FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC 2018 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2018, Model line: FOCUS ELECTRIC, Model: FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC 2018Pages: 375, PDF Size: 12.81 MB
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Alarm System
Action
Message
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Passive Anti-
Theft System (page 58).
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle.
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage) Action
Message
Your vehicle needs confirmation it is unplugged before
allowing to power on. You must make sure your vehicle is
unplugged and you respond to the message prompt before
powering on your vehicle.
Vehicle Plugged In ? Yes
No
Your vehicle is ready to drive.
Ready to Drive
Your vehicle detects it is still plugged in and you attempt to
start it.
Unplug Prior to Starting
Vehicle
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and power it
off. Contact an authorized dealer.
Elec system overvoltage
Stop safely
Warning of a low 12–volt battery condition. Turn off all
unneeded electrical accessories. Contact an authorized dealer.
Battery low See manual
The estimated range is
10 mi (16 km) or 15 mi (24 km) for
MyKey. Your vehicle needs to be charged soon.
Low Battery
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 your vehicle range.
Low Battery Reduce
Climate use for more
range
The estimated range is
0 mi (0 km). Stop your vehicle in a
safe place. Your vehicle must be charged.
Depleted Battery Stop
safely now
High climate usage may make it difficult to stay within your
energy budget.
Reduce Climate Use for
More Range
Cold battery temperatures is affecting your vehicle perform-
ance.
Limited Performance
Due to cold battery
Your vehicle performance is severely affected by cold battery
temperatures. Drive with caution. Keep your vehicle plugged
in when not in use to maintain proper battery temperature.
Severely Limited
Performance Due to cold
battery
Hot battery temperature is affecting your vehicle performance.
Limited Performance
Due to hot battery
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Action
Message
Your vehicle performance is severely affected by hot battery
temperatures. Drive with caution. Keep your vehicle plugged
in when not in use to maintain proper battery temperature.
Severely Limited
Performance Due to hot
battery
You have not specified a charge point through your vehicle
Mytouch system and your vehicle range will soon be less than
what is needed to return Home. Your Home address must be
specified through your vehicle Mytouch system to enable this
feature.
Approaching Range
Limit to Return Home
The stop safely hazard warning lamp is illuminated. This
indicates an electrical component fault or failure that will
cause your vehicle to shut down or enter into limited operating
mode.
Stop Safely Now
The ambient temperature is hot. Plug in your vehicle to cool
the high voltage battery for optimum performance.
Outside Air Temperature
High Plug Vehicle in
When not in use
The ambient temperature is cold. Plug in your vehicle to warm
the high voltage battery for optimum performance.
Outside Air Temperature
Low Plug Vehicle in
When not in use
Your 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.
Ready to Drive Budget
set to {distance
imperial:###0} mi
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.
Budget set to {distance
imperial:###0} mi
Door Ajar Action
Message
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.
Door Ajar
Displays when the liftgate is not completely closed.
Liftgate Ajar
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Hill Start Assist
Action
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact an
authorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page 122).
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
This message is displayed when there is a problem with your
vehicle’s starting system. See your authorized dealer for
service.
Starting System Fault
Displays to remind you that the key is in the luggage
compartment. See
Starting the Electric Motor (page 107).
Key Inside vehicle
Displayed when a valid key is not detected within the vehicle.
See
Starting the Electric Motor (page 107).
Key Not Inside vehicle
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. See
Starting the Electric Motor
(page 107).
No Key Detected
Displayed when your vehicle is in the Accessory ignition state.
Accessory Power is
Active
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting the
vehicle.
To START Press Brake
Displayed as needed by the system for proper function.
Place Key in Backup
Location
Lighting Action
Message
Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burned out. Contact
an authorized dealer.
Brake lamp Bulb fault
Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb has burned out.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Low beam Bulb fault
Displays when an electrical system problem occurs with the
headlamp system. Contact an authorized dealer.
Headlamp fault Service
req'd
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system
should be inspected immediately. See Maintenance (page
169).
Brake fluid level low
Service now
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop your
vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Brake system fault Stop
safely
Displays when the motor coolant temperature is excessively
high.
Motor Coolant Over
Temperature
Displayed when the kit needs service. See your authorized
dealer.
Service Tire Mobility Kit
Informs you that the powertrain needs service due to a
powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
See
Maintenance (page 169).
Washer Fluid Level Low
MyKey Action
Message
Displays when MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey is in use and
the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to
{MyKey limit ##0} mph
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is
on and the vehicle speed is approaching 81 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is
reached.
Vehicle at Top Speed of
MyKey Setting
Displays when MyKey is active.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt- Minder is activated.
Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.
MyKey Park Aid Cannot
be Deactivated
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Parking Aid
Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
Parking Brake Action
Message
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is running
and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the
warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact
an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition that
requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Service Power Steering
The power steering system has detected a condition within
the power steering system that requires service immediately.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Service Power Steering
Now
The power steering system has disabled power steering assist
due to a system error. Contact an authorized dealer.
Power Steering Assist
Fault
The power steering system has detected a condition that
requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering fault Service
now
The power steering system has detected a condition within
the power steering system that requires service immediately.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering loss Stop safely
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Remote Start
Action
Message
Displayed when the remote start system is active.
Remote Start Active
Displays when you start your vehicle as a reminder to fully
press the brake pedal.
To Drive: Press Brake
and Gear Shift Button
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 212).
Low Tire Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 212).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is
in use. For more information on how the system operates
under these conditions.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 212). If the warning stays on or continues to
come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
Displays when you switch the system off.
See
Using Traction Control (page 123).
Traction control Off
Transmission Action
Message
A reminder to shift into park (P).
Transmission Not in Park
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
AUTO: Press the button to switch on automatic operation. Adjust to select the
desired temperature. Fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and
outside or recirculated air are automatically adjusted to heat or cool the vehicle
to maintain the desired temperature. You can also switch off dual zone mode
by pressing and holding the button for more than two seconds.
A
Fan speed control:
Adjusts the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
B
Air distribution control: Adjust the control to turn airflow from the windshield,
instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through any
combination of these vents.
C
Climate control display: The display shows the set temperatures and the fan
speed.
D
Heated rear window:
Press the button to switch the heated rear window on
and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 96).
E
A/C:
Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning
cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortable
temperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold air
through the air vents.
F
Recirculated air:
Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.
This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors
from entering your vehicle.
G
Heated seats (if equipped):
Press the button to switch the heated seats on
and off. See Heated Seats (page 104).
H
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MAX A/C: Press the button for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through
the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fan
automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
I
MAX Defrost: Press the button to switch on defrost. Outside air flows through
the windshield vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and fan
automatically adjusts to the highest speed. You can also use this setting to
defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. The heated rear window
also automatically turns on when you select maximum defrost.
J
Power: Press the button to switch the system on and off. When the system is
off, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.
K
Temperature Control You can set a temperature between
60°F
(15.5°C) and 85°F (29.5°C). If you select
LO, the system is set to permanent cooling.
If you select HI, the system is set to
permanent heating.
Note: If you select LO or HI, the system
does not maintain a stable temperature.
Single Zone Temperature Control
In this mode, the climate control system
links the temperature settings for both the
driver ’s side and passenger ’s side. If you
adjust the setting using the rotary control
on the driver ’s side, the system adjusts the
temperature to the same setting on the
passenger ’s side. To switch back to single zone control from
dual zone, press and hold AUTO for a few
seconds. The passenger
’s side temperature
switches to the driver ’s side temperature
setting.
Dual Zone Temperature Control
Select a temperature for the passenger ’s
side using the rotary control on the
passenger ’s side. Single zone temperature
control automatically switches off. The
temperature on the driver ’s side remains
unchanged. You can now adjust the driver ’s
side and passenger ’s side temperatures
independently. The display shows the
temperature settings for each side.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
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Note:
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note: To improve air conditioning when
starting your vehicle, drive with the windows
slightly open for two to three minutes.
Recommended Settings for
Cooling
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting.
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather
1. Select air distribution through the floor
vent.
2. Select air distribution through the panel
vent.
3. Select
A/C.
4. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting.
5. Adjust the outer panel vents toward the side windows.
Note: To increase airflow to the outer panel
vents, close the vents 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.
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.
Defrost mode automatically turns the air
conditioning on to dehumidify the air, and
cannot be switched off. If defogging or
defrosting is not necessary, select a
non-defrost mode and disengage air
conditioning to extend vehicle range.
Air conditioning and heating functions are
automatically switched off (unless in
defrost mode) when driving distance to
empty is zero miles (zero km). The interior
fan will continue to operate.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Rear Window
Note: Make sure the vehicle is running
before operating the heated windows.
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Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice
and fog. The heated rear
window will automatically turn off after a
short period of time.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped) When you switch the heated rear
window on, the heated exterior
mirrors will automatically turn
on.
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter. It is located behind the center
console.
The particulate filtration system reduces
the concentration of airborne particles
such as dust, spores and pollen in the air
supplied to the interior of your vehicle.
Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system. The particulate filtration system gives you
and your passengers the following
benefits:
•
It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 320).
For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
REMOTE START
The climate control system adjusts the
cabin temperature during remote start.
You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation. Switch on the
ignition to return the system to its previous
settings. You can now make adjustments.
You need to switch on certain
vehicle-dependent features, such as:
• Heated mirrors.
• Heated rear window.
You can adjust the settings using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays
(page 80).
Note: You can control the system through
SYNC using a smartphone app. See
Apps
(page 288).
Automatic Settings
You can set the climate control to operate
in AUTO mode through the information
display setting: Remote Start > Climate
Control > Heater-A/C > Auto. The climate
control system automatically sets the
interior temperature to
72°F (22°C).
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