sport mode FORD FOCUS 2018 Owners Manual

Unique Driving Character-istics
Auto-Start-Stop............................................127
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................129
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................129
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................130
Running Out of Fuel....................................130
Refueling..........................................................132
Fuel Consumption........................................134
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................136
Catalytic Converter.......................................137
Transmission
Manual Transmission - 6-Speed ManualTransmission (MMT6)...........................140
Manual Transmission - 5-Speed ManualTransmission (MTX-75)..........................141
Automatic Transmission............................142
Brakes
General Information....................................147
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................148
Parking Brake.................................................148
Hill Start Assist..............................................148
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................150
Using Traction Control...............................150
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................151
Using Stability Control................................152
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................153
Rear Parking Aid............................................153
Front Parking Aid..........................................154
Active Park Assist.........................................155
Rear View Camera.......................................159
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................162
Using Cruise Control....................................162
Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................164
Lane Keeping System.................................165
Blind Spot Information System..............169
Cross Traffic Alert...........................................171
Eco Mode.........................................................173
Steering............................................................174
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................176
Luggage Covers.............................................176
Load Limit........................................................176
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................182
Transporting the Vehicle............................182
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -Manual Transmission..............................182
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 1.0LEcoBoost™, AutomaticTransmission..............................................183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -2.0L, Automatic Transmission............183
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................186
Economical Driving......................................186
Cold Weather Precautions........................186
Driving Through Water...............................186
Floor Mats........................................................187
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To Re-Start the Engine
Release the brake pedal or press theaccelerator pedal.
Limitations of Use
The system may not shut down the engineunder certain conditions, for example:
•Low engine operating temperature.
•To maintain the interior climate.
•The battery charge level is low.
•The outside temperature is too low ortoo high.
•The driver door is opened.
•The driver safety belt is not fastened.
•The transmission is in Sport or Manualmodes (automatic transmission only).
The system may automatically restart theengine under certain conditions, forexample:
•To maintain the interior climate, forexample air conditioning.
•The battery charge level is low.
•Your vehicle starts to roll downhill inneutral.
•The driver safety belt is not fastened(automatic transmission only).
•The driver door is opened (automatictransmission only).
•The transmission is shifted into drive(automatic transmission only).
Switching the System On and Off
When you switch the ignition on,the system automatically turnson.
To switch the system off, press the switchand the word OFF illuminates. Press againto switch the system back on. The systemonly switches off for the current ignitioncycle.
Note:The system may not function if youleave electrical equipment connected withthe ignition off.
Note:For vehicles with Auto-Start-Stop,the battery requirement is different. Replaceit with one of exactly the same specificationas the original.
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING
Your vehicle is not approvedfor trailer towing. Never towa trailer with your vehicle.
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
If you need to have your vehicle towed,contact a professional towing service or,if you are a member of a roadsideassistance program, your roadsideassistance service provider.
It is recommended that your vehicle betowed with a wheel lift and dollies orflatbed equipment. Do not tow with aslingbelt. Ford Motor Company has notapproved a slingbelt towing procedure. Ifthe vehicle is towed incorrectly, or by anyother means, vehicle damage may occur.
Ford Motor Company produces a towingmanual for all authorized tow truckoperators. Have your tow truck operatorrefer to this manual for proper hook-upand towing procedures for your vehicle.
You can tow your vehicle from the frontwith wheel lift equipment to raise the frontwheels off the ground. We recommendthat you place the rear wheels on a dollyto prevent damage to the rear of yourvehicle.
You can tow your vehicle from the rear withwheel lift equipment.
Note:You must place the front wheels ona dolly to prevent damage to thetransmission.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheellock make sure the ignition is in theaccessory or on position when beingtowed.
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 104).
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You can tow your vehicle with all fourwheels on the ground or with the frontwheels off the ground by using a tow dolly.If you are using a tow dolly, follow theinstructions specified by the equipmentprovider. If you tow your vehicle with allwheels on the ground, follow theseinstructions:
1.Tow only with your vehicle in theforward direction. Release the parkingbrake.
2.Place the transmission in neutral.
Note:The maximum towing speed is70 mph (112 km/h).
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - 1.0L
ECOBOOST™, AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Emergency Towing
WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheellock make sure the ignition is in theaccessory or on position when beingtowed.
You can flat-tow (all wheels on theground, regardless of the powertrain andtransmission configuration) your disabledvehicle (without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transportvehicle) under the following conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward so youtow it in a forward direction.
•You place the transmission in neutral(N). If you cannot place thetransmission in neutral (N), you mayneed to override it. See Transmission(page 140).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
WARNING
Your vehicle is not approved forrecreational towing with all fourwheels on the ground.
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle.
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational (RV) towing. An exampleof recreational towing would be towingyour vehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are designed to ensure that yourtransmission is not damaged.
Your vehicle can be towed with the frontwheels off the ground by using a tow dolly.If you are using a tow dolly follow theinstructions specified by the equipmentprovider.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - 2.0L,
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Emergency Towing
WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheellock make sure the ignition is in theaccessory or on position when beingtowed.
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You can flat-tow (all wheels on theground, regardless of the powertrain andtransmission configuration) your disabledvehicle (without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transportvehicle) under the following conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward so youtow it in a forward direction.
•You place the transmission in neutral(N). If you cannot place thetransmission in neutral (N), you mayneed to override it. See Transmission(page 140).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 104).
Note:There must be battery power to movethe transmission's internal components toneutral (N) properly in Step 3. In addition,moving the gearshift to the neutral (N)position without first switching the ignitionto the on position limits the towingcapability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 mi(80 km).
1.Release the parking brake.
2.Switch the ignition to the on position.
3.Press the brake pedal, and then movethe gearshift to the neutral (N)position.
4.Wait for a message in the informationand entertainment display indicatingthat the transmission is ready, and thenswitch off the ignition and release thebrake pedal.
5.Disconnect the negative (black) cablefrom the battery. See Changing the12V Battery (page 222).
Note:The anti-theft system does not workuntil you reconnect the battery cable.
Note:The maximum towing speed is70 mph (112 km/h).
Note:There is no limit on towing distance.
After towing, start the engine within 15minutes of reconnecting the battery cable.See Changing the 12V Battery (page 222).
Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 104).
Note:There must be battery power to movethe transmission's internal components toneutral (N) properly in Step 3. In addition,moving the gearshift to the neutral (N)position without first switching the ignitionto the on position limits the towingcapability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 mi(80 km).
1.Release the parking brake.
2.Switch on the ignition by pressing thekeyless start button, but do not applythe brake pedal.
3.Press the brake pedal, and then movethe gearshift to the neutral (N)position. Release the brake pedal.
4.Wait for a message indicating that thetransmission is ready in the informationand entertainment display, and thenswitch off the ignition by pressing thekeyless start button.
5.Disconnect the negative (black) cablefrom the battery. You need the doorkey to lock and unlock doors when thebattery cable is disconnected. SeeChanging the 12V Battery (page 222).
Note:The anti-theft system does not workuntil you reconnect the battery cable.
Note:The maximum towing speed is70 mph (112 km/h).
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SIRIUS satellite radio is asubscription-based satellite radio servicethat broadcasts a variety of music, sports,news, weather, traffic and entertainmentprogramming. Your factory-installedSIRIUS satellite radio system includeshardware and a limited subscription term,which begins on the date of sale or leaseof your vehicle. See an authorized dealerfor availability.
For more information on extendedsubscription terms (a service fee isrequired), the online media player and acomplete list of SIRIUS satellite radiochannels, and other features, please visitwww.siriusxm.com in the United States,www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUSat 1-888-539-7474.
Satellite Radio Electronic SerialNumber (ESN)
You need your ESN to activate, modify ortrack your satellite radio account. When insatellite radio mode, tune to channel 0.
Troubleshooting
ActionConditionMessage
No action required. Thismessage should disappearshortly.
Radio requires more thantwo seconds to produceaudio for the selectedchannel.
Acquiring…
If this message does notclear shortly, or with an igni-tion key cycle, your receivermay have a fault. See anauthorized dealer for service.
There is an internal moduleor system failure present.Satellite antenna fault
SIRIUS system failure
Tune to another channel orchoose another preset.The channel is no longeravailable.Invalid Channel
Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 to subscribe tothe channel, or tune toanother channel.
Your subscription does notinclude this channel.Unsubscribed Channel
The signal is blocked. Whenyou move into an open area,the signal should return.
The signal is lost from theSIRIUS satellite or SIRIUStower to your vehicleantenna.
No Signal
No action required. Theprocess may take up tothree minutes.
Update of channelprogramming in progress.Updating…
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•Do not attempt to service or repair thesystem. Have an authorized dealercheck your vehicle.
•Do not operate playing devices if thepower cords or cables are broken, splitor damaged. Place cords and cablesout of the way, so they do not interferewith the operation of pedals, seats,compartments or safe driving abilities.
•Do not leave playing devices in yourvehicle during extreme conditions as itcould cause them damage. See yourdevice's user guide for furtherinformation.
•For your safety, some SYNC 3 functionsare speed-dependent. Their use islimited to when your vehicle is travelingat speeds under 3 mph (5 km/h). Makesure that you review your device'smanual before using it with SYNC 3.
Speed-restricted Features
Some features of this system may be toodifficult to use while your vehicle is movingso they are restricted from use unless yourvehicle is stationary.
•Screens crowded with information,such as Point of Interest reviews andratings, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Linksports scores, movie times or skiconditions.
•Any action that requires you to use akeyboard is restricted, such as enteringa navigation destination or editinginformation.
•All lists are limited so the user can viewfewer entries (such as phone contactsor recent phone call entries).
See the following chart for more specificexamples.
Restricted features
Pairing a Bluetooth phone.Cellular Phone
Browsing of list entries is limited for phone contacts andrecent phone calls.
Editing the keypad code.System Functionality
Enabling Valet Mode.
Editing settings while the rear view camera or active parkassist are active.
Editing Wi-Fi settings.Wi-Fi
Editing the list of wireless networks.
Connecting to a new Wi-Fi network.
Viewing received text messages.Text Messages
Using the keyboard to enter a destination.Navigation
Adding or editing Navigation Favorites entries or AvoidAreas.
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For restaurants, cityseeker can provideinformation such as star rating, averagecost, review, handicap access, hours ofoperation, and website address.
For hotels, cityseeker can provideinformation such as star rating, pricecategory, review, check-in and checkouttimes, hotel service icons and websiteaddress. Hotel service icons include:
•Restaurant
•Business center
•Handicap facilities
•Laundry
•Refrigerator
•24 hour room service
•Fitness center
•Internet access
•Pool
•Wi-Fi
Attractions include nearby landmarks,amusement parks, historic buildings andmore. cityseeker can provide informationsuch as star rating, reviews, hour ofoperation and admission price.
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If
Equipped)
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link is availableon vehicles equipped with navigation andonly in select markets. You must activateand subscribe to receive SiriusXM Trafficand Travel Link information. It helps youlocate the best gas prices, find movielistings, get current traffic alerts, view theweather map, get accurate ski conditionsand see current sports scores. See Apps(page 376).
The system calculates a reasonableefficient route based on available speedlimits, traffic, and road conditions. You mayknow a local short cut that is more efficientat a given time than the route provided bySYNC 3, but you should expect a slightdifference in minutes or miles with theSYNC 3 route.
Navigation Map Updates
Annual navigation map updates areavailable for purchase through yourdealership, by calling 1-866-462-8837 inthe United States and Canada or01-800-557-5539 in Mexico. You can alsovisit:
Website
www.navigation.com/sync
You need to specify the make and modelof your vehicle to determine if there is anupdate available.
HERE is the digital map provider for thenavigation application. If you find map dataerrors, you may report them directly toHERE by going towww.here.com/mapcreator. HEREevaluates all reported map errors andresponds with the result of theirinvestigation by e-mail.
Map coverage includes the USA (includingPuerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands),Canada and Mexico.
APPS
The system enables voice, steering wheel,and touch screen control of SYNC 3AppLink enabled smartphone apps.
Once an app is running through AppLink,you can control main features of the appthrough voice commands and steeringwheel controls.
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