2005 Ford Focus Owner's Manual
Year:
2005
Make:
Ford
Model:
Focus
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
5
Warning symbols in this guide
5
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
5
SPECIAL NOTICES
6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
6
Special instructions
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
7
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
7
Instrument Cluster
10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
10
GAUGES
14
Entertainment Systems
16
AM/FM STEREO WITH SINGLE CD — PREMIUM (IF EQUIPPED)
16
AM/FM STEREO WITH SINGLE CD/MP3 — PREMIUM (IF EQUIPPED)
16
AM/FM STEREO WITH IN–DASH 6CD —PREMIUM /AUDIOPHILE (IF EQUIPPED)
20
REMOTE AUDIO STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
24
RADIO FREQUENCIES
24
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
25
CD/CD PLAYER CARE
25
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE
25
Climate Controls
26
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
26
Operating tips
26
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
27
Operating tips
28
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
29
Lights
30
HEADLAMP CONTROL
30
Foglamp control (if equipped)
30
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
30
High beams
31
Flash to pass
31
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
31
HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
31
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
32
INTERIOR LAMPS
33
Dome lamps
33
Reading lamps (if equipped)
33
BULBS
33
Headlamp Condensation
33
Replacing exterior bulbs
33
Using the right bulbs
33
Replacing headlamp bulbs
34
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
35
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (3dr & 5dr)
35
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (sedan)
36
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (wagon)
36
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
36
Replacing side marker bulbs
37
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
37
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
38
Replacing the luggage compartment lamp
38
Replacing interior lamps
39
Replacing reading bulbs
39
Driver Controls
40
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
40
Rear window wiper/washer (if equipped)
40
Changing the wiper blades
41
TILT AND TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED)
41
HORN
42
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
42
Storage compartment
42
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)
42
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
43
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
44
Window lock
44
MIRRORS
45
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)
45
Heated mirrors (if equipped)
45
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
45
Setting speed control
46
Disengaging speed control
46
Resuming a set speed
47
Increasing speed while using speed control
47
Reducing speed while using speed control
47
Turning off speed control
48
MOON ROOF (SUNROOF) (IF EQUIPPED)
48
REMOTE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (IF EQUIPPED)
49
CELL PHONE USE
50
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
50
LUGGAGE COVER
50
LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY)
51
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
52
Locks and Security
53
KEYS
53
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
53
Autolock (if equipped)
53
Relock
53
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control
54
Childproof door locks (if equipped)
55
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (IF EQUIPPED)
55
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
57
Unlocking the doors
58
Passive locking (if equipped)
58
Programming unlocking mode (if equipped)
58
Locking the doors
58
Opening the luggage compartment
59
Sounding a panic alarm
59
Replacing the battery
59
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
60
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
60
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
61
Theft indicator
61
Replacement keys
61
Programming spare keys
62
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
63
Arming the system
63
Disarming the system
63
Triggering the anti-theft system
63
Seating and Safety Restraints
64
SEATING
64
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)
64
Adjusting the front manual seat
65
Heated seats (if equipped)
65
Tip/slide front seat (3–door)
66
REAR SEATS
67
Folding rear seat cushion forward
67
Folding the rear seat back forward
67
Returning the seatback to the upright position
68
Folding the seat cushion and seatback forward
69
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
69
Personal Safety System
69
How does the Personal Safety System work?
70
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
70
Front crash severity sensor
70
Driver’s seat position sensor
70
Front passenger sensing system
71
Front safety belt usage sensors
71
Front safety belt pretensioners
72
Front safety belt energy management retractors
72
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
72
Safety belt precautions
72
Combination lap and shoulder belts
74
Energy management feature
74
Vehicle sensitive mode
74
Automatic locking mode
75
When to use the automatic locking mode
75
How to use the automatic locking mode
75
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
76
Safety belt pretensioner
76
Front safety belt height adjustment
77
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
77
Conditions of operation
78
BeltMinder
78
One time disable
81
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
81
Safety belt extension assembly
82
Safety belt maintenance
82
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
83
Important SRS precautions
84
Children and airbags
85
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
85
Front passenger sensing system
87
Determining if the system is operational
90
Side airbag system (if equipped)
90
How does the side airbag system work?
91
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles
92
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
92
Important child restraint precautions
93
Children and safety belts
93
Child booster seats
94
Types of booster seats
95
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
96
Child and infant or child safety seats
96
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
97
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
100
Attaching child safety seats with Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children (LATCH) attachments for child seat anchors
102
Tires, Wheels and Loading
104
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
104
Treadwear
104
Traction AA A B C
104
Temperature A B C
105
TIRES
105
Glossary of tire terminology
105
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES
106
Inspecting your tires
106
Inflating your tires
107
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
108
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
109
Temporary spare tire information
109
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)
110
Tire change procedure
112
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
115
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
115
Information on “P” type tires
116
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires
119
Information on “T” type tires
120
Location of the tire label
120
TIRE CARE
120
Tire wear
120
Safety practices
121
Highway hazards
122
Tire and wheel alignment
122
Tire rotation
122
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
124
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
125
TRAILER TOWING
129
Preparing to tow
130
Hitches
130
Safety chains
130
Trailer brakes
131
Trailer lamps
131
Driving while you tow
131
Servicing after towing
131
Trailer towing tips
131
RECREATIONAL TOWING
132
Driving
133
STARTING
133
Positions of the ignition
133
Preparing to start your vehicle
133
Important safety precautions
134
Starting the engine
136
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)
136
Guarding against exhaust fumes
136
Important ventilating information
136
BRAKES
137
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
137
Using ABS
137
ABS warning lamp
137
Parking brake
138
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
138
STEERING
139
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
140
Brake-shift interlock
140
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle
141
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
143
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
143
Using the clutch
143
Recommended shift speeds
144
Reverse
144
Parking your vehicle
145
Removing the key
145
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
145
Roadside Emergencies
146
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
146
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
146
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY
147
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
147
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
147
FUSES AND RELAYS
148
Fuses
148
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
149
Passenger compartment fuse panel
149
Power distribution box
152
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
155
Preparing your vehicle
155
Connecting the jumper cables
156
Jump starting
158
Removing the jumper cables
159
WRECKER TOWING
161
Customer Assistance
162
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
162
At home
162
Away from home
162
Additional Assistance
163
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
164
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)
165
What kinds of cases does the Board review?
165
Board membership
166
What the Board needs
166
Oral presentations
167
Making a decision
167
To request a DSB Brochure/Application
167
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
168
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
168
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
169
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
170
Obtaining a French owner’s guide
170
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
170
Cleaning
171
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
171
WAXING
171
PAINT CHIPS
171
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
172
ENGINE
172
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
173
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
173
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
174
INTERIOR
174
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
175
UNDERBODY
175
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
175
Maintenance and Specifications
177
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
177
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
177
Working with the engine off
177
Working with the engine on
178
OPENING THE HOOD
178
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
179
2.0L/2.3L I4 Engines
179
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
180
ENGINE OIL
180
Checking the engine oil
180
Adding engine oil
181
Engine oil and filter recommendations
182
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
182
BATTERY
183
ENGINE COOLANT
185
Checking engine coolant
185
Adding engine coolant
186
Recycled engine coolant
188
Coolant refill capacity
189
Severe climates
189
How fail-safe cooling works
190
When fail-safe mode is activated
190
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
191
Important safety precautions
191
Refueling
192
Fuel Filler Cap
193
Choosing the right fuel
194
Octane recommendations
194
Fuel quality
194
Cleaner air
195
Running out of fuel
195
Fuel Filter
195
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
195
Measuring techniques
195
Filling the tank
195
Calculating fuel economy
196
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
197
Habits
197
Maintenance
197
Conditions
198
EPA window sticker
198
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
198
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
199
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
200
POWER STEERING FLUID
201
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
201
CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
202
TRANSMISSION FLUID
202
Checking automatic transmission fluid
202
Low fluid level
203
Correct fluid level
203
High fluid level
203
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
203
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
204
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
205
REFILL CAPACITIES
206
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
208
ENGINE DATA
209
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
209
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
212
Certification label
212
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
213
Engine number
213
Transmission/Transaxle code designations
214
Accessories
215
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
215
Exterior style
215
Interior style
215
Lifestyle
216
Peace of mind
216
Index
217
FAQ about the 2005 Ford Focus Manual
What contains the 2005 Focus manual?
The Ford Focus owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Ford to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Ford Focus. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Ford Focus 2005 owner's manual:
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Best practice for driving your Ford Focus
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
Where to download the 2005 Ford Focus Owners Manual?
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