
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle
components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
Note: Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety
belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate
material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for more
information.
Breaking-in your vehicle
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
Electric Vehicle Operation
This electric vehicle operates entirely from electricity stored in the on-board
high voltage battery pack. There is no internal combustion engine as in a
typical vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle, which leads to unique operating
characteristics. Familiarizing yourself with these unique characteristics will
help ensure optimal performance from your new vehicle.
Normal vehicle operation
Starting: The vehicle is equipped with a Passive Entry, Passive Start
(PEPS) system. The key fob must be inside the vehicle in order to start
the vehicle. Press the start button while your vehicle is in P (Park) with
your foot on the brake pedal. The startup sequence will display on the
cluster and 8 inch center stack screen and the green ready to drive
indicator light will appear in the instrument cluster, letting you know
that the vehicle is ready for driving.
Driving: The electric vehicle driver controls operate the same as a
traditional automobile and the vehicle is designed to be driven in the full
range of traffic and weather conditions. You will likely notice the lack of
sound when driving the electric vehicle which is due to the lack of an
internal combustion engine.
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Frequently asked questions
QuestionAnswer
What are the series of clicks from
the cargo area when I first start
my vehicle? The high voltage battery is
electrically isolated from the rest
of the vehicle when the key is off.
When the key is turned to on, high
voltage contactors inside the
battery are closed to make the
electricity available to the motor
and enable the vehicle to drive.
The clicks are the sound of these
contactors as they close and open
during start up and shut down.
How long will my high voltage
battery last? Does it need
maintenance? The high voltage battery in the
Focus Electric is maintenance free
and has been designed to last the
life of the vehicle.
Can I flat tow my Focus Electric? Your vehicle should only be flat towed in emergency situations and
never above 35 mph. Long
distance towing should be carried
out with front wheels off the
ground.
How can I get a 240 volt charging
station installed at my home? Ford and Best Buy have teamed
up to offer a charging installation.
Your Ford dealer will set up an
inspection visit by Best Buy, who
performs the evaluation and
arranges for installation.
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GAUGES
Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar.
A. Message center: SeeMessage Centerfor more information.
B. Speedometer
C. Infotainment display: See the MyTouchsupplement for more information.
Common Displays
Note:Some features can be switched on and off through the message
center.
Battery Gauge: The high voltage battery gauge appears on the right
side of the message center screen. This provides State of Charge, Range
Estimate and Regen Display.
• State of Charge - The state of charge for the high voltage battery is
shown as a colored fill. The fill color is normally blue. When a low
battery condition is reached the fill turns amber. When the battery is
depleted the fill turns red. See the Information Messages section for
details on associated Low Battery and Depleted Battery warnings.
• Distance to Empty - The Range Estimate in the Battery Gauge is
personalized to the driver’s key. This is the estimated distance the
vehicle will travel before needing a recharge. The Range Estimate is
based on your typical energy usage while driving. This includes your
Drive Habits as well as your use of accessories such as Climate
Control. Your Range Estimate may change immediately when you
change your Climate Control settings.
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•Regen Display - A circular arrow symbol appears in the center of the
Battery Gauge when energy is being recaptured through the
regenerative braking system.
Brake Coach Display: The Brake Coach appears after the vehicle has
come to a stop. It coaches you to brake in a manner which maximizes
the amount of energy returned through the regenerative braking system.
By maximizing the use of regenerative braking, you minimize the energy
used up by the hydraulic brakes.
Note: Under certain conditions the actual amount of energy returned to
the high voltage battery will be less than the percentage shown.
Trip Summary and Lifetime Summary: These will be displayed upon
shutting off the vehicle. Trip Summary will appear first, then Lifetime
Summary will be displayed. You can toggle between these displays using
the up and down arrow keys on the left hand steering wheel controls.
Trip Summary data is from the last power cycle, while Lifetime Summary
data is cumulative from the last Lifetime Summary reset done through
the Settings menu in the message center.
Trip Summary:
• Distance - The total distance travelled, and regen distance are
displayed. Regen distance is the estimated range gained from energy
recaptured through regenerative braking.
• Energy Used - The total kilowatt hours and average watt hours per
unit of distance are displayed. The average watt hours per mi (km)
will be shown in blue if less than (better than) the lifetime average
watt hours per mi (km).
• Brake Score - The percentage of braking energy recaptured and
returned to the high voltage battery through regenerative braking. The
brake score will be shown in blue if greater than (better than) the
lifetime brake score.
Lifetime Summary:
• Distance - The total regen distance, which is the estimated range
gained from energy recaptured through regenerative braking.
• Energy Used - The total kilowatt hours.
• Brake Score - The average percentage of braking energy recaptured
and returned to the high voltage battery through regenerative braking.
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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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•arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system.
• activate the panic alarm.
• operate the illuminated entry feature.
• remotely start the vehicle.
The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any power mode
except when the vehicle is running and vehicle speed is more than
4 mph (7 km/h).
If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL intelligent access keys with you to the authorized dealer in order
to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Intelligent access
The intelligent access system uses a radio frequency (RF) signal to
communicate with your vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock
when commanded (either by touching the inside of any exterior door
handle, the luggage compartment handle, or a button on the transmitter
itself). If excessive RF interference is present in the area, or if your
vehicle battery is low, it may be necessary to mechanically unlock your
door. The mechanical key blade in your IA key can be used to open the
driver’s door in this situation (refer to Intelligent access keyin this
chapter for more information on the location and use of the mechanical
key blade).
Your vehicle will allow you to unlock and enter your vehicle without
actively using a key or transmitter. You can use the intelligent access
feature at any door or at the liftgate. You can activate the intelligent
access feature as long as you have one of your IA keys within range of
the front doors or the liftgate.
Activating intelligent access at
the doors:If your IA key is within
3 feet (1 meter) of the doors you can
activate your intelligent access
system by touching the inside of any
exterior door handle. The door(s) will
automatically unlock and the door
can be opened.
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To lock the doors, press the lock area (black spot) on either front door
handle.Activating intelligent access at
the liftgate:If your IA key is within
3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, you
can activate your intelligent access
system by pressing the exterior
liftgate release button, hidden under
the trim above the license plate. The
liftgate will release and open.
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock) Press the button to unlock the driver’s door. Note:The interior
lamps and turn signal lamps will illuminate.
Press the button again within three seconds to unlock all doors.
The turn signals will flash.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
on.
The battery saver feature will turn off the lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition is turned off.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the remote control
for four seconds to disable or enable two-stage unlocking. Disabling
two-stage unlocking allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one press of
the button. The turn signal lamps will illuminate twice to indicate that
two-stage unlock was enabled or disabled. The unlocking mode will be
applied to intelligent access.
Two-stage unlocking may also be disabled or enabled through the
message center if this is an available message center option or by your
authorized dealer. Refer to Message centerin theInstrument Cluster
chapter.
When two-stage unlocking is disabled, intelligent access at the driver’s
door results in an unlock of all doors (not just the driver door).
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Intelligent Access Transmitter
1. Remove the backup key from the transmitter.2. Twist a thin coin in the slot
hidden behind the backup key slot
to remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the instruction inside the transmitter
for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to
make sure it is fully in the housing.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the
backup key.
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
If you would like to have additional intelligent access keys programmed
to your vehicle, please contact your authorized dealer.
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps illuminate when the remote
entry system is used to unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if:
• the ignition is on,
• the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
• after 25 seconds of illumination.
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