FORD FOCUS 2018 Workshop Manual

Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains aremovable key blade that you can use tounlock your vehicle.
To release the key blade:
1.Press and hold the buttons on theedges of the transmitter to release thecover. Carefully remove the cover.
2.Remove the key blade.
Programming a New RemoteControl
To program an additional remote controlSee Security (page 68).
Reprogramming the UnlockingFunction
Note: When you press the unlock button,either all the doors are unlocked or only thedriver door is unlocked. Pressing the unlockbutton again unlocks all the doors.
Press and hold the unlock and lock buttonson the remote control simultaneously forat least four seconds with the ignition off.The direction indicators flash twice toconfirm the change.
To return to the original unlocking function,repeat the process.
Changing the Remote ControlBattery
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent.
Make sure that you dispose ofold batteries in anenvironmentally friendly way.Seek advice from your local authorityabout recycling old batteries.
1.Press and hold the buttons on theedges of the transmitter to release thecover. Carefully remove the cover.
2.Remove the key blade.
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3.Use a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, to carefully separate thetwo halves of the remote control.
4.Twist the screwdriver in the positionshown to separate the two halves ofthe remote control.
Note:Do not touch the battery contacts orthe printed circuit board with thescrewdriver.
5.Carefully remove the battery with thescrewdriver.
6.Install a new battery with the + facingdownward.
7.Assemble the two halves of the remotecontrol.
8.Reinstall the key blade.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note:Replacing the battery does not deletethe transmitter from the vehicle.
The transmitter should operate normally.
Locating Your Vehicle
Press the lock button on the key twicewithin three seconds. The horn may soundand the direction indicators flash.
The horn may sound twice and thedirection indicators do not flash if:
•Locking was not successful.
•Any door or the liftgate is open.
•The hood is open on vehicles with ananti-theft alarm or remote start.
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REMOTE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: INTEGRATED KEY
TRANSMITTER
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (If
Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your vehicle andunlock or lock the driver door from outsideyour vehicle. The buttons on the keyoperate the remote control.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Programming a New RemoteControl
To program an additional remote controlSee Security (page 68).
Reprogramming the UnlockingFunction
Note: When you press the unlock button,either all the doors are unlocked or only thedriver door is unlocked. Pressing the unlockbutton again unlocks all the doors.
Press and hold the unlock and lock buttonson the remote control simultaneously forat least four seconds with the ignition off.The direction indicators flash twice toconfirm the change.
To return to the original unlocking function,repeat the process.
Changing the Remote ControlBattery
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent.
Make sure that you dispose ofold batteries in anenvironmentally friendly way.Seek advice from your local authorityabout recycling old batteries.
1.Twist a thin coin in the slot of thetransmitter near the key ring to removethe battery cover.
2.Remove the old battery.
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3.Insert the new battery. Refer to thesymbols inside the transmitter for thecorrect orientation of the battery.Press the battery down to make sureit is fully in the housing.
4.Reinstall the battery housing coveronto the transmitter.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note:Replacing the battery does not erasethe programmed key from your vehicle.
Locating Your Vehicle
Press the lock button on the key twicewithin three seconds. The horn sounds andthe direction indicators flash. Werecommend you use this method to locateyour vehicle, rather than using the panicalarm.
The horn sounds twice and the directionindicators do not flash if:
•Locking was not successful.
•Any door or the liftgate is open.
•The hood is open on vehicles with ananti-theft alarm or remote start.
Sounding the Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. Press the buttonagain or switch the ignition on tosilence it.
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
REMOTE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: KEYLESS ENTRY WITH
REMOTE START
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
The intelligent access key operates thepower locks and the remote start system.The key must be in your vehicle to switchon the push-button start system.
Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains aremovable key blade that you can use tounlock your vehicle.
Slide the release on the back of thetransmitter, then pull the blade out.
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Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Programming a New RemoteControl
To program an additional remote controlSee Security (page 68).
Reprogramming the UnlockingFunction
Note: When you press the unlock button,either all the doors are unlocked or only thedriver door is unlocked. Pressing the unlockbutton again unlocks all the doors.
Press and hold the unlock and lock buttonson the remote control simultaneously forat least four seconds with the ignition off.The direction indicators flash twice toconfirm the change.
To return to the original unlocking function,repeat the process.
Changing the Remote ControlBattery
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent.
Make sure that you dispose ofold batteries in anenvironmentally friendly way.Seek advice from your local authorityabout recycling old batteries.
1.Remove the key blade from thetransmitter.
2.Twist a thin coin under the tab hiddenbehind the key blade head to removethe battery cover.
3.Remove the old battery.
4.Insert a new battery with the + facingdownward. Press the battery down tomake sure it is fully in the housing.
5.Reinstall the battery housing coveronto the transmitter and install the keyblade.
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Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does notdelete the transmitter from your vehicle.The transmitter should operate normally.
Locating Your Vehicle
Press the lock button on the key twicewithin three seconds. The horn sounds andthe direction indicators flash. Werecommend you use this method to locateyour vehicle, rather than using the panicalarm.
The horn sounds twice and the directionindicators do not flash if:
•Locking was not successful.
•Any door or the liftgate is open.
•The hood is open on vehicles with ananti-theft alarm or remote start.
Sounding the Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
Press the button to activate thealarm. Press the button again orswitch the ignition on todeactivate it.
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
Remote Start
WARNING
To prevent drawing exhaust fumesinto your vehicle, do not use remotestart if your vehicle is parked indoorsor areas that are not well ventilated.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start yourvehicle from the outside. The transmitterhas an extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate controlcan be configured to operate when yourvehicle is remote started. See AutomaticClimate Control (page 105).
Many states and provinces haverestrictions for the use of remote start.Check your local and state or provinciallaws for specific requirements regardingremote start systems.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicleis low on fuel.
The remote start system does not work ifany of the following occur:
•The ignition is on.
•The alarm system activates.
•You turn off the feature.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•Your vehicle battery has no charge.
•The powertrain fault indicator was onthe last time you drove your vehicle.
Remote Starting your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. If you do notfollow this sequence, your vehicle does notstart remotely, the direction indicators donot flash twice and the horn does not sound.
The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
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1.Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2.Press the remote start button twice.The direction indicators flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start,unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs theblower fan at a slower speed to reducenoise. You can switch it on or off using theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 92).
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and yourvehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle withan intelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the push button ignition switch on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running.If the duration is set to 10 minutes, theduration extends by another 10 minutes.For example, if your vehicle had beenrunning from the first remote start for 5minutes, your vehicle continues to run nowfor a total of 20 minutes. You can extendthe engine running time duration to amaximum of 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps turn off.
You may have to be closer to your vehiclethan when starting due to ground reflectionand the added noise of the running vehicle.
You can turn the remote start system onor off using the information display. SeeGeneral Information (page 92).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
You can purchase replacement keys orremote controls from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 68).
To re-program the passive anti-theftsystem see an authorized dealer.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. All but one of the keys canbe activated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that remain unprogrammed arereferred to as administrator keys or adminkeys. They can be used to:
•Create a MyKey.
•Program configurable MyKey settings.
•Clear all MyKey features.
When you have created a MyKey, you canaccess the following information by usingthe information display to determine:
•How many admin keys and MyKeys areprogrammed to your vehicle.
•The total distance your vehicle traveledwith a MyKey.
Note:Switch the ignition on to use thesystem.
Note:All MyKeys are programmed to thesame settings. You cannot program themindividually.
Note:For vehicles equipped with apush-button start, when both a MyKey andan admin key are present, the admin key willbe recognized by the vehicle when you startthe vehicle.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changedby an admin key user:
•Safety belt reminder. You cannotdisable this feature. The audio systemwill mute when the front seatpassengers’ safety belts are notfastened.
•Early low fuel warning. The low-fuelwarning activates earlier, giving MyKeyusers more time to refuel.
•Driver assist features, if equipped onyour vehicle, are forced on: parking aidand Blind Spot Information System(BLIS) with cross traffic alert.
•Satellite radio adult contentrestrictions, if equipped on your vehicle.
•Pre-collision assist and Lane Departurewarning switches on every ignitioncycle, but can be switched off by theMyKey user.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configurecertain MyKey settings when you firstcreate a MyKey and before you recycle thekey or restart the engine. You can alsochange the settings afterward with anadmin key.
•A vehicle speed limit can be set.Warnings will be shown in the displayfollowed by an audible tone when yourvehicle reaches the set speed. Youcannot override the set speed by fullydepressing the accelerator pedal or bysetting cruise control.
WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speedlimit to a limit that will prevent thedriver from maintaining a safe speedconsidering posted speed limits andprevailing road conditions. The driver isalways responsible to drive in accordancewith local laws and prevailing conditions.Failure to do so could result in accident orinjury.
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•Various vehicle speed minders can beset. Once you select a speed, it will beshown in the display, followed by anaudible tone when the preselectedvehicle speed is exceeded.
•Audio system maximum volume of45%. A message will be shown in thedisplay when you attempt to exceedthe limited volume. Also, thespeed-sensitive or compensatedautomatic volume control will bedisabled.
•Always on setting. When this isselected, you will not be able to turnoff AdvanceTrac or traction control,E911 or Emergency Assist, or the Do NotDisturb feature (if your vehicle isequipped with these features).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey:
1.Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. If your vehicle is equippedwith a push-button start, place theintelligent access transmitter into thebackup position. The location of yourbackup position is in another chapter.See Starting and Stopping theEngine (page 119).
2.Switch the vehicle on.
3.Access the main menu through theinformation display controls. Use thearrow keys to get to the following menuselections:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.MyKey
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Create MyKey
When prompted, hold the OK button untilyou see a message informing you to labelthis key as a MyKey. The key will berestricted at the next start.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sureyou label it so you can distinguish it fromthe admin keys.
You can also program configurablesettings for the key(s). SeeProgramming/Changing ConfigurableSettings.
Programming/ChangingConfigurable Settings
Use the information display to access yourconfigurable MyKey settings by doing thefollowing:
1.Switch the vehicle on using an adminkey.
2.Use the arrow keys to get to thefollowing menu selections:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.MyKey
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Note:You can clear or change your MyKeysettings at any time during the same keycycle as you created the MyKey. Once youhave switched the vehicle off, however, youwill need an admin key to change or clearyour MyKey settings.
Note:When you make any changes to yourMyKey settings, you change the settings forevery MyKey. You cannot make individualchanges to apply to certain MyKeys.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear or change your MyKeysettings using the information displaycontrol on the steering wheel. SeeInformation Displays (page 92).
Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, press the left arrow button to accessthe main menu and scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button or the right arrow button.Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow button.MyKey
Press and hold the OK button until the instrument clusterdisplays the following message.Clear MyKey
All MyKeys
Cleared
Note:When you clear your MyKeys, you remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys totheir original admin key status.
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