User manual FORD FOCUS-2005

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with single CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD Remote audio controls 16 16 20 24 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 26 26 27 29 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control 30 30 32 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 40 40 41 44 45 45 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 53 53 53 61 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 64 64 69 83 92 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 104 104 106 109 115 125 129 132 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation 133 133 137 138 140 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 146 146 147 147 148 155 161 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 162 170 Cleaning 171 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 177 179 180 183 185 191 205 206 208 Accessories Index 215 217 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. [. . . ] 108 Tires, Wheels and Loading Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Important: Remember to replace the spare tire when you replace the road tires on your vehicle. Even if it has never been used, the spare tire should be replaced because tires degrade over time. Important: Remember to replace the wheel air valves when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle. CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: · do not brake heavily. The use of tire sealants may damage your tires. Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace the temporary spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible. 109 Tires, Wheels and Loading If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: · Use more than one temporary spare tire at a time · Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) · Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label · Tow a trailer · Use tire chains · Drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle's reduced ground clearance · Try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel · Use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: · Handling, stability and braking performance · Comfort and noise · Ground clearance and parking at curbs · Winter driving capability · Wet weather driving capability · All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) · Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type as 110 Tires, Wheels and Loading the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired. When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: · Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) · Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time · Use commercial car washing equipment · Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the following: · Handling, stability and braking performance · Comfort and noise · Ground clearance and parking at curbs · Winter weather driving capability · Wet weather driving capability · All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) · Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should be given to: · Towing a trailer · Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body · Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 111 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire change procedure 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R (Reverse) (manual transaxle). To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. [. . . ] Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON and MERCON V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. 3 Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling system, actual refill capacities will vary based on vehicle application and transmission fluid cooling system (i. e. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. The manual transmission service refill capacity is determined by filling the transaxle to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. 4 207 Maintenance and Specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Ford Part Name or Equivalent Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Door latch, hood Multi-Purpose latch, auxiliary Grease hood latch, trunk latch, seat tracks. [. . . ]