2001 Ford Focus Owners Manual

Contents

Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints

Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies

Servicing Maintenance and care

Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) Index

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Copyright E 2001 Ford Motor Company

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Propositon 65
Warning

Warning: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,

and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings. Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information. Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

WARNINGS Provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breakingĆin rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles).

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

Introduction

Introduction

Vehicle symbol glossary These are some of the symbols you may have on your vehicle.

Safety Alert

See Owner's Guide

Fasten Safety Belt

Airbag - Front

Airbag - Side

Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Brake System

AntiĆLock Brake System

Brake Fluid - NonĆPetroleum Based

AdvanceTracT

Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps - Front

Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Introduction

Vehicle symbol glossary

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Panic Alarm

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Battery

Do Not Open When Hot

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas

Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Engine Air Filter

Jack

Emission System

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

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Headlamp control

Page 22
Panel dimmer control

22
Page Luggage compartment control

Page 21, 59
Direction indicators/ high beam

Page 8-19
Instrument cluster

Page 60
Wiper lever

Page 61-64
Speed control

Page 59
Steering wheel adjustment

Page 58
Ignition switch

Page 169-176
Fuse panel

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Hazard flasher

Page 78
AntiĆtheft system control light

Page 39-58
Electronic sound system

Page 26-36
Climate controls

Page 37
Rear window defrost control

Page 30
Air conditioning/ Recirculated air control

Instrumentation

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine's emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician your vehicle.

in properly servicing

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These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three drive cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving). No additional vehicle service is required.

The Check engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON/RUN position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be driveable and will not require towing.

What you should do if the check engine light illuminates Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.

Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check engine light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly). 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

Instrumentation

If the Check engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Multi-function: Automatic transaxle/cooling system (On Zetec or automatic transaxle vehicles only) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position and the engine is off. If the light illuminates while driving, have your vehicle serviced.

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AdvanceTracT Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on, to confirm that the system is operational.

While driving, the light flashes when the feature is active. The control switch will toggle the feature on or off, but the feature will default to on after each cycle of the ignition key. The light illuminates continuously when the feature is switched off.

After turning the ignition on, if the light does not illuminate or illuminates continuously (assuming the light has not come as a result of pressing the AdvanceTracT switch, which disables the system) while driving, it indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction the system will be switched off. Have the system serviced.

For further details, refer to the sections AdvanceTracT switch and AdvanceTracT.

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Check fuel cap Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position to ensure your bulb is working. When the light turns on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the Service Engine soon/Check Engine warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly reĆinstalled, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Doors ajar Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON/RUN or START position and any door or the luggage compartment is open.

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Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burnedĆout turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

Instrumentation

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Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter.

Low fuel level warning light When the warning light illuminates, refuel as soon as possible.

Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position and the engine is off. If brake warning lamp does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or ABS (if equipped) failure and the brake system should be serviced immediately.

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position and the engine is off. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the antiĆlock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released.

Speed control (if equipped) Illuminates when the speed control system is switched on. Refer to Speed control in the Controls and features chapter.

Upshift (if equipped) Illuminates when it is best to shift to the next highest manual transaxle gear for the maximum fuel economy.

O/D off (if equipped) Illuminates when the transaxle control switch has been pushed. When the light is on, the transaxle does not switch into overdrive.

Instrumentation

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Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened.

Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the OFF/LOCK, ACC or ON/RUN position and the driver's door is opened.

Gearshift warning chime (automatic transaxle only) Sounds when the gearshift lever is not in P (Park) and the driver's door is opened.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES

Temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area. If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the

engine is running or hot.

Instrumentation

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This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. If the gauge enters the red section and the multiĆfunction warning light illuminates, refer to What you should know about failĆsafe cooling in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the

engine is running or hot.

Tachometer (if equipped) Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

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Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Tripmeter Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset depress the control.

Tripmeter

Odometer

Reset control

Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON/RUN position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

If the key is not in the OFF position when you refuel the vehicle, the fuel gauge will not indicate the new volume until the ignition is turned OFF and then to ON/RUN.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.

Fog lights (if equipped) Switch on the headlamps and

pull out the control switch one position.

Fog lights do not operate when high beams are activated.

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The control light will illuminate when the fog lights are in use. The fog lights should be used only when visibility is considerably restricted by fog, snow or rain.

Daytime running lights (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on. To activate: • The engine must be running and • The headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamps position.

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision.

High beams Pull toward you to activate. To deactivate, pull the lever toward you again.

Flash to pass Pull the lever slightly toward you and release to deactivate.

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL This can be adjusted to vary the intensity of the panel lighting. Operates only when the exterior lights are switched on.

REMOTE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (if equipped) To open the luggage compartment, press the control.

The control does not function if the vehicle is traveling faster than 7 km/h (4 mph).

Interior luggage compartment release Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become trapped inside the luggage compartment.

All drivers are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle.

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To open the luggage compartment door (lid) from the inside, pull the illuminated T" shaped handle and push open the door (lid). The material the handle is made of will glow in the darkness of the luggage compartment following a brief exposure to ambient light.

The T" shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps.

Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment

locked and keep keys out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.

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On hot days, the temperature in the trunk can rise very quickly and cause injury or death to any living thing (animal, small child) entrapped in the trunk.

Sedans may be equipped with glow in the dark unlocking controls, which allow a means of escape by exiting through the folding rear seatback.

These are located near the upper front edge of the decklid opening, on each side of the opening.

Pull one or both of the unlocking controls and push the rear seatback forward.

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Side windows defrosting/ defogging registers

Controls and features

Defrosting/ defogging ducts

Center registers (adjustable)

Side registers (adjustable)

Air distribution The air flow volume and direction can be regulated with the controls on the instrument panel and the controls on the side and center registers.

Center and side registers Adjust as necessary for comfort or to direct air to the windows for defogging.

Front footwell

Rear footwell

Closed

Open

Up

Left

Down

Right

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Temperature

Cold

Warm

Controls and features

Temperature control Adjust as necessary.

Note: The heating effect depends upon the coolant temperature and is therefore only effective when the engine is warm.

Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the interior of the vehicle. Selecting a position part way between modes will distribute the air accordingly.

Air is distributed as follows:

Panel Mode

The main air stream flows from the instrument panel registers to the face level area or to the side windows.

Panel and Floor Mode The air stream flows from the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts to the face level area and to the front and rear footwell areas. A small portion of air is directed to the windshield.

Floor Mode

The main air stream flows from the floor ducts to the front and rear footwell areas. A small portion of air is directed to the windshield.

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Floor and Defrost Mode

The air stream flows from the floor ducts and the windshield defroster ducts to the front and rear footwell areas and towards the windshield.

Defrost Mode

The main air stream flows from the windshield defroster ducts towards the windshield to defrost or defog it. When this mode is selected, the recirculated air will be turned off automatically.

If equipped, the air conditioning will switch on automatically to dehumidify the air.

Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. To increase air flow, select a higher number.

The fan is in the off position when position 0 is selected. At higher road speeds air may continue to flow into the passenger compartment even with the fan turned to 0. To stop it, activate the recirculated air function. Do not turn the fan to 0 when has been selected. In certain weather conditions, the windshield may fog.

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Recirculated Air Control Press the button to toggle between outside air and recirculated air. The control light in the switch illuminates while the recirculated air function is active, indicating that no outside air is flowing into the vehicle.

Activate the recirculated air function to help stop undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

The recirculated air function cannot be activated when selected.

has been

Air Conditioning Control (if equipped) Press the air conditioning button to cool the vehicle. The control light in the switch illuminates to indicate operation.

Press the air conditioning and recirculated air buttons for maximum air conditioning performance. This will cool the vehicle using recirculated air.

The air conditioning will switch off automatically if the fan is turned to 0. When the fan is turned on again, the air conditioning will reactivate.

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Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster control is located on the instrument panel.

Press the defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.

The control light in the switch illuminates to indicate operation.

The defroster turns off automatically after 14 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. To turn off the defroster manually before 14
minutes have passed, push the control again.

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When entering a hot vehicle, open the windows for a couple of minutes to let out the hot air. This will aid cooling performance.

AIR CONDITIONING (if equipped) The air conditioning system operates only when the temperature is above +4_C (40_F), the engine is running and the fan is turned on.

When the mode selector control is set to automatically activated to dehumidify the air.

, the air conditioning is

The air conditioning removes moisture from the cooled air (condensation). Therefore, it is normal to see a small pool of water underneath the vehicle when it is parked.

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Maximum air conditioning – Cooling with recirculated air To rapidly cool the interior of the vehicle, set the temperature control to the coldest setting, select select a fan speed of 2, 3 or 4 and activate the air conditioning and recirculated air. To avoid stale air, deactivate the recirculated air once the vehicle has cooled.

Cooling with outside air To cool the interior of the vehicle, set the temperature control to cold, select turn the air conditioning on.

, select a fan speed and

Rapid heating To warm the interior of the vehicle, set the temperature control to the warmest setting, select and select a fan speed of 3 or 4. Turn the rear window defroster on for a clear view.

or

Windshield defrost/defogging To clear the windows of frost or fog, set the temperature control to the warmest setting, select select a fan speed of 2, 3 or 4. The air conditioning will be activated automatically to dehumidify the air. Recirculated air can not be selected in this mode and will turn off automatically. Turn the rear window defroster on for a clear view.

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Suitable comfort settings To maintain comfort at moderate outside temperatures, set the desired temperature, select any mode and select a fan speed of 1 or 2. Activate the air conditioning as needed to maintain comfort or prevent fogging. The air conditioning may be deactivated for improved fuel economy.

Stabilized comfort/defogging To maintain comfort at moderate outside temperatures and to clear the windows of fog, set the temperature control, select

or , select a fan speed of 1, 2 or 3

and turn the air conditioning on for dehumidification. The air conditioning may be deactivated for improved fuel economy.

Temporary outside odor To help stop undesirable odors from entering the vehicle, activate the recirculated air function. Deactivate the recirculated air function when the odor has cleared or if window fogging occurs.

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Without air conditioning:

Maximum ventilation To rapidly ventilate the interior of the vehicle, set the temperature control to the coldest setting, select

or

and select a fan speed

of 2, 3 or 4.

Rapid heating To warm the interior of the vehicle, set the temperature control to the warmest setting, select and select a fan speed of 3 or 4. Turn the rear window defroster on for a clear view.

or

Windshield defrost/defogging To clear the windows of frost or fog, set the temperature control to the warmest setting, select and select a fan speed of 2, 3 or 4. Recirculated air can not be selected in this mode and will turn off automatically. Turn the rear window defroster on for a clear view. After the fog or frost has cleared, select

to obtain comfortable

distribution of the air flow.

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Suitable comfort settings To maintain comfort at moderate outside temperatures, set the desired temperature, select any mode and select a fan speed of 1
or 2.

Stabilized comfort/defogging To maintain comfort at moderate outside temperatures and to clear the windows of fog, set the desired temperature, select select a fan speed of 1, 2 or 3.

and

or

Temporary outside odor To help stop undesirable odors from entering the vehicle, activate the recirculated air function. Deactivate the recirculated air function when the odor has cleared or if window fogging occurs.

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Operating Tips • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with airflow to the back seats. • Do not place objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can block air flow or fall into the defroster outlets and possibly damage your climate control system. Objects placed on top of your instrument panel can also reduce your ability to see through the windshield. • Remove snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (located at the bottom of the windshield under the hood). • If the vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioning will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for a few minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. • Clean the inside and outside of the windows periodically with a clean, soft cloth. This will remove the dirt film that can absorb moisture and increase window fogging.

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• Do not use recirculated air when defogging the windows. • If equipped, activate the air conditioning when fogging occurs. Use of the air conditioning system is the most effective technique for dehumidifying the air and reducing fogging/misting of the windows. • Additional ways to reduce window fogging include: Select and adjust the registers to blow along the windows. Increase the blower speed. This reduces moisture by increasing the air flow rate. Increase the temperature setting. This will warm up the glass and reduce fogging/misting of the windows. • Before turning the vehicle off, turn off the air conditioning, select fan speed 4 and allow the system to operate at this speed for a few minutes. This will help reduce any fogging that may occur the next time the vehicle is started.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as

these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

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AdvanceTracT switch Press the switch to turn the system on or off. When the system is off, the AdvanceTracT light in the instrument cluster illuminates continuously. When the ignition is turned on, the system is automatically selected.

For further details, refer to the section AdvanceTracT.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear window defroster control is located on the instrument panel.

Press the defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.

The small LED will illuminate when the defroster is activated.

The defroster turns off automatically after 14 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster before 14 minutes have passed, push the control again.

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HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

ASHTRAY Pull to open.

To empty, push the cover completely down and firmly extract the ashtray.

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AUDIO SYSTEM Anti-theft protection panel To deter wouldĆbe thieves, Ford audio units have a removable front panel without which the unit will not work.

Avoid touching the contacts on the back of the panel and do not use excessive force to refit it.

Slide the security release button to the left and remove the front panel. To reposition the panel, insert the rightĆhand edge first, then the leftĆhand side, until the retaining latch is engaged.

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Replacement panels Your Ford Dealer will require the following if you need to order a replacement panel:

1. Your name and address.

2. The Vehicle Identification Number (visible on a plate mounted on the instrument panel). Refer to illustration under Vehicle identification number in the Capacities and specifications chapter.

3. The audio unit type (e.g., 4500N, 4600N).

4. Proof of identification (e.g., driver's license, identity card).

5. A vehicle invoice (if the audio unit was installed in the vehicle prior to delivery) or a parts invoice if the audio unit was purchased separately from the vehicle, or an appropriate vehicle registration document.

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Radio reception To gain the best reception, always tune to the strongest station signal available.

The following tips will help you gain the best reception from your Ford audio system.

AM reception Under most conditions, strong signals provide stable sound quality and little signal disturbance.

However, at night, atmospheric conditions may sometimes lead to interference from other stations.

FM reception The FM waveband offers higher quality sound broadcasts, but signal strength can be subject to interference caused by: • The limited range of some transmitters. • Reception distortion as signals reflect off objects. • Signal dead spots" where reception is obstructed or restricted.

local buildings and other

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4300N, 4500N AND 4600N AUDIO CONTROLS The 4300N radio is compatible with a CD changer.

Note: The 4300N radio is available only in Canada and Mexico.

Fade/Balance control

CD control

Waveband/ AutoStore selector

Scan tuning

Clock

Bass/ Treble control

On/Off and Volume control

Station preset buttons

AntiĆtheft protection panel release button

SEEK tuning control

MENU button

AntiĆtheft protection panel

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The 4500N radio/cassette is compatible with a CD changer. CD control Automatic music search

Fade/Balance control

Waveband/ AutoStore selector

Bass/ Treble control

Scan tuning

Clock

Tape control buttons

On/Off and Volume control

Station preset buttons

AntiĆtheft protection panel release button

SEEK tuning control

MENU button

AntiĆtheft protection panel

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The 4600N radio/ CD player is compatible with a CD changer.

CD eject

Fade/Balance control

CD control

Waveband/ AutoStore selector

Bass/Treble control

Scan tuning

Clock

On/Off and Volume control

Station preset buttons

AntiĆtheft protection panel release button

SEEK tuning control

MENU button

AntiĆtheft protection panel

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On/off Press for on/off. This button can also operate the radio for up to one hour with the ignition turned off. The radio automatically switches off after one hour. This function can be used repeatedly.

Volume control The display indicates the level selected.

Bass/Treble control Press BASS/TREBLE" once for bass or twice for treble and use the volume control for adjustment. The display indicates the level selected. To adjust beyond the 0" setting, stop rotating the control at 0" then restart.

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Fade/Balance control Press FADE/BAL" once for fade (front to rear) or twice for balance (left to right), and use the volume control for sound system adjustment. The display indicates the level selected. To adjust beyond the 0" setting, stop rotating the control at 0" then restart.

The fade function is applicable to vehicles with front and rear speakers only.

Seek tuning control (SEEK) During radio reception, press A or " to locate the next station down or up the waveband selected.

Scan tuning control Press the SCAN button. The radio tunes to and plays the next station on the waveband. After a short period it tunes to and plays the next station.

During this scan, SCAN" flashes in the display.

If you wish to continue listening to a station tuned to, press SCAN.

Pressing SCAN at any time will end the scan.

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Waveband selector (AM/FM) • Press repeatedly during radio reception to select AM, FM1, FM2
or AutoStore (see AutoStore selector). The display indicates the selection made. • Press during tape or CD playback to return to radio reception.

CD playback Press the CD button for CD playback. Press AM/FM to return to radio reception.

AutoStore selector AutoStore selects six strong FM station signals and stores them on the preset buttons. • Press and hold the AM/FM button to activate AutoStore.

• AST" flashes in the display while the unit searches through the FM frequencies. You can release the button at this point. • When the search is complete, sound is restored on preset button 1. • Other stored stations can be selected using the other preset buttons. • Alternatively, AutoStore can be used as an additional waveband to store other stations manually (see Station preset buttons).

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Station preset buttons Select a waveband (FM or AM) and tune to the station required. Press and hold one of the preset buttons. When sound returns, the station has been stored.

24 preset frequencies can be stored - six on each of the AM, FM1, FM2
and AutoStore bands.

Stereo indicator The stereo signal is received.

symbol shows whenever a

Clock (CLK) Press CLK to alternate the display between clock and, when playing, CD elapsed time.

With the ignition switched off, press CLK to display the time for a short period.

Adjusting the clock With the radio switched on, press and hold CLK until the hour digit flashes. Use the volume control to adjust.

Press CLK again for the minutes and use the volume control to adjust. Press CLK again to return to normal operation.

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MENU button (main features) – radio Use the MENU button to access main menu features and the SEEK button for adjustment.

Manual tuning Press the MENU button once until a display like the one shown opposite appears. Then use the SEEK button to make manual tuning adjustments. The FM waveband allows 200kHz tuning steps, and the AM band 10kHz steps.

Automatic Volume Control (AVC) Press the MENU button twice until a display like the one shown opposite appears. Then use the SEEK button to turn this function on (AVC + 1" to AVC + 7") or off (AVC OFF"). • When selected, Automatic Volume Control increases or decreases the audio unit's volume level to compensate for engine and road speed noise. • The SEEK button provides a selection of settings between AVC OFF" and AVC +7". The display shows the level selected.

This feature is not available on some vehicles and will not appear as a menu function.

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4500N Units only Tape control buttons Insert a tape and playback will automatically override radio or CD. TAPE A" or TAPE B" appears in the display to indicate which side of the tape is playing. Note that the tape side facing upward in the audio unit is always considered TAPE A".

button fully in for fast

Fast forward/rewind • Press forward. • Press and release end fast forward and restart the tape.

button to

button fully in for

• Press rewind. • Press and release end rewind and restart the tape. If the beginning of the tape is reached, playback will start automatically.

button to

If rewind is engaged during radio reception, tape playback will automatically restart when the beginning of the tape is reached.

During fast forward and rewind, radio transmission is automatically restored (with Automatic Music Search function turned off).

Auto reverse If the end of the tape is reached, auto reverse operates with playback resuming at the start of the tape's other side.

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Tape side selection During tape playback, press both buttons partially in to

and

change the tape side being played.

Tape eject buttons fully Press both in to eject the cassette and restore radio reception.

and

To pause tape playback Press AM/FM to pause tape playback and restore radio reception, or the CD button for CD playback.

A square in the display indicates there is a tape inserted.

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To restart tape playback Press both tape buttons partially in or press AMS to resume tape playback.

Automatic Music Search (AMS) Press AMS to turn this function on or off.

With this feature activated, press either appropriate), to obtain the previous or next track on the tape.

buttons (as

or

Cassette care and maintenance For best possible sound quality, use tape cassettes that are clean and in good condition.

It is also recommended that the tape head in the audio unit is cleaned regularly with a wet cleaning cassette, which is available from your Ford Dealer.

MENU button (main features) – tape Use the MENU button to access main menu features, and the SEEK button for adjustment.

Dolby Br noise reduction Press the MENU button repeatedly until a display like the one shown opposite appears. Then use the SEEK button to turn this function on (NR ON") or off (NR OFF"). With the function on, background tape noise is reduced.

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Automatic Volume Control (AVC) Press the MENU button repeatedly until a display like the one shown opposite appears. Then use the SEEK button to turn this function on (AVC + 1" to AVC + 7") or off (AVC OFF"). • When selected, Automatic Volume Control increases or decreases the audio unit's volume level to compensate for engine and road speed noise. • The SEEK button provides a selection of settings between AVC OFF" and AVC +7". The display shows the level selected.

This feature is not available on certain vehicles and will not appear as a menu function.

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4600N units only CD Playback (8cm and 12cm CDs can be played)

CD playback starts and radio reception is interrupted, when a CD is inserted into the entry slot. PLAY CD" appears in the display.

Press CD to start playback from a CD already in the audio unit. If no disc is inserted, NO CD" appears in the display.

Pressing CLK alternates the display between elapsed track time and clock time.

The display indicates elapsed track time up to 19:59. If the track is longer than twenty minutes, the first digit flashes while the rest of the numeral returns to zero and starts counting again.

Track selection Press A SEEK to return to the start of the track being played. If pressed within three seconds of the start of a track, the previous track will be selected. Press repeatedly to select previous tracks.

Press SEEK " to select the next track or press repeatedly to access later tracks.

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Fast forward/reverse Press and hold A SEEK or SEEK " to search backwards or forwards across the tracks on the disc.

Scan mode Press the SCAN button. Each track is played in turn for a short period.

During this scan, SCAN" appears in the display. To continue listening to a track, press SCAN.

Pressing SCAN at any time will end the scan.

To end CD playback Press the AM/FM button to restore radio reception without ejecting the disc. If reselected, the CD will start from wherever playback was last interrupted.

A square in the display indicates there is a disc inserted.

CD eject During CD playback, press

When ejected, the disc is held ready for removal. If it is left as it is, the disc will be pulled back inside the audio unit automatically, and retained ready for playback.

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CD care and maintenance For best possible sound quality, use CDs that are clean and in good condition.

CD error codes Codes may be shown in the audio unit display that indicate errors with the CD unit. These codes are as follows:

Display

E11 or E15

Description/rectification Internal fault, see your dealer.

E12

E14

E16

Clean the disc and try again. If error still shows, see your dealer.

Ambient temperature too hot - unit will not work until it has cooled down.

There is an eject fault, see your dealer.

MENU button (main features) – CD Use the MENU button to access main menu features, and the SEEK button for adjustment.

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Random track playback (SHUF) Press the MENU button until a display like the one shown opposite appears. Then use the SEEK button to turn this function on (SHUFĆON") or off (SHUFĆOFF").

With the function on, the Cd" indicator is replaced by SHUF" as a new track is selected.

Track compression (COMP) Press the MENU button repeatedly until a display like the one shown opposite appears. Then use the SEEK button to turn this function on or off.

With the function on, quieter music is boosted and louder music lowered to minimize repeated volume adjustments.

Automatic Volume Control Press the MENU button repeatedly until a display like the one shown opposite appears. Then use the SEEK button to turn this function on (AVC + 1" to AVC + 7") or off (AVC OFF").

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• When selected, Automatic Volume Control increases or decreases the audio unit's volume level to compensate for engine and road speed noise. • The SEEK button provides a selection of settings between AVC OFF" and AVC +7". The display shows the level selected.

This feature is not available on some vehicles and may not appear as a menu function.

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal.

Note: The key may be difficult to remove if the ignition is switched off with an automatic gearshift lever in any other position than P (Park). If this occurs, place the gearshift lever in P (Park), turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN and then to the OFF position. Remove the key normally.

2. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel. The audio system will still function.

3. ON/RUN, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving.

4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.

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TILT AND TELESCOPE STEERING (if equipped)

Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is

moving.

Pull the locking lever down to adjust the steering column position. Return the lever to its original position to secure the wheel from sliding".

Always place both hands opposite each other on the steering wheel to adjust telescope position.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal.

The control also activates the high beams. Refer to Headlamp control in this chapter.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL Move the lever down for a single wipe.

For intermittent operation, move the lever up one position and adjust the rotary switch to the desired speed.

For normal operation, move the lever up two positions.

For high speed operation, move the lever up three positions.

Mist function To operate the mist function of the windshield wipers, push and release the windshield washer control quickly. The wipers will cycle two or three times.

Rear window wiper and washer

(if equipped)

Pull the lever towards you for intermittent wiping.

Pull the lever further to operate the washer.

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SPEED CONTROL (if equipped)

To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is travelling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with

the speed control on.

To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased.

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To set a speed • Press SET ACC. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).

The control light in the instrument panel will illuminate.

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill in overdrive, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RES will reĆengage it.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

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To set a higher speed • Press and hold SET ACC. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached, or • press and release SET ACC. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press and release SET ACC.

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed.

To set a lower speed • Press and hold COAST. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached, or • press and release COAST. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph), or • depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACC or COAST.

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To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or

• depress the clutch pedal (if equipped).

Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed.

To return to a set speed • Press RES. For RES to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).

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DOME LAMPS The dome lamp equipped with a control switch will illuminate when: • the doors are closed and the switch is in the on position. • the switch is in the door activated position and any door is open.

When the dome lamp switch is in the off position, it will not illuminate when you open the doors.

Reading lamps (if equipped) The reading lamps are operated by separate on/off controls.

Theater dimming: The dome lamp dims 20 seconds after the doors are closed.

MOONROOF To open and close the moonroof Pull out the handle and turn it counterclockwise to open the moonroof and clockwise to close it. Push the handle back again.

To lift the rear of the moonroof Pull out the handle and turn it clockwise beyond the end stop. Turn it counterclockwise back to the end stop to close it again.

Always push the handle back into its recess after use.

Controls and features

Open

Close

Lift

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POWER WINDOWS (if equipped) Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close the windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close. • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open.

One touch down To make the driver window open fully without holding the window control, momentarily press the driver window control completely down then release. Press again to stop window operation.

Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the rear power windows.

To lock out the rear window controls slide the control to the left. Slide the control to the right to restore the window controls.

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POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The control can be swiveled and turned.

Turn the control counterclockwise to adjust the driver's side mirror, clockwise to adjust the passenger's side mirror. Adjust the selected mirror by moving the center control in the desired direction. Then turn the control back to the center position.

CHILDPROOF REAR DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from inside. The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors.

Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key vertical). Turn the key towards the center of the vehicle to disengage.

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LUGGAGE COVER

Coupe Detach the lifting straps on the liftgate. Release the cover at the sides and pull it out horizontally without tilting it.

Replace in reverse order. Make sure the cover is properly aligned when inserting it.

Wagon Pull out the roller cover and secure the retaining points. The cover can be removed completely by pressing inward on both ends of the support.