Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... installation or use only installed after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company • tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions... other parts that affect these systems (for off-road use of a non-Ford Motor Company part (other than a certified emissions part) or any damage caused...Modification The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for example, but are not limited to fail. ... into the engine • misuse of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to lift kits, oversized 12 high...
... installation or use only installed after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company • tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions... other parts that affect these systems (for off-road use of a non-Ford Motor Company part (other than a certified emissions part) or any damage caused...Modification The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for example, but are not limited to fail. ... into the engine • misuse of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to lift kits, oversized 12 high...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... psi (205 + 30 = 235 kPa) Therefore: add 2 psi ...(15 kPa) Check cold pressure as soon as indicated on all tire valves to a safe stop. 54 Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly with the correct inflation pressure, a road hazard for example is more difficult to avoid and if contact is : ...30 psi (205...
... psi (205 + 30 = 235 kPa) Therefore: add 2 psi ...(15 kPa) Check cold pressure as soon as indicated on all tire valves to a safe stop. 54 Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly with the correct inflation pressure, a road hazard for example is more difficult to avoid and if contact is : ...30 psi (205...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... build up excessive heat that your vehicle. Check the tire decal and the owner's manual supplied by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process and may result in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure or tire load rating be exceeded. CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES...
... build up excessive heat that your vehicle. Check the tire decal and the owner's manual supplied by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process and may result in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure or tire load rating be exceeded. CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is designed to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of Canada. 7 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) The EDR is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below... Ford of time, typically 30 seconds or less. Introduction Event Data Recording This vehicle is recorded by your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator...
... is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is designed to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of Canada. 7 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) The EDR is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below... Ford of time, typically 30 seconds or less. Introduction Event Data Recording This vehicle is recorded by your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... and Specifications chapter. WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 13 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) It will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to stop the vehicle. Drive in... it will take you longer to the on position when the engine is not running, or in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on ...
... and Specifications chapter. WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 13 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) It will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to stop the vehicle. Drive in... it will take you longer to the on position when the engine is not running, or in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...temperature - displays on open roads will improve fuel economy. 19 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Displayed in the flower graphic; shows the approximate distance the vehicle can travel before running out of fuel Ford EcoMode Shifting (manual used for a given transmission only) - ...Manual for current score distance More Info Ford EcoMode Speed - Instrument Cluster Menu Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrow key or OK to other vehicles without the need for heavy braking or acceleration will improve fuel economy. •...
...temperature - displays on open roads will improve fuel economy. 19 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Displayed in the flower graphic; shows the approximate distance the vehicle can travel before running out of fuel Ford EcoMode Shifting (manual used for a given transmission only) - ...Manual for current score distance More Info Ford EcoMode Speed - Instrument Cluster Menu Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrow key or OK to other vehicles without the need for heavy braking or acceleration will improve fuel economy. •...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... using the proper gear for a given speed increases fuel economy. 23 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) displays the outside air temperature only if it...more solid pedals in the current view. shows the vehicle's total accumulated distance driven. *Ford EcoMode operation- Better economy is Shifting (manual transmission traveled per unit displayed by monitoring: ...Instrument Cluster Trip 1 and 2 Distance to other vehicles without the need for heavy braking or acceleration will improve fuel economy. • Speed: higher speeds use more fuel. shows the approximate ...
... using the proper gear for a given speed increases fuel economy. 23 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) displays the outside air temperature only if it...more solid pedals in the current view. shows the vehicle's total accumulated distance driven. *Ford EcoMode operation- Better economy is Shifting (manual transmission traveled per unit displayed by monitoring: ...Instrument Cluster Trip 1 and 2 Distance to other vehicles without the need for heavy braking or acceleration will improve fuel economy. • Speed: higher speeds use more fuel. shows the approximate ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...Using speed control The speed controls are located on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. ON/OFF: Press to the desired speed. 141 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you to Blind spot mirrors in the... control: 1. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. Accelerate to turn speed control on the accelerator pedal. Press and release ON. 2. SET+: Press to decrease a set speed. ON/OFF Setting speed control To set speed without ...
...Using speed control The speed controls are located on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. ON/OFF: Press to the desired speed. 141 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you to Blind spot mirrors in the... control: 1. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. Accelerate to turn speed control on the accelerator pedal. Press and release ON. 2. SET+: Press to decrease a set speed. ON/OFF Setting speed control To set speed without ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. Disengaging speed control Pull CAN toward you get to the desired speed, then release. Disengaging the speed control will automatically return ...and release. Driver Controls 3. Note: When you get to the desired speed, then release. this is reached, then press and release SET+. 142 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) until the desired vehicle speed is normal. Press and release SET- Reducing speed while using speed...
... brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. Disengaging speed control Pull CAN toward you get to the desired speed, then release. Disengaging the speed control will automatically return ...and release. Driver Controls 3. Note: When you get to the desired speed, then release. this is reached, then press and release SET+. 142 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) until the desired vehicle speed is normal. Press and release SET- Reducing speed while using speed...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. 207 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Side airbags are fitted on the rocker behind the outboard bolster of automotive safety...• A special seat cover designed to close an electrical circuit that something is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral acceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to allow airbag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as the ...
...side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. 207 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Side airbags are fitted on the rocker behind the outboard bolster of automotive safety...• A special seat cover designed to close an electrical circuit that something is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral acceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to allow airbag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as the ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... by law. Glossary of service, but they must meet under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. The grades represent the tire's ability to sudden tire failure. A tire marked C may... depart significantly from the norm due to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can carry. 231 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on specified government test surfaces of ...
... by law. Glossary of service, but they must meet under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. The grades represent the tire's ability to sudden tire failure. A tire marked C may... depart significantly from the norm due to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can carry. 231 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on specified government test surfaces of ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 236 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of tread wear. However,...loading conditions can be replaced after off-road use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. Tires can accelerate the aging process and may require tires to four digits. The numbers in the tread or sidewall). This begins with the letters "DOT"...
...your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 236 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of tread wear. However,...loading conditions can be replaced after off-road use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. Tires can accelerate the aging process and may require tires to four digits. The numbers in the tread or sidewall). This begins with the letters "DOT"...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...start system, refer to Push button start ) - cranks the engine. III (start system in motion, shift to neutral and use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting . This system meets all electrical circuits operational. When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the... accelerator before or during starting the engine. WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 259 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (...
...start system, refer to Push button start ) - cranks the engine. III (start system in motion, shift to neutral and use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting . This system meets all electrical circuits operational. When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the... accelerator before or during starting the engine. WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 259 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...clutch pedal (manual transmission) rather than using a key. Note: Cranking may continue cranking for up to 10 seconds or until the engine begins to accelerate above cranking speeds; Turn the key to II (on the first try, turn the vehicle to the off position, wait 10 seconds and try Step... the key from the III (start) position, the engine may be present inside the vehicle. 262 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) If the engine still fails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try Step 2 again. Push button start system (if equipped) If your vehicle...
...clutch pedal (manual transmission) rather than using a key. Note: Cranking may continue cranking for up to 10 seconds or until the engine begins to accelerate above cranking speeds; Turn the key to II (on the first try, turn the vehicle to the off position, wait 10 seconds and try Step... the key from the III (start) position, the engine may be present inside the vehicle. 262 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) If the engine still fails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try Step 2 again. Push button start system (if equipped) If your vehicle...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...experience this is normal. The system is equipped with the parking brake released, have your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealer. 269 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition... be serviced. Driving Brake assist The brake assist system provides full braking force during start up, remains on . In the event the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or entrapped, applying steady and firm pressure to achieve maximum braking pressure. Turn the engine off, shift to P (...
...experience this is normal. The system is equipped with the parking brake released, have your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealer. 269 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition... be serviced. Driving Brake assist The brake assist system provides full braking force during start up, remains on . In the event the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or entrapped, applying steady and firm pressure to achieve maximum braking pressure. Turn the engine off, shift to P (...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED) Understanding the gearshift positions of R (Reverse). WARNING: Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Always come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) R (Reverse... while in gears one through six. D (Drive) The normal driving position for more than three seconds will move backward. P R N D 276 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) L Transmission operates in this position. P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the ...
Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED) Understanding the gearshift positions of R (Reverse). WARNING: Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Always come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) R (Reverse... while in gears one through six. D (Drive) The normal driving position for more than three seconds will move backward. P R N D 276 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) L Transmission operates in this position. P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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.... • The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster is deactivated. • The transmission operates in lower fuel economy. 277 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) L allows for first gear when vehicle reaches slower speeds. • Is not...be illuminated. • The transmission will operate in gears one through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs (vehicle acceleration, accelerator pedal, brake pedal and vehicle speed). • Allows the transmission to provide optimal gear selection in hilly terrain or mountainous areas....
.... • The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster is deactivated. • The transmission operates in lower fuel economy. 277 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) L allows for first gear when vehicle reaches slower speeds. • Is not...be illuminated. • The transmission will operate in gears one through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs (vehicle acceleration, accelerator pedal, brake pedal and vehicle speed). • Allows the transmission to provide optimal gear selection in hilly terrain or mountainous areas....
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...the vehicle facing downhill if reverse gear is active, the vehicle will remain stationary on a slope, the system will automatically be deactivated. 279 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to pull away when the vehicle is revved ...start assist The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is an advantage when pulling away on the slope without the need to the accelerator pedal and pull away. The brakes will be activated automatically. 3. WARNING: During all times you are released automatically once the engine has...
...the vehicle facing downhill if reverse gear is active, the vehicle will remain stationary on a slope, the system will automatically be deactivated. 279 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to pull away when the vehicle is revved ...start assist The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is an advantage when pulling away on the slope without the need to the accelerator pedal and pull away. The brakes will be activated automatically. 3. WARNING: During all times you are released automatically once the engine has...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully set. 280 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) If hill start the vehicle: 1. If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow Note: Do not... rock the vehicle if the engine is active in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in the instrument cluster. To start assist is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine...
... OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully set. 280 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) If hill start the vehicle: 1. If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow Note: Do not... rock the vehicle if the engine is active in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in the instrument cluster. To start assist is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... pressed to hold your vehicle at a minimum of the clutch and could nullify a clutch warranty claim. These actions will damage the clutch. 281 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Choose the next lowest gear until a proper engine RPM is in the neutral position. 3. ... shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the transmission. Press the clutch pedal to the vehicle powertrain, poor fuel economy, poor acceleration, and undesirable noise, vibration, and harshness. Press the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever to the floor may result in damage...
... pressed to hold your vehicle at a minimum of the clutch and could nullify a clutch warranty claim. These actions will damage the clutch. 281 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Choose the next lowest gear until a proper engine RPM is in the neutral position. 3. ... shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the transmission. Press the clutch pedal to the vehicle powertrain, poor fuel economy, poor acceleration, and undesirable noise, vibration, and harshness. Press the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever to the floor may result in damage...