FORD FOCUS 2014 3.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2014, Model line: FOCUS, Model: FORD FOCUS 2014 3.GPages: 492, PDF Size: 7.2 MB
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Transmission Message Action / Description
Transmission malfunction
Service nowDisplays when the transmission
requires service due to a
malfunction. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Use Brake Stop Safely Displays when the vehicle needs to
be brought to a safe stop to allow
the transmission to cool.
Transmission Hot / Stop or
Speed UpDisplays 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.
Transmission Hot Wait XX min 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 function
Check handbookDisplays when certain transmission
features are disabled.
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Transmission Message Action / Description
Transmission warming up
Please waitDisplays when the transmission
needs a warming period before it
will operate properly.
Tire pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) MessageAction / Description
Low Tire Pressure Displays when one or more tires
on your vehicle have low tire
pressure. Refer toInflating Your
Tiresin theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter.
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault Displays 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 Displays 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 toUnderstanding 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 / AdvanceTrac®
MessageAction / Description
Traction control off Displays when the traction control
system has been switched off.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
A.Fan speed control:Controls the volume of air circulated in your
vehicle. Adjust to select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you
switch the fan off, the windshield may fog up.
B.Recirculated air:Press to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the button illuminates
and the air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This
can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
C.Temperature control:Controls the temperature of the air circulated
in your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature. If you select
MAX A/C, the system distributes recirculated air through the instrument
panel air vents. This mode is more economical and efficient than normal
air conditioning.
Note:When the temperature control is in the MAX A/C position, you
cannot turn off air conditioning or recirculated air.
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D.Air conditioning:Press to switch the air conditioning off and on.
Air conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly
open for two to three minutes.
E.
Air distribution control:Adjust to select the desired air distribution.
Select to distribute air through the instrument panel air vents.
Select to distribute air through the instrument panel and floor
air vents.
Select to distribute air through the floor air vents.
Select to distribute air through the windshield and floor air
vents.
Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. You
can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a
thin covering of ice. You can also increase the temperature and
fan speed to improve clearing.
F.Rear defrost:Turns the heated windows and mirrors off and on.
SeeHeated windows and mirrorslater in this chapter for more
information.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
A.AUTO:Press to select automatic operation. The system automatically
controls the temperature, amount and distribution of the airflow to reach
and maintain your previously selected temperature.
B.Fan speed:Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle.
Press to select the desired fan speed. The setting appears in the display.
C.On and off button:Press to switch the system off and on.
D.MAX Defrost:Press to distribute outside air through the windshield
air vents. The system automatically turns on the air conditioning, sets
the fan to the highest speed and the temperature to HI. When the air
distribution is set in this position, you are unable to select recirculated
air or manually adjust the temperature control. Press theAUTObutton
to return to auto mode.
E.MAX A/C:
Press to distribute recirculated air through the instrument
panel vents to cool the vehicle. Air conditioning automatically turns on, the
fan speed automatically adjusts to the highest speed and the temperature
display returns to the full cool position. This re-cooling of the interior air is
more economical and efficient than normal air conditioning. Recirculated
air may help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
F.Recirculated air:Press to switch between outside air and recirculated
air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can
reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors
from entering your vehicle.
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G.Defrost:Press to distribute air through the windshield air vents.
You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice.
H.Instrument panel:Press to distribute air through the instrument
panel air vents.
I.Floor:Press to distribute air through the floor air vents.
J.Air conditioning:Press to switch the air conditioning off and on.
Air conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly
open for two to three minutes.
Temperature Control
You can set the temperature between 60°F (15.5°C) and 85°F (29.5°F)
in steps of 1°F (0.5°C). In positionLO,59°F (15°C), the system switches
to permanent cooling. In positionHI,86°F (30°C), the system switches
to permanent heating.
Single Zone Temperature Control
In this mode, the climate control system links the temperature settings
for both the driver’s side and passenger’s side. If you adjust the setting
using the rotary control on the driver’s side, the system adjusts the
temperature to the same setting on the passenger’s side.
Dual Zone Temperature Control
Select a temperature for the passenger’s side using the rotary control on
the passenger’s side. Single zone temperature control automatically
switches off. The temperature on the driver’s side remains unchanged.
You can now adjust the driver’s side and passenger’s side temperatures
independently. The display shows the temperature settings for each side.
Switching Back to Single Zone Temperature Control
Press and holdAUTOfor 2-4 seconds. The passenger’s side temperature
switches to the driver’s side temperature setting.
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HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog
up.
Note:You may feel a small amount of air from the floor air vents
regardless of the air distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up inside your vehicle, do not drive with
the system switched off or with recirculated air always switched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the front seats as this may interfere
with the airflow to the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the
base of the windshield.
Manual Climate Control
Note:To reduce fogging of the windshield during humid weather, adjust
the air distribution control to the windshield air vents position. Increase
the temperature and fan speed to improve clearing if required.
Automatic Climate Control
Note:Adjusting the settings when your vehicle interior is extremely hot
or cold is not necessary. The system automatically adjusts to heat or cool
the cabin to your selected temperature as quickly as possible. For the
system to function efficiently, the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.
Note:At low ambient temperatures withAUTOselected, the system
directs airflow to the windshield and side window vents and fan may run
at a slow speed until the engine warms up.
Heating the Interior Quickly
Vehicles with manual climate
controlVehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the fan speed to the
highest speed setting.Press the high fan speed button
control.
2 Adjust the temperature control
to the highest setting.Adjust the temperature control
to the highest setting.
3 Adjust the air distribution
control to the floor air vents
position.Press the floor button to
distribute air to the floor air
vents.
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Recommended Settings for Heating
Vehicles with manual climate
controlVehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the fan speed to the
second speed setting.Press theAUTObutton.
2 Adjust the temperature control
to the midway point of the hot
settings.Set the temperature to 72°F
(22°C).
3 Adjust the air distribution
control to the floor and
windshield air vents position.
Cooling the Interior Quickly
Vehicles with manual climate
controlVehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the fan speed to the
highest speed setting.PressMAX A/C.
2 Adjust the temperature control
toMAX A/C.
3 Adjust the air distribution
control to the instrument panel
air vents position.
Recommended Settings for Cooling
Vehicles with manual climate
controlVehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the fan speed to the
second speed setting.Press theAUTObutton.
2 Adjust the temperature control
to the midway point of the cold
settings.Set the temperature to 72°F
(22°C).
3 Adjust the air distribution
control to the instrument panel
air vents position.
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Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods during Extreme High
Ambient Temperatures
Vehicles with manual climate
controlVehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Apply the parking brake. Apply the parking brake.
2 Move the transmission selector
lever to positionP.Move the transmission selector
lever to positionP.
3 Adjust the temperature control
toMAX A/C.PressMAX A/C.
4 Adjust the fan speed to the
lowest speed setting.
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
Vehicles with manual climate
controlVehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the air distribution
control to the instrument panel
and floor air vents positions.Press the windshield defrosting
and defogging button.
2 PressA/C.Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting.
3 Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting.
4 Adjust the fan speed to the
highest setting.
5 Direct the instrument panel
side air vents toward the side
windows.
6 Close the instrument panel
vents.
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Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument
Panel and Floor Positions
Both manual and automatic climate control
1 Adjust the temperature control to the lowest setting.
2 Press the A/C and recirculated air buttons.
3 Adjust the fan speed to the highest setting initially and then
adjust it to suit the desired comfort level.
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)
Under certain cold weather conditions, the heated rear window and
heated mirror may turn on (without illuminating the light on the rear
defrost button) even though you did not push the rear defrost button.
This is normal operation. The system does this automatically to provide
heat to the vehicle interior quicker.
Heated Rear Window
Note:The ignition must be switched on to use this feature.
Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.
Press the button again within 10 minutes to switch it off. It switches off
automatically after 10 minutes, or when you switch the ignition off.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines.
Your warranty does not cover this damage.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass that has frozen in place. These actions could
cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
Both mirrors heat to remove ice, mist and fog when you turn the rear
window defroster on.
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