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Instrument Cluster WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. Anti-lock brake system (if equipped): If the ABS light stays ABS illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to on, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder௡ chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder௡ chime feature. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 12 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide 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
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	17
AUDIO SYSTEMS	17
AM/FM/single CD or in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible sound system	17
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)-(if equipped)	25
USB port (if equipped)	27
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	27
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	28
SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)	31
Climate Controls	32
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM	32
Operating tips	33
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	34
Lights	35
HEADLAMP CONTROL	35
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	35
High beams	35
Flash to pass	36
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	36
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	36
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	37
Vertical aim adjustment	37
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	38
INTERIOR LAMPS	38
Map lamps	38
Ambient lighting (if equipped)	39
BULB REPLACEMENT	39
Headlamp condensation	39
Using the right bulbs	39
Replacing the interior bulbs	40
Replacing exterior bulbs	40
Replacing headlamp bulbs	40
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	41
Replacing side marker bulbs	42
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs	42
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)	43
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	43
Replacing high-mount brake lamp assembly	43
Driver Controls	44
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	44
TILT STEERING WHEEL	45
CENTER CONSOLE	45
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	45
POWER WINDOWS	46
One touch down (AUTO)	47
Window lock (if equipped)	47
INTERIOR MIRROR	47
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	48
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	48
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	48
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	49
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	49
Setting speed control	49
Disengaging speed control	50
Resuming a set speed	50
Increasing speed while using speed control	51
Reducing speed while using speed control	51
Turning off speed control	52
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	52
Radio control features	52
MOON ROOF (SUNROOF) (IF EQUIPPED)	53
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	55
Selectable features	55
Reset	55
Info menu	55
Odometer/Trip odometer	55
Distance to empty (DTE)	55
Average fuel economy (AFE)	56
Instantaneous fuel economy	56
Setup menu	56
Reset to English (if in another language)	57
System check	57
Units (English/Metric)	57
Autolock	57
Autounlock	58
Language	58
System warnings	58
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	60
Locks and Security	61
KEYS	61
POWER DOOR LOCKS	61
Smart locks	61
Autolock (if equipped)	61
Deactivating/activating autolock	62
Power door unlock/lock procedure	63
Autounlock feature (if equipped)	63
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	64
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	64
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	65
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	65
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	67
Unlocking the doors	67
Passive locking (if equipped)	68
Programming unlocking mode (if equipped)	68
Locking the doors	68
Car finder	68
Sounding a panic alarm	69
Opening the luggage compartment	69
Replacing the battery	69
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	70
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	70
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	71
Anti-theft indicator	71
Replacement keys	72
Programming spare keys	72
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Arming the system	73
Disarming the system	74
Triggering the anti-theft system	74
Seating and Safety Restraints	75
SEATING	75
Adjustable head restraints	75
Adjusting the front manual seat	78
Heated seats (if equipped)	80
Tip/slide front passenger seat (if equipped)	81
REAR SEATS	81
Folding down the rear seat	81
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	82
Personal Safety System™	82
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	82
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	83
Front crash severity sensor	83
Driver’s seat position sensor	83
Front passenger sensing system	83
Front safety belt usage sensors	84
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	84
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	84
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	84
Safety belt precautions	85
Combination lap and shoulder belts	86
Energy management feature	87
Vehicle sensitive mode	87
Automatic locking mode	87
When to use the automatic locking mode	87
How to use the automatic locking mode	88
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	88
Safety belts with locking cinch tongue (rear center position only)	89
How to fasten the cinch tongue	89
Front safety belt height adjustment	90
Safety belt pretensioner	90
Safety belt extension assembly	91
Safety belt maintenance	91
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	91
Conditions of operation	92
Belt-Minder	92
One-time disable	95
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	95
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	97
Important SRS precautions	97
Children and airbags	99
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	99
Front passenger sensing system	101
Determining if the system is operational	106
Seat-mounted side airbag system	106
How does the side airbag system work?	107
Side curtain airbag system	108
How does the side air curtain system work?	110
Determining if the system is operational	111
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	112
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	112
Important child restraint precautions	113
Children and safety belts	113
Child booster seats	113
When children should use booster seats	114
Types of booster seats	114
The importance of shoulder belts	115
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	116
Child and infant or child safety seats	116
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	117
Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions (rear center position only)	120
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	122
Attaching child safety seats with Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children (LATCH) attachments for child seat anchors	124
Tires, Wheels and Loading	126
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	126
Treadwear	126
Traction AA A B C	126
Temperature A B C	127
TIRES	127
Glossary of tire terminology	127
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	128
TIRE CARE	130
Inspecting your tires	130
Tire wear	131
Damage	131
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	132
Tire Replacement Requirements	132
Safety practices	133
Highway hazards	134
Tire and wheel alignment	134
Tire rotation	134
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	135
Information on “P” type tires	136
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	139
Information on “T” type tires	140
Location of the tire label	140
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	140
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	142
When your temporary spare tire is installed	142
When you believe your system is not operating properly	143
When inflating your tires	144
How temperature affects your tire pressure	144
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	145
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	145
TRAILER TOWING	150
RECREATIONAL TOWING	150
Driving	151
STARTING	151
Positions of the ignition	151
Preparing to start your vehicle	151
Important safety precautions	152
Starting the engine	154
Guarding against exhaust fumes	154
Important ventilating information	154
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	154
BRAKES	156
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	156
Using ABS	157
ABS warning lamp	157
Parking brake	157
TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)	158
STEERING	159
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	160
Brake-shift interlock	160
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	161
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	163
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	164
Using the clutch	164
Recommended shift speeds	165
Reverse	165
Parking your vehicle	165
Removing the key	165
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	166
Roadside Emergencies	167
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	167
Getting roadside assistance	167
Using roadside assistance	168
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	168
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	169
FUSES AND RELAYS	169
Fuses	169
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	170
Passenger compartment fuse panel	170
Power distribution box	173
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	175
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	176
Stopping and securing the vehicle	178
Tire change procedure	178
TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT (IF EQUIPPED)	181
General information	183
Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit	183
What to do when a tire is punctured	184
First stage: Reinflating the tire with sealing compound and air	184
Second stage: Checking tire pressure	187
What to do after the tire has been sealed	187
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	191
JUMP STARTING	192
Preparing your vehicle	192
Connecting the jumper cables	193
Jump starting	195
Removing the jumper cables	195
WRECKER TOWING	197
Emergency towing	198
Customer Assistance	199
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	199
At home	199
Away from home	199
Additional Assistance	200
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	201
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	202
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	203
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	203
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	204
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	205
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	205
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	205
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	206
Cleaning	207
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	207
WAXING	208
PAINT CHIPS	208
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	208
ENGINE	209
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	209
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	210
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	210
INTERIOR	211
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	212
UNDERBODY	212
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	213
Maintenance and Specifications	214
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	214
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	214
Working with the engine off	214
Working with the engine on	215
OPENING THE HOOD	215
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	216
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	217
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	218
ENGINE OIL	218
Checking the engine oil	218
Adding engine oil	219
Engine oil and filter recommendations	220
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	220
BATTERY	221
ENGINE COOLANT	223
Checking engine coolant	223
Adding engine coolant	224
Recycled engine coolant	226
Coolant refill capacity	227
Severe climates	227
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	227
How fail-safe cooling works	228
When fail-safe mode is activated	228
FUEL FILTER	229
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	229
Important safety precautions	229
Refueling	231
Fuel filler cap	231
Choosing the right fuel	232
Octane recommendations	233
Fuel quality	233
Cleaner air	234
Running out of fuel	234
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	234
Measuring techniques	234
Filling the tank	234
Calculating fuel economy	235
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	236
Habits	236
Maintenance	236
Conditions	237
EPA fuel economy estimates	237
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	237
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	238
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	239
POWER STEERING FLUID	240
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID	241
TRANSMISSION FLUID	241
Checking automatic transmission fluid	241
Low fluid level	242
Correct fluid level	242
High fluid level	242
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	242
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	243
AIR FILTER	243
Air filter element (PZEV)	243
Changing the air filter element (Non-PZEV only)	244
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	244
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	246
ENGINE DATA	248
Engine drivebelt routing	248
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	249
Safety Compliance Certification Label	249
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	249
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	250
Accessories	251
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	251
Exterior style	251
Interior style	251
Lifestyle	251
Peace of mind	252