2012 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC display

INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not
all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be
abbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have.
Press the OK button to
acknowledge and remove some
messages from the information
display. Other messages will be
removed automatically after a short
time. Certain messages need to be
confirmed before you can access
the menus.
Some messages will be supplemented by a system specific symbol with a
message indicator.
AdvanceTrac Message Action / Description
Service AdvanceTrac Displayed when the system has
detected a condition that requires
service. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Alarm Message Action / Description
To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle Displayed when unauthorized entry into the vehicle has
occurred. Turn the ignition on to
stop the alarm.
Brake System Message Action / Description
Brake Fluid Level LOW Indicates the brake fluid level is
low and the brake system should
be inspected immediately.
Check Brake System Displayed when the brake system
needs servicing. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
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Brake System MessageAction / 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 Message Action / Description
Elec system overvoltage Stop
safely Stop your vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so and switch off the
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 range Displays 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 SystemMessage Action / Description
Reduce Climate Use for More
Range Displays when high climate usage
may make it difficult to stay within
your energy budget.
Unplug Prior to Starting Vehicle Displays when attempting to start the vehicle while plugged in.
Is Vehicle Plugged-in? Displays when confirmation is needed that the vehicle is
unplugged before a start is
allowed. You must make sure the
vehicle is unplugged and respond
to the message prompt before
starting your vehicle.
Limited Performance Due to cold
battery Displays when vehicle performance
is affected by cold battery
temperatures.
Severely Limited Performance Due
to cold battery Displays when vehicle performance
is severely affected by cold battery
temperatures. Drive with caution.
Keep vehicle plugged in when not
in use to maintain proper battery
temperature.
Limited Performance Due to hot
battery Displays when vehicle performance
is affected by hot battery
temperatures.
Severely Limited Performance Due
to hot battery Displays when vehicle performance
is severely affected by hot battery
temperatures. Drive with caution.
Keep vehicle plugged in when not
in use to maintain proper battery
temperature.
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Charging and Electrical SystemMessage Action / Description
Approaching Range Limit To
return Home Displays 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 Outside Plug Vehicle in
When Not in Use Displays when the ambient
temperature is hot. Plug in the
vehicle to cool the high voltage
battery for optimum performance.
It’s Cold Outside Plug Vehicle in
When Not in Use Displays 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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Charging and Electrical SystemMessage Action / Description
Budget Set for xx mi (km) Displays when 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.
Doors MessageAction / Description
X Door Ajar Displays when the door listed is
not completely closed.
Liftgate Ajar Displays when the luggage
compartment is not completely
closed.
Hill Start Assist Message Action / Description
Hill start assist not available Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Keyless Vehicle / ImmobilizerMessage Action / Description
Starting System Fault This message is displayed when there is a problem with your
vehicle’s starting system. See your
authorized dealer for service.
Steering malfunction Service now Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering malfunction Stop safely Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Key Inside Vehicle Displays to remind you that the key is in the luggage compartment.
Refer toPush button start system
in the Driving chapter for more
information.
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Keyless Vehicle / ImmobilizerMessage Action / Description
Key Not Inside Car Displays if the key is not detected by the system. Refer toPush
button start system in the
Driving chapter for more
information.
No Key Detected Displays if the key is not detected by the system. Refer toPush
button start system in the
Driving chapter for more
information.
Accessory Power Active Displayed when the vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
Press Brake to Start Displayed as a reminder to apply the brake as needed when starting.
Place Key in Backup Slot Displayed as needed by the system for proper function.
Lighting MessageAction / Description
Brake lamp Bulb fault Displays when the brake lamp bulb
has burned out. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Dipped beam Bulb fault Displays when the low beam
headlamp bulb has burned out.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Headlamp malfunction Service
req’d Displays when an electrical system
problem occurs with the headlamp
system. Contact your authorized
dealer.
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Maintenance MessageAction / Description
Brake fluid level low Service now I ndicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should
be inspected immediately. Refer to
Brake fluidin theMaintenance
and Specifications chapter.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Brake system malfunction Stop
safely Displays 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
to Windshield washer fluid in 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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MyKeyMessage Action / Description
MyKey active Drive Safely Displays when MyKey is active.
Speed Limited to xx MPH/km/h Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKeyis in use and the
MyKey speed limit is on.
Near Vehicle Top Speed Displays when a MyKeyis in use
and the MyKey speed limit is on
and the vehicle speed is
approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Vehicle at Top Speed of MyKey
Setting Displays when a MyKey
is in use
and the MyKey speed limit is on
and the vehicle reaches 80 mph
(130 km/h).
Check Speed Drive Safely Displayed when a MyKey is in
use and the optional setting is on
and the vehicle exceeds a
preselected speed.
Buckle Up to Unmute Audio Displays when a MyKey is in use
and Belt-Minder is activated.
MyKey Park aid cannot be
deactivated Displays when a MyKey
is in use
and park aid is activated.
Park Aid Message Action / Description
Check Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is
in R (Reverse) and the park aid is
disabled.
Rear Park Aid On Off Displays the park aid status.
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