Smart Start
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. The light ring indicates the approximate charge
status of your high-voltage battery system while it is charging.
2. ChARGE oP tionS Focus Electric comes equipped with
a 120V charge cord. Ford recommends
upgrading to the optional 240V charging
station for faster, more efficient charging.
Use of a 240V charging station takes 3-4 hours to fully
charge an empty battery. 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.
3. intELLiGEnt A CCESS PuSh-Button
SiLEnt St ARt
To start your Focus Electric, press 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.
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7. MyFoRD® MoBiLE APP F oR
youR SMAR tPhonE
View your vehicle’s charging information on a computer or
other Web-accessible mobile device, smartphone or from
your vehicle by downloading your free MyFord Mobile app
for your phone. Visit MyFordmobile.com and enhance your
charging experience with these key features and more:
• Text a lert: Receive text messages on your phone
that notify you of your vehicle’s charging status and
other functionality.
• Find a Charging Station: Locate charging stations
when you are on the go so you can recharge while you
are out.
8. CABin C onDitioninG Get the most miles out of every charge by letting the
interior of your Focus Electric warm up or cool down while
it is still plugged in and charging. Use MyFord Mobile to set
the cabin temperature and departure time before
you leave.
note: Cabin conditioning effectiveness may be reduced
by extreme outside temperatures or when using
120V charging.
4. SMARtGA uGE® with EC oGuiDEUse your 5-way controls located on your steering wheel to
interact with your smart dashboard. You can choose and
confirm settings and messages, control many of the SYNC
with MyFord Touch functions, and change how you view
your Focus Electric vehicle information.
5. R AnGE S CREEnSYou can choose several ways to view vehicle range.
Enter a destination and range view will let you know if
you have enough plug-in power to get there. The various
screens can also show miles per charge, distance until
plug-in power is depleted 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.
6. BRAKE Co ACh
The Brake Coach appears after
the vehicle has come to a stop.
It coaches you to brake in a
manner that maximizes the
amount of energy returned
through the regenerative
braking system. The percent
displayed indicates your
regenerative braking efficiency.
PlugintoFord.comTo make the most of your Focus Electric and the electric vehicle lifestyle, please visit
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. VALuE ChARGinGMyFord Mobile gives Focus Electric
drivers a unique “set it and forget it”
charging feature. The app lets
you know when the cheapest
rates are available and
allows you to set your
vehicle’s charging time
accordingly. Contact
your utility company to
learn if regular charging
during non-peak times
requires a rate
plan change.
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