tire pressure FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC 2018 Owner's Guide

How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system
monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic
tire. While driving in a normal manner, a
typical passenger tire inflation pressure
may increase about 2
–4 psi (14– 28 kPa)
from a cold start situation. If the vehicle is
stationary overnight with the outside
temperature significantly lower than the
daytime temperature, the tire pressure may
decrease about 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of
30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This
lower pressure value may be detected by
the tire pressure monitoring system as
being significantly lower than the
recommended inflation pressure and
activate the system warning light for low
tire pressure. If the low tire pressure warning light is on, visually check each tire
to verify that no tire is flat. If one or more
tires are flat, repair as necessary. Check
the air pressure in the road tires. If any tire
is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle
to the nearest location where air can be
added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to
the recommended inflation pressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
Important Information for Lifting
or Jacking WARNING
If you do not follow the guidelines it
will result in extensive damage to the
high voltage battery.
Lifting points
A
High voltage battery and support brace
B
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Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information. Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
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Check every six months
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-point inspection
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses
Battery performance
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exterior lamps and hazard warning system
operation
Steering and linkage
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Tires for wear and proper pressure **
For oil and fluid leaks
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Half-shaft dust boots
Washer spray and wiper operation
Horn operation
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir and window washer.
** Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit; check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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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
I
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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Storage Compartments............................106
Sun Visors..........................................................74
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 74
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Switching Off the Electric Motor............108
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ 3.........................................................227 General Information.......................................... 227
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................304
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 56
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............218
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................151
Tire Care...........................................................197 Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 199
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 197
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 200
Temperature A B C............................................. 198
Traction AA A B C............................................... 198
Treadwear............................................................. 198
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit...................191
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............212 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 213
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 214
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit...................191
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
......................191
First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................ 193
General Information.......................................... 192
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 195
Tips for Use of the Kit....................................... 192
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................ 195
What to Do When a Tire Is Punctured........193 Tires
See: Wheels and Tires....................................... 191
Towing a Trailer
.............................................140
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................140
Emergency Towing............................................ 140
Recreational Towing........................................... 141
Towing..............................................................140
Traction Control
.............................................123
Principle of Operation....................................... 123
Transmission Code Designation............220
Transmission...................................................118
Transporting the Vehicle...........................140
Type Approvals
..............................................361
U
Under Hood Overview..................................171
Using Cruise Control
.....................................131
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 131
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 131
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
...........................................................51
Vehicles With Ford-Approved Aftermarket
Remote Start Systems................................... 51
Using Snow Chains......................................212
Using Stability Control................................125
Using Traction Control................................123 Switching the System Off................................ 123
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 123
Using a Switch..................................................... 123
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 123
Using Voice Recognition
...........................239
Audio Voice Commands................................. 240
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 243
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 242
Phone Voice Commands................................. 241
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 244
Voice Settings Commands............................ 244
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.........................152
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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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