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.... engine oil fluid level. power steering fluid level. parking brake for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) See your Owner's Guide for proper operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. engine... cooling system level and strength. and lubricate all interior and exterior lights. tires for more information. Check every month for all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). windshield...
.... engine oil fluid level. power steering fluid level. parking brake for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) See your Owner's Guide for proper operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. engine... cooling system level and strength. and lubricate all interior and exterior lights. tires for more information. Check every month for all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). windshield...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 9 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 9 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
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.... P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it means that the vehicle is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Drive in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. See the Readiness for I/M testing. However, if...level and the brake system should be properly installed. WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your authorized dealer. 11 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Brake system warning light: To !
.... P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it means that the vehicle is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Drive in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. See the Readiness for I/M testing. However, if...level and the brake system should be properly installed. WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your authorized dealer. 11 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Brake system warning light: To !
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...activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate the passenger heated seat. This re-cooling of the interior air is selected or can be engaged manually in hot weather, drive with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Driver... A/C button again for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been "aired out." 33 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) A/C: Press to cool down the interior of the airflow in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 11. Operating tips • To reduce fog ...
...activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate the passenger heated seat. This re-cooling of the interior air is selected or can be engaged manually in hot weather, drive with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Driver... A/C button again for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been "aired out." 33 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) A/C: Press to cool down the interior of the airflow in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 11. Operating tips • To reduce fog ...
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... and thin ice. To manually turn the rear window defroster on the climate control panel and works to remove decals from your warranty. 34 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) If your vehicle is turned off the rear window defroster at any time, press the control again. ...gear position (automatic transmission only) to continue to run the A/C in MAX A/C mode: 1. Select MAX A/C. 2. Select the coolest temperature setting. 3. As the interior starts to cool down, adjust the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located...
... and thin ice. To manually turn the rear window defroster on the climate control panel and works to remove decals from your warranty. 34 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) If your vehicle is turned off the rear window defroster at any time, press the control again. ...gear position (automatic transmission only) to continue to run the A/C in MAX A/C mode: 1. Select MAX A/C. 2. Select the coolest temperature setting. 3. As the interior starts to cool down, adjust the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located...
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... requires re-calibration. To activate: • the ignition must be in a collision. WARNING: Always remember to the full dome/on the interior lamps. Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to turn on position to deactivate. Failure to adjust the brightness of the instrument ...panel and all lighting conditions. 36 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to activate your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. Move the control...
... requires re-calibration. To activate: • the ignition must be in a collision. WARNING: Always remember to the full dome/on the interior lamps. Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to turn on position to deactivate. Failure to adjust the brightness of the instrument ...panel and all lighting conditions. 36 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to activate your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. Move the control...
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Locate the vertical adjuster on the map lamps, press the outer edge of the clear lens. INTERIOR LAMPS Map lamps To turn signal. • Push up to adjust the headlamp up or down. 6. Close the hood and turn signal. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL ...; Push down to activate the left turn on each headlamp, then use a 7 mm Allen wrench or a Phillips screwdriver to activate the right turn off . 38 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Lights 5. The map lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the remote entry controls are pressed and the...
Locate the vertical adjuster on the map lamps, press the outer edge of the clear lens. INTERIOR LAMPS Map lamps To turn signal. • Push up to adjust the headlamp up or down. 6. Close the hood and turn signal. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL ...; Push down to activate the left turn on each headlamp, then use a 7 mm Allen wrench or a Phillips screwdriver to activate the right turn off . 38 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Lights 5. The map lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the remote entry controls are pressed and the...
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... serviced and pull the grille up to disengage the spring clip located on the bottom of all bulbs frequently. see your authorized dealer Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of the headlamp assembly. 5. Disconnect electrical connector from the headlamp assembly. 4. Remove four push pins from the vehicle to access the... plate lamp C5W L * High-mount brake lamp LED * To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer. Remove three bolts and washers from the bulb. 40 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
... serviced and pull the grille up to disengage the spring clip located on the bottom of all bulbs frequently. see your authorized dealer Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of the headlamp assembly. 5. Disconnect electrical connector from the headlamp assembly. 4. Remove four push pins from the vehicle to access the... plate lamp C5W L * High-mount brake lamp LED * To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer. Remove three bolts and washers from the bulb. 40 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
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Momentarily press the switch to any position to restore the window controls. Press the left side to stop the window operation. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from SIDE to operate ... holding the control down (AUTO) Allows the driver's window to open fully. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. 47 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature allows only the driver to SIDE. Push the switch completely down (to...
Momentarily press the switch to any position to restore the window controls. Press the left side to stop the window operation. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from SIDE to operate ... holding the control down (AUTO) Allows the driver's window to open fully. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. 47 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature allows only the driver to SIDE. Push the switch completely down (to...
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...night mirror will change from behind the vehicle, it will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is in place. 48 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) When the mirror detects bright light from the normal (high reflective) state to minimize glare. EXTERIOR ... mirror performance. Move the control in R (Reverse) to lock mirrors in motion. Do not clean the housing or glass of the interior rear view mirror since this may be equipped with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. The mirror will automatically adjust ...
...night mirror will change from behind the vehicle, it will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is in place. 48 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) When the mirror detects bright light from the normal (high reflective) state to minimize glare. EXTERIOR ... mirror performance. Move the control in R (Reverse) to lock mirrors in motion. Do not clean the housing or glass of the interior rear view mirror since this may be equipped with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. The mirror will automatically adjust ...
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... horizontal) to engage the childproof locks. • Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to familiarize themselves with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for each rear door and must be opened from the outside when the doors are located... on rear edge of the release handle. 65 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with the operation and location of each door.
... horizontal) to engage the childproof locks. • Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to familiarize themselves with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for each rear door and must be opened from the outside when the doors are located... on rear edge of the release handle. 65 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with the operation and location of each door.
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... push up on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. Small children are particularly at risk. 66 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals unattended in the trunk and risk injury. The ...keys and remote transmitters out of a material that will be taught not to these high temperatures for hours in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. On hot days, the temperature in darkness following brief exposure to ambient ...
... push up on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. Small children are particularly at risk. 66 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals unattended in the trunk and risk injury. The ...keys and remote transmitters out of a material that will be taught not to these high temperatures for hours in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. On hot days, the temperature in darkness following brief exposure to ambient ...
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... feature operates with you to operate the equipment. Press and release to Perimeter alarm system (if equipped) in troubleshooting the problem. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 67 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) The all -door remote entry system. If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to...
... feature operates with you to operate the equipment. Press and release to Perimeter alarm system (if equipped) in troubleshooting the problem. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 67 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) The all -door remote entry system. If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to...
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... second time to confirm all -door unlocking mode: • With the vehicle in vehicles equipped with perimeter alarm) is unlocked using the panic alarm. 68 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) If any door is turned to toggle between unlocking modes. Once the door that was opened, or • the...will not flash. The horn will also arm the vehicle's anti-theft system (if equipped). Locks and Security 2. This feature turns on the interior lamps for four seconds to the on the remote entry transmitter, If the vehicle is ajar, the lamps will flash twice to indicate the mode...
... second time to confirm all -door unlocking mode: • With the vehicle in vehicles equipped with perimeter alarm) is unlocked using the panic alarm. 68 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) If any door is turned to toggle between unlocking modes. Once the door that was opened, or • the...will not flash. The horn will also arm the vehicle's anti-theft system (if equipped). Locks and Security 2. This feature turns on the interior lamps for four seconds to the on the remote entry transmitter, If the vehicle is ajar, the lamps will flash twice to indicate the mode...
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...replaced if either damage or improper operation is located at the end of a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in use the...in a collision be obtained from an authorized dealer. Replace if necessary. WARNING: Failure to Interior in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to make sure they do...label. Manufacturer identification is noted. Inspect the safety belts to fasten their safety belts. 91 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt...
...replaced if either damage or improper operation is located at the end of a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in use the...in a collision be obtained from an authorized dealer. Replace if necessary. WARNING: Failure to Interior in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to make sure they do...label. Manufacturer identification is noted. Inspect the safety belts to fasten their safety belts. 91 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt...
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Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 15A 15A - 10A 20A 10A 10A 15A 15A 10A 7.5A 5A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Not used (spare) Brake Switch CHMSL Satellite Radio Not used Shift Interlock Right Front Turn lamp/Left Front Turn lamp, Rear stop/turn lamps Left Low beam Headlamp Right Low beam Headlamp Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Backlighting Not used (spare) Power Mirrors SYNC Not used (spare) 171 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 15A 15A - 10A 20A 10A 10A 15A 15A 10A 7.5A 5A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Not used (spare) Brake Switch CHMSL Satellite Radio Not used Shift Interlock Right Front Turn lamp/Left Front Turn lamp, Rear stop/turn lamps Left Low beam Headlamp Right Low beam Headlamp Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Backlighting Not used (spare) Power Mirrors SYNC Not used (spare) 171 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows.
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...should be cleaned with water. To clean these items, follow these contaminants may cause squeaking or chatter noise from undesirable windshield reflection. 210 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) This washer fluid contains special solution in this area helps protect the driver from the blades, and... or other organic contamination; Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to remove the hot wax deposited on the instrument panel and interior trim areas. • Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel. After cleaning, rinse ...
...should be cleaned with water. To clean these items, follow these contaminants may cause squeaking or chatter noise from undesirable windshield reflection. 210 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) This washer fluid contains special solution in this area helps protect the driver from the blades, and... or other organic contamination; Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to remove the hot wax deposited on the instrument panel and interior trim areas. • Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel. After cleaning, rinse ...
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...11-A) [In Canada use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens. Following this to set . • Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents ... cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled area-allow this , wipe area dry with a clean, white, cotton cloth. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with... Apply more Motorcraft cleaner to avoid contamination of the seat materials. 211 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
...11-A) [In Canada use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens. Following this to set . • Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents ... cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled area-allow this , wipe area dry with a clean, white, cotton cloth. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with... Apply more Motorcraft cleaner to avoid contamination of the seat materials. 211 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus)
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...to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of Canada dealer. The accessories will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to fulfill your automotive needs; For a complete listing of your dealer or visit our online store at: ... Chrome exhaust tips Deflectors Exterior trim kits Fog lights Splash guards Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker's package Cargo organization and management 251 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) These quality accessories have been ...
...to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of Canada dealer. The accessories will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to fulfill your automotive needs; For a complete listing of your dealer or visit our online store at: ... Chrome exhaust tips Deflectors Exterior trim kits Fog lights Splash guards Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker's package Cargo organization and management 251 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) These quality accessories have been ...
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Index Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...209 instrument panel ...210 interior ...211 plastic parts ...209 washing ...207 waxing ...208 wheels ...208 wiper blades ...210 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...32 ...oil soon warning, message center ...218 checking and adding ...218 dipstick ...218 filter, specifications ...220, 244 recommendations ...220 refill capacities ...246 specifications ...246 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) and Canada ...204 Getting roadside assistance ...167 Getting the service you need ...199 Ordering additional owner's literature ...205 ...
Index Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...209 instrument panel ...210 interior ...211 plastic parts ...209 washing ...207 waxing ...208 wheels ...208 wiper blades ...210 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...32 ...oil soon warning, message center ...218 checking and adding ...218 dipstick ...218 filter, specifications ...220, 244 recommendations ...220 refill capacities ...246 specifications ...246 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) and Canada ...204 Getting roadside assistance ...167 Getting the service you need ...199 Ordering additional owner's literature ...205 ...