2013 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC instrument cluster

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.
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
MessageAction / Description
Elec system overvoltage Stop
safelyStop your vehicle as soon as it is
safetodosoandswitchoffthe
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.
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Charging and Electrical System
MessageAction / Description
Low Battery Reduce climate use
for more rangeDisplays 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.
Reduce Climate Use for More
RangeDisplays 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
batteryDisplays when vehicle performance
is affected by cold battery
temperatures.
Severely Limited Performance Due
to cold batteryDisplays 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.
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Charging and Electrical System
MessageAction / Description
Limited Performance Due to hot
batteryDisplays when vehicle performance
is affected by hot battery
temperatures.
Severely Limited Performance Due
to hot batteryDisplays 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.
Approaching Range Limit To
return HomeDisplays 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 OutsidePlug Vehicle in
When Not in UseDisplays when the ambient
temperature is hot. Plug in the
vehicle to cool the high voltage
battery for optimum performance.
It’s Cold OutsidePlug Vehicle in
When Not in UseDisplays when the ambient
temperature is cold. Plug in the
vehicle to warm the high voltage
battery for optimum performance.
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Charging and Electrical System
MessageAction / Description
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.
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 Message Action / 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.
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Keyless Vehicle / Immobilizer
MessageAction / 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 theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Key Not Inside Car Displays if the key is not detected
by the system. Refer toPush
button start systemin the
Drivingchapter for more
information.
No Key Detected Displays if the key is not detected
by the system. Refer toPush
button start systemin the
Drivingchapter 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.
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Lighting Message Action / 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’dDisplays when an electrical system
problem occurs with the headlamp
system. Contact your authorized
dealer.
Maintenance Message Action / 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 Specificationschapter.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Brake system malfunction Stop
safelyDisplays 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
toWindshield washer fluidin 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.
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Maintenance Message Action / Description
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.
MyKeyMessage Action / Description
MyKey active Drive Safely Displays when MyKeyis 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
SettingDisplays when a MyKeyis 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 MyKeyis in
use and the optional setting is on
and the vehicle exceeds a
preselected speed.
Buckle Up to Unmute Audio Displays when a MyKeyis in use
and Belt-Minderis activated.
MyKey Park aid cannot be
deactivatedDisplays when a MyKeyis in use
and park aid is activated.
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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.
Power Steering Message Action / Description
Service Power Steering The power steering system has
detected a condition that requires
service. See your authorized
dealer.
Service Power Steering Now The power steering system has
detected a condition within the
power steering system that
requires service immediately. See
your authorized dealer.
Power Steering Assist Fault The power steering system has
disabled power steering assist due
to a system error. See your
authorized dealer.
Remote Start Message Action / Description
Remote Start Active Displayed when the remote start
system is active.
Transmission Message Action / Description
Transmission not in Park Select P Displays as a reminder to shift into
park.
Press brake pedal Displays to request the operator to
apply the brake as needed by the
transmission.
To start press brake Displays when starting the vehicle
as a reminder to apply the brake.
Shift to Park Displayed as a reminder to shift to
park.
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