2010 Ford Focus Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2

Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your attention off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Only use non-essential features and devices when it is safe to do so. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 1 HEADLAMP CONTROLS : Turns the headlamps off. : Turns on parking, instrument panel, license plate and tail lamps. : Turns on headlamps. : Turns on fog lamps (if equipped) by pulling the control towards you. A courtesy wipe will automatically occur to ensure that any drips have been cleared from your windshield. Note: For optimal performance, ensure that you clean your blades regularly. 8 Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped) VOL +/- : Press to increase/decrease volume levels. : Press to access the previous/next radio station, CD track or preset satellite radio channel (if equipped). MEDIA: Press repeatedly to access all possible media sources. : Press to access SYNC® voice recognition, if equipped. : Press to access SYNC® phone features, if equipped. 13 Recirculated air mode Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesirable odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. MyKey™ Allows you to program certain driving restrictions on any standard key in order to promote good driving habits. When MyKey™ is programmed: • Belt-Minder® cannot be disabled and will sound continuously and the audio will be muted until the safety belt is buckled. •A  udible and visual low fuel warnings are provided. • Audio volume can be limited. • Vehicle speed can be limited. •A  udible and visual speed warnings can be configured at preselected speeds. •A  dvanceTrac® cannot be programmed off. For complete information, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter in your Owner's Guide. Location of Spare Tire and Tools Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire and jack located in the trunk of your vehicle. The temporary spare is designed for emergency use only and should be replaced as soon as possible. For complete details on how to change your tire, refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter in your Owner's Guide. 4 Hazard Flasher 5 message center Displays important vehicle information through a constant monitoring of vehicle systems. The system will notify you of potential problems with a display of warnings followed by a long indicator chime. Use the INFO, SETUP and RESET buttons to access various menus and settings within the message center. Refer to your Owner's Guide for more information. 2 Speed Control (if equipped) To set the speed: 1. Press ON. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. P  ress SET + and take your foot off the accelerator. •T  o set a higher speed, press and hold SET + or press SET + repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. •T  o set a lower speed, press and hold SET - or press SET - repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. •T  o return to a previously set speed, press RESUME. •T  o turn off, press the brake pedal or press OFF. 14 AdvanceTrac® Stability enhancement system The AdvanceTrac® stability enhancement system helps you maintain stability and steerability of your vehicle during a variety of road conditions. If your vehicle becomes stuck in the snow, mud or sand, try turning off the AdvanceTrac® system to allow wheel spin and help increase momentum to dig the vehicle out. The system defaults to on and the control will illuminate when turned off. Refer to your Owner's Guide for safety information and more details. Fuel type and tank capacity Your vehicle has a fuel tank capacity of 13 gallons (49.2 L). Your vehicle is designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87. Do not use E85 fuels because your vehicle was not designed to run on fuels with more than 10% ethanol. 9 6 SERVICE Engine SOON Light The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned on. If the light turns solid or blinks, the On-Board Diagnostics System has detected a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion and contact your authorized dealer immediately. Illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on. If this light fails to illuminate, remains on or continues to flash after the engine is started, contact your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. A chime will also sound if a malfunction in the indicator light is detected. Rear defrost Press to activate and clear the rear window and side heated mirrors (if equipped) of thin ice and fog. Press again to deactivate. Tire Pressure Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the recommended specifications found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Check your tire pressure at least once a month and before long trips (including spare). As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure warning light when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Refer to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter in your Owner's Guide for more information. roadside assistance Your new Ford Focus Perimeter alarm system When armed, the system will be triggered if an unauthorized entry is attempted (opening any door, trunk or hood without using a key or the remote entry transmitter). The vehicle will respond by flashing the park/turn lamps and sounding the horn. You can arm the system by pressing on your remote entry transmitter, or by opening a door, pressing the door lock control and then closing the doors. You can disarm the system by pressing on your remote entry transmitter or turning the ignition on. For more information, refer to your Owner's Guide. 10 MAX A/C Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This mode is more economical and efficient. May also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch The fuel pump shut-off switch stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. This switch is located in the front passenger's footwell, behind the kick panel access cover. For more information, refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter of your Owner's Guide. 15 Heated Seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats, push the control to activate. Push again to deactivate. 7 AirBag Readiness light 11 Auxiliary Input Jack Provides a way to connect and play your music from your portable music player to the vehicle speakers with high fidelity. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE IN appears in the display. 3 Multi-function Lever Rotate the end of the control up/down to increase/decrease the speed of the wipers. Push the end of the stalk: • quickly for a single swipe without fluid. •a  nd hold briefly for three swipes with washer fluid. Interior trunk control To open the trunk, press the control located on the driver's side kick panel below the instrument panel. comes with the assurance and support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. Roadside assistance includes such services as: lockout assistance, limited fuel delivery, battery jump starts, changing a flat tire, towing, and winch out. To receive roadside assistance in the United States, call 1 (800) 241-3673. In Canada, call 1 (800) 665-2006. SOS Post-crash alert™ This system provides audible and visual alarms when a crash causes the deployment of airbags or the activation of the safety belt pretensioners. The turn signals will flash and the horn will sound. To deactivate, press the hazard flasher control, or on your remote transmitter. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 • and hold for a longer wash cycle. 12 USB Port (if equipped) The USB port allows you to plug in media playing devices, memory sticks, and to charge devices. For more information, refer to your SYNC® supplement (if equipped).