tow FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC 2014 3.G User Guide

WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note:Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat.
Pull the lever toward you to spray
the windshield. After you release the
lever, the wipers will operate for a
short time.
A wipe will occur a few seconds after washing to clear any remaining
washer fluid.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS (IF EQUIPPED)
Rear Window Wiper
A. Intermittent wipe
B. Low-speed wipe
C. Off
Press the top of the button at the end of the lever to switch on the
intermittent wiper. Press the button again to switch on low-speed wipe.
Press the bottom of the button to switch the wiper off, or to change the
wiper speed from low-speed to intermittent.
When you shift into R (Reverse), the rear wiper will turn on to
intermittent if the front wipers are activated.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
A. Off
B. Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps
C. Headlamps.
High beams
•Push the lever toward the instrument
panel to activate.
•Push the lever toward the instrument
panel again or pull the lever towards
you to deactivate.
Flash-to-pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate and
release to deactivate.
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Autolamp control (if equipped)
Rotate the lighting control to
to turn the autolamps on.
The headlamps will switch on and
off automatically in low light
situations or during inclement
weather.
The headlamps will remain on for a
period of time after you switch the
ignition off. You can adjust the time
delay using the information display
controls.
Note:It may be necessary to switch your headlamps on manually in
severe weather conditions.
Note:If you switch autolamps on in conjunction with autowipers, low
beam headlamps will illuminate automatically when the rain sensor
activates the windshield wipers continuously.
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with autolamps, you can set the delay time to
keep the headlights on for up to one minute after the key is turned off.
The home light delay settings are adjusted through the message center
in the instrument cluster. The default delay time from the factory is set
to 20 seconds.
Note:The headlamps can be activated manually by pulling the high
beam/flash-to-pass lever toward you. The headlamps are deactivated
after 30 seconds or three minutes if any door is open.
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HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
With the ignition switch off, the headlamps can be activated manually by
pulling the high beam/flash-to-pass lever toward you. You will hear a
short tone. The headlamps will go off automatically after 3 minutes with
any door open, or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed.
The home safe lights can be cancelled by either pulling the high
beam/flash-to-pass indicator lever towards the steering wheel again
or by turning the ignition switch ON.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps in low
light situations or during inclement weather. The daytime running
lamp system does not activate the tail lamps and may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
To switch the Daytime Running Lamp system on:
1. Turn the ignition to the on position
2. Switch the lighting control to the off, autolamp or parking lamp
position.
Vehicle With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps
The Daytime Running Lamp system switches the fog lamps on in day
light conditions (Not available in all markets).
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Press the control to switch the fog
lamps on or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on
when the lighting control is in any
position except off and the high
beams are not on.
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Foldaway Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fully
engage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position.
Signal Indicator Mirrors
The outer portion of the appropriate mirror housing blinks when you
activate the turn signal.
Heated Exterior Mirror
The heated exterior mirrors switch on with the heated rear window. See
Heated Windows and Mirrorsin theClimate Controlchapter.
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors
WARNING:Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they
appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upper
outboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to assist you
by increasing visibility along the side of your vehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a lane change, then check the blind
spot mirror. If no vehicles are present in the blind spot mirror and the
traffic in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance, signal that you are going
to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear, and
carefully change lanes.
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The image of the approaching
vehicle is small and near the inboard
edge of the main mirror when it is
at a distance. The image becomes
larger and begins to move outboard
across the main mirror as the vehicle
approaches (A). The image will
transition from the main mirror and
begin to appear in the blind spot
mirror as the vehicle approaches
(B). The vehicle will transition to
your peripheral field of view as it
leaves the blind spot mirror (C).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is
moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors also
have a second pivot point. This lets you move the mirror head up or
down and from side to side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you to reduce glare at night.
A
B
C
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SUN VISORS
Slide-On-Rod (If Equipped)
Rotate the visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for
extra sunlight coverage.
Retract the visor before moving it
back toward the windshield and
storing it.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
Lift the cover to switch on the
lamp.
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Charging system (RTT)
Illuminates when the 12–volt battery is not charging properly.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. This indicates
a problem with the electrical system or a related component.
Door ajar (RTT)
Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely
closed.
High beams
Illuminates when the high-beam headlamps are on.
High voltage battery low or depleted (RTT)
•Amber: Illuminates when the battery level is low. May also
be accompanied by a message suggesting the driver reduce
usage of the climate system.
•Red: Illuminates when the battery level is depleted. The vehicle must
be charged before it will operate. If you are driving when this occurs,
and cannot make it to a charge point, stop the vehicle in a safe place
and have it towed to a charge point.
Liftgate ajar (RTT)
Displays when the ignition is on and liftgate is not completely
closed.
Limited performance (RTT)
•Amber: Indicates limited vehicle performance due to a cold
or hot battery. This will be accompanied by a corresponding
message.
•Red: Indicates severely limited vehicle performance due to a cold or
hot battery. This will be accompanied by a corresponding message.
Drive with caution. Keep the vehicle plugged in when not in use to
maintain battery temperature.
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Maintenance Message Action / Description
Brake fluid level low Service now Indicates the brake f luid level is
low and the brake system should
be inspected immediately. Refer to
Brake fluidin theMaintenance
and Specificationschapter.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Brake system malfunction Stop
safelyDisplays 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
toWindshield washer fluidin 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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Side Window Defogging or Defrosting
1. Select air distribution through the floor vent.
2. Select air distribution through the panel vent.
3. SelectA/C.
4. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
5. Set the fan to the highest speed.
6. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Improving Vehicle Drive Range
Your vehicle is equipped with a high voltage electric compressor and a
high voltage electric heater. You can increase your driving range by
minimizing the amount of energy expended to cool or heat the interior
during the drive.
•Pre-condition the interior temperature during vehicle charging
reduces the battery energy use on the interior comfort and improves
range. SeeConvenience charging with MyFord mobilein the
Charging Your High Voltage Batterychapter.Note:Your vehicle
may not always reach the set cabin temperature due to charging and
ambient temperature conditions.
•Hot and cold temperatures make your vehicle use more energy to
achieve and maintain a comfortable interior temperature. Park the
vehicle in the shade or in a parking structure when hot, and in a
garage when cold.
•Consider partially opening a window (or windows) to let fresh air
circulate, if weather conditions permit. You can achieve maximum
energy savings by switching the climate system off. Do this only if
conditions exist for safe vehicle operation.
•Reduce fan speed.
•Set the AUTO temperature a couple degrees cooler than you normally
do on cold days and a couple degrees higher on hot days. Use the
heated seats on cold days to increase interior comfort.
•Switch the air conditioning off in mild temperatures or low humidity
conditions.
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