2014 FORD FOCUS service

WARNING:Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the side
curtain airbags, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner
on a vehicle containing side curtain airbags as you could be seriously
injured or killed. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING:All occupants of the vehicle including the driver
should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag
supplemental restraint system and side curtain airbag is provided.
Failure to properly wear your safety belt could seriously increase the
risk of injury or death.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of injury, do not obstruct or place
objects in the deployment path of the side curtain airbag.
WARNING:If the side curtain airbags have deployed, the side
curtain airbags will not function again. The side curtain airbags
(including the A, B and C pillar trim and headliner) must be inspected
and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the side curtain airbag is not
replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a crash.
A side curtain airbag will deploy during significant side crashes.
The airbags are mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the
headliner, above each row of seats. In certain sideways crashes, the side
curtain airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle will be activated.
The side curtain airbags are designed to inflate between the side window
area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side
impact crashes.
The system consists of:
•side curtain airbags located above
the trim panels over the front
and rear side windows identified
by a label or wording on the
headliner or roof-pillar trim.
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A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
•The readiness light will either flash or stay lit.
•The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after the
ignition is turned on.
•A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat
periodically until the problem or light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless
serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a crash.
The safety belt pretensioners and the airbag supplemental restraint
system are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains frontal
deceleration sufficient to cause the restraints control module to deploy
a safety device.
The fact that the safety belt pretensioners or front airbags did not
activate for both front seat occupants in a crash does not mean that
something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident conditions (such as crash
severity, belt usage) were not appropriate to activate these safety
devices.
•The design of the front airbags is to activate only in frontal and
near-frontal crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts)
unless the crash causes sufficient frontal deceleration.
•The design of the safety belt pretensioners is to activate in frontal
and near-frontal crashes, and may also activate when a side curtain
deploys.
•The driver’s knee airbag may deploy based on crash severity and
occupant conditions.
•The design of the side airbags and side curtain airbags is to inflate in
certain side impact crashes. Side airbags may activate in other types
of crashes if the vehicle experiences sufficient sideways motion or
deformation.
AIRBAG DISPOSAL
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags must be
disposed of by qualified personnel.
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Car Finder
Press the lock button on the key twice within three seconds. The horn
will sound and the turn signals will flash. We recommend you use this
method to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Sounding a Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again
or switch the ignition on to deactivate.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING:To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if
your vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well ventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel.
The remote start button is on the transmitter.
This feature allows you to start the vehicle from outside the vehicle.
The transmitter has an extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate
when the vehicle is remote started. See theClimate Controlchapter for
more information.
Many states and provinces have restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
•the ignition is on
•the alarm system is triggered
•you disable the feature
•the hood is open
•the transmission is not inP
•the vehicle battery voltage is too low
•the service engine soon indicator was on the last time the vehicle was
driven.
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Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon indicator light stays illuminated after
the engine is started, it indicates that the On Board Diagnostics
system (OBD) has detected a malfunction of the vehicle
emissions control system. Refer toOn board diagnostics (OBD)in the
Fuel and Refuelingchapter for more information about having your
vehicle serviced.
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage
your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately.
Note:Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components.
The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is
first turned on prior to engine start to check the bulb and to indicate
whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is
cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However,
if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times, it
means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. SeeReadiness for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testingin theFuel and Refueling
chapter.
Stability Control System
It will flash when the system is active. It will illuminate when
you switch the ignition on to confirm it is functional. If it
remains illuminated or does not illuminate when you switch the
ignition on, this indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction the system
will switch off. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Stability Control System Off
It will illuminate when you switch off the system. It will go out
when you switch the system back on or when you switch the
ignition off.
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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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