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Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location R17 R18 R19 R20 R21 R22 R23 R24 R25 30 31 32 Fuse Amp Rating - - - - - - - - - 10A 20A 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Starter relay Not used Not used Not used Daytime running lamps Not used Not used Not used Rear defrost/Heated mirror relay Parking lamps Radio Turn signal (GEM) 155 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	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	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
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
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)	24
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	29
Climate Controls	31
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	31
Operating tips	31
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	32
Operating tips	33
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	34
Lights	35
HEADLAMP CONTROL	35
Ambient lighting (if equipped)	35
Foglamp control (if equipped)	35
High beams	36
Flash to pass	36
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	36
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	36
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	36
Vertical aim adjustment	37
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	38
INTERIOR LAMPS	38
Dome lamps	38
Reading lamps (if equipped)	38
BULB REPLACEMENT	38
Headlamp Condensation	38
Using the right bulbs	39
Replacing the interior bulbs	39
Replacing exterior bulbs	39
Replacing headlamp bulbs	40
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	40
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (3dr & 5dr)	41
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (sedan)	41
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (wagon)	42
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)	42
Replacing side marker bulbs	42
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	43
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	43
Replacing the luggage compartment lamp	44
Replacing interior lamps	44
Replacing reading bulbs	44
Driver Controls	45
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	45
Rear window wiper/washer (if equipped)	45
TILT AND TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED)	46
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	46
Storage compartment	46
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	47
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	47
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	48
Window lock	49
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	49
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	49
Heated mirrors (if equipped)	49
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	50
Setting speed control	50
Disengaging speed control	51
Resuming a set speed	51
Increasing speed while using speed control	51
Reducing speed while using speed control	52
Turning off speed control	52
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	53
Remote audio steering column controls (if equipped)	53
MOON ROOF (SUNROOF) (IF EQUIPPED)	53
REMOTE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (IF EQUIPPED)	55
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	55
LUGGAGE COVER	56
LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY)	57
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)	58
Locks and Security	59
KEYS	59
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	59
Autolock (if equipped)	59
Relock	59
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control	60
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	61
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	61
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	63
Unlocking the doors	64
Passive locking (if equipped)	64
Programming unlocking mode (if equipped)	64
Locking the doors	64
Sounding a panic alarm	65
Opening the luggage compartment	65
Replacing the battery	65
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	66
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	66
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	67
Anti-theft indicator	67
Replacement keys	68
Programming spare keys	68
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	69
Arming the system	70
Disarming the system	70
Triggering the anti-theft system	70
Seating and Safety Restraints	71
SEATING	71
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)	71
Adjusting the front manual seat	72
Heated seats (if equipped)	73
Tip/slide front seat (3–door)	74
REAR SEATS	74
Folding rear seat cushion forward	74
Folding the rear seat back forward	75
Returning the seatback to the upright position	75
Folding the seat cushion and seatback forward	76
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	76
Personal Safety System	76
How does the Personal Safety System work?	77
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	77
Front crash severity sensor	78
Driver’s seat position sensor	78
Front passenger sensing system	78
Front safety belt usage sensors	79
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	79
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	79
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	79
Safety belt precautions	80
Combination lap and shoulder belts	81
Energy management feature	81
Vehicle sensitive mode	82
Automatic locking mode	82
When to use the automatic locking mode	82
How to use the automatic locking mode	82
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	83
Front safety belt height adjustment	83
Safety belt pretensioner	84
Safety belt extension assembly	84
Safety belt maintenance	85
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	85
Conditions of operation	85
Belt-Minder	86
One time disable	88
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	89
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	90
Important SRS precautions	91
Children and airbags	92
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	92
Front passenger sensing system	94
Determining if the system is operational	99
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	99
How does the side airbag system work?	100
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	101
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	101
Important child restraint precautions	102
Children and safety belts	102
Child booster seats	103
When children should use booster seats	103
Types of booster seats	104
The importance of shoulder belts	105
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	106
Child and infant or child safety seats	106
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	107
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	110
Attaching child safety seats with Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children (LATCH) attachments for child seat anchors	112
Tires, Wheels and Loading	114
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	114
Treadwear	114
Traction AA A B C	114
Temperature A B C	115
TIRES	115
Glossary of tire terminology	115
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	116
TIRE CARE	118
Inspecting your tires	118
Tire wear	119
Damage	119
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	120
Tire Replacement Requirements	120
Safety practices	121
Highway hazards	122
Tire and wheel alignment	122
Tire rotation	122
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	124
Information on “P” type tires	124
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	127
Information on “T” type tires	128
Location of the tire label	128
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	129
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	129
TRAILER TOWING	134
Preparing to tow	135
Hitches	135
Safety chains	135
Trailer brakes	135
Trailer lamps	135
Driving while you tow	136
Servicing after towing	136
Trailer towing tips	136
RECREATIONAL TOWING	137
Driving	138
STARTING	138
Positions of the ignition	138
Preparing to start your vehicle	138
Important safety precautions	139
Starting the engine	140
Guarding against exhaust fumes	140
Important ventilating information	141
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	141
BRAKES	141
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	142
Using ABS	142
ABS warning lamp	142
Parking brake	142
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	143
STEERING	144
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	145
Brake-shift interlock	145
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	146
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	148
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	148
Using the clutch	148
Recommended shift speeds	149
Reverse	149
Parking your vehicle	150
Removing the key	150
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	150
Roadside Emergencies	151
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	151
Getting roadside assistance	151
Using roadside assistance	152
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	152
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	152
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	153
FUSES AND RELAYS	153
Fuses	153
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	154
Passenger compartment fuse panel	154
Power distribution box	157
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	160
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	160
Tire change procedure	162
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	165
JUMP STARTING	166
Preparing your vehicle	166
Connecting the jumper cables	167
Jump starting	169
Removing the jumper cables	169
WRECKER TOWING	171
Customer Assistance	172
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	172
At home	172
Away from home	172
Additional Assistance	173
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	174
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	175
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	176
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	176
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	177
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	178
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	178
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	178
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	179
Cleaning	180
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	180
WAXING	181
PAINT CHIPS	181
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	181
ENGINE	182
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	182
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	183
INSTRUMENT PANEL / INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	183
INTERIOR	184
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	185
UNDERBODY	185
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	185
Maintenance and Specifications	187
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	187
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	187
Working with the engine off	187
Working with the engine on	188
OPENING THE HOOD	188
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	189
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	190
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	190
ENGINE OIL	191
Checking the engine oil	191
Adding engine oil	192
Engine oil and filter recommendations	192
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	192
BATTERY	193
ENGINE COOLANT	195
Checking engine coolant	195
Adding engine coolant	196
Recycled engine coolant	198
Coolant refill capacity	198
Severe climates	199
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	199
How fail-safe cooling works	200
When fail-safe mode is activated	200
FUEL FILTER	201
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	201
Important safety precautions	201
Refueling	203
Fuel Filler Cap	203
Choosing the right fuel	204
Octane recommendations	205
Fuel quality	205
Cleaner air	205
Running out of fuel	205
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	206
Measuring techniques	206
Filling the tank	206
Calculating fuel economy	207
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	207
Habits	207
Maintenance	208
Conditions	208
EPA window sticker	209
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	209
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	210
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	211
POWER STEERING FLUID	212
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID	213
TRANSMISSION FLUID	213
Checking automatic transmission fluid	213
Low fluid level	214
Correct fluid level	214
High fluid level	214
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	214
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	215
AIR FILTER ELEMENT	215
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	216
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	217
ENGINE DATA	219
Engine drivebelt routing	219
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	220
Safety Compliance Certification Label	220
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	220
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	221
Accessories	222
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	222
Exterior style	222
Interior style	222
Lifestyle	223
Peace of mind	223