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Tires, Wheels and Loading These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged. Before you tow your vehicle, follow these directions for your specific vehicle configuration after it is hooked-up to the RV or tow dolly: Vehicles with a manual transmission: 1. Release the parking brake. 2. Move the gearshift to the neutral position. 3. The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h). 4. There is no limitation on towing distance. Note: The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no damage is done to the internal transmission components. In addition, it is recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the aftermarket manufacturer of the towing equipment, if provided. Vehicles with an automatic transmission but no push button start system: 1. Release the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition to the on (II) position. 3. Press the brake pedal, then move the gearshift to the N (Neutral) position. There must be battery power to properly move the transmission's internal components to N (Neutral). Also, moving the gearshift to the N (Neutral) without first turning the ignition to the on (II) position limits the towing capability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 miles (80 km). 4. Turn the ignition key to the off (0) position. 5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. (The anti-theft system is disabled until the battery cable is reconnected.) Refer to Battery in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter when disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable. 6. The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h). 7. There is no limitation on towing distance. 8. When done towing, start the engine within 15 minutes of reconnecting the battery cable. When reconnecting that cable, tighten it until it's snug against the terminal; be careful not to overtighten. Note: The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no damage is done to the internal transmission components. In addition, it is recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the aftermarket manufacturer of the towing equipment, if provided. 257 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
DATA RECORDING	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
CELL PHONE USE	9
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	17
BASE MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	18
Menu	19
System Check	21
System warnings and status messages	21
UP-LEVEL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	22
Main menu	22
System Check	26
System warnings and status messages	26
SYSTEM WARNINGS AND STATUS MESSAGES	26
Entertainment Systems	37
AUDIO SYSTEMS	37
AM/FM/CD/MP3 system (if equipped)	37
AM/FM//CD/MP3 satellite radio and SYNC? compatible (if equipped)	40
AM/FM/CD/MP3 SYNC? compatible system (if equipped)	45
MyFord Touch™	49
Auxiliary input jack (Line in, if equipped)	49
USB Port	51
Media hub (if equipped)	51
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	52
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)	53
Satellite Radio Channels	53
Satellite Radio Reception Factors	54
SIRIUS? Satellite Radio Service	54
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)	54
Troubleshooting	55
SYNC? (IF EQUIPPED)	57
Added benefits	58
Support	58
Driving restrictions	58
Safety information	59
Privacy information	59
Using your voice recognition system	60
Initiating a voice session	60
System interaction and feedback	61
Adjusting the interaction level	61
Using SYNC?’s phone features	62
Phone dependent features	62
Pairing a phone for the first time	63
Pairing subsequent phones	64
Phone voice commands	64
Making a call	66
Answering an incoming call	66
Phone options during an active call	67
Maneuvering the phone menu	69
Accessing features through the phone menu	70
Text messaging	72
Receiving a text message	72
Sending, downloading and deleting your text messages	72
Accessing your phone settings	74
System settings	75
Bluetooth Device menu options	77
Advanced menu options	78
Accessing and using your SYNC applications and Services (if equipped)	80
SYNC? Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI), if equipped, U.S. only	80
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These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not

damaged.

Before you tow your vehicle, follow these directions for your specific

vehicle configuration after it is hooked-up to the RV or tow dolly:

Vehicles with a manual transmission:

1. Release the parking brake.

2. Move the gearshift to the neutral position.

3. The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h).

4. There is no limitation on towing distance.

Note:

The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no

damage is done to the internal transmission components. In addition, it is

recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the

aftermarket manufacturer of the towing equipment, if provided.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission but no push button start

system:

1. Release the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition to the on (II) position.

3. Press the brake pedal, then move the gearshift to the N (Neutral)

position. There

must

be battery power to properly move the

transmission’s internal components to N (Neutral). Also, moving the

gearshift to the N (Neutral) without first turning the ignition to the on

(II) position limits the towing capability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and

50 miles (80 km).

Turn the ignition key to the off (0) position.

5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. (The anti-theft

system is disabled until the battery cable is reconnected.) Refer to

Battery

in the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter when

disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable.

6. The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h).

7. There is no limitation on towing distance.

8. When done towing, start the engine within 15 minutes of reconnecting

the battery cable. When reconnecting that cable, tighten it until it’s snug

against the terminal; be careful not to overtighten.

Note:

The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no

damage is done to the internal transmission components. In addition, it is

recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the

aftermarket manufacturer of the towing equipment, if provided.

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Owners Guide, 5th Printing

USA

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