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Tires, Wheels and Loading Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. Cargo Weight - includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR. Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer. 122 2006 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	16
AUDIO SYSTEMS	16
AM/FM stereo with single CD — Premium (if equipped)	16
AM/FM stereo with single CD/MP3 — Premium (if equipped)	16
AM/FM Stereo with In–dash 6CD —Premium /Audiophile (if equipped)	20
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	23
Climate Controls	25
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	25
Operating tips	25
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	26
Operating tips	27
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	28
Lights	29
HEADLAMP CONTROL	29
High beams	29
Flash to pass	29
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	29
Foglamp control (if equipped)	30
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	30
HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT	30
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	31
INTERIOR LAMPS	31
Dome lamps	31
Reading lamps (if equipped)	32
BULB REPLACEMENT	32
Headlamp Condensation	32
Using the right bulbs	32
Replacing exterior bulbs	33
Replacing headlamp bulbs	33
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	34
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (3dr & 5dr)	34
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (sedan)	35
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (wagon)	35
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)	35
Replacing side marker bulbs	36
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	36
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	37
Replacing the luggage compartment lamp	37
Replacing interior lamps	38
Replacing reading bulbs	38
Driver Controls	39
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	39
Rear window wiper/washer (if equipped)	39
TILT AND TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED)	40
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	40
Storage compartment	40
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	41
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	41
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	42
Window lock	43
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	43
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	43
Heated mirrors (if equipped)	43
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	43
Setting speed control	44
Disengaging speed control	44
Resuming a set speed	45
Increasing speed while using speed control	45
Reducing speed while using speed control	45
Turning off speed control	46
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	46
Remote audio steering column controls (if equipped)	46
MOON ROOF (SUNROOF) (IF EQUIPPED)	47
REMOTE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (IF EQUIPPED)	48
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	49
LUGGAGE COVER	49
LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY)	50
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)	51
Locks and Security	52
KEYS	52
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	52
Autolock (if equipped)	52
Relock	52
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control	53
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	54
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (IF EQUIPPED)	54
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	56
Unlocking the doors	57
Passive locking (if equipped)	57
Programming unlocking mode (if equipped)	57
Locking the doors	57
Opening the luggage compartment	58
Sounding a panic alarm	58
Replacing the battery	58
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	59
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	59
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	60
Anti-theft indicator	60
Replacement keys	60
Programming spare keys	61
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	62
Arming the system	62
Disarming the system	62
Triggering the anti-theft system	63
Seating and Safety Restraints	64
SEATING	64
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)	64
Adjusting the front manual seat	65
Heated seats (if equipped)	66
Tip/slide front seat (3–door)	67
REAR SEATS	67
Folding rear seat cushion forward	67
Folding the rear seat back forward	68
Returning the seatback to the upright position	68
Folding the seat cushion and seatback forward	69
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	69
Personal Safety System	69
How does the Personal Safety System work?	70
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	70
Front crash severity sensor	71
Driver’s seat position sensor	71
Front passenger sensing system	71
Front safety belt usage sensors	72
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	72
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	72
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	72
Safety belt precautions	73
Combination lap and shoulder belts	74
Energy management feature	74
Vehicle sensitive mode	75
Automatic locking mode	75
When to use the automatic locking mode	75
How to use the automatic locking mode	75
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	76
Front safety belt height adjustment	76
Safety belt pretensioner	77
Safety belt extension assembly	77
Safety belt maintenance	78
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	78
Conditions of operation	79
BeltMinder	79
One time disable	82
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	82
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	83
Important SRS precautions	84
Children and airbags	85
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	86
Front passenger sensing system	87
Determining if the system is operational	92
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	92
How does the side airbag system work?	93
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	94
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	94
Important child restraint precautions	95
Children and safety belts	95
Child booster seats	96
Types of booster seats	97
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	99
Child and infant or child safety seats	99
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	100
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	103
Attaching child safety seats with Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children (LATCH) attachments for child seat anchors	105
Tires, Wheels and Loading	107
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	107
Treadwear	107
Traction AA A B C	107
Temperature A B C	108
TIRES	108
Glossary of tire terminology	108
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	109
TIRE CARE	111
Inspecting your tires	111
Tire wear	112
Damage	112
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	112
Tire Replacement Requirements	113
Safety practices	113
Highway hazards	114
Tire and wheel alignment	114
Tire rotation	114
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	115
Information on “P” type tires	116
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	119
Information on “T” type tires	120
Location of the tire label	120
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	120
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	121
TRAILER TOWING	126
Preparing to tow	127
Hitches	127
Safety chains	127
Trailer brakes	127
Trailer lamps	127
Driving while you tow	128
Servicing after towing	128
Trailer towing tips	128
RECREATIONAL TOWING	129
Driving	130
STARTING	130
Positions of the ignition	130
Preparing to start your vehicle	130
Important safety precautions	131
Starting the engine	132
Guarding against exhaust fumes	132
Important ventilating information	133
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	133
BRAKES	133
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	134
Using ABS	134
ABS warning lamp	134
Parking brake	134
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	135
STEERING	136
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	136
Brake-shift interlock	136
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	138
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	140
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	140
Using the clutch	140
Recommended shift speeds	141
Reverse	141
Parking your vehicle	141
Removing the key	141
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	142
Roadside Emergencies	143
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	143
Getting roadside assistance	143
Using roadside assistance	144
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	144
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	144
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	145
FUSES AND RELAYS	145
Fuses	145
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	146
Passenger compartment fuse panel	146
Power distribution box	149
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	152
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	152
Tire change procedure	154
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	157
JUMP STARTING	158
Preparing your vehicle	158
Connecting the jumper cables	159
Jump starting	160
Removing the jumper cables	161
WRECKER TOWING	163
Customer Assistance	164
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	164
At home	164
Away from home	164
Additional Assistance	165
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	166
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	167
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	167
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	168
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	169
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	169
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	170
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	170
Cleaning	171
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	171
WAXING	172
PAINT CHIPS	172
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	172
ENGINE	173
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	173
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	174
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	174
INTERIOR	175
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	175
UNDERBODY	175
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	176
Maintenance and Specifications	177
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	177
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	177
Working with the engine off	177
Working with the engine on	178
OPENING THE HOOD	178
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	179
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	180
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	180
ENGINE OIL	181
Checking the engine oil	181
Adding engine oil	182
Engine oil and filter recommendations	182
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	182
BATTERY	183
ENGINE COOLANT	185
Checking engine coolant	185
Adding engine coolant	186
Recycled engine coolant	188
Coolant refill capacity	188
Severe climates	189
How fail-safe cooling works	190
When fail-safe mode is activated	190
FUEL FILTER	191
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	191
Important safety precautions	191
Refueling	193
Fuel Filler Cap	193
Choosing the right fuel	194
Octane recommendations	195
Fuel quality	195
Cleaner air	195
Running out of fuel	195
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	196
Measuring techniques	196
Filling the tank	196
Calculating fuel economy	197
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	197
Habits	197
Maintenance	198
Conditions	198
EPA window sticker	199
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	199
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	200
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	201
POWER STEERING FLUID	201
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID	202
TRANSMISSION FLUID	202
Checking automatic transmission fluid	202
Low fluid level	203
Correct fluid level	203
High fluid level	203
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	203
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	204
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	205
REFILL CAPACITIES	206
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	208
ENGINE DATA	209
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	210
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	212
Safety Compliance Certification Label	212
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	213
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	214
Accessories	215
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	215
Exterior style	215
Interior style	216
Lifestyle	216
Peace of mind	216