2014 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC high beam

HEADLAMP CONTROL
A. Off
B. Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps
C. Headlamps.
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.
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Autolamp control (if equipped)
Rotate the lighting control to
to turn the autolamps on.
The headlamps will switch on and
off automatically in low light
situations or during inclement
weather.
The headlamps will remain on for a
period of time after you switch the
ignition off. You can adjust the time
delay using the information display
controls.
Note:It may be necessary to switch your headlamps on manually in
severe weather conditions.
Note:If you switch autolamps on in conjunction with autowipers, low
beam headlamps will illuminate automatically when the rain sensor
activates the windshield wipers continuously.
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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HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
With the ignition switch off, the headlamps can be activated manually by
pulling the high beam/flash-to-pass lever toward you. You will hear a
short tone. The headlamps will go off automatically after 3 minutes with
any door open, or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed.
The home safe lights can be cancelled by either pulling the high
beam/flash-to-pass indicator lever towards the steering wheel again
or by turning the ignition switch ON.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps in low
light situations or during inclement weather. The daytime running
lamp 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.
To switch the Daytime Running Lamp system on:
1. Turn the ignition to the on position
2. Switch the lighting control to the off, autolamp or parking lamp
position.
Vehicle With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps
The Daytime Running Lamp system switches the fog lamps on in day
light conditions (Not available in all markets).
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Press the control to switch the fog
lamps on or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on
when the lighting control is in any
position except off and the high
beams are not on.
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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.
High beams
Illuminates when the high-beam headlamps are on.
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.
Liftgate ajar (RTT)
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.
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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.
•(A) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(B) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(C) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(D) 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.
For Vehicles with Halogen Headlamps:
On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
C
A
B
D
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Headlamp assembly:
A. High beam headlamp bulb
B. Side marker bulb
C. Low beam headlamp bulb
D. Front parking lamp and turn
signal bulb
High beam headlamp bulb:
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove the service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
4. Remove the bulb from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it
straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Low beam headlamp bulb:
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove the service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
4. Remove the bulb from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it
straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Note:Be sure that the spring clip is not damaged or detached from the
headlamp assembly during the replacement procedure.BA
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Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a high intensity discharge
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.
Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Bulbs
1. Remove the service cap by
turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb by gently
pulling the bulb straight out of the
socket
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs
1. Remove the service cap.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb by gently
pulling the bulb straight out of the
socket
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
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Note:The reverse lamp bulb is located in the luggage compartment lid.
If replacement is required, it is recommended that you see your
authorized dealer.
Replacing License Plate Lamp Assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED license plate lamp assembly. It is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is
recommended that you see your authorized dealer.
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp. It is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is
recommended that you see your authorized dealer.
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
* Headlamp low beam (HID) D8S
Parking lamp/turn signal lamp (front) W21W
* Side marker lamp (front) LED
Brake lamp 3157K
Stop/Tail lamp 3157K
Turn lamp 3757AK
Reverse lamp 921
Dome lamp H5W
* 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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