2017 FORD FOCUS ignition

If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 218).
Fuel Gauge
Note: : The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to
the fuel pump symbol indicates on which
side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is
located.
The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, this indicates your
vehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal.
Note: It may take a short time for the
needle to reach F after leaving the gas
station. This is normal and depends upon
the slope of pavement at the gas station.
Note: The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the gauge
indicated. This is normal and depends upon
the slope of pavement at the gas station.
Note: If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different gas
pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers at about 50
miles (80 km). The low fuel warning light
will light, a warning chime will sound and
a pop up will be shown in the display
indicating the remaining distance to empty.
You will also get a subsequent reminder
at 20, 10 and 0 miles. WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
It illuminates white when the system is in
standby mode. It illuminates green when
you set the adaptive cruise speed.
Airbag Warning Lamp If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Auto-Start-Stop Indicator
It illuminates when the engine
has automatically stopped. It
flashes to inform you when the
engine needs to restart. The
indicator is shown with a
strikethrough if the system is not
available.
See Auto-Start-Stop (page 126).
Blind Spot Information System
Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 169).
Brake System Warning Lamp WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It may take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Driving extended
distances with the parking brake engaged
can cause brake failure and the risk of
personal injury. It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle is
moving, make sure the parking brake is
disengaged. If the parking brake is
disengaged, this indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system fault. Have your
vehicle checked immediately. Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See
Using Cruise Control
(page 162).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on.
Flashes during operation. An increase in
the rate of flashing warns of a failed
indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.
Engine Warning Lamps Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. Drive in a
moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration). Continuing
to drive your vehicle may cause reduced
power or the engine to stop. Switch the
ignition off and attempt to restart the
engine. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
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If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Control System (page 135).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp high beam on.
Ignition Warning Lamp If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. Lamps on Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp low beam or the
side and rear lamps on.
Lane Keeping Aid Warning Lamp It illuminates when the system
activates.
Liftgate Ajar Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
the liftgate is open.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
(If Equipped) It illuminates if the tire pressure
in one or more tires is below the
correct tire pressure.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 261).
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Lamp It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.
Message Center Indicator It illuminates when a new
message is stored in the
information display.
The indicator is red or amber depending
on the severity of the condition and it
remains on until the condition is resolved.
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See Information Messages (page 95).
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp WARNING
If it illuminates when you are driving
do not continue your journey, even if
the oil level is correct. Have your
vehicle checked. If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. Stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the
engine off. Check the engine oil level. If
the oil level is sufficient, this indicates a
system malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked immediately.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 216).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains
on when the engine is running, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Note: The system automatically turns off
if there is a malfunction.
See
Stability Control (page 149). See
Traction Control (page 148).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the system off. AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert
(If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
Low Fuel Minder
A low fuel reminder triggers at about 50
miles (80 km). The low fuel warning light
will light, a warning chime will sound and
a pop up will be shown in the display
indicating the remaining distance to empty.
You will also get a subsequent reminder
at 20, 10 and 0 miles.
Fasten Safety Belt
Sounds as a reminder to fasten your safety
belt.
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Automatic Engine Shutdown
Action
Message
Displays if the engine is going to automatically turn off.
Engine Shuts Off In
{seconds to shut off:#0}
Seconds
Displays if the engine automatically turns off to improve fuel
economy.
Engine Shut Off For Fuel
Economy
Displays if the engine is going to automatically turn off. Press
and hold the OK button to override the system.
Engine Shuts Off in
{seconds to shut off:#0}
Seconds Press Ok to
Override
Auto-Start-Stop Action
Message
Switch the ignition off before leaving your vehicle if the system
has shut down the engine.
Auto StartStop Switch
ignition off
See
Auto-Start-Stop (page 126).
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Auto StartStop fault
Service required
Press the brake or clutch pedal. The engine requires restarting
manually.
Auto StartStop Press a
pedal to start engine
See
Auto-Start-Stop (page 126).
Displays as a reminder to shift into neutral (N). The engine
requires restarting manually.
Auto StartStop Select
neutral to start engine
See
Auto-Start-Stop (page 126).
The system is not functioning and the engine requires
restarting manually.
Auto StartStop Manual
restart required
Battery and Charging System Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the
engine off. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Electrical system over-
voltage Stop safely
Displays if the battery is low or has no charge.
Battery low See manual
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Fuel System
Action
Message
Refuel as soon as possible.
Fuel Level Low
Hill Start Assist Action
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Hill start assist not avail-
able
See Hill Start Assist (page 146).
Keyless Entry Action
Message
Displays if you leave a vehicle key in the luggage compartment
and switch the ignition on or try to lock your vehicle.
Ford KeyFree Key inside
vehicle
See
Keyless Starting (page 118).
Displays when the system cannot detect a valid key.
Ford KeyFree No key
detected See
Keyless Starting (page 118).
Displays if you switch the ignition on without starting the
engine.
Switch ign. off Press
ENGINE Start/Stop
button
See
Keyless Starting (page 118).
Displays when the system cannot detect a valid key.
Ford KeyFree Key not
inside car See
Keyless Starting (page 118).
Displays when the remote key battery requires replacing.
Key Battery low Replace
soon See
Remote Control (page 49).
Lane Keeping System Action
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys Fault
Service required
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For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
REMOTE START
The climate control system adjusts the
cabin temperature during remote start.
You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation. Switch on the
ignition to return the system to its previous
settings. You can now make adjustments.
You need to switch on certain
vehicle-dependent features, such as:
•
Heated seats.
• Heated mirrors.
• Heated rear window.
• Heated steering wheel.
You can adjust the settings using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays (page 91).
Automatic Settings
You can set the climate control to operate
in AUTO mode through the information
display setting: Remote Start > Climate
Control > Heater-A/C > Auto. The climate
control system automatically sets the
interior temperature to 72°F (22°C).
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). Cooled seats are set to high (if
available, and selected to AUTO in the
information display).
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). The rear defroster and heated
mirrors automatically turn on. Last Settings
You can set the climate control to operate
using the last climate control settings
through the information display setting:
Remote Start > Climate Control >
Heater
–A/C > Last Settings. The climate
control system automatically uses the
settings last selected before you turned
off the vehicle.
Heated and Cooled Devices
Heated devices typically switch on during
cold weather, and cooled devices during
hot weather.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Extended idling at high engine
speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or
other damage. Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle
on dry grass or other dry ground
cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire. Do not start the engine in a closed
garage or in other enclosed areas.
Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start the
engine. Exhaust leaks may result in entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes
into the passenger compartment. If
you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes. If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately 5 mi
(8 km) after you reconnect it. This is
because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You
can disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise.
When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine. IGNITION SWITCH
0
(off) - The ignition is off.
Note: When you switch the ignition off and
leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in
the ignition. This could cause your vehicle
battery to lose charge.
I
(accessory) - Allows the electrical
accessories, such as the radio, to operate
while the engine is not running.
Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this
position for too long. This could cause your
vehicle battery to lose charge.
II
(on) - All electrical circuits are
operational and the warning lamps and
indicators illuminate.
III
(start) - cranks the engine.
KEYLESS STARTING
(If Equipped)
Note: The system may not function if the
passive key is close to metal objects or
electronic devices, for example keys or a cell
phone.
Note: The ignition automatically turns off
if you leave your vehicle unattended. This is
to prevent the vehicle battery from losing
charge.
Note: A valid passive key must be located
inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on
and start the engine.
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