2001 Ford Focus Owners Manual

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65

Rear window defroster

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37

Recirculated air

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28, 31

Recycled engine coolant

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206

Refill capacities

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264

Relays

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169

Remote entry system

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69

Reporting safety defects

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283

Roadside assistance

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272

Running out of fuel

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233

Panic alarm

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71

Parking brake

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142

Parts

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263

Payload

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154

PCV valve

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263

Perimeter alarm system

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75

Plastic exterior parts

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256

Power distribution box

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174

Power door locks

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69

Power side view mirrors

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67

Power steering

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264, 265

Power steering fluid

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210

Power windows

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66

Preparing to start your vehicle 126

Preparing to tow

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160

Safety belt extension assembly 100

Safety belt maintenance

101, 259

Safety belt warning chime

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16, 93

Safety belt warning light

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13, 93

Safety belts

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86

Safety belts for children

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116

Safety compliance label

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270

Safety defects, reporting

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283

Safety restraints

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86

Safety restraints for children

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112

Safety restraints, cleaning

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259

Seating

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82

SecuriLockT passive antiĆtheft system

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76

Service plan

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273

Servicing your vehicle

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193

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Index

Snow tires and chains

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224

Transaxle, manual

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265

Spare tire

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177

Tripmeter

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19

Spark plugs

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263

Trunk. See Luggage compartment

Specifications

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263

Turn signal control

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59

Speed control

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15, 61

Turn signals

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13

Speedometer

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19

Steering

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143

Steering column

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59

Upshift

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15

Tachometer

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18

Vehicle identification number

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271

Temperature control

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26

Vehicle symbol glossary

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Temperature gauge

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17

Vents

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25

Tilt steering wheel

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59

Viscosity. See Engine oil

Tires, changing

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177

Tires, checking the pressure

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222

Tires, replacing

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223

Tires, spare

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177

Tires, tire grades

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219

Tires, treadwear

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220

Towing your vehicle

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163, 191

Warning lights

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8Ć14

Waxing your vehicle

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255

Weight limits

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154

Wheels, inspection and maintenance

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256

Trailer lamps

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161

Windshield washer fluid

202, 264

Trailer towing

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158

Windshield wiper

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60

Transaxle fluid

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211

Windshield wiper blades

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218

Transaxle, automatic

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265

Wrecker towing

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191

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Filling station information

Item Recommended fuel

Fuel tank capacity

Engine oil capacity (includes filter change)

Tire size and pressure

Hood release

Information Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane

50 L (13.2 gallons)

Zetec: 4.25 L (4.5 quarts) SPI: 3.78 L (4.0 quarts)

See label on the rear most driver's side door jamb

Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel

Coolant capacity*

5.75 L (6.1 quarts)

Power steering fluid capacity

Fill to line on reservoir.

Manual transaxle fluid capacity

2.0 L (2.1 quarts)

Automatic transaxle fluid capacity**

6.6 L (6.9 quarts)

If your engine requires additional coolant, use Ford Premium Cooling

System Fluid. Refer to Lubricant Specifications.

** Ensure correct automatic transaxle fluid is used for a specific application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCON and/or MERCON V approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both MERCON and MERCON V requirements and will be labeled as such. Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCON or only MERCON V requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Transaxle fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide" to determine the correct service interval.

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