2012 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC ignition

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
These indicators can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become
serious enough to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any light remains
on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light
for additional information.
Note:Some warning indicators are reconfigurable telltales (RTT). These
indicators appear in the information display and function the same as a
warning light, but do not display on startup.
Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar.
Stability Control System
Displays when the AdvanceTrac/Traction control is active. If
the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Stability Control System Off Illuminates when AdvanceTrac/Traction control has been
disabled by the driver.
Airbag readiness If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned on,
continues to flash or remains on, contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible. A chime will sound when there is a
malfunction in the indicator light.
OFF
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Anti-lock brake systemIf the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a
malfunction has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible. Normal braking is still functional unless the
brake warning light also is illuminated.
Brake system warning light
To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the vehicle is switched on, to
accessory or Ready to Drive mode.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not
engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates low brake
fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system checked
immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause
brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
High voltage battery low or depleted (RTT) •Amber: Illuminates when the battery level is low. May also be
accompanied by a message suggesting the driver reduce
usage of the climate system.
• Red: Illuminates when the battery level is depleted. The vehicle must
be charged before it will operate. If you are driving when this occurs,
and cannot make it to a charge point, stop the vehicle in a safe place
and have it towed to a charge point.
Charging system (RTT) Illuminates when the 12–volt battery is not charging properly.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. This
indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related
component.
Door ajar (RTT) Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely
closed.
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High beamsIlluminates when the high-beam headlamps are on.
Liftgate ajar Displays when the ignition is on and liftgate is not completely
closed.
Limited performance (RTT) •Amber: Indicates limited vehicle performance due to a cold
or hot battery. This will be accompanied by a corresponding
message.
• Red: Indicates severely limited vehicle performance due to a cold or
hot battery. This will be accompanied by a corresponding message.
Drive with caution. Keep the vehicle plugged in when not in use to
maintain battery temperature.
Low tire pressure warning Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains
on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be
checked. When the vehicle is first turned on, the light will
illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does
not turn on or begins to flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Low washer fluid (RTT)
Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.
Motor coolant overheat warning (RTT) Illuminates when the motor cooling system is overheating. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and contact your authorized dealer.
Overdrive cancel and grade assist (if equipped) Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has
been turned off and the grade assist function has been turned
on.
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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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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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Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
This 12–digit Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or
track your satellite radio account. You will need this number when
communicating with SIRIUS. While in satellite radio mode, you can view
this number on the radio display by pressing the Menu icon > SIRIUS >
Show ESN.
Troubleshooting
Radio Display Condition Action Required
ACQUIRING Radio requires more than two seconds to
produce audio for the selected channel. No action required.
This message should disappear shortly.
SAT FAULT Internal module or
system failure present. If this message does
not clear within a short period of time, or with an ignition key cycle,
your receiver may have a fault. See your
authorized dealer for service.
INVALID CHNL Channel no longer available.This previously
available channel is no longer available. Tuneto another channel. If
the channel was one of your presets, you may
choose another channel for that preset button.
UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for thischannel. Contact SIRIUS
at
1–888–539–7474 to subscribe to the
channel or tune to another channel.
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SIRIUS troubleshooting tips
Radio Display Condition Possible Action
Acquiring Radio requires more than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.None. This message
should disappear
shortly.
Sat Fault/SIRIUS
system failure Internal module or
system failure present.If this message does not
clear shortly, or with an
ignition key cycle, your
receiver may have a
fault. See your
authorized dealer for
service.
Invalid Channel Channel no longer available.Tune to another
channel or choose
another preset.
Unsubscribed Channel Subscription not available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
No Signal Loss of signal from the
SIRIUS satellite or
SIRIUS tower to the
vehicle antenna. The signal is currently
being blocked. When
you move into an open
area, the signal should
return.
Updating Update of channel
programming in
progress. None. The process may
take up to three
minutes.
Call SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474 Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUS Satellite Radio.Call SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
reactivate or resolve
subscription issues.
No Channels Available All the channels in the selected category are
locked or skipped.Unlock or unskip the
channels using the
channel guide.
Subscription Updated SIRIUS has updated the channels available for
your vehicle.None.
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