Ford Focus (2017 year). Manual — part 46

Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle.

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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:

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Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.

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Check that the horn works.

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Check that the exterior lights work.

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Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.

FLOOR MATS

WARNINGS

Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that

leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways.

WARNINGS

Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal

injury.

Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are

supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position.

Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to

prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.

Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always

rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and
not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation.

Check attachment of floor mats on
a regular basis. Always properly
reinstall and secure floor mats that

have been removed for cleaning or
replacement.

Always make sure that objects
cannot fall into the driver foot well
while the vehicle is moving. Objects

that are loose can become trapped under
the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.

Failure to properly follow floor mat
installation or attachment
instructions can potentially cause

interference with pedal operation causing
a loss of vehicle control.

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To install floor mats, position the floor mat
so that the eyelet is over the retention post
and press down to lock in.

To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance

To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The service is available:

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24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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For the coverage period listed on the
Roadside Assistance Card included in
your Owner's Manual portfolio.

Roadside Assistance covers:
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A flat tire change with a good spare, if
provided with the vehicle (except
vehicles supplied with a tire inflation
kit).

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Battery jump start.

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Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).

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Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (7.6 L) of gasoline or 5 gal
(18.9 L) of diesel fuel to a disabled
vehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fuel
delivery service to two no-charge
occurrences within a 12-month period.

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Winch out — available within 100 ft
(30.5 m) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries.

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Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall tow Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within 35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest

authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than 35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of 35 mi (56 km).

Roadside Assistance includes up to $200
for a towed trailer if the disabled eligible
vehicle requires service at the nearest
authorized dealer. If the towing vehicle is
operational but the trailer is not, then the
trailer does not qualify for any roadside
services.

Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance

Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the owner's information portfolio in the
glove compartment.

United States Ford vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.

If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km). To obtain reimbursement
information, United States Ford vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting
Roadside Assistance

To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Limited offers a complimentary
roadside assistance program. This program
is eligible within Canada or the continental
United States.

This program is separate from the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, but the coverage
is concurrent with the powertrain coverage
period of your vehicle.

Canadian customers who require roadside
assistance, call 1-800-665-2006.

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using
Roadside Assistance

Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference.

In Canada, this card is found in the
Warranty Guide in the glove compartment
of your vehicle.

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside
Assistance Program Coverage

The service is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.

Canadian roadside coverage and benefits
may differ from the U.S. coverage.

For complete program coverage details
you may contact your dealer, you can call
us in Canada at 1-800-665-2006, or visit
our website at www.ford.ca.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

Note: If used when the vehicle is not
running, the battery will lose charge. There
may be insufficient power to restart your
vehicle.

The hazard warning button is
located on the instrument panel.
Use it when your vehicle is

creating a safety hazard for other
motorists.

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Press the button to turn on the hazard
warning function, and the front and
rear direction indicators will flash.

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Press the button again to turn them
off.

FUEL SHUTOFF

WARNING

Failure to inspect and, if necessary,
repair fuel leaks after a collision may
increase the risk of fire and serious

injury. Ford Motor Company recommends
that the fuel system be inspected by an
authorized dealer after any collision.

In the event of a moderate to severe
collision, this vehicle includes a fuel pump
shutoff feature that stops the flow of fuel
to the engine. Not every impact will cause
a shutoff.

Should your vehicle shut off after a
collision, you may restart your vehicle. For
vehicles equipped with a key system:
1.

Switch off the ignition.

2. Switch on the ignition.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to re-enable the

fuel pump.

For vehicles equipped with a push button
start system:
1.

Press the START/STOP button to
switch off the ignition.

2. Press the brake pedal and press the

START/STOP button to switch on the
ignition.

3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal

and press the START/STOP button
to switch off the ignition.

4. You can either attempt to start the

engine by pressing the brake pedal and
the START/STOP button, or switch
on the ignition only by pressing the
START/STOP button without
pressing the brake pedal. Both ways
re-enable the fuel system.