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Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number 264 2011 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
Congratulations	4
Safety and Environment Protection	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
Perchlorate material	5
Breaking-in your vehicle	5
Special Notices	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Important information for P215/45R17 low-profile tires and wheels	6
Data Recording	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
Cell phone use	9
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
Warning lights and chimes	12
Gauges	17
Message center	18
Info	19
System check and vehicle feature customization	20
System warnings	21
Entertainment Systems	25
Audio systems	25
AM/FM/single CD satellite compatible sound system	25
Setting the clock	25
AM/FM Radio	26
RBDS Radio	27
CD/MP3 Player	27
Satellite Radio (if equipped)	29
Sound Adjustments	32
Extra Features	32
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	33
USB port (if equipped)	35
General audio information	35
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	38
SYNC (if equipped)	41
Climate Controls	42
Manual heating and air conditioning system	42
Operating tips	43
Rear window defroster	44
Lights	45
Headlamp Control	45
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	45
High beams	45
Flash-to-pass	46
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	46
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	46
Aiming the headlamps	47
Vertical aim adjustment	47
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	48
Interior Lamps	48
Map lamps	48
Rear dome lamp	49
Ambient lighting (if equipped)	49
Bulb Replacement	49
Lamp assembly condensation	49
Using the right bulbs	50
Replacing interior bulbs	50
Replacing exterior bulbs	50
Replacing headlamp bulbs	51
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	52
Replacing side marker bulbs	52
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs	53
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)	53
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	54
Replacing high-mount brake lamp assembly	54
Driver Controls	55
Multi-function lever	55
Tilt Steering Wheel	56
Electronic compass (if equipped)	56
Compass zone adjustment	57
Compass calibration adjustment	57
Center console	58
Auxiliary Power Point (12V DC)	58
Power Windows	59
One-touch down	59
Window lock (if equipped)	60
Interior mirror	60
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	60
Exterior Mirrors	61
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	61
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	61
Speed control (if equipped)	61
Using speed control	62
Setting speed control	62
Disengaging speed control	62
Resuming a set speed	62
Increasing speed while using speed control	63
Reducing speed while using speed control	63
Turning off speed control	63
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	63
Radio control features	63
Moon roof (if equipped)	64
Positive Retention Floor Mat	66
Interior trunk control	66
Locks and Security	67
Keys	67
MyKey™	67
Power door locks	73
Smart locks	73
Autolock (if equipped)	73
Deactivating/activating autolock	73
Power door unlock/lock procedure	74
Autounlock feature (if equipped)	74
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	75
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	75
Childproof door locks	76
Interior luggage compartment release	76
Remote entry system	78
Unlocking the doors	78
Programming unlocking mode (if equipped)	79
Locking the doors	79
Car finder	79
Sounding a panic alarm	79
Opening the luggage compartment	79
Replacing the battery	80
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	80
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	81
Illuminated entry	81
Illuminated exit	82
Battery saver	82
Securilock passive anti-theft system	82
Anti-theft indicator	83
Replacement keys	83
Programming spare keys	83
Perimeter alarm system (if equipped)	85
Arming the system	85
Disarming the system	85
Triggering the anti-theft system	86
Seating and Safety Restraints	87
Front seating	87
First-row adjustable head restraints	87
Adjusting the front manual seat	90
Heated seats (if equipped)	92
Tip/slide front passenger seat (if equipped)	93
Rear seats	93
Second row head restraints	93
Folding down the rear seat	94
Safety restraints	94
Personal Safety System™	94
How does the Personal Safety System work?	95
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	95
Front crash severity sensor	95
Driver’s seat position sensor	96
Front passenger sensing system	96
Front safety belt usage sensors	97
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	97
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	97
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	97
Safety belt precautions	98
Combination lap and shoulder belts	99
Restraint of pregnant women	99
Energy management feature	100
Safety Belt Locking Modes	100
Safety belts with locking cinch tongue (rear center position only)	102
How to fasten the cinch tongue	102
Front safety belt height adjustment	103
Safety belt pretensioner	103
Safety belt extension assembly	104
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	104
Conditions of operation	104
Belt-Minder	104
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	107
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	109
Important SRS precautions	109
Children and airbags	111
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	111
Front passenger sensing system	113
Determining if the system is operational	117
Seat-mounted side airbag system	118
How does the side airbag system work?	119
Side-curtain airbag system	120
How does the side air curtain system work?	121
Determining if the system is operational	123
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	123
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	124
Safety restraints for children	124
Important child restraint precautions	124
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	126
Transporting children	127
Safety seats for children	128
Infant and/or toddler seats	128
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	128
Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions (rear center position only)	132
Attaching child safety seats with Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) attachments	134
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	136
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	136
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	137
Child booster seats	138
When children should use booster seats	139
Types of booster seats	140
The importance of shoulder belts	141
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	142
Tires, Wheels and Loading	143
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	143
Treadwear	143
Traction AA A B C	143
Temperature A B C	144
Tires	144
Glossary of tire terminology	144
Inflating your tires	145
Tire care	147
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	147
Tire wear	148
Damage	148
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	149
Tire replacement requirements	149
Safety practices	150
Highway hazards	151
Tire and wheel alignment	151
Tire rotation	151
Information contained on the tire sidewall	152
Information on “P” type tires	153
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	156
Information on “T” type tires	157
Location of the tire label	157
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	158
Changing tires with a TPMS	159
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	160
When your temporary spare tire is installed	160
When you believe your system is not operating properly	161
When inflating your tires	162
How temperature affects your tire pressure	162
Snow tires and chains	163
Vehicle loading	163
Trailer towing	169
Recreational towing	169
Driving	171
Starting	171
Positions of the ignition	171
Preparing to start your vehicle	171
Important safety precautions	172
Starting the engine	174
Guarding against exhaust fumes	174
Important ventilating information	174
Engine block heater (if equipped)	175
Brakes	176
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	177
Using ABS	177
ABS warning lamp	177
Parking brake	178
AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system	178
Steering	182
Brake-shift interlock	183
Automatic transmission operation (if equipped)	185
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	185
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	187
Manual transmission operation (if equipped)	187
Using the clutch	187
Recommended shift speeds	187
Reverse	188
Parking your vehicle	188
Removing the key	188
Driving through water	189
Roadside Emergencies	190
Roadside Assistance	190
Getting roadside assistance	190
Using roadside assistance	191
Hazard Flasher Control	191
Fuel pump shut-off switch	191
Fuses and relays	192
Fuses	192
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	193
Passenger compartment fuse panel	193
Power distribution box	196
Changing the tires	199
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	199
Stopping and securing the vehicle	201
Removing the spare tire and jack	202
Tire change procedure	202
Wheel lug nut torque specifications	205
Jump starting	206
Preparing your vehicle	206
Connecting the jumper cables	206
Jump starting	207
Removing the jumper cables	208
Wrecker towing	209
Emergency towing	210
Customer Assistance	211
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	211
Away from home	211
Additional assistance	212
In California (U.S. only)	213
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. only)	214
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)	215
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	216
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	217
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	217
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)	218
Reporting safety defects (Canada only)	218
Cleaning	219
Washing the exterior	219
Waxing	220
Paint chips	220
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers	220
Engine	221
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts	221
Windows and wiper blades	222
Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens	222
Interior	223
Leather seats (if equipped, except for the King Ranch edition)	224
Leather seats for the King Ranch edition only (if equipped)	225
Underbody	226
Ford and Lincoln car care products	226
Maintenance and Specifications	227
Service recommendations	227
Precautions when servicing your vehicle	227
Working with the engine off	227
Working with the engine on	227
Opening the hood	228
Identifying components in the engine compartment	229
Windshield washer fluid	230
Changing the wiper blades	230
Engine oil	231
Checking the engine oil	231
Adding engine oil	231
Engine oil and filter recommendations	232
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	232
Battery	233
Engine coolant	235
Checking engine coolant	235
Adding engine coolant	236
Recycled engine coolant	238
Coolant refill capacity	238
Severe climates	238
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	239
How fail-safe cooling works	239
When fail-safe mode is activated	240
Fuel Filter	241
What you should know about automotive fuels	241
Important safety precautions	241
Refueling	243
Fuel filler cap	243
Choosing the right fuel	244
Octane recommendations	245
Fuel quality	245
Cleaner air	245
Running out of fuel	245
Essentials of good fuel economy	246
Measuring techniques	246
Filling the tank	246
Calculating fuel economy	247
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	247
Habits	247
Maintenance	248
Conditions	248
Emission control system	249
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	250
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	251
Power steering fluid	252
Brake/clutch fluid	252
Transmission fluid	253
Checking automatic transmission fluid	253
Low fluid level	253
Correct fluid level	253
High fluid level	254
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	254
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	255
Air filter	255
Changing the air filter element	255
Vehicle storage	256
Motorcraft part numbers	258
Maintenance product specifications and capacities	259
Engine data	262
Engine drivebelt routing	263
Identifying your vehicle	263
Safety Compliance Certification Label	263
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	264
Transmission code designations	265
Accessories	266
Ford Custom Accessories for your vehicle	266
Exterior style	266
Interior style	266
Lifestyle	267
Peace of mind	267
Ford Extended Service Plan	269
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)	269
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (Canada Only)	272
Scheduled Maintenance Guide	273
General maintenance information	273
Why maintain your vehicle?	273
Protecting your investment	273
Oil, fluids and flushing	274
Genuine Ford parts and service	274
Convenience	274
Factory-trained technicians	274
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts	275
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs	275
Owner checks and services	275
Multi-point inspection	276
Normal scheduled maintenance and log	279
Maintenance schedule log	283
Special operating conditions	286
Special operating condition log	291
Exceptions	293
Coolant change record	294
Engine coolant change log	295