2013 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC Owners Manual

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Note:The head lamp indicator will illuminate when the head lamps are
activated.
Autolamp control (if equipped)
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control to
.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the
control from the autolamp
position.
Note:If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the
windshield wiper rainlamp feature.When the windshield wipers are
turned to low- or high-speed wiping during daylight, and the headlamp
control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a
brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with autolamps, you can set the delay time to
keep the headlights on for up to one minute after the key is turned off.
The home light delay settings are adjusted through the message center
in the instrument cluster. The default delay time from the factory is set
to 20 seconds.
Note:The headlamps can be activated manually by pulling the high
beam/flash-to-pass lever toward you. The headlamps are deactivated
after 30 seconds or three minutes if any door is open.
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High beams
•Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate.
•Push the lever toward the
instrument panel again or pull
the lever towards you to
deactivate.
Flash-to-pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps in low
light situations or during inclement weather. The system does not
activate the tail lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during
these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these
conditions may result in a collision.
The system turns the headlamps on.
To switch the system on, switch the vehicle to Ready to Drive mode and
switch the headlamp control to the off or parking lamp position.
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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
•Tap the right control to brighten
all interior lit components
incrementally, or
•Press and hold the right control
until the desired lighting level is
reached.
•Tap the left control to dim all
interior lit components
incrementally, or
•Press and hold the left control
until the desired lighting level is
reached.
Note:If the low voltage battery under the hood is disconnected,
discharged, or a new low voltage battery is installed, the dimmer will set
the illuminated components to the maximum setting automatically. This
will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions.
The brightness can then be adjusted to the users preference.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
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•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
There is a distinct cut-off (change
from light to dark) in the left
portion of the beam pattern. The
top edge of this cut-off should be
positioned two inches (5 cm) below
the horizontal reference line.
4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver or 13 millimeter
wrench/socket, turn the adjuster
either clockwise or
counterclockwise in order to adjust
the vertical aim of the headlamp.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NOT ADJUSTABLE.
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
Lane change
To indicate a left or right lane change:
•Tap the lever up/down. The turn signals will flash three times and
stop.
•Push the lever up/down to the non latched position and hold. The turn
signals will flash for as long as the lever is held in this position.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Front dome/map lamp
1. Map lamp on and off switch
2. Door function switch
3. All lamps on and off switch
The dome lamp will turn on when:
•any door is opened.
•the remote entry controls are pressed and the vehicle is off.
•switch 3 on the dome lamp is pressed.
Press switch 1 to activate the map lamp(s). Some map lamps have a split
switch.
Note:Press switch 2 to disable all courtesy/door illumination when the
door is open. Press the switch again to re-enable.
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Rear dome/map lamp (if equipped)
The dome lamp will turn on when:
•any door is opened.
•any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the vehicle
is off.
•switch 3 on the front dome/map lamp is pressed.
Press
to manually turn on the map lamp(s) (if equipped):
Ambient lighting (if equipped)
Illuminates the interior with a
choice of several colors. The
ambient lighting control switch is
located in the overhead console.
•Rotate the control knob past the
first detent to activate and adjust
to the desired brightness.
•Press the left color pallet switch
to cycle through the color
choices.
•Press the right search mode switch to activate all dome lamps and all
ambient lighting. Press the search mode switch again to deactivate the
dome lamps and return the ambient lighting to the previously selected
color.
The ambient lights come on whenever the vehicle is on, the headlamps
are on and the outside ambient light level is low.
Note:The ambient lights will stay on until the vehicle is turned off and
the vehicle is locked or the accessory delay timer expires.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
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condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
These are examples of acceptable condensation:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets).
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.
These are examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp
water leak):
•Water puddle inside the lamp.
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens.
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to ensure
lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The
correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Trade number
Headlamps high beam H1
* Headlamp low beam (HID) D8S
Parking lamp/turn signal lamp (front) W21W
* Side marker lamp (front) LED
Brake lamp 3157K
Tail lamp 3157K
Turn lamp 3757AK
Reverse lamp 921
* License plate lamp LED
* High-mount brake lamp LED
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the two screw from the
headlamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the headlamp
assembly up and away from the
vehicle.
Low beam headlamp bulb:
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge”
(HID) source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is
burned out, the bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by
your authorized dealer.
High beam headlamp bulb:
•Remove service cap.
•Remove bulb by removing the
electrical wire connector (lift up
on the bottom latch).
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
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