2012 Ford Focus Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 126

Lights Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates the interior with a choice of several colors. The ambient lighting control switch is located in the overhead console. • Rotate the control knob past the first detent to activate and adjust to the desired brightness. • Press the left color pallet switch to cycle through the color choices. • Press the right search mode switch to activate all dome lamps and all ambient lighting. Press the search mode switch again to deactivate the dome lamps and return the ambient lighting to the previously selected color. The ambient lights come on whenever the ignition is in the on position, the headlamps are on and the outside ambient light level is low. Note: The ambient lights will stay on until the ignition is placed in the off position and the vehicle is locked or the accessory delay timer expires. BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions. Examples of acceptable condensation are: • Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets) • Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens 126 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus)