2002 Ford Focus Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 12

Instrument Cluster If the Check engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Check fuel cap Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position to ensure your bulb is working. When the light turns on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the Service Engine soon/Check Engine warning light.It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap. When the fuel filler cap is properly reĆinstalled, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in Fuel information in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 12