FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC 2012 3.G Owner's Guide

Charging and Electrical SystemMessage Action / Description
Reduce Climate Use for More
Range Displays when high climate usage
may make it difficult to stay within
your energy budget.
Unplug Prior to Starting Vehicle Displays when attempting to start the vehicle while plugged in.
Is Vehicle Plugged-in? Displays when confirmation is needed that the vehicle is
unplugged before a start is
allowed. You must make sure the
vehicle is unplugged and respond
to the message prompt before
starting your vehicle.
Limited Performance Due to cold
battery Displays when vehicle performance
is affected by cold battery
temperatures.
Severely Limited Performance Due
to cold battery Displays when vehicle performance
is severely affected by cold battery
temperatures. Drive with caution.
Keep vehicle plugged in when not
in use to maintain proper battery
temperature.
Limited Performance Due to hot
battery Displays when vehicle performance
is affected by hot battery
temperatures.
Severely Limited Performance Due
to hot battery Displays when vehicle performance
is severely affected by hot battery
temperatures. Drive with caution.
Keep vehicle plugged in when not
in use to maintain proper battery
temperature.
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Charging and Electrical SystemMessage Action / Description
Approaching Range Limit To
return Home Displays when you have not
specified a charge point through
the vehicle Mytouch system and
vehicle range will soon be less
than what is needed to return
Home. Your Home address must be
specified through the vehicle
Mytouch system to enable this
feature.
Stop Safely Now Displays when the stop safely hazard warning lamp is
illuminated. This indicates an
electrical component fault/failure
that will cause the vehicle to shut
down or enter into limited
operating mode.
It’s Hot Outside Plug Vehicle in
When Not in Use Displays when the ambient
temperature is hot. Plug in the
vehicle to cool the high voltage
battery for optimum performance.
It’s Cold Outside Plug Vehicle in
When Not in Use Displays when the ambient
temperature is cold. Plug in the
vehicle to warm the high voltage
battery for optimum performance.
Ready to Drive Displays when the vehicle is ready to drive.
Ready to Drive Budget set for xx
mi (km) Displays when the vehicle is ready
to drive and you have not
specified your next charge point
through your vehicle navigation
system. Your budget is set for the
current vehicle range estimate.
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Charging and Electrical SystemMessage Action / Description
Budget Set for xx mi (km) Displays when your budget is reset because you have reached your
charge point destination, or you no
longer have a charge point
destination identified through your
vehicle navigation system. Your
budget is set for the current
vehicle range estimate.
Doors MessageAction / Description
X Door Ajar Displays when the door listed is
not completely closed.
Liftgate Ajar Displays when the luggage
compartment is not completely
closed.
Hill Start Assist Message Action / Description
Hill start assist not available Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Keyless Vehicle / ImmobilizerMessage Action / Description
Starting System Fault This message is displayed when there is a problem with your
vehicle’s starting system. See your
authorized dealer for service.
Steering malfunction Service now Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering malfunction Stop safely Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Key Inside Vehicle Displays to remind you that the key is in the luggage compartment.
Refer toPush button start system
in the Driving chapter for more
information.
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Keyless Vehicle / ImmobilizerMessage Action / Description
Key Not Inside Car Displays if the key is not detected by the system. Refer toPush
button start system in the
Driving chapter for more
information.
No Key Detected Displays if the key is not detected by the system. Refer toPush
button start system in the
Driving chapter for more
information.
Accessory Power Active Displayed when the vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
Press Brake to Start Displayed as a reminder to apply the brake as needed when starting.
Place Key in Backup Slot Displayed as needed by the system for proper function.
Lighting MessageAction / Description
Brake lamp Bulb fault Displays when the brake lamp bulb
has burned out. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Dipped beam Bulb fault Displays when the low beam
headlamp bulb has burned out.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Headlamp malfunction Service
req’d Displays when an electrical system
problem occurs with the headlamp
system. Contact your authorized
dealer.
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Maintenance MessageAction / Description
Brake fluid level low Service now I ndicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should
be inspected immediately. Refer to
Brake fluidin theMaintenance
and Specifications chapter.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Brake system malfunction Stop
safely Displays when the brake system
needs servicing. Stop the vehicle
in a safe place. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Washer fluid level low Displays when the washer fluid is
low and needs to be refilled. Refer
to Windshield washer fluid in the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter.
Motor Coolant Overtemperature Displays when the motor electronics are overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, turn off the vehicle and
let it cool. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
See Manual Indicates a powertrain or
high-voltage charge system fault
has been detected. If the indicator
stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Service Tire Mobility Kit Displayed when the kit needs
service. See your authorized
dealer.
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MyKeyMessage Action / Description
MyKey active Drive Safely Displays when MyKey is active.
Speed Limited to xx MPH/km/h Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKeyis in use and the
MyKey speed limit is on.
Near Vehicle Top Speed Displays when a MyKeyis in use
and the MyKey speed limit is on
and the vehicle speed is
approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Vehicle at Top Speed of MyKey
Setting Displays when a MyKey
is in use
and the MyKey speed limit is on
and the vehicle reaches 80 mph
(130 km/h).
Check Speed Drive Safely Displayed when a MyKey is in
use and the optional setting is on
and the vehicle exceeds a
preselected speed.
Buckle Up to Unmute Audio Displays when a MyKey is in use
and Belt-Minder is activated.
MyKey Park aid cannot be
deactivated Displays when a MyKey
is in use
and park aid is activated.
Park Aid Message Action / Description
Check Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is
in R (Reverse) and the park aid is
disabled.
Rear Park Aid On Off Displays the park aid status.
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Power Steering MessageAction / Description
Service Power Steering The power steering system has
detected a condition that requires
service. See your authorized
dealer.
Service Power Steering Now The power steering system has detected a condition within the
power steering system that
requires service immediately. See
your authorized dealer.
Power Steering Assist Fault The power steering system has disabled power steering assist due
to a system error. See your
authorized dealer.
Remote Start Message Action / Description
Remote Start Active Displayed when the remote start
system is active.
Transmission Message Action / Description
Transmission not in Park Select P Displays as a reminder to shift into park.
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.
Shift to Park Displayed as a reminder to shift to
park.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) Message Action / Description
Low Tire Pressure Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire
pressure. Refer toInflating Your
Tires in the Tires, Wheels and
Loading chapter.
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
Loading chapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer.
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AM/FM/SINGLE CD SONYAUDIO SYSTEM
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
your 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.
Note: Most of the audio features are controlled through the MyFord
Touch system. Refer to the MyFord Touchchapter for more
information.
When you select: You can:
A. Power Press the power control to turn the system on
and off.
B. SOURCE Access different audio modes such as AM, FM
and A/V Input.
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When you select:You can:
C. Seek/Reverse/Fast
Forward In radio mode,
select a frequency band and
press one of the seek buttons. The system
stops at the first station it finds in that
direction.
In SIRIUS mode, select the previous or next
channel. If a specific category is selected,
(Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), use the SEEK
buttons find to the previous or next channel
in the selected category.
In CD mode, select the previous or next
track.
D. SOUND Allows you to adjust the sound settings
(Treble, Bass, Midrange, Fade and Balance).
E. Eject Press the eject control to eject the CD.
F. TUNE +/TUNE - In radio mode,you can search the frequency
band in individual increments.
In SIRIUS mode, you can find the next or
previous available SIRIUS satellite station.
G. Volume Turn to adjust the volume.
Auxiliary Input Jack
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.
The auxiliary input jack (AIJ) is located in either your center console or
your glove box, and provides a way to connect your portable music player
to the in-vehicle audio system. This allows the audio from your portable
music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity.
To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions
when attaching your portable music device to the audio system.
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