2017 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC start stop button

1. Open the floor console storage
compartment lid.
2. Remove the tray. 3.
Place the key flat on the symbol at the
bottom of the floor console storage
compartment.
4. With the key in this position, press the brake pedal, then press the power
button to switch the power on and
start your vehicle. Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to
restart your vehicle within 10 seconds of
switching it off, even if it does not detect
a valid passive key.
Within 10 seconds of switching your vehicle
off, press the brake pedal and press the
power button. After 10 seconds, you can
no longer start your vehicle if it does not
detect a valid passive key.
Once your vehicle has started, it remains
on until you press the power button, even
if it does not detect a valid passive key. If
you open and close a door while your
vehicle is on, the system searches for a
valid passive key. You cannot start your
vehicle if the system does not detect a
valid passive key within 10 seconds.
SWITCHING OFF THE
ELECTRIC MOTOR
WARNING
Switching off the electric motor
when your vehicle is still moving will
result in a loss of brake and steering
assistance. The steering will not lock, but
higher effort will be required. With the
ignition switched off some electrical
circuits, warning lamps and indicators may
also be off. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death. When your vehicle is not moving and the
electric motor is on or the power is in
accessory mode, press and release the
power button without pressing the brake
pedal. This will shut off the electric motor
and all electrical accessories.
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When your vehicle is moving, press the
power button three times within two
seconds or press and hold for at least one
second. Move the transmission selector
lever to position N and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop. When your
vehicle has come to a complete stop,
move the transmission selector lever to
position
P.
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The charge indicator displays the state of
charge in 25 percent increments.
Repeated use of this charging method
could have a long term effect on the
battery.
1. Shift into park (P), apply the parking
brake and turn the vehicle off.
2. Open the charge port door.
Note: To open the charge port door, press
the center rear edge of the charge port door
and then release.
3. Fully open the charge port door until it
engages. 4. Remove the charge port cover.
5. Connect your vehicle to the charging
system.
Note: The charge indicator flashes to
confirm you have fully engaged the charging
coupler. Charging
The charge indicator shows the progress
of the charge. Starting at the bottom, the
four lights will either flash to indicate
charging in progress or remain illuminated
to indicate charge level. When all four
lights illuminate, charging is complete. The
charge indicator will turn off one minute
after reaching a full charge.
Note:
Exact charge time will depend on
ambient temperatures.
Stop Charging Press the charge unlock button
on the center console.
You can also press the charging system
stop button or touch the charge unlock
button in the touchscreen vehicle settings
menu.
Disconnecting the Charging Coupler
1. Press and hold the button on the charging coupler and disconnect from
the charging port.
Note: Do not try to disconnect the charging
coupler with force. This could damage the
charging port and charging coupler.
Note: You cannot disconnect the charging
coupler until charging has been stopped or
completed.
2. Replace the charge port cover.
3. Close the charge port door.
Note: To close the charge port door, press
the center rear edge of the charge port door
and then release.
Overriding the Lock
If DC charging has stopped and you are still
unable to disconnect the charging coupler,
you must complete the following button
sequence within 10 seconds.
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1. Press the charge unlock button on the
center console.
2. Touch the charge unlock button in the touchscreen vehicle settings menu.
3. Press the charge unlock button on the center console.
Note: A message requesting confirmation
that your vehicle is unplugged appears on
the instrument cluster. See Information
Messages (page 87).
4. Switch the power off, leave your vehicle and close the door.
5. After one minute, press and hold the button on the charging coupler and
disconnect from the charging port.
If the previous steps fail to unlock the
charging coupler, you may need to switch
the power off, then on, and off again and
wait another minute to allow the system
to reset.
If your first attempt was unsuccessful,
repeat steps 1 through 5.
If you are still unable to disconnect the
charging coupler, press the emergency
stop button on the charging system.
Note: For additional instructions, please
refer to information available from the
charging networks or the charging system
site.
Call the Ford Roadside Assistance at
1-800-241-3673 for US sold vehicles
traveling within the US or Canada and
1-800-665-2006 for Canadian sold
vehicles traveling with the US or Canada
for additional information.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CUT-
OFF SWITCH
The high voltage shut off operation shuts
off power from the high-voltage battery
after a collision, or if your vehicle receives
a substantial physical jolt. To reactivate your vehicle after either
event, perform the following steps:
1. Press the
START/STOP button to
power off your vehicle.
2. Wait for your vehicle to fully shut down
and the instrument cluster to turn off.
Note: Your vehicle may take between 30
to 90 seconds to shut down.
3. Press the brake pedal and press the START/STOP
button.
4. If your vehicle is not powered after this
sequence, repeat steps 1 through 3 up
to two more times.
Note: During this process, your vehicle
detects if the electrical system is safe and
reactivates. Once your vehicle determines
the electrical system safe, you can start your
vehicle as you would normally by pressing
the brake in combination with the
START/STOP
button.
Note: In the event your vehicle does not
reactivate after the third power cycle,
contact an authorized dealer.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Understanding the Positions of
Your Automatic Transmission
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully
and make sure you shift the gearshift
lever to park (P). Switch the power
off and remove the key whenever you leave
your vehicle. The single speed transmission is built
specifically to handle the high rotational
speed range of an electric motor.
Gearshift Lever Positions
ParkP
Reverse
R
Neutral
N
Drive
D
LowL
Press the button on the gearshift lever to
change to each position.
The gearshift lever position appears in the
information display. Park (P)
In this position, power is not transmitted
to the drive wheels and the transmission
is locked. You can start the electric motor
with the gearshift lever in this position.
Reverse (R)
With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), the
vehicle moves backward. Always come to
a complete stop before shifting into and
out of reverse (R).
Neutral (N)
In this position, power is not transmitted
to the drive wheels but the transmission is
not locked. You can start the electric motor
with the gearshift lever in this position.
Drive (D)
The normal position for driving your vehicle.
The transmission operates in a single gear
built specifically to handle the electric
motor output.
Low (L)
Use this position for maximum motor
braking, for example when driving down a
steep hill. You can select this position at
any vehicle speed.
Brake-Shift Interlock
WARNINGS
Do not drive your vehicle until you
verify that the brake lamps are
working.
When performing this procedure, you
will be taking the vehicle out of park
which means the vehicle can roll
freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle
movement, always fully set the parking
brake prior to performing this procedure.
Use wheel chocks if appropriate.
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