Ford Focus 1999 User Manual
Filling station guide
Opening the bonnet. Swivel the Ford badge in the radiator grille upwards. To
unlock the bonnet, insert the key into the lock and turn first anticlockwise. Raise
the bonnet slightly and turn the key fully clockwise. Remove the key immediately
after opening and swivel the Ford badge back.
Opening the fuel filler flap. To unlock turn the key clockwise. Open the flap
fully until it engages. Press the fuel filler cap and, while pressed in, turn it
anticlockwise.
For quick reference when refuelling, you can record below vehicle data
applicable to your own vehicle. The appropriate details can be obtained from
the chapter Capacities and specifications.
Fuel
Fuel tank capacity:
Petrol engine: 55 litres
Diesel engine: 52.7 litres
Use only fuel that meets EN590
specifications. Do not use RME
(bio diesel).
Diesel fuel
Unleaded fuel
(minimum
95 octane)
Unleaded fuel
Engine oil
When adding oil never top up
above the MAX mark.
Viscosity grade
(minimum
91 octane)
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Owner’s Guide
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Tyre pressures
When tyres are cold – in bar
(lbf/in2)
Normal loading with
up to 3 persons
Front Rear
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Tyre size
Full loading with more
than 3 persons
Front Rear
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Contents
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and features 15
Seating and safety restraints 75
Starting and driving
Starting 95
Driving 98
Roadside emergencies 114
Servicing
Maintenance and care 145
Capacities and specifications 158
Index 179
Introduction
PREFACE
Congratulations on acquiring your
new Ford. Please take the time to
get well acquainted with your
vehicle by reading your owner
literature. The more you know and
understand about your vehicle the
greater the safety, economy, and
pleasure you will derive from
driving it.
The Owner’s Guide describes
every option and model variant
available in every European
country and therefore some of
the items covered may not apply
to your particular vehicle.
Furthermore, due to printing
cycles it may describe options
before they are generally
available.
Regular servicing of your vehicle
helps maintain both its roadworthiness and its resale value. A
network of more than 7,000 Ford
Dealers throughout Europe can
help you with their professional
servicing expertise.
Their specially trained personnel
are best qualified to service your
vehicle properly and expertly. Also,
they are supported by a wide range
of highly specialised tools and
equipment specially developed for
servicing Ford vehicles.
Remember to pass on the
Owner’s Guide when
reselling the vehicle. It is an
integral part of the vehicle.
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Introduction
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in
this guide
How can you reduce the risk of
personal injury and prevent
possible damage to others, your
vehicle and its equipment? In this
guide, answers to such questions
are contained in comments
highlighted by the warning triangle
symbol.
Note:
Important information is also given
in paragraphs starting with the
highlighted word Note.
Warning symbols on
your vehicle
When you see this
symbol, it is imperative
that you consult the
relevant section of this
guide before touching or
attempting adjustment of any kind.
RUNNING IN
Avoid driving too briskly during the
first 1,000 miles (1,500 km). Vary
the speed frequently and avoid
labouring the engine. This is
necessary to give the moving parts
a chance to bed in.
New tyres require a running-in
distance of approximately
300 miles (500 km). During this
period, the car may exhibit
different driving characteristics.
Therefore, avoid driving too briskly
during the first 300 miles (500 km).
If possible, you should avoid heavy
use of the brakes for the first
100 miles (150 km) in town and for
the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km) on
motorways.
From 1,000 miles (1,500 km)
onwards you can gradually increase
the performance of your vehicle up
to the permitted maximum speeds.
We wish you safe and pleasurable
driving with your Ford vehicle.
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Instrumentation
4
Instrumentation
Position Description See page
Digital clock 19
Engine immobilisation system indicator light 70
Hazard flasher 19
Ventilation vents 23
Trip computer/
ST 170 auxiliary instrument cluster
Ashtray/cigar lighter 18
Direction indicators/main beam 32
Horn 32
Instrument cluster 6
Wiper lever 33−34
Luggage compartment release 16
Headlight levelling control 16
Exterior light, front fog lights, rear fog lights 15−16
Instrument lighting dimmer 16
Ignition switch 31
Automatic speed control 36
Steering wheel adjustment 31
Audio remote control 35
Heated rear screen 20
Heated front screen 19
20−22/
13−14
Heating/ventilation/air conditioning 23
Audio equipment: see the separate manual −
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Instrumentation
Standard instrument cluster
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
The individual instruments,
warning and indicator lights are
described on the following pages.
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ST170
Instrumentation
Engine warning light
(depending on country and engine)
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on. It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts.
If it illuminates with the engine
running, it indicates a malfunction.
Have this checked by an expert as
soon as possible.
If it flashes when driving, reduce
the vehicle speed immediately.
If it continues to flash, avoid heavy
acceleration and high engine
speeds, and have your vehicle
checked by an expert immediately.
Multi-function warning light:
Automatic transmission/
cooling system
When the ignition is switched on
(position II), the light illuminates
briefly to confirm that the system is
operational.
If it illuminates when driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Have this
checked by an expert.
For further details, refer to the
section Automatic transmission
and Fail safe cooling system.
Air bag/seat belt pretensioner
warning light
When the ignition is switched on
(position II), the light illuminates
briefly to confirm that the system is
operational.
If it illuminates when driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Have this
checked by an expert as soon as
possible.
For further details, refer to the
section Air bag.
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Instrumentation
Doors open warning light
Illuminates if any door or the
luggage compartment is not closed
properly.
Direction indicator light
A sudden increase in the rate of
flashing warns of a failed indicator
bulb.
Main beam indicator light
Illuminates when the headlights are
on main beam or when the
headlight flasher is used.
Traction Control System (TCS)/
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) indicator light
BTCS/TCS indicator light
ESP indicator light
The symbol in the indicator light
depends on the system equipped.
When the ignition is switched on
(position II), the light illuminates
briefly to confirm that the system is
operational.
While driving, the indicator light
flashes during activation of the
system (excluding BTCS).
After switching on the ignition, if
the light does not illuminate or
illuminates continuously while
driving, it indicates a malfunction.
During a malfunction, the system
switches off. Have the system
checked by an expert.
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Instrumentation
Note: If the system is switched off
manually by pressing the Traction
Control System (TCS)/Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) switch,
the indicator light illuminates and
remains on until the system is
either switched back on or the
ignition is switched off.
Note: The Brake Traction Control
System (BTCS) cannot be switched
off.
For further details, refer to the
sections Traction Control System
(TCS)/Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) and Traction
Control System (TCS)/Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) switch.
Ignition warning light
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on. It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts.
If it does not, or if it illuminates
whilst driving, switch off all
unnecessary electrical equipment
and drive immediately to the
nearest expert.
Oil pressure warning light
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on. It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts.
If the light stays on after starting or
illuminates during a journey, stop
immediately, switch off the engine
and check the engine oil level.
Top up straight away if the level is
low.
Do not resume the journey
if the oil level is correct, but
have the engine checked by an
expert.
Low fuel level warning light
(vehicles without a trip computer)
When the warning light illuminates,
refuel as soon as possible.
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Instrumentation
Brake system warning light
When the ignition is switched on
(position II), the light illuminates
briefly to confirm that the system is
operational.
The light remains illuminated when
the handbrake is engaged.
If it illumintes after
releasing the hand brake or
when driving, have the braking
system checked by an expert
immediately.
You will need to press the
brake pedal harder and
make allowance for increased
stopping distances.
ABS warning light
When the ignition is switched on
(position II), the light illuminates
briefly to confirm that the system is
operational.
If it illuminates when driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Have this
checked by an expert.
Normal braking (without ABS) will
be maintained.
Important notes on the use of the
ABS system are to be found in the
section Brakes.
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Instrumentation
Brake system and ABS warning
lights
If both warning lights illuminate at
the same time, stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. Have the
braking system checked by an
expert before continuing your
journey.
Reduce vehicle speed
gradually. Use the brake
with great care. Do not step on
the brake pedal abruptly.
Glow plug indicator light
(vehicles with a diesel engine)
Automatic speed control
indicator light
Illuminates when the speed control
system is activated.
For operation details, refer to the
section Automatic speed control.
Overdrive indicator light
(automatic transmission)
Operates in conjunction with
selector lever position D, and
illuminates when the overdrive is
switched off.
For further details, refer to the
section Automatic transmission.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on. Do not start the
engine until the light extinguishes.
If the light flashes when driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Have this
checked by an expert as soon as
possible.
For further details, refer to the
chapter Starting.
At normal operating temperature,
the needle remains within the
centre section.
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Instrumentation
If the needle enters the red section,
a fail safe cooling system is
activated which allows the vehicle
to be driven temporarily in spite of
depleted engine coolant supply.
Additionally the multi-function
warning light: automatic
transmission/cooling system will
illuminate.
For further details, refer to the
section Fail safe cooling system.
Tachometer
Speedometer
Reset button
Tripmeter/
Odometer
Indicates the current road speed in
mp/h and/or km/h.
Odometer
Registers the total mileage of the
vehicle.
Tripmeter
The tripmeter can register the
mileage of individual journeys. To
reset depress the button.
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Instrumentation
Fuel gauge
Empty
The arrow adjacent to the fuel
pump symbol indicates on which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler cap
is located.
ST170 AUXILIARY INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
Oil pressure gauge
This gauge indicates engine oil
pressure up to a recommended safe
maximum of 5 bar. During normal
driving the indicated oil pressure
will vary with engine speed, the
pressure rising as engine speed
rises and dropping as engine speed
drops.
Driving with your oil pressure
gauge pointer continuously at the
top of the scale may damage the
engine.
Oil pressure gauge
Oil temperature gauge
Frost warning light
(see page 14)
If the engine oil pressure drops
below the normal range, the oil
pressure gauge pointer will drop to
the bottom of the gauge scale and
the engine oil pressure warning
light will illuminate. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible
and switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level
and add oil if needed.
For further details, refer to Engine
oil dipstick
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Instrumentation
Oil temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
the engine oil.
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.
This gauge indicates the
temperature of the engine oil, not
the oil level.
ST170 auxiliary instrument cluster
When the ignition is switched on
(position II), these lights illuminate
briefly.
Low washer fluid
Indicates that the washer fluid level
is low. Top up as soon as possible.
Frost warning light
ADDITIONAL WARNING LIGHTS
Trip computer
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For ambient temperatures below
+5 ºC, the orange sign warns of
possible ice on the roads.
In the ST170, at temperatures
below +1 ºC the warning light glows
red.
Even if the temperature
rises to above +4 ºC there is
no guarantee that the road is free
of hazards caused by inclement
weather.
Controls and features
INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTROLS
Exterior lights switch
If the exterior lights are switched
on and the ignition is off the
interior lights will illuminate.
Additionally, an audible signal will
be heard if the driver’s door is
opened.
Lights off
Side and tail lights
Headlights
Parking lights
Push in and turn anticlockwise.
Front fog lights
Switch on the exterior lights and
pull out the control switch one
position.
The indicator light will illuminate
when the front fog lights are in use.
The front fog lights should be
used only when visibility is
considerably restricted by fog,
snow or rain.
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Controls and features
Front and rear fog lights
Switch on the exterior lights and
pull out the control two positions.
On vehicles not equipped with front
fog lights the control switch can be
pulled out only one position.
Both indicator lights will illuminate
when the front and rear fog lights
are switched on.
The rear fog lights may
only be used when visibility
is restricted to less than 50 m and
must not be used when it is
raining or snowing.
Remote luggage compartment
release
To open the luggage compartment,
press the control button.
Instrument lighting dimmer
Headlight levelling control
The level of the headlight beams
can be adjusted according to the
vehicle load.
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Controls and features
Without headlight levelling system
With headlight levelling system
Recommended headlight levelling control positions
Load Control positions
Persons
Front seats Rear seats
Load in
luggage
compartment
3-/5-door 4-door Estate
1
1 – – 0 0 0
2 – – 0 0 0
2 3 – 1.0 1.0 1.0
2 3 max.
1 – max.
1 Vehicle weights can be found in the chapter
Capacities and specifications.
1
1
1.5 1.5 1.5
2.5 2.5 2.5
Higher switch positions (+1) may be necessary
when towing a trailer.
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Controls and features
Cigar lighter
Never hold the lighter in, as
this will result in damage.
Always remove the lighter as a
precaution when children are left
alone in the vehicle.
To use the lighter press it in and
wait until it pops out automatically.
The lighter will also operate when
the ignition is switched off.
Power point
The lighter socket and power point
can be used to power 12 volt
appliances having a maximum
current rating of 10 amperes.
However, if the engine is not
running, this will cause the battery
to discharge. On vehicles without a
cigar lighter press in both sides of
the cover on the socket and remove
it.
When connecting appliances, use
only specified connectors from the
Ford Accessory range.
Front ashtray
Pull to open.
To empty, push down the cover and
remove the ashtray.
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Controls and features
Hazard flasher switch
Press the switch to turn on or off.
The hazard lights can be operated
when the ignition is off.
Digital clock
Switch on the ignition first.
To set the time, use the H (hour)
and M (minute) buttons. Each
press increments the number by
one. For rapid setting, hold the
appropriate button until the
required number is reached.
To toggle between 12 or 24 hour
format, depress both buttons
simultaneously and then release
them.
Heated front and rear screen
Use for quick defrosting or
demisting of the front or rear
screen. It should be switched on
only if necessary.
Heated front screen switch
Vehicles with manual
air conditioning
Vehicles with Electronic
Automatic Temperature Control
The system operates only when the
engine is running. Press the switch
to turn on or off.
The heating system switches off
automatically after a short period of
time.
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Controls and features
Heated rear screen switch
Vehicles with manual
air conditioning
Vehicles with Electronic
Automatic Temperature Control
Switch on the ignition first.
Electrically operated door mirrors
also have a heating element to clear
the glass. This system operates
when the heated rear screen is
switched on.
The heating system switches off
automatically after a short period of
time.
TRIP COMPUTER
The following functions are
available when the ignition is on:
• Outside temperature
• Average speed
• Instantaneous fuel consumption
• Average fuel consumption
• Remaining fuel range
Controls
Info−button
Press to change between functions.
For road safety reasons, set
and reset the functions only
when the vehicle is stationary.
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Controls and features
Select button
Press to toggle between metric and
imperial units.
Reset button
Press to reset the function (if
resettable).
Outside temperature
Shows the outside air temperature.
A short audible warning will sound
in the following conditions:
+4 ºC or lower: frost warning
0 ºC or lower: danger of icy roads.
Even if the temperature
rises to above +4 ºC there is
no guarantee that the road is free
of hazards caused by inclement
weather.
Average speed
Indicates the average speed
calculated over the last 600 miles
(1,000 km) or since last reset.
Press the reset button to set to
zero.
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Controls and features
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Indicates the current fuel
consumption. Frequent sampling
enables the computer to react
instantaneously to changes in
driving conditions but may cause
large display value fluctuations in
some circumstances.
Average fuel consumption
Indicates the average fuel
consumption after the function was
last reset.
Press the reset button at any time
to reset the average fuel
consumption.
Remaining fuel range
Indicates the approximate distance
the vehicle will travel on the fuel
remaining in the tank. Changes in
driving pattern may cause the value
to vary.
A short audible warning will sound
at the following ranges: 50 miles
(80 km), 25 miles (40 km),
12 miles (20 km), 0 miles (0 km)
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Controls and features
HEATING, VENTILATION AND
AIR CONDITIONING
Outside air
Always keep the air intakes forward
of the front screen free of snow,
leaves etc., to allow the system to
function effectively.
Recirculated air
When recirculated air is selected,
only the air currently in the
passenger compartment will be
circulated. Outside air will not
enter the vehicle.
Note: It is not recommended to
use recirculated air for more than
30 minutes as there is no air
exchange and the windows may
mist up.
Fresh air filter/active carbon
filter
The fresh air filter removes most
potentially harmful particles such
as pollen, industrial fallout and road
dust from entering the vehicle’s
interior. The active carbon filter
removes odeurs.
In an automatic car wash, you
should switch off the ventilation
blower to prevent the filter
collecting wax deposits.
Blower
The blower motor may emit noises.
Ventilation vents
Closed Open
Left Right
Heating
The heating depends upon the
coolant temperature and is
therefore only effective when the
engine is warm.
Air conditioning
The air is directed through the
coolant heat exchanger where it is
cooled if the air conditioning is
switched on. In addition, humidity
is extracted from the air to help
keep the windows free of mist.
The resulting condensation is
directed to the outside of the
vehicle. It is therefore quite normal
if you notice a small pool of water
underneath the parked vehicle.
Note: The air conditioning system
only operates when the
temperature is above +4 ºC, the
engine is running and the blower is
switched on. Operating the air
conditioning leads to higher fuel
consumption.
Up
Down
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Controls and features
General notes on controlling
the climate in the vehicle’s
interior
Close all the windows completely.
To warm the interior effectively,
direct the heated air to the footwell
area. In cold or humid weather,
direct some of the air towards the
front screen and side windows.
To cool the interior effectively,
direct the cooled air towards the
face level.
CONTROLS
Adjusting the temperature
Temperature
To increase the blower speed,
select a higher number.
With the blower turned off, the
front screen may mist up.
Air distribution control
Directs the air flow as follows:
Cold
Adjust as necessary.
Note: The heating effect depends
upon the coolant temperature and
is therefore only effective when the
engine is warm.
Blower
The blower is off in the 0 position.
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Warm
Face level
Face level/footwell
Footwell
Footwell/front screen
Front screen
The air distribution control can be
set to any position between the
symbols.
Controls and features
Recirculated air
Press the button to toggle between
outside air and recirculated interior
air.
Front screen defrosting/
demisting
The recirculation funciton is
switched off automatically. If
necessary turn the heated rear and
front screens on.
Rapid heating of vehicle interior
Ventilation
Set the air distribution control to
the position
Set the blower to any position.
Open the centre and side vents to
suit individual requirements.
or the position .
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Controls and features
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
Switching the air conditioning
on and off
To switch the cooling effect on and
off, press the A/C switch. The light
in the switch indicates operation.
If the blower is turned to position
0, the air conditioning will turn off.
When the blower is turned on
again, the air conditioning will
reactivate automatically.
Cooling with outside air
Rapid cooling of the vehicle
interior
Front screen
defrosting/demisting
Outside air will flow into the
vehicle. As long as the air
distribution control is set to ,
recirculated air cannot be selected
and the air conditioning will be
turned on automatically. In this
particular case, the A/C light in the
switch will not illuminate. Make
sure the blower is on.
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Controls and features
Reducing air humidity in
position
The air conditioning extracts
humidity from the air and the
windows are demisted faster.
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The temperature, amount and
distribution of the air flow are
controlled automatically and
adjusted according to the driving
and weather conditions. Pressing
the AUTO button once switches on
the AUTO mode.
The recommended system settings
for all seasons are 22 ºC and AUTO
mode (the air conditioning is
switched on).
The individual settings can be
adjusted as necessary.
Avoid adjusting the settings when
the vehicle interior is extremely hot
or cold. The Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control adjusts to the
current circumstances
automatically.
For the system to function
properly, the side and centre vents
should be fully open.
The sensor which measures the
interior temperature is located
below the temperature and blower
controls and should not be covered
by any objects.
At low outside temperatures, when
the system is in AUTO mode, the
air stream will be directed to the
front screen and the side windows
as long as the engine is cold.
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Controls and features
Adjusting the temperature
Blue button: lower temperature.
Red button: higher temperature.
The recommended standard setting
is 22 ºC.
The individual temperature can be
set between 16 ºC and 28 ºC using
the buttons. In position LO (below
16 ºC) the system will switch to
permanent cooling, in HI (above
28 ºC) to permanent heating, and
not regulate a stable temperature.
Manual operation of the
Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control
Blower
Press the button to reduce
blower speed.
Press the button to increase
blower speed.
The blower setting is indicated in
the display.
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