reset FORD FOCUS 2012 3.G Owners Manual
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemParking Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid System
Stability Control SystemSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Odometer :The odometer is displayed in the cluster and registers the
total accumulated distance the vehicle has traveled.
Trip odometer:Registers the distance of individual journeys.
•Standard instrument cluster:Press the reset stem once to switch
from the odometer to trip odometer . To reset the trip, press and hold
the reset stem.
•Optional instrument cluster:SeeBase message centerorUplevel
message centerin this chapter.
BASE MESSAGE CENTER (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 and that you comply with all applicable
laws.
Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle
systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various
conditions with informational messages and/or warnings.
The message center is also used to program/configure the different
features of your vehicle. The message center display is located in the
instrument cluster.
Use the left steering wheel controls
to navigate through the message
center.
Press the up/down arrow buttons to
move up/down through the message
center choices.
Press the left/right arrow buttons to
move left/right through the message
center choices.
Press the OK button to select
highlighted options and confirm
choices/messages.
Menu
Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrow
key or OK to enter into that menu option.
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Trip 1 and 2
Trip odometer — shows the accumulated trip distance. Displayed in
the lower line denoted by a 1: or 2:.
Trip timer — shows the elapsed trip time. This timer will stop when
the vehicle is turned off and will restart when the vehicle is restarted.
Distance to empty — shows the approximate distance the vehicle can
travel before running out of fuel.
Average fuel
economy —
shows the
average
distance
traveled per
unit of fuel
used for a given
trip.Economy Overview— better economy is displayed by
more solid pedals in the flower graphic.
Ford EcoMode
Press OK for
More InfoFord EcoMode Anticipation—
Smooth Driving Saves Fuel
Ford EcoMode Speed
Ford EcoMode Shifting (manual
transmission only) Early Shifting
Saves Fuel
*Ford EcoMode See Manual for
More Tips
Outside air temperature — displays the outside air temperature only if
it not visible in the current view.
Total odometer— shows the vehicle’s total accumulated distance
driven.
*Ford EcoMode operation— this system assists the driver in more
efficient driving by monitoring: shifting, driving speeds and anticipation
of start/stop (traffic conditions). Better economy is displayed by more
solid pedals in the flower graphic; the more efficiently you drive, the
more pedals will be earned. Resetting the average fuel economy value
will reset the EcoMode also.
•Anticipation: adjusting your vehicle’s speed and the distance to other
vehicles without the need for heavy braking or acceleration will
improve fuel economy.
•Speed: higher speeds use more fuel. Reducing your cruising speed on
open roads will improve fuel economy.
•Shifting: early shifting saves fuel and using the proper gear for a given
speed increases fuel economy.
Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip,
distance, time and average fuel economy (and EcoMode).
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Settings (cont’d)
MyKey Create Hold OK to Create MyKey
Traction Ctrl Always On or User Selectable
Max Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off
Speed Warning 45 mph (75 km/h), 55 mph
(90 km/h), 65 mph (105 km/h) or
Off
Volume Limiter
Clear all Hold OK to Clear MyKeys
System Reset Hold OK to Reset System to Factory Default
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
System Check
The number of warnings will be listed first. All active warnings will
display first if applicable. The system check menu may appear different
based upon equipment options and current vehicle status. Use the
up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the list; press the right arrow
button to display specific information on the highlighted warning.
System warnings and status messages
SeeSystem warning and status messageslater in this chapter for more
information.
UP-LEVEL MESSAGE CENTER (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 and that you comply with all applicable
laws.
Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle
systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various
conditions with informational messages and/or warnings.
The message center is also used to program/configure the different
features of your vehicle. The message center display is located in the
instrument cluster.
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Trip 1 and 2
Average fuel
economy —
shows the
average distance
traveled per unit
of fuel used for a
given trip.Ford EcoMode
(Better
economy is
displayed by
more solid
pedals in the
flower graphic)Anticipation
Speed
Shifting (manual transmission
only)
OK = More Anticipation
Smooth Driving
Saves Fuel
Speed Current
Score
Early Shifting
Saves Fuel
*Ford EcoMode
See Manual for
More Tips
Outside air temperature — displays the outside air temperature only if
it not visible in the current view.
Total odometer— shows the vehicle’s total accumulated distance
driven.
*Ford EcoMode operation— this system assists the driver in more
efficient driving by monitoring: shifting, driving speeds and anticipation
of start/stop (traffic conditions). Better economy is displayed by more
solid pedals in the flower graphic; the more efficiently you drive, the
more pedals will be earned. Resetting the average fuel economy value
will reset the EcoMode also.
•Anticipation: adjusting your vehicle’s speed and the distance to other
vehicles without the need for heavy braking or acceleration will
improve fuel economy.
•Speed: higher speeds use more fuel. Reducing your cruising speed on
open roads will improve fuel economy.
•Shifting: early shifting saves fuel and using the proper gear for a given
speed increases fuel economy.
Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip,
distance, time and average fuel economy (and EcoMode).
Information
MyKey Distance Driven (if MyKey is programmed)
MyKey Information (number of MyKeys and admin keys programmed)
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Settings (cont’d)
MyKey Create Hold OK to Create MyKey
Traction Ctrl Always On or User Selectable
Max Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off
Speed Warning 45 mph (75 km/h), 55 mph
(90 km/h), 65 mph (105 km/h) or
Off
Volume Limiter
Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys
System Reset Hold OK to Reset System to Factory Default
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
System Check
The number of warnings will be listed first. All active warnings will
display first if applicable. The system check menu may appear different
based upon equipment options and current vehicle status. Use the
up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the list; press the right arrow
button to display specific information on the highlighted warning.
System warnings and status messages
SeeSystem warning and status messageslater in this chapter for more
information.
SYSTEM WARNINGS AND STATUS MESSAGES
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
Note:Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not
all of the messages will display or be available.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for a few
seconds.
The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages.
Types of messages and warnings:
•Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you
may need to take action on or be informed of.
•Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is
restarted.
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•Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem
or condition is still present and needs your attention.
•Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing OK. This
allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the
message.
: will appear by itself or with certain warnings to alert you..
Airbag MessageAction / Description
AIRBAG MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
AmberDisplays when the system
requires service due to a
malfunction. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Alarm MessageAction / Description
ALARM TRIGGERED
CHECK VEHICLEAmberDisplays when the alarm has
been triggered due to
unauthorized entry.
ALARM MALFUNCTION
SERVICE REQ’D
—Displays when the system
requires service due to a
malfunction. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Battery and Charging System
MessageAction / Description
ELEC SYSTEM
OVERVOLTAGE STOP
SAFELYRedStop your vehicle as soon as it
issafetodosoandswitchoff
the ignition. Contact your
authorized dealer.
BATTERY LOW
AmberDisplays to warn of a low
battery condition. Turn off all
unneeded electrical
accessories. Contact your
authorized dealer.
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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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•Display Settings:Scroll to select Display Settings and then move
right to enter the menu. Select to set the Language of the display or
the Temp. Setting.
4.Sound menu:Press access Treble, Bass, Fade (if equipped) and
Balance menu options. Use
/to cycle through the various options.
When the desired option is chosen, press
/to increase or
decrease the levels. Press OK to set or MENU to exit.
5.Memory presets:To save a station, tune to the desired station. Press
and hold a preset button until the information pop-up timer expires and
stored preset # pop-up appears.
6.On/Off/Volume:Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
7.PHONE:Press to access SYNCphone features if available. Refer to
the SYNCsection for more information. If your vehicle is not equipped
with SYNC. the display will read MUTE and will mute the playing
media.
8.AUX:Press to access LINE IN (auxiliary input jack) mode or SYNC
media mode (if equipped).
9.SIRIUSPress repeatedly to access SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 satellite
radio modes (if equipped). You may also be able to select on-screen
options (via the soft keys) of Replay, Direct and Info.
10.RADIO:Press repeatedly to select AM1/AM2AST/FM1/FM2AST
frequency bands. Use the soft keys to select from possible on-screen
options of: Mute (mutes your current playing media), AST (Autostore
feature), Manual Tune (select to manually tune up/down the frenquency
band) or Info (provides additional information if available). You can also
press RADIO to return to the radio base screen when browsing.
Autostore feature:The autostore feature allows you to store the 10
strongest local stations available from the AM and FM frequency bands.
To use, press the AST soft key at the bottom of the screen. The display
will read ‘Hold to start autostore’. Continue holding the button until
‘Autostoring’ appears in the display. When the search is complete, the
sound will return and the 10 strongest stations will be stored in the
memory presets (and overwrite any stations previously stored in the AST
band). You can also manually store stations in the AST band. When the
AST 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.
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5.Memory presets:To save a station, tune to the desired station. Press
and hold a preset button until the information pop-up timer expires and
stored preset # pop-up appears.
6.On/Off/Volume:Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
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:Scroll to select Radio mode and then move right to enter the
menu. Scroll to select from:
•Scan:Select to hear a brief sampling of all available radio stations.
•Set Category:Select to choose a specific music category in FM
mode. You can then search for stations only playing this kind of
music.Note:RBDS/RDS text must be turn on before “Set
Category” will appear.
•RBDS/RDS Text:Select to turn Radio Broadcast Digital Signal
text on to view additional broadcast data.Note:This feature
defaults to off, but it must be turned on in order for you to choose
and set a category. When this feature is activated, all of your text
will scroll on one line. To see all of your text, press the Info soft
key.
•CD: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.
•Scan All:Press to hear a brief selection of all tracks on the
current disc.
•Scan Folder:Available when playing an MP3 disc. Select for a
brief sampling of all the music in the current folder.
•CD compression:Press OK to select or deselect. Compression
brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent
listening level.
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