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Quick Reference Guide
Focus Electric • Litho in U.S.A.
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10 QuiCkTIPS
1. ChARGe PoR t DooR / LiGht RinGThe charge port is located on the front left fender. Press
the indentation on the charge port door to open it. To
close, press and hold the indentation until the door
rotates and closes. A light ring, divided into four separate
quadrants surrounds the charge port. It indicates the
charge status of your high voltage batteries while charging. For your convenience the Focus Electric comes equipped with a 120V charge cord, but we recommend that you
talk to your dealer about how to purchase
the Leviton 240V charge station in order
to achieve a full charge in just 3-4 hours.
In addition, you will be able to charge your
Focus Electric anywhere you find a 120V/240V
charge station as they all use the same connectors.
2. inteLLiGent A CCeSS
- Pu Sh Button SiLent St ARt
There is no need to fumble with the key fob as your
intelligent access key unlocks the vehicle for you as you
grab the door handle. To start your Focus Electric you
will need to apply the brake pedal and press the Power
Start - Stop button which is located on the dashboard.
The green indicator light lets you know that your Focus
Electric is ready to drive!
3. ALL -eLeCtRiC SMAR t DAShBo ARDUse your 5-way controls located on your steering wheel
to interact with your vehicle. You can choose and confirm
settings and messages, control many of the MyFord Touch
with SYNC functions, and change how you view your
Focus Electric vehicle information.
4. RAnGe S CReenSYou can choose from several ways to view range based
upon your preference. Use the budget cup and watch it
automatically respond to how you drive. Range view gives
a snapshot of how far your current charge will take you. If
you have entered a destination it will let you know if you
have enough charge to get there. The various screens can
also show miles per charge, distance until empty and an
evaluation of economical driving habits. Your Focus Electric
even provides the visual cues of butterflies in the right cluster which lets you know your range surplus: more butterflies equals greater surplus.
5. Co AChinG S CReenS
With BRAke Co ACh
The Brake Coach overlay appears
after you have brought the vehicle
to a stop. It displays the percentage of available energy that you have recovered and
returned to the battery.
6. MyFoRD® MoBiLe/APP F
oR
youR SMAR tPhone
The downloadable MyFord Mobile app lets you know
the status of your charge, and upcoming charge
schedules at any time, from anywhere. The app also
estimates the amount of money you save based
on your driving style – this helps you manage cost
by improving efficiency. This app also calculates
the amount of CO2 emissions saved from entering
the environment so you can stay guilt free, by being
gasoline free.
7. MyFoRD® MoBiLe/
WeB Re GiStRA tion
It is important to register your smart phone to receive
your free MyFord Mobile app so you can get the most
out of your all-electric driving experience. Use the Ford
mobile app to do things like:
•See your charge status
•Set charging schedules
•Precondition your vehicle
•See routes before you drive
•Find charge points and much more!
Visit MyFordmobile.com to register for
MyFord Mobile.
8. PRe ConDitioninGGet the most miles out of every charge by
preconditioning your vehicle while it’s still
plugged in and charging Use MyFord Mobile
to set the cabin temperature and departure
time before you leave so you use energy
from your home wall outlet instead of your
batteries to heat or cool your vehicle.
9. MAP QueSt® tRiP PLAnneRFord and MapQuest have teamed up to
provide you with the best routes to your destination
based on charge levels and available charging
stations. After you input your destinations, MyFord
Mobile interfaces with the vehicle to provide the
confidence to always know how far you can go, and
the most economical way of getting there.
10. V ALue ChARGeWith Value Charging powered by Microsoft®
delivering utility rate data, the MyFord Mobile app
will give Focus Electric drivers a unique “set it and
forget it charging” for lower cost of ownership.
This function of the app lets you know when the
cheapest rates are to charge your vehicle. Please
call your utility company to see if this necessitates a
change in your rate plan.
45Plug intoFord.comTo make the most of your Focus Electric and the electric vehicle lifestyle, please visit
Do MoRe After creating your account at
syncmyride.com, use SYNC Services
to get the most out of your SYNC
experience. This includes; voice
activated turn-by-turn directions,
the latest traffic reports, business
searches, sports scores, stock market
reports and more.
You can access your available services
by pulling the voice control
and
when prompted, say “Services”. The portal will guide you, but you can say
any of the following voice commands:
Say “What can I say?” to hear a list
of more voice commands available in
this mode.
Your SYNC system also offers advanced
features such as internet connectivity,
SYNC AppLink™ and vehicle health
reports all available at syncmyride.com.
heLP!At any time, you can give the
voice command “Help”. The
system will provide an audible list
of voice commands available in
your current mode.
Tr a ffi c Sports
Directions Weather
News Business search
GettinG StAR teD , unDeRS tAnDinG S ynC® With MyFoRD t ouCh®
Use the four corner, four color touch screen to explore and
interact with your vehicle. The touch screen works the
same way that traditional controls, knobs and buttons do.
Simply press the various corners on your touch screen to
personalize the many features and settings of your vehicle
all in one place. The system provides easy interaction with
your cellular phone, multimedia entertainment, climate
controls and navigation system.
Before you get started
• Pair your phone to SYNC before using MyFord Touch
(see the Getting started with your SYNC system section
for instructions on how to do this).
• If you have the navigation SD card, make sure that it
is inserted into the SD slot in your media hub or your
navigation will not work.
• The touch screen is sensitive, so make sure you press
the desired icon accurately and firmly.
• If you press the wrong icon and enter the wrong screen
you can always press the back icon
to return to the
previous screen. You can also use SYNC to go back by
saying the voice command “Go back”.
Get in t ouCh... uSinG y ouR FouR CoRneR
t ou Ch S CReen
Phone, Navigation, Climate and Entertainment are the
four main features of SYNC with MyFord Touch. Each
feature has its own color for easy identification.
Phone With S ynC®
Make phone calls, send text messages, view your phone
book and call history by pressing the yellow corner of
your touch screen. You can also do things like change the
ring tone in your car and program images to your phone
book contacts so you can see who is calling on your
touch screen.
Your phone connects you with many other features and
SYNC services:
- Connect to SYNC services for traffic, directions, business
searches and information favorites.
- Connect to Operator Assist to help locate a listing
or destination.
- Call for a vehicle health report.
- Connect directly to a 911 Operator.
- Transfer calls seamlessly from SYNC to phone as you get
in or out of your vehicle.
Refer to the SYNC chapter of your Owner’s Manual for
complete details.
V oiCe AC tiVAteD nAViGA tion
Use the voice-activated navigation system with
SiriusXM Traffic™ and SiriusXM Travel Link™ combines
global positioning system ( gPS) technology with 3-D
mapping and provides turn-by-turn navigation. You get
continuous updated directions, information on weather,
traffic delays and alternate route suggestions, local gas
prices, movie listings, sports scores and more. Refer to
the MyFord Touch chapter of your Owner’s Manual for
complete details.
Set a Destination
You can use the touch screen to set a destination in
many ways, like a street address, a city center, a place on
the map or a Point Of Interest (POI). The easiest way is
by voice.
1. Pull the voice control
, then when prompted say
“Destination street address”.
2. The system will ask you to say the full address and will
display an example on-screen.
3. You can then speak the address naturally, such as:
“One two three Main Street, Anytown”.
note: There will be a pop-up once you enter a destination, asking
you if you will charge your vehicle once you arrive. Selecting yes
sets the trip budget.
You can also use the touch screen to enter a destination
and narrow your choices by city or street as you type.
You can choose from up to three different types of routes:
- Fastest: Uses the fastest moving roads possible.
- Shortest: Uses the shortest distance possible.
- Eco (EcoRoute): Uses the most economical route.
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