2014 FORD FOCUS Owners Manual

Status Display
The following features will display in the information center.
Compass
Displayed in the status line at the bottom of the display. Displays the
vehicle’s heading direction.
To calibrate the compass: Enter the compass menu and select Calibrate.
Follow the prompts.
To set the compass zone: Enter the compass menu and select Set. Follow
the prompts. See the diagram below to determine your magnetic zone.
Determine which magnetic zone you
are in for your geographic location
by referring to the zone map.
Odometer
Displayed in the status line at the bottom of the display. Registers the
total mileage of the vehicle.
Outside air temperature
Shows the outside air temperature.
TRIP COMPUTER
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip,
distance, time and average fuel information.
Trip Odometer
Registers the mileage of individual journeys.
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Trip Timer
Registers the time of individual journeys.
Distance toE/ToE
Indicates the approximate distance the vehicle will travel on
the fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in driving pattern may
cause the value to vary.
Average Fuel
Indicates the average fuel consumption since the function was
last reset.
Press the right arrow button to enter Ford EcoMode.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not
all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be
abbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have.
Press the OK button to
acknowledge and remove some
messages from the information
display. Other messages will be
removed automatically after a short
time. Certain messages need to be
confirmed before you can access
the menus.
Message indicator (if equipped):The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some messages. It will be red or
amber depending on the severity of the message and will
remain on until the cause of the message has been rectified.
Some messages will be supplemented by a system specific symbol with
a message indicator.
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Airbag Message Action / Description
Airbag malfunction Service now Displays when the system requires
service due to a malfunction.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Alarm Message Action / Description
Alarm triggered Check Vehicle
Displays when the alarm has been
triggered due to unauthorized entry.
Alarm malfunction Service req’d Displays when the system requires
service due to a malfunction.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Battery and Charging 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 battery
condition. Turn off all unneeded
electrical accessories. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Doors Message Action / Description
X door open Displays when the door(s) listed is
not completely closed and the
vehicle is moving.
Displays when the door(s) listed is
not completely closed.
Luggage compartment lid open Displays when the luggage
compartment is not completely
closed and the vehicle is moving.
Displays when the luggage
compartment is not completely
closed.
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Doors Message Action / Description
Hood open Displays when the hood is not
completely closed and the vehicle
is moving.
Displays when the hood is not
completely closed.
Engine Message Action / Description
Engine malfunction Service now Engine service is required. Contact
your authorized dealer.
High engine temperature Stop
safelyDisplays when the engine
temperature is too high. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place and allow to
engine to cool. If the problem
persists, contact your authorized
dealer.
Fuel Message Action / Description
Check Fuel Fill Inlet Displayed when the fuel fill inlet
may not be properly closed.
Hill Start Assist Message Action / Description
Hill start assist not available Displays when hill start assist is
not available. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Keyless Vehicle Message Action / Description
Steering lock engaged. Turn
steering wheelDisplays when you need to turn
the steering wheel in order to
disengage the steering lock.
Steering malfunction Service now Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering malfunction Stop safely Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Contact your authorized dealer.
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Keyless Vehicle Message Action / Description
Ford KeyFree Key inside vehicle Displays to remind you that the
key is in the trunk. Refer to
Push button start systemin
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Ford KeyFree No key detected Displayed if the key is not
detected by the system. Refer to
Push button start systemin the
Drivingchapter for more
information.
Switch ign. off Press ENGINE
Start/StopRefer toPush button start system
in theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Ford KeyFree Key not inside car Refer toPush button start system
in theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Key Battery low Replace soon Displays when the key battery is
low. Change the battery as soon
as possible. Refer to heLocks
and Securitychapter for more
information.
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.
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Maintenance Message Action / Description
Engine oil change due Displays when the engine oil life is
depleted and requires a change.
SeeEngine oilin the
Maintenance and specifications
chapter for more information.
Brake fluid level low Service now Indicates 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.
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.
MyKey® Message Action / Description
MyKey active Drive Safely Displays when MyKey® is active.
MyKey Speed Limited to
XX MPH/km/hDisplays when starting the vehicle
and MyKey® is in use and the
MyKey speed limit is on.
MyKey Vehicle Near Top Speed Displays when a MyKey® is in use
and the MyKey speed limit is on
and the vehicle speed is
approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
MyKey Buckle Up to Unmute
AudioDisplays when a MyKey® is in use
and Belt-Minder® is activated.
MyKey Park aid cannot be
deactivatedDisplays when a MyKey® is in use
and park aid is activated.
Key is Already a MyKey Displays when trying to create a
MyKey® with a key already
designated as a MyKey®.
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MyKey® Message Action / Description
MyKey Place key in key holder Displays when programming a
MyKey®.
MyKey ESC cannot be deactivated Displays when a MyKey® is active
and trying to disable ESC.
Park Aid Message Action / Description
Parking aid malfunction Service
req’dDisplays when the system has
detected a condition that requires
service. Contact your authorized
dealer.
Park Brake Message Action / Description
Park brake applied Displays when the parking brake is
set, the engine is running and the
vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h). If the warning stays on
after the parking brake is released.
Power Steering Message Action / Description
Steering loss Stop safely The power steering system is not
working. Stop the vehicle in a safe
place. Contact your authorized
dealer.
Steering assist fault Service req’d The power steering system
required service. Stop the vehicle
in a safe place. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Steering fault Service now The power steering system has
detected a condition within the
power steering system or passive
entry/passive start system that
requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer.
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Starting System Message Action / Description
Press brake to start Displays when starting the vehicle
as a reminder to apply the brake.
Cranking time exceeded Displays when the vehicle fails to
start.
Transmission Message Action / Description
Transmission too hot Press brake Displays when the transmission is
overheating. Stop the vehicle
in a safe spot and allow the
transmission to cool and the
message disappears before
proceeding. If the condition
persists, contact your authorized
dealer for service.
Displays when the transmission is
overheating. Stop the vehicle in a
safe spot and allow the transmission
to cool and the message disappears
before proceeding. If the condition
persists, contact your authorized
dealer for service. If the vehicle is
driven with this message active you
may experience vehicle shudder as
a further overheat warning.
Transmission overheating Stop
safelyDisplays when the transmission is
overheating. Stop the vehicle in a
safe spot and allow the transmission
to cool before proceeding. If the
condition persists, contact your
authorized dealer for service.
Transmission not in Park Select P Displays as a reminder to shift into
park.
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