2018 FORD FOCUS snow chains

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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Sometimes irregular tire wear canbe corrected by rotating the tires.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size,load index and speed rating as thoseoriginally provided by Ford. Use ofany tire or wheel not recommended byFord can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which couldresult in an increased risk of loss of control,vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.Additionally, the use of non-recommendedtires and wheels can cause steering,suspension, axle, transfer case or powertransfer unit failure. Follow the Fordrecommended tire inflation pressure foundon the Safety Compliance CertificationLabel (on the door hinge pillar, door latchpost or the door edge that meets the doorlatch post, next to the driver seat), or TireLabel on the B-Pillar or the edge of thedriver door. Failure to follow the tirepressure recommendations can causeuneven treadwear patterns and adverselyaffect the way your vehicle handles.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weathertreads to provide traction in rain and snow.However, in some climates, you may needto use snow tires or snow chains.
If you choose to install snow tires on yourvehicle, they must be installed on all fourwheels and they must be the same size,load index and speed rating as the originaltires listed on the tire inflation pressurelabel. The label is on the on the B-Pillar orthe edge of the driver door . Mixing tires ofdifferent size or construction on yourvehicle can adversely affect your vehicle’shandling and braking, and may lead to lossof vehicle control.
If you use snow chains, we recommendthat steel wheels of the same size andspecifications are used. Snow chains maydamage aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snowchains:
•Avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Only use small link snow chains ofapproximately 10mm with 215/55R16tires only.
•Only use small link snow chains ofapproximately 15mm with 195/65R15tires only.
•Only use snow chains on the tire sizeslisted above.
•Snow chains must be mounted in pairson the front axle.
•Install snow chains securely, make surethey do not touch any wiring, brakelines or fuel lines.
•Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) orthe maximum speed recommended bythe chain manufacturer, whichever isless.
•Remove snow chains when they are nolonger required.
•Do not use snow chains on dry roads.
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When driving with one of the dissimilarspare tires listed above, do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
•Load the vehicle beyond maximumvehicle load rating listed on the SafetyCompliance Label.
•Tow a trailer.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tireat a time.
•Use commercial car washingequipment.
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tireslisted above at any one wheel location canlead to impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
3.Full-size dissimilar spare withoutlabel on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washingequipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with acamper body.
•Driving vehicles with a load on thecargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyand seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNINGS
Do not get under a vehicle that is onlysupported by a vehicle jack.
When you install a wheel, alwaysremove any corrosion, dirt or foreignmaterials present on the mountingsurfaces of the wheel or the surface of thewheel hub, brake drum or brake disc thatcontacts the wheel. Make sure to secureany fasteners that attach the rotor to thehub so they do not interfere with themounting surfaces of the wheel. Installingwheels without correct metal-to-metalcontact at the wheel mounting surfacescan cause the wheel nuts to loosen andthe wheel to come off while your vehicleis in motion, resulting in loss of vehiclecontrol, personal injury or death.
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Vehicles Sold in Canada: RoadsideAssistance Program Coverage.................189Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................189Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................188Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................188Roadside Emergencies..............................188Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................186Running Out of Fuel....................................130Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer...........................................................131Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................130
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Safety Canopy™............................................44Safety Precautions.......................................129Satellite Radio..............................................294Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)................................................................295Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............294SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................294Troubleshooting.................................................295Scheduled Maintenance Record.............417Scheduled Maintenance..........................409Seatbelt Extension........................................35Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................32Seatbelt Reminder.........................................33Belt-Minder™........................................................33Seatbelts...........................................................29Principle of Operation........................................29Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................32Conditions of operation.....................................33Seats....................................................................111Security..............................................................68Settings...........................................................379911 Assist...............................................................384Ambient Lighting................................................391Bluetooth...............................................................381Clock........................................................................381Display...................................................................392General..................................................................389Media Player.......................................................380Mobile Apps.........................................................387
Navigation............................................................385Phone......................................................................381Radio......................................................................384Sound.....................................................................379Valet Mode...........................................................393Vehicle....................................................................391Voice Control.......................................................392Wi-Fi & Hotspot.................................................389Side Airbags.....................................................43Sitting in the Correct Position....................111Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................259Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................263Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................13Special Instructions..............................................12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................414Exceptions.............................................................416Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control............................................162Stability Control.............................................151Principle of Operation........................................151Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch............................................119Starting a Gasoline Engine........................122Automatic Engine Shutdown.........................123Failure to Start.....................................................123Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................125Important Ventilating Information...............125Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................124Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................124Vehicles with an Ignition Key..........................122Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................122Starting and Stopping the Engine...........119General Information...........................................119Steering.............................................................174Electric Power Steering.....................................174Steering Wheel.................................................71Storage Compartments..............................118SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................85
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Sun Visors.........................................................84Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................84Supplementary Restraints System.........38Principle of Operation........................................38Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNC™ 3........................................................335General Information.........................................335SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................393SYNC™ Applications and Services.......313911 Assist................................................................313SYNC Mobile Apps.............................................315SYNC™............................................................297General Information..........................................297SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................327
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TailgateSee: Manual Liftgate...........................................64Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............268The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................195Tire Care..........................................................244Glossary of Tire Terminology........................246Important Information for 235/40R18Low-Profile Tires and Wheels..................244Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................244Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................247Temperature A B C............................................245Traction AA A B C...............................................245Treadwear.............................................................245Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........260Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................261Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................261TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................244Towing a Trailer.............................................182Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 1.0LEcoBoost™, AutomaticTransmission...............................................183Emergency Towing.............................................183Recreational Towing..........................................183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -2.0L, Automatic Transmission..............183Emergency Towing.............................................183Recreational Towing.........................................184Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -Manual Transmission...............................182Recreational Towing..........................................182Towing..............................................................182Traction Control............................................150Principle of Operation......................................150Transmission Code Designation.............273Transmission..................................................140Transporting the Vehicle............................182Trip Computer.................................................95All Values................................................................95Average Fuel Consumption..............................95Distance to Empty...............................................95Instantaneous Fuel.............................................95Outside Air Temperature...................................95Resetting the Trip Computer...........................95Trip Odometer.......................................................95Trip Timer................................................................96Type Approvals............................................455
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Under Hood Overview - 1.0LEcoBoost™..................................................213Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................214Unique Driving Characteristics.................127USB Port.........................................................296Using Cruise Control....................................162Switching Cruise Control Off..........................162Switching Cruise Control On..........................162Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................58Using Snow Chains.....................................259Using Stability Control................................152Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer.............................................................318Accessing Your USB Song Library................322Bluetooth Devices and SystemSettings.............................................................324Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port...........................................................318Media Menu Features........................................321Media Voice Commands.................................319USB 2......................................................................324
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