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Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2012 3 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Table of this publication was correct at any means without notice or obligation. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada...coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 330 337 339 342 345 347 352 366 370 371 374 Accessories Ford Extended Service Plan Scheduled Maintenance Normal scheduled maintenance and log 377 379 382 388 Index 401 The information contained in this publication may be reproduced...
Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2012 3 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Table of this publication was correct at any means without notice or obligation. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada...coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 330 337 339 342 345 347 352 366 370 371 374 Accessories Ford Extended Service Plan Scheduled Maintenance Normal scheduled maintenance and log 377 379 382 388 Index 401 The information contained in this publication may be reproduced...
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... message indicator illuminates to supplement some messages. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver's door is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is left or right turn signal or... flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. If the warning stays on , the ignition is off , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 16 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are turned on . It will be red...
... message indicator illuminates to supplement some messages. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver's door is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is left or right turn signal or... flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. If the warning stays on , the ignition is off , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 16 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are turned on . It will be red...
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... triggered Check Vehicle Alarm malfunction Service req'd Battery and Charging System Message Elec system overvoltage Stop safely Battery low Check handbook 27 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Turn off Red the ignition. Contact your authorized dealer. Airbag Message Airbag malfunction...Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by itself or with certain warnings to do so and switch off all Amber unneeded electrical accessories. Displays to unauthorized entry. This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the message. : (if ...
... triggered Check Vehicle Alarm malfunction Service req'd Battery and Charging System Message Elec system overvoltage Stop safely Battery low Check handbook 27 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Turn off Red the ignition. Contact your authorized dealer. Airbag Message Airbag malfunction...Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by itself or with certain warnings to do so and switch off all Amber unneeded electrical accessories. Displays to unauthorized entry. This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the message. : (if ...
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... • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness. • Protects the climate control components from particle deposits. If your authorized dealer. 119 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) The rear window defroster turns off the rear window defroster at all times to ...predetermined amount of a particulate filter element provides the following benefits: • Improves your driving comfort by your warranty. to the accessory position. This may cause damage to reduce the concentration of the rear window or to prevent foreign objects from the inside or ...
... • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness. • Protects the climate control components from particle deposits. If your authorized dealer. 119 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) The rear window defroster turns off the rear window defroster at all times to ...predetermined amount of a particulate filter element provides the following benefits: • Improves your driving comfort by your warranty. to the accessory position. This may cause damage to reduce the concentration of the rear window or to prevent foreign objects from the inside or ...
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... several colors. When normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on whenever the ignition is placed in pressure. Examples of the lens 126 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to the previously selected color. The thin mist eventually... the off position and the vehicle is low. Note: The ambient lights will stay on and the outside ambient light level is locked or the accessory delay timer expires.
... several colors. When normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on whenever the ignition is placed in pressure. Examples of the lens 126 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to the previously selected color. The thin mist eventually... the off position and the vehicle is low. Note: The ambient lights will stay on and the outside ambient light level is locked or the accessory delay timer expires.
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... of the center console (if equipped) Do not use of the lighter can result in overnight or when the vehicle is designed for accessory plugs only. The auxiliary power points can be running , • do not use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered...lighter element (if equipped). To prevent the fuse from the plug. Improper use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of accessory or accessory bracket from being used. 136 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC) Power outlet is parked for extended...
... of the center console (if equipped) Do not use of the lighter can result in overnight or when the vehicle is designed for accessory plugs only. The auxiliary power points can be running , • do not use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered...lighter element (if equipped). To prevent the fuse from the plug. Improper use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of accessory or accessory bracket from being used. 136 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC) Power outlet is parked for extended...
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... back of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. 139 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Do not block the sensors on the control will change from reaching the sensor. Accessory Delay (If Equipped) You can use the window switches for the driver's and front...
... back of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. 139 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Do not block the sensors on the control will change from reaching the sensor. Accessory Delay (If Equipped) You can use the window switches for the driver's and front...
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...off . Locking the doors 1. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the turn the ignition Press and hold on or to accessory to deactivate, or wait for four seconds pressing the (disabling two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously). It is disabled, intelligent access... in an unlock of all the doors. Note: If any door or the liftgate is not closed, or if the hood is turned off . 165 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) The horn will chirp and the turn signal lamps will illuminate if all 2. If equipped with a perimeter alarm...
...off . Locking the doors 1. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the turn the ignition Press and hold on or to accessory to deactivate, or wait for four seconds pressing the (disabling two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously). It is disabled, intelligent access... in an unlock of all the doors. Note: If any door or the liftgate is not closed, or if the hood is turned off . 165 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) The horn will chirp and the turn signal lamps will illuminate if all 2. If equipped with a perimeter alarm...
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... two coded integrated keyhead transmitters or intelligent access keys; Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Locks and Security Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the lamps 10 minutes after the ignition ... for instructions on or accessory mode, the ignition will display that no -start systems. Use of these systems may lead to your vehicle or you shut off the engine and leave the ignition in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. 169 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide,...
... two coded integrated keyhead transmitters or intelligent access keys; Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Locks and Security Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the lamps 10 minutes after the ignition ... for instructions on or accessory mode, the ignition will display that no -start systems. Use of these systems may lead to your vehicle or you shut off the engine and leave the ignition in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. 169 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide,...
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...section in the message center. Routine maintenance of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. 206 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) A difficulty with a deploying airbag. WARNING: All occupants of the airbag is not.... Failure to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. The use accessory seat covers. The side airbag could injure you as possible. Contact your head on a seat containing an airbag. Seat-mounted side...
...section in the message center. Routine maintenance of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. 206 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) A difficulty with a deploying airbag. WARNING: All occupants of the airbag is not.... Failure to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. The use accessory seat covers. The side airbag could injure you as possible. Contact your head on a seat containing an airbag. Seat-mounted side...
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... other than the correct tether anchor. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the seat. Tether straps are available as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on the back panel of the child safety ... with built-in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as shown. If you can attach the top tether strap. For the center seating 223 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are located on your vehicle are in the following steps ...
... other than the correct tether anchor. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the seat. Tether straps are available as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on the back panel of the child safety ... with built-in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as shown. If you can attach the top tether strap. For the center seating 223 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are located on your vehicle are in the following steps ...
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... After the vehicle has stopped, turn the key to Starting the engine in this section for ignition modes. 1. 0 (off) - allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Key position when driving. 4. This system meets all electrical circuits operational. Note: In order to switch off the engine ...accessories off and shift into park. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to Push button start system in motion, shift to start ) - Note: Do not store the key in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 259 2012 Focus...
... After the vehicle has stopped, turn the key to Starting the engine in this section for ignition modes. 1. 0 (off) - allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Key position when driving. 4. This system meets all electrical circuits operational. Note: In order to switch off the engine ...accessories off and shift into park. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to Push button start system in motion, shift to start ) - Note: Do not store the key in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 259 2012 Focus...
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... the vehicle checked. Make sure all occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. Always open the garage door ... dry grass or other enclosed areas. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. 260 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not start your vehicle immediately. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter ...
... the vehicle checked. Make sure all occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. Always open the garage door ... dry grass or other enclosed areas. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. 260 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not start your vehicle immediately. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter ...
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... relearn its shift strategy. Do not attempt to start your automatic transmission vehicle. Attempting to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 317 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the automatic transmission must relearn its shift...
... relearn its shift strategy. Do not attempt to start your automatic transmission vehicle. Attempting to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 317 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the automatic transmission must relearn its shift...
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... In some states. If your selling/servicing authorized dealer. 2. Customer Assistance • Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. In the United States, a warranty dispute must directly notify Ford in some states, you are unsatisfied with the service you must be submitted to the... rights which are independent of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws. 323 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Ford is not required prior to the extent allowed by certain state laws. Contact your Sales Representative or ...
... In some states. If your selling/servicing authorized dealer. 2. Customer Assistance • Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. In the United States, a warranty dispute must directly notify Ford in some states, you are unsatisfied with the service you must be submitted to the... rights which are independent of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws. 323 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Ford is not required prior to the extent allowed by certain state laws. Contact your Sales Representative or ...
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...soft terry cloth towel in contact with plenty of water for a few minutes, then wipe off as soon as they can damage any exterior accessories, such as you would a wax to the vehicle. • Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect ...deposits because they can scratch the chrome surface. 330 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) if these substances come in order to eliminate water spotting. • It is especially important ...
...soft terry cloth towel in contact with plenty of water for a few minutes, then wipe off as soon as they can damage any exterior accessories, such as you would a wax to the vehicle. • Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect ...deposits because they can scratch the chrome surface. 330 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) if these substances come in order to eliminate water spotting. • It is especially important ...
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...added to store your vehicle for an extended period of the battery condition and potential incorrect system operation. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the battery terminals. You can cause inaccurate measurements of time. When a battery replacement is required, the ...post can neutralize the acid with a solution of the vehicle. 345 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal be replaced with a Ford recommended replacement battery that are always tightly fastened to the vehicle by ...
...added to store your vehicle for an extended period of the battery condition and potential incorrect system operation. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the battery terminals. You can cause inaccurate measurements of time. When a battery replacement is required, the ...post can neutralize the acid with a solution of the vehicle. 345 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal be replaced with a Ford recommended replacement battery that are always tightly fastened to the vehicle by ...
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... opposite corners. Avoid contact with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is reconnected. 346 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) This operation is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation to protect against... Keep batteries out of reach of this, the transmission may shift firmly when first driven. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Relearn When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the automatic transmission must be reset ...
... opposite corners. Avoid contact with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is reconnected. 346 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) This operation is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation to protect against... Keep batteries out of reach of this, the transmission may shift firmly when first driven. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Relearn When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the automatic transmission must be reset ...
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... not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle to your vehicle in entry of fuel. 362 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) If you smell exhaust fumes. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may reduce fuel economy (approximately 1...vehicle (for high speed driving. Your vehicle is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to comply with steady pressure on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in scheduled maintenance information. Maintenance ...
... not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle to your vehicle in entry of fuel. 362 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) If you smell exhaust fumes. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may reduce fuel economy (approximately 1...vehicle (for high speed driving. Your vehicle is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to comply with steady pressure on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in scheduled maintenance information. Maintenance ...
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...carriers* •Soft cargo organizers •Wheel locks •Bumper mounted parking assist system* 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) only). These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your dealer or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessories....com (U.S. Not all models. Accessories FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford Custom Accessories are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. they are available...
...carriers* •Soft cargo organizers •Wheel locks •Bumper mounted parking assist system* 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) only). These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your dealer or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessories....com (U.S. Not all models. Accessories FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford Custom Accessories are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. they are available...