Do not use a seat belt that is slack or twisted. As no common agreement exists, 3. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir right-hand drive : See Brake and Clutch Fluid Check page 209. See Direction Indicators page 54. See Audio Control page 43.
I especially like the two star keys on the Focus' steering wheel, which can be customized to do any number of things. For the record, I don't think the gloss black has any higher monetary value than the faux metals; I just think the latter look cheap and have outstayed their welcome in car interiors. Additional fuel will fill the expansion space in the fuel tank which could lead to fuel overflowing. Engine oil filler cap : See Engine Oil Check page 207. What's good about the Focus' implementation is it has real buttons and knobs, unlike the Edge and Explorer crossovers, which use varying degrees of touch-sensitive panels.
If the locking function is not activated, the vehicle will The keyless entry system may not remain unlocked. Show full review With better styling than the Chevrolet Cruze and better handling than the Hyundai Elantra, the 2012 Ford Focus is the most complete package in the compact-car market. It has cool features like turn off the radio when it Senses that the battery is being drained out of stock if the car is not running, and it automatically turns on wipers rear wiper when you have the front of the car and stuck in reverse. Press the switch again to reverse. A more compliant but still lively setup accompanies all wheel sizes from 15 to 17 inches. See Technical Specifications page 227.
The voice recognition keeps getting more reliable, and that's good. Take immediate safe action to reposition the vehicle. Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary. Open the bonnet and support it with the strut. For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked in colour. The Focus exhibits some under heavy acceleration once it gets going, but it's an amount I can live with — especially because automakers usually eliminate torque steer by eliminating torque. I'll say the same about the Mazda3, though the Mazda might still hold the edge in steering feel, having adopted electro-hydraulic steering rather than going to full electric, a half-step that comes at the cost of fuel efficiency.
This Is the Focus to Buy The Focus is easy to drive quickly—and fun, too. Telephone keypad and station presets. Do not install a booster seat or a booster cushion with a seat belt that is slack or twisted. If the airbag warning lamp illuminates or flashes when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. The detail level within the manual is excellent, in typical fashion.
Equipped with optional summer tires, t. Lift the switch again for one more automatically while closing and reverse second. This may cause the tyres to overheat and fail. Note: These are not serviceable items, 4. See Information Displays page 78. The towing eye must always be carried in the vehicle.
The largest wheels, 18-inchers that are optional on the Titanium trim, come with a firmer, sportier suspension. When inserting your fingers between the seat cushion and seatback, take care not to get your fingers caught E135647. At 6 feet tall, I was able to sit in the backseat only if the front occupant gave up a significant slice of the legroom pie. Driving Impressions The 2012 Ford Focus feels like a European car in how this has been tuned to present both razor-sharp control and a ride that is refined. It's a bit of a drag in competing systems to have to jump from one page to another, but there's a reason for it: You can read it at a glance.
Ensure that the end caps with the anti-rotation pin are correctly fitted in the side trim. Ford wasn't the first to adopt the technology, but its execution has proved to be among the very best. This is the key General points on starting position when driving. Always fit Ford Original Parts when replacing headlamp bulbs. The steering will not be locked, but higher effort will be required.
In a sense, traction control does this already when accelerating on low-traction surfaces, but Ford characterizes torque vectoring as a predictive action. See Opening and Closing the Bonnet page 196. Tail and fog lamp B. This will operate the audio unit for up to one hour. Use the funnel which is located in the glove box. See Compact Disc Player page 252.
E133107 Note: You cannot separate the fog lamp E133718 bulb from the bulb holder. © Ford Motor Company 2012 All rights reserved. Press the the trailer attached. If you work on your own or need to provide your mechanic with additional information then this is the compilation for you. Tighten the tether strap in line with the child seat manufacturer's instructions.