Youcannot override the set speed by fullydepressing the accelerator pedal or bysetting cruise control.
WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speedlimit to a limit that will prevent thedriver from maintaining a safe speedconsidering posted speed limits andprevailing road conditions. The driver isalways responsible to drive in accordancewith local laws and prevailing conditions.Failure to do so could result in accident orinjury.
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GAUGES
Tachometer.A
Information display.B
Speedometer.C
Engine coolant temperature gauge.D
Fuel Gauge.E
Information Display
Compass (If Equipped)
Displays the vehicle’s heading direction.
Odometer
Records the total distance traveled by yourvehicle.
Outside Air Temperature (If Equipped)
Shows the outside air temperature.
Trip Computer
See Trip Computer (page 95).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 92).
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge
WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoircap while the engine is running or hot.
At normal operating temperature, theneedle remains in the center section.
Note:Do not restart the engine until thecause of overheating has been determinedand resolved.
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If the needle enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Stop the engine,switch the ignition off and determine thecause once the engine has cooled down.See Engine Coolant Check (page 217).
Fuel Gauge
Note:: The fuel gauge may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge willindicate approximately how much fuel isleft in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent tothe fuel pump symbol indicates on whichside of your vehicle the fuel filler door islocated.
The needle should move toward F whenyou refuel your vehicle. If the needle pointsto E after adding fuel, this indicates yourvehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needleposition is normal.
Note:It may take a short time for theneedle to reach F after leaving the gasstation. This is normal and depends uponthe slope of pavement at the gas station.
Note:The fuel amount dispensed into thetank is a little less or more than the gaugeindicated. This is normal and depends uponthe slope of pavement at the gas station.
Note:If the gas station nozzle shuts offbefore the tank is full, try a different gaspump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers at about 50miles (80 km). The low fuel warning lightwill light, a warning chime will sound anda pop up will be shown in the displayindicating the remaining distance to empty.You will also get a subsequent reminderat 20, 10 and 0 miles.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators alert you to a vehicle conditionthat may become serious. Some lampsilluminate when you start your vehicle tomake sure they work. If any lamps remainon after starting your vehicle, refer to therespective system warning lamp for furtherinformation.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and operate thesame as a warning lamp but do notilluminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
It illuminates white when the system is instandby mode. It illuminates green whenyou set the adaptive cruise speed.
Airbag Warning Lamp
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, continuesto flash or remains on when theengine is running, this indicates amalfunction. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLamp
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. Your vehiclecontinues to have normal braking withoutthe anti-lock brake system function. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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