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Index Brakes ...171 anti-lock ...172 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...172 brake warning light ...172 fluid, checking and adding ...239 fluid, refill capacities ...290 fluid, specifications ...290 lubricant specifications ...290 parking ...172 shift interlock ...165 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...290 Cargo area shade ...193 CD ...303, 305, 307, 309 CD player ...301, 394 CD voice commands ...395 Cell phone use ...16 Changing a tire ...283 Changing the air filter ...244 Child safety restraints ...28 Child safety seats attaching with tether straps ...30 automatic locking mode (retractor) ...37 LATCH ...28 Child safety seats - booster seats ...22 Cleaning the touchscreen ...374 Cleaning your vehicle ...253 engine compartment ...256 instrument panel ...258 interior ...257 plastic parts ...255 washing ...253 waxing ...255 485 wheels ...259 wiper blades ...256 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...122 Climate voice commands ...435 Clock ...303, 305, 307, 422 Clutch operation while driving ...167 recommended shift speeds ...168 Console ...143 overhead ...143 Coolant ...235 checking and adding ...235 refill capacities ...290 specifications ...290 Customer Assistance ...208 Ford Extended Service Plan ...298 Getting roadside assistance ...208 Getting the service you need ...213 Ordering additional owner's literature ...219 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...217 D Defrost ...122, 124 rear window ...129 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...238 engine oil ...234 Display settings ...423 Driving under special conditions ...167 through water ...205 Dual automatic temperature control (DATC) ...124 2014 Focus (foc) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2012 USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Introduction	10
ABOUT THIS MANUAL	10
Protecting the Environment	10
SYMBOL GLOSSARY	11
DATA RECORDING	12
Service Data Recording	12
Event Data Recording	13
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65	14
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	15
FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)	15
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION	15
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs	15
Collision Repairs	15
Warranty on Replacement Parts	16
SPECIAL NOTICES	16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	16
Special Instructions	16
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	16
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	16
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT	17
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	17
Child Safety	18
GENERAL INFORMATION	18
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING	20
BOOSTER SEATS	22
Types of Booster Seats	23
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS	25
Child Seats	25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts	25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)	29
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)	30
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats	31
Using Tether Straps	31
Four door	32
Five door	33
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS	34
Safety Belts	35
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	35
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS	37
Restraint of Pregnant Women	37
Safety Belt Locking Modes	38
Vehicle Sensitive Mode	38
Automatic Locking Mode	39
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	39
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	39
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode	39
Safety Belt Extension Assembly	39
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT	40
SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME	40
Conditions of Operation	40
SAFETY BELT-MINDER®	41
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder® Feature (If Equipped)	42
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE	43
Personal Safety System	44
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™	44
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?	44
Supplementary Restraints System	45
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	45
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™	46
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS	47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment	47
Children and Airbags	48
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM	49
KNEE AIRBAG	52
SIDE AIRBAGS	53
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS	54
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR	56
AIRBAG DISPOSAL	57
Keys and Remote Control	58
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES	58
Intelligent Access (If Equipped)	58
REMOTE CONTROL	59
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped)	59
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)	60
Mechanical Key Blade	60
Replacing the Battery	61
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter	61
Intelligent Access Key (Type 1)	62
Intelligent Access Key (Type 2)	63
Car Finder	64
Sounding a Panic Alarm (If Equipped)	64
Remote Start (If Equipped)	64
Remote Starting the Vehicle	65
Extending the Vehicle Run Time	66
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting	66
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL	66
MyKey	67
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	67
Non-configurable Settings	67
Configurable Settings	67
CREATING A MYKEY	68
Programming/Changing Configurable Settings	68
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS	69
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS	69
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS	69
Vehicles With Ford-approved Aftermarket Remote Start Systems	70
Vehicles With Non-Ford-approved Aftermarket Remote Start Systems	70
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING	72
Locks	74
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING	74
Power Door Locks	74
Remote Control	74
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)	74
Locking the Doors	75
Opening the Luggage Compartment	75
Mechanical Key	75
Locking the Doors Individually	75
Opening a Rear Door from Inside	76
Activating Intelligent Access (If Equipped)	76
At the Front Doors	76
At the Luggage Compartment	76
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter	77
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)	77
Autolock (If Equipped)	77
Autounlock (If Equipped)	78
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock	78
Illuminated Entry	79
Illuminated Exit	79
Battery Saver	79
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)	79
TRUNK RELEASE	80
With the Remote Control	80
From Inside Your Vehicle (If Equipped)	80
From Outside Your Vehicle	80
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (4–DOOR ONLY)	81
Security	82
SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	82
Automatic Arming	82
Automatic Disarming	82
Replacement Keys	82
Programming a Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter	83
Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Key	84
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)	84
Arming the Alarm	84
Disarming the alarm	84
Steering Wheel	85
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL	85
AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	86
Seek, Next or Previous	86
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	87
CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	87
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL	87
Wipers and Washers	88
WINDSHIELD WIPERS	88
Intermittent Wipe	88
Speed Dependent Wipers	88
WINDSHIELD WASHERS	89
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS (IF EQUIPPED)	89
Rear Window Wiper	89
Rear Window Washers	90
Lighting	91
LIGHTING CONTROL	91
High Beams	91
Headlamp Flasher	91
AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)	92
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER	92
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY	93
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)	93
FRONT FOG LAMPS	94
DIRECTION INDICATORS	94
INTERIOR LAMPS	94
Front Interior lamp (if equipped)	95
Front/Rear Interior lamp (if equipped)	95
AMBIENT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED)	96
Windows and Mirrors	97
POWER WINDOWS	97
One-Touch Down (If Equipped)	97
One-Touch Up (If Equipped)	97
Window Lock	97
Bounce-Back (If Equipped)	98
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature	98
Resetting the Bounce-Back Feature	98
Accessory Delay (If Equipped)	98
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	99
Power Exterior Mirrors	99
Foldaway Exterior Mirrors	99
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)	99
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)	99
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors	100
INTERIOR MIRROR	101
SUN VISORS	101
Slide-On-Rod (If Equipped)	101
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)	101
MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	102
Opening and Closing the Moonroof	102
Bounce-Back	103
Venting the Moonroof	103
Relearning Function	103
Safety Mode	103
Instrument Cluster	104
GAUGES	104
Engine coolant temperature gauge	104
Fuel gauge	105
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS	105
Airbag – Front	105
Anti-Lock Braking System	105
Battery	105
Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)	105
Brake System	106
Cruise Control (if equipped)	106
Direction Indicator	106
Engine Oil	106
Fasten Safety Belt	106
Fog Lamps – Front (if equipped)	107
High Beam	107
Information	107
Low Fuel Level	107
Low Tire Pressure Warning	107
Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist (if equipped)	107
Parking Lamps	107
Service Engine Soon	108
Stability Control System	108
Stability Control System Off	108
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS	109
Key In Ignition Warning Chime	109
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)	109
Headlamps On Warning Chime	109
Parking Brake On Warning Chime	109
Information Displays	110
GENERAL INFORMATION	110
Information Display Controls	110
Menu structure - information display (All vehicles)	111
Status Display	113
Compass	113
Odometer	113
Outside air temperature	113
TRIP COMPUTER	113
Resetting the Trip Computer	113
Trip Odometer	113
Trip Timer	114
Distance to E / ToE	114
Average Fuel	114
INFORMATION MESSAGES	114
Climate Control	123
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL	123
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL	125
Temperature Control	126
Single Zone Temperature Control	126
Dual Zone Temperature Control	126
Switching Back to Single Zone Temperature Control	126
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE INTERIOR CLIMATE	127
General Hints	127
Manual Climate Control	127
Automatic Climate Control	127
Heating the Interior Quickly	127
Recommended Settings for Heating	128
Cooling the Interior Quickly	128
Recommended Settings for Cooling	128
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods during Extreme High Ambient Temperatures	129
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather	129
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel and Floor Positions	130
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	130
Heated Rear Window	130
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)	130
CABIN AIR FILTER	131
REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION	131
Automatic Climate Systems	132
Automatic Settings	132
Last Settings	132
Heated and Cooled Devices	132
Seats	133
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION	133
HEAD RESTRAINTS	134
Front Seat Head Restraints	135
Rear Seat Outboard Head Restraints	135
Rear Seat Center Head Restraints	135
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)	136
MANUAL SEATS	137
POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	139
Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)	139
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	140
REAR SEATS	141
Folding the Rear Seats	141
Flip Up Seat Cushions (If Equipped)	142
Auxiliary Power Points	143
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS	143
Locations	143
Storage Compartments	144
CENTER CONSOLE	144
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	144
Starting and Stopping the Engine	145
GENERAL INFORMATION	145
IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)	146
KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED)	146
Ignition Modes	147
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE	147
Vehicles with an Ignition Key	147
Vehicles with Keyless Start	148
Fast Restart (Vehicles with Keyless Start)	149
Failure to Start	149
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary	149
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving	149
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes	150
Important Ventilating Information	150
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	150
Using the Engine Block Heater	151
Fuel and Refueling	152
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	152
FUEL QUALITY	154
Choosing the Right Fuel	154
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)	154
Octane Recommendations	154
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	155
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container	155
REFUELING	156
Using the Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System	157
FUEL CONSUMPTION	158
Filling the Tank	158
Calculating Fuel Economy	159
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	159
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)	161
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing	162
Transmission	163
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	163
Understanding Your SelectShift Automatic® Transmission (If Equipped)	165
Brake-Shift Interlock	166
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow	168
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)	168
Using the Clutch	168
Recommended Shift Speeds	169
Reverse	169
Parking Your Vehicle	170
HILL START ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)	170
Using Hill Start Assist	171
Brakes	172
GENERAL INFORMATION	172
Brake Over Accelerator	172
Brake Assist	172
Anti-Lock Brake System	173
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES	173
PARKING BRAKE	173
Traction Control	174
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	174
USING TRACTION CONTROL	174
System Indicator Lights and Messages	174
Stability Control	175
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	175
USING ADVANCETRAC®	176
Parking Aids	177
SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	177
Using the Front and Rear Sensing System	178
Rear Sensing System	178
Front Sensing System	179
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)	180
Using Active Park Assist	181
Automatic Steering into Parking Space	182
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature	183
Troubleshooting the System	184
REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	185
Using the Rear View Camera System	186
Adjusting the Rear View Camera Settings (If Equipped)	186
Guidelines and the Centerline	187
Visual Park Aid Alert	188
Manual Zoom	188
Rear Camera Delay	188
Cruise Control	189
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	189
USING CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	189
Switching Cruise Control On	189
Setting a Speed	190
Changing the Set Speed	190
Canceling the Set Speed	190
Resuming the Set Speed	190
Switching Cruise Control Off	190
Driving Aids	191
ECO MODE	191
Type 1	191
Gear shifting	191
Anticipation	191
Efficient speed	191
Type 2 and 3	192
Resetting Eco Mode	192
STEERING	192
Electric Power Steering	192
Steering Tips	193
Load Carrying	194
LUGGAGE COVERS (IF EQUIPPED)	194
To Remove the Luggage Cover	194
LOAD LIMIT	195
Vehicle loading	195
Towing	201
TOWING A TRAILER	201
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE	201
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS	202
Emergency Towing	202
Recreational Towing	202
Vehicles with a Manual Transmission	203
Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission but No Push Button Start System	203
Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission and Push Button Start System	204
Driving Hints	205
BREAKING-IN	205
ECONOMICAL DRIVING	205
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	206
FLOOR MATS	207
Roadside Emergencies	209
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	209
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance	209
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Using Roadside Assistance	209
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside Assistance	210
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance	210
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	210
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH	210
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE	211
Preparing Your Vehicle	211
Connecting the Jumper Cables	212
Jump Starting	213
Removing the Jumper Cables	213
Customer Assistance	214
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	214
Away from Home	214
Additional Assistance	215
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	216
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	217
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	218
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	218
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	220
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual	220
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	221
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	221
Fuses	222
CHANGING A FUSE	222
Fuses	222
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color	222
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART	223
Power Distribution Box	223
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel	227
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel	229
Maintenance	232
GENERAL INFORMATION	232
Precautions	232
Working with the Engine Off	232
Working with the Engine On	233
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD	233
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW	234
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK	235
ENGINE OIL CHECK	235
Adding Engine Oil	235
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring System	236
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK	236
Checking the Engine Coolant	236
Adding Engine Coolant	237
Recycled Engine Coolant	238
Severe Climates	238
Powertrain Limiting and Protection	239
TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK	239
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid	239
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)	239
BRAKE FLUID CHECK	240
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK	240
FUEL FILTER	240
WASHER FLUID CHECK	240
CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY	241
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES	242
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	243
Changing the Rear Window Wiper Blade (If Equipped)	243
AIR FILTER CHECK	244
Changing the Air Filter Element	245
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS	246
Vertical Aim Adjustment	246
REMOVING A HEADLAMP	247
CHANGING A BULB	248
Lamp Assembly Condensation	248
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs	248
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs (If Equipped)	250
Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Bulbs	250
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs	250
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)	251
Replacing Rear Lamps - Four Door	251
Replacing Rear Lamps - Five Door	252
Replacing License Plate Lamp Assembly	252
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Assembly	252
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART	253
Vehicle Care	254
GENERAL INFORMATION	254
CLEANING PRODUCTS	254
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR	254
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)	255
Exterior Chrome	255
Underbody	255
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts	256
WAXING	256
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE	256
CLEANING THE ENGINE	257
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	257
CLEANING THE INTERIOR	258
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS	259
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	260
CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS	260
VEHICLE STORAGE	261
Removing Vehicle from Storage	263
Wheels and Tires	264
TIRE CARE	264
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 235/40R18 LOW-PROFILE TIRES AND WHEELS	264
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading	264
Treadwear	265
Traction AA A B C	265
Temperature A B C	265
Glossary of Tire Terminology	266
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	267

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Brakes

........................................

171

anti-lock

...................................

172

anti-lock brake system (ABS)

warning light

...........................

172

brake warning light

................

172

fluid, checking and adding

....

239

fluid, refill capacities

..............

290

fluid, specifications

.................

290

lubricant specifications

..........

290

parking

....................................

172

shift interlock

..........................

165

Capacities for refilling fluids

....

290

Cargo area shade

......................

193

......................

303, 305, 307, 309

CD player

..........................

301, 394

CD voice commands

.................

395

Cell phone use

............................

Changing a tire

.........................

283

Changing the air filter

..............

244

Child safety restraints

................

Child safety seats

attaching with tether straps

....

automatic locking mode

(retractor)

.................................

LATCH

.......................................

Child safety seats - booster

seats

.............................................

Cleaning the touchscreen

........

374

Cleaning your vehicle

...............

253

engine compartment

..............

256

instrument panel

....................

258

interior

.....................................

257

plastic parts

............................

255

washing

....................................

253

waxing

.....................................

255

wheels

......................................

259

wiper blades

............................

256

Climate control (see Air

conditioning or Heating)

..........

122

Climate voice commands

.........

435

Clock

..................

303, 305, 307, 422

Clutch

operation while driving

..........

167

recommended shift speeds

....

168

Console

......................................

143

overhead

..................................

143

Coolant

......................................

235

checking and adding

..............

235

refill capacities

........................

290

specifications

..........................

290

Customer Assistance

................

208

Ford Extended Service

Plan

..........................................

298

Getting roadside assistance ...208

Getting the service you

need

.........................................

213

Ordering additional owner’s

literature

.................................

219

Utilizing the

Mediation/Arbitration

Program

...................................

217

Defrost

...............................

122, 124

rear window

............................

129

Dipstick

automatic transmission

fluid

..........................................

238

engine oil

.................................

234

Display settings

.........................

423

Driving under special

conditions

..................................

167

through water

.........................

205

Dual automatic temperature

control (DATC)

.........................

124

Index

485

2014 Focus

(foc)

Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2012

USA

(fus)