2015 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC traction control

J.
Tire Ply Composition and
Material Used: Indicates the
number of plies or the number of
layers of rubber-coated fabric in
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate
the ply materials in the tire and the
sidewall, which include steel,
nylon, polyester, and others.
K. Maximum Load: Indicates the
maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the
tire. Refer to the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position), for the correct tire
pressure for your vehicle.
L. Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades:
*Treadwear The treadwear grade
is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100. *Traction: The traction grades,
from highest to lowest are AA, A,
B, and C. The grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
*
Temperature: The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B and
C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
M. Maximum Inflation
Pressure:
Indicates the tire
manufacturer's maximum
permissible pressure or the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than
the manufacturer's recommended
cold inflation pressure, which can
be found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position), or Tire Label which is
located on the B-Pillar or the edge
of the driver ’s door. The cold
inflation pressure should never be
set lower than the recommended
pressure on the vehicle label.
206
Focus (CDH), enUSA, First Printing Wheels and Tires

WARNING
Operating certain parts of this
system while driving can distract
your attention away from the road,
and possibly cause an accident or other
serious consequences. Do not change
system settings or enter data non-verbally
(using your hands) while driving. Stop the
vehicle in a safe and legal manner before
attempting these operations. This is
important since while setting up or
changing some functions you might be
required to distract your attention away
from the road and remove your hands from
the wheel. General Operation
Voice Command Control: Functions
within the Windows Automotive-based
system may be accomplished using only
voice commands. Using voice commands
while driving allows you to operate the
system without removing your hands from
the wheel.
Prolonged Views of Screen:
Do not
access any function requiring a prolonged
view of the screen while you are driving.
Pull over in a safe and legal manner before
attempting to access a function of the
system requiring prolonged attention. Even
occasional short scans to the screen may
be hazardous if your attention has been
diverted away from your driving task at a
critical time.
Volume Setting: Do not raise the volume
excessively. Keep the volume at a level
where you can still hear outside traffic and
emergency signals while driving. Driving
while unable to hear these sounds could
cause an accident. Use of Speech Recognition Functions:
Speech recognition software is inherently
a statistical process which is subject to
errors. It is your responsibility to monitor
any speech recognition functions included
in the system and address any errors.
Navigation Features:
Any navigation
features included in the system are
intended to provide turn by turn
instructions to get you to a desired
destination. Please make certain all
persons using this system carefully read
and follow instructions and safety
information fully.
Distraction Hazard:
Any navigation
features may require manual (non-verbal)
setup. Attempting to perform such set-up
or insert data while driving can seriously
distract your attention and could cause an
accident or other serious consequences.
Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner
before attempting these operations.
Let Your Judgment Prevail:
Any
navigation features are provided only as
an aid. Make your driving decisions based
on your observations of local conditions
and existing traffic regulations. Any such
feature is not a substitute for your personal
judgment. Any route suggestions made by
this system should never replace any local
traffic regulations or your personal
judgment or knowledge of safe driving
practices.
Route Safety:
Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in an
unsafe or illegal maneuver, if you would be
placed in an unsafe situation, or if you
would be directed into an area that you
consider unsafe. The driver is ultimately
responsible for the safe operation of the
vehicle and therefore, must evaluate
whether it is safe to follow the suggested
directions.
328
Focus (CDH), enUSA, First Printing Appendices

Temporary Mobility Kit...............................189
(Type 2).................................................................. 194
First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing Compound and Air......................................... 191
General Information.......................................... 190
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................. 192
Tips for Use of the Kit....................................... 190
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................ 193
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured.........191
What to Do When a Tire Is Punctured......................................................... 196
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................154
Tire Care...........................................................201 Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 203
Important Information for 235/40R18 Low-Profile Tires and Wheels.................. 201
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 201
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 204
Temperature A B C............................................ 202
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 202
Treadwear............................................................ 202
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 189
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
............216
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System......................................... 217
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................ 217
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 189
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 189
Towing a Trailer.............................................143
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................143
Emergency Towing............................................. 143
Recreational Towing.......................................... 144
Towing...............................................................143
Traction Control.............................................127 Principle of Operation........................................ 127
Transmission Code Designation
............224
Transmission...................................................122 Transmission
See: Transmission............................................... 122
Transporting the Vehicle............................143
U
Under Hood Overview
................................170
Using Cruise Control....................................133 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 133
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 133
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................54
Vehicles With Ford-Approved Aftermarket Remote Start Systems.................................. 54
Vehicles With Non-Ford-Approved Aftermarket Remote Start
Systems.............................................................. 54
Using Snow Chains
......................................216
Using Traction Control................................127 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................. 127
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls..................... 127
System Warning Lamps and Messages........................................................... 127
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.........................154
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................182
General Information.......................................... 182
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................223
Vehicle Identification Number................223
Vehicle Interior Overview..............................14
Vehicle Storage
.............................................186
12V Battery............................................................ 187
Body........................................................................\
. 187
Brakes..................................................................... 188
Cooling System.................................................... 187
Electric Motor....................................................... 187
Fuel System.......................................................... 187
General................................................................... 187
Miscellaneous...................................................... 188
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 188
Tires........................................................................\
. 188
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................ 100
365
Focus (CDH), enUSA, First Printing Index