warning FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC 2014 3.G Workshop Manual

Brake System Message Action / Description
Park Brake Engaged Displayed when the parking brake
is set, the vehicle is in ready to
drive and the vehicle is driven
more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the
warning stays on after the parking
brake is released, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Charging and Electrical System
MessageAction / Description
Elec system overvoltage Stop
safelyStop your vehicle as soon as it is
safetodosoandswitchoffthe
ignition. Contact your authorized
dealer.
Battery low Check handbook Displays to warn of a low 12–volt
battery condition. Turn off all
unneeded electrical accessories.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Low Battery Displays when the estimated range
is 10 mi (16 km) or 15 mi (24 km)
for MyKey. The vehicle needs to
be charged soon.
Low Battery Reduce climate use
for more rangeDisplays when the estimated range
is 10 mi (16 km) or 15 mi (24 km)
for MyKey and the climate system
is in use. Turn off unneeded
climate system operation to
increase vehicle range.
Depleted Battery Stop safely now Displays when the estimated range
is 0 mi (0 km). Stop the vehicle in
a safe place. The vehicle must be
charged.
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Charging and Electrical System
MessageAction / Description
Approaching Range Limit To
return HomeDisplays 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 OutsidePlug Vehicle in
When Not in UseDisplays when the ambient
temperature is hot. Plug in the
vehicle to cool the high voltage
battery for optimum performance.
It’s Cold OutsidePlug Vehicle in
When Not in UseDisplays 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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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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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.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION
WARNING:Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat
back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seat
back, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING:Do not recline the seat back as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe
personal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING:Do not place objects higher than the seat backs to
reduce the risk of injury in a crash or during heavy braking or
when stopping suddenly.
When you use them properly, the
seat, head restraint, safety belt and
airbags will provide optimum
protection in the event of a crash.
We recommend that you follow these guidelines:
•Do not recline the seat back more than 30 degrees from vertical.
•Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as
possible.
•Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of
your head and as far forward as possible, remaining comfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance between yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 inches (250 millimeters) between your
breastbone and the airbag cover.
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•Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.
•Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of the safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is comfortable and that you can
maintain full control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in or
operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper
position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the
vehicle is in motion.
WARNING:The adjustable head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible, it should be installed and properly adjusted
when the seat is occupied.
WARNING:Install the head restraint properly to minimize the
risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
Note:Adjust the seat back to an upright driving position before
adjusting any head restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of
it is level with the top of your head and as far forward as possible,
remaining comfortable. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust
the head restraint to its highest position.
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MANUAL SEATS
WARNING:Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING:Rock the seat backward and forward after releasing
the lever to make sure that it is fully engaged.
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward
Adjust the Height of the Driver’s
Seat
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Recline Adjustment
WARNING:Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to
slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal
injuries in the event of a crash.
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POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING:Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to
slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal
injuries in the event of a crash.
Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)
Use the lever located on the side of
the seatback to adjust the lumbar.
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HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or
other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element
which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.
Note:Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat
•Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
•Operate the heated seats unless the vehicle is running. Doing so could
drain the vehicle’s battery.
Adjust the control to the desired
heat setting.
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