brakes FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC 2018 User Guide

The total load on each axle must
never exceed its Gross Axle
Weight Rating.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
GVWR is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle.
This includes all options,
equipment, passengers and cargo.
It appears on the Safety
Compliance Certification label.
The label is located on the door
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the
door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the driver
seating position.
The gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating.
Safety Compliance Certification Label
Example:
WARNING
Exceeding the Safety
Compliance Certification
label vehicle weight limits can
adversely affect the performance
and handling of your vehicle,
cause vehicle damage and can
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or
death. Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight
Maximum loaded trailer weight is
the highest possible weight of a
fully loaded trailer the vehicle can
tow. Consult an authorized dealer
(or the RV and Trailer Towing
Guide available at an authorized
dealer) for more detailed
information.
GCWR (Gross Combined
Weight Rating)
GCWR is the maximum allowable
weight of the vehicle and the
loaded trailer, including all cargo
and passengers, that the vehicle
can handle without risking
damage. (Important: The towing
vehicle
’s braking system is rated
for operation at Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, not at Gross
Combined Weight Rating.)
Separate functional brakes should
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
Avoid hard accelerations and driving too
fast during the first
1,000 mi (1,600 km).
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below
-13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Use a floor mat designed to fit the
footwell of your vehicle that does not
obstruct the pedal area. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury.
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General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If you store vehicles outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if you
store it in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Electric Motor
• Start your vehicle every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes with the
climate controls set to defrost.
High Voltage Battery
• Make sure the high voltage battery has
a minimum charge of 50%. Cooling System
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
12V Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery
cables.
We recommend the following options for
your plug-in vehicle:
• Leave your vehicle plugged in. The 12V
battery maintains power if left plugged
in. However, this periodically uses
electricity from the household outlet.
• Connect a battery charger to your 12V
battery and leave it on a continuous,
slow charge.
• Disconnect the 12V battery.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
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A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 94
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 120
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 121
Accessories.....................................................316 Exterior style......................................................... 316
Interior style.......................................................... 316
Lifestyle.................................................................. 316
Peace of mind...................................................... 316
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................177
Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 178
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 177
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................61
Airbag Disposal
...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 94
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 59
Ambient Lighting
............................................70
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................59 Arming the Alarm................................................. 59
Disarming the Alarm.......................................... 60
Appendices....................................................334
Apps.................................................................288 ........................................................................\
.......... 288
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 289
At a Glance
........................................................13
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............79 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 79
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 79
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 79
Audio Control....................................................61 Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 62
Audio System................................................223 General Information.......................................... 223
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System..........................................................224 Autolamps........................................................67
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 67
Automatic Climate Control
........................94
Dual Zone Temperature Control.................... 95
Single Zone Temperature Control.................95
Temperature Control.......................................... 95
Automatic Transmission
............................118
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 118
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 119
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 118
Auxiliary Power Points
................................105
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 105
Location................................................................. 105
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery....................... 174
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........170
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check..........................................173
Brakes...............................................................120 General Information.......................................... 120
Breaking-In......................................................142
Bulb Specification Chart............................181
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................97
California Proposition 65...............................9
Capacities and Specifications.................221 Capacities.............................................................. 221
Specifications....................................................... 221
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 184
Center Console.............................................106
Changing a Bulb............................................179 Headlamp.............................................................. 179
Licence Plate and High Mounted Stop Lamp................................................................... 181
Rear Lamp............................................................ 180
Changing a Fuse............................................167 Fuses........................................................................\
167
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Hill Start Assist..............................................122
Switching the System On and Off................122
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 122
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................95
General Hints......................................................... 95
Improving Vehicle Drive Range....................... 96
Recommended Settings for Cooling............96
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 96
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................121
Home Screen................................................238
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........170
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In California (U.S. Only).............................150
Information Display Control.......................63 Multimedia Controls........................................... 63
Information Displays....................................80 General Information........................................... 80
Information Messages
..................................87
AdvanceTrac®....................................................... 87
Alarm System........................................................ 88
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage).............................................................. 88
Door Ajar................................................................. 89
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 90
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 90
Lighting.................................................................... 90
Maintenance........................................................... 91
MyKey........................................................................\
91
Parking Aid.............................................................. 92
Parking Brake......................................................... 92
Power Steering...................................................... 92
Remote Start......................................................... 93
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 93
Traction Control.................................................... 93
Transmission.......................................................... 93
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Restraints...................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................. 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster.........................................75 Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68
Instrument Panel Overview.........................13
Interior Lamps
.................................................69
Front Interior Lamps (If Equipped)...............69
Interior Mirror
....................................................73
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................145 To Connect the Booster Cables.................... 146
To Start Your Vehicle......................................... 146
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................44
L
Lighting Control..............................................66 Headlamp Flasher................................................ 67
High Beams............................................................ 66
Parking Lamps...................................................... 66
Lighting..............................................................66 General Information........................................... 66
Load Carrying
.................................................134
Load Limit........................................................134
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 139
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 134
Locking and Unlocking
.................................53
Activating Intelligent Access............................ 54
Autolock................................................................... 55
Autounlock............................................................. 55
Battery Saver......................................................... 56
Disabled Intelligent Access Keys.................... 55
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 56
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 56
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 56
Power Door Locks................................................ 53
Remote Control..................................................... 53
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 55
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 216
Lug Nuts
............................................................217
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Vehicle Care....................................................183
General Information.......................................... 183
Vehicle Certification Label.......................220
Vehicle Identification Number.................219
Vehicle Storage.............................................188
12V Battery............................................................ 189
Body........................................................................\
189
Brakes..................................................................... 189
Cooling System................................................... 189
Electric Motor...................................................... 189
General................................................................... 189
High Voltage Battery......................................... 189
Miscellaneous..................................................... 190
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 190
Tires........................................................................\
. 189
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 94
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............219
Voice Control...................................................62
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................77 Anti-Lock Braking System Warning
Lamp..................................................................... 77
Battery Charging Condition Warning Lamp..................................................................... 77
Brake System Warning Lamp........................... 77
Cruise Control Indicator ..................................... 77
Direction Indicator................................................ 78
Door Ajar.................................................................. 78
Fasten Safety Belt Warning Lamp.................78
Front Airbag Warning Lamp............................. 78
Headlamp and Parking Lamp Indicator ........................................................................\
........ 78
High Beam Indicator............................................ 78
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 78
Limited Performance.......................................... 78
Low Battery............................................................. 78
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 78
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 78
Motor Coolant Temperature............................ 78
Powertrain Fault................................................... 79
Ready to Drive........................................................ 79
Stability Control Off Indicator......................... 79Stability Control Warning Lamp ....................
79
Stop Safely............................................................. 79
Vehicle Plugged in................................................ 79
Washer Fluid Check......................................174
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 184
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 64
Waxing..............................................................185
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 216
Wheels and Tires
...........................................191
Windows and Mirrors.....................................71
Windshield Washers
.....................................64
Windshield Wipers........................................64
Intermittent Wipe................................................ 64
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 64
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 175
Wipers and Washers.....................................64
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle....................... 140
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