FORD FOCUS 2012 3.G Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2012, Model line: FOCUS, Model: FORD FOCUS 2012 3.GPages: 406, PDF Size: 2.68 MB
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MyKeyMessageAction / Description
MYKEY SPEED LIMITED
TO XX
—Displays when starting the
vehicle and MyKeyis in use
and the MyKey speed limit is
on. Refer toMyKeyin the
Locks and Securitychapter
for more information.
MYKEY VEHICLE NEAR
TOP SPEED
AmberDisplays when a MyKeyis in
use and the MyKey speed
limit is on and the vehicle
speed is approaching 80 mph
(130 km/h). Refer toMyKey
in theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
MYKEY BUCKLE UP TO
UNMUTE AUDIO
—Displays when a MyKeyis in
use and Belt-Minderis
activated. Refer toMyKeyin
theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
MYKEY PARK AID
CANNOT BE
DEACTIVATED—Displays when a MyKeyis in
use and park aid is activated.
Refer toMyKeyin theLocks
and Securitychapter for
more information.
KEY IS ALREADY A
MYKEY
—Displays when trying to create
a MyKeywith a key already
designated as a MyKey.
Refer toMyKeyin theLocks
and Securitychapter for
more information.
MYKEY PLACE KEY IN
KEY HOLDER
—Displays when programming a
MyKey. Refer toMyKeyin
theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
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MyKeyMessageAction / Description
MYKEY ESC CANNOT BE
DEACTIVATED
—Displays when a MyKeyis
active and trying to disable
ESC. Refer toMyKeyin the
Locks and Securitychapter
for more information.
Park Aid MessageAction / Description
PARKING AID
MALFUNCTION SERVICE
REQUIREDAmberDisplays when the system has
detected a condition that
requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Park Brake MessageAction / Description
PARK BRAKE APPLIED
RedDisplays when the parking
brake is set, the engine is
running and the vehicle is
driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h). If the warning stays
on after the parking brake is
released.
Power Steering MessageAction / Description
STEERING LOSS STOP
SAFELY
RedThe power steering system is
not working. Stop the vehicle
in a safe place. Contact your
authorized dealer.
STEERING ASSIST FAULT
SERVICE REQUIRED
AmberThe power steering system
required service. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place.
Contact your authorized
dealer.
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Power Steering MessageAction / Description
STEERING FAULT
SERVICE NOW
AmberThe power steering system
has detected a condition
within the power steering
system or passive
entry/passive start system that
requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Transmission MessageAction / Description
TRANSMISSION TOO HOT
PRESS BRAKE
AmberDisplays when the
transmission is overheating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe spot
and allow the transmission to
cool and the message
disappears before proceeding.
If the condition persists,
contact your authorized dealer
for service.
Red Displays when the
transmission is overheating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe spot
and allow the transmission to
cool and the message
disappears before proceeding.
If the condition persists,
contact your authorized dealer
for service. If the vehicle is
driven with this message
active you may experience
vehicle shudder as a further
overheat warning.
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Transmission MessageAction / Description
TRANSMISSION
OVERHEATING STOP
SAFELY
RedDisplays when the
transmission is overheating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe spot
and allow the transmission to
cool before proceeding. If the
condition persists, contact
your authorized dealer for
service.
TRANSMISSION NOT IN
PARK SELECT P—Displays as a reminder to shift
into park.
TRANSMISSION
MALFUNCTION SERVICE
NOWRedDisplays when the
transmission requires service
due to a malfunction. Contact
your authorized dealer.
USE BRAKE STOP SAFELY
RedDisplays when the vehicle
needs to be brought to a safe
stop to allow the transmission
to cool.
TRANSMISSION HOT
STOP OR SPEED UP
—Displays when the
transmission is overheating
when idling with the brake
applied for long periods such
as in heavy stop-and-go
traffic. Stop the vehicle in a
safe spot and allow the
transmission to cool before
proceeding or drive an
alternate route that allows less
idling/slower speeds.
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Transmission MessageAction / Description
TRANSMISSION HOT
WAIT X MINUTE
—Displays when the
transmission is overheating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe spot
and allow the transmission to
cool for the displayed time
before proceeding.
TRANSMISSION HOT
WAIT...
—Displays when the
transmission is overheating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe spot
and allow the transmission to
cool before proceeding.
TRANSMISSION READY
—Displays after an transmission
overheating event and the
transmission has cooled
enough to allow proper
transmission function.
TRANSMISSION LIMITED
FUNCTIONAmberDisplays when certain
transmission features are
disabled.
TRANSMISSION
WARMING UP PLEASE
WAIT—Displays when the
transmission needs a warming
period before it will operate
properly.
PRESS BRAKE PEDAL
—Displays to request the
operator to apply the brake as
needed by the transmission.
TO START PRESS BRAKE
—Displays when starting the
vehicle as a reminder to apply
the brake.
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Tire pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) MessageAction / Description
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
AmberDisplays when one or more
tires on your vehicle have low
tire pressure. Refer to
Inflating Your Tiresin the
Tires, Wheels and Loading
chapter.
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITOR FAULT
AmberDisplays when the tire
pressure monitoring system is
malfunctioning. If the warning
stays on or continues to come
on, contact your authorized
dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR
FAULT
AmberDisplays when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or
your spare tire is in use. For
more information on how the
system operates under these
conditions, refer to
Understanding Your Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels
and Loadingchapter. If the
warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your
authorized dealer.
Traction Control /
AdvanceTracMessageAction / Description
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
—Displays when the traction
control system has been
switched off.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM single CD/MP3 system (if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
One hour mode:Press the ON/OFF control to operate the system with
the ignition turned off; the system will automatically turn off after one
hour.
Setting the clock:Press the H or M buttons on the outside of the
multifunction to access the clock settings. Once you are in the clock
setting, press the H or M button repeatedly until the desired number
appears. Press OK to confirm and close.
1.OK:Press the arrow buttons to scroll through various menu selections
and press OK to select or un-select your choice.
2.Clock:Press to set the clock. Press
/to select the hour or
minutes. Press
/to increase/decrease the time.
3.INFO:Press to access any available radio or CD information.
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4.Memory presets:: To save a station, tune to the desired station.
Press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
5.On/Off/Volume:Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
6.Reverse/Fast forward:Press to access the previous/next track. Press
and hold to quickly reverse or advance within a track.
7.MENU:Press to access the following features:
Note:To scroll through the following menus and make adjustments,
press
/or/. Pressto return to the previous screen
or
to advance to the next screen. At any time, you can press MENU
to close the menu screen.
•Radio Mode:Scroll to select Radio mode and then move right to
enter the menu. Scroll to select from:
•Manual Tune:Press OK to select and press
/to tune
manually.
•Scan:Press OK to activate scan mode for a brief sampling of
stations.
•Autostore:Press OK to activate the autostore feature. This allows
you to store the six strongest local stations available from the AM
and FM frequency bands. When the search is complete, the sound
will return and the six strongest stations will be stored in the
memory presets (and overwrite any stations previously stored in
the FM2 band.) You can also manually store stations in the FM2
band. When the FM2 band is active, simply tune to the desired
station and press and hold a memory preset. The new station will
be saved and will override the previously saved station.
•PTY category:Press OK to activate and have the system search
for radio stations playing certain categories of music such as Rock
or Pop.
•CD (if equipped):Scroll to select CD options and then move right to
enter the menu. Scroll to select from the following.Note:CD must be
the selected audio source for this option to appear in the menu.
•Normal mode:Scroll to select Normal Mode and press OK. This
mode will cancel repeat, shuffle or scan.
•Repeat:Press OK to Repeat the current song. For MP3 discs, you
can select from Repeat Title or Repeat Folder.
•Shuffle:Press OK to shuffle songs. For MP3 discs, you can select
from Shuffle Folder or Shuffle CD.
•Scan:Press OK to activate scan mode for a brief sampling of
songs. For MP3 discs, you can select from Scan Folder or Scan CD.
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•Audio Menu:Scroll to select Audio and then move right to enter the
menu. Scroll to select from:
•SCV level (if equipped):Scroll to select Speed compensated
volume and move right to enter the menu. This feature
automatically adjusts the volume to compensate for speed and
wind noise. You can set the system between off and +7.
•Sound:Scroll to select Sound and press OK to enter the menu.
Scroll to select from Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade and Balance
options. When the desired option is chosen, scroll to increase or
decrease the levels.
•Occupancy mode (if equipped):Scroll to select Occupancy
mode and move right or press OK to enter. Then, scroll to select
from All seats or Driver seat. Occupancy mode optimizes sound
quality for the chosen seating position. Press OK to confirm your
selection.
•DSP Equalizer:Scroll to select DSP Equalizer and then move
right or press OK to enter. Then, select from options such as Rock,
Pop, Classic, equalizer off, etc.
•CD compression:Scroll to select CD compression and then move
right or press OK to enter. Scroll to select from on or off settings.
Compression brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
•RBDS:Scroll to select RBDS and to turn on or off. When turned
on, this feature allows you to receive station identification or
program type from RBDS-equipped FM radio stations.
•Clock Settings:Scroll to select Clock Settings then press OK or
more right to enter the menu. Scroll to select from: Set Time, Set
Date and 12/24 hour mode.
•Display Settings:Scroll to select Display Settings and then move
right to enter the menu. Select ’Dimming’ and choose to have the
display in ‘Automatic’ mode or ’daylight’ mode.
8.SOUND:Press to access Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade (if equipped) and
Balance menu options. When the desired option is chosen, press
/
to increase or decrease the levels. Press OK to set or press MENU to
exit.
9.AUXPress to access LINE IN (auxiliary input jack) mode.
10.RADIO:Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
You can also press RADIO to return to the radio base screen when
browsing.
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Stereo icon:If this icon appears in
your display, it means your system
is in stereo mode.
11.CD:Press to enter CD mode.
(Eject):Press to eject a CD.
AM/FM single CD/MP3, satellite radio and SYNCcompatible
(if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
One hour mode:Press the ON/OFF control to operate the system with
the ignition turned off; the system will automatically turn off after one
hour.
1.OK:Press the arrow buttons to scroll through various menu selections
and press OK to select or un-select your choice.
2.INFO:Press to access any available radio or CD information.
3.MENU:Press to access the following features:
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