2018 FORD FOCUS Owners Manual

Note:If you disconnect the battery or itbecomes discharged, the illuminatedcomponents will switch to the maximumsetting.
Press repeatedly or press and hold untilyou reach the desired level.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you canswitch the headlamps on by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you. Youwill hear a short tone. The headlamps willswitch off automatically after threeminutes with any door open or 30 secondsafter the last door has been closed. Youcan cancel this feature by pulling thedirection indicator toward you again orswitching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING
The daytime running lamps systemdoes not activate the rear lamps andmay not provide adequate lightingduring low visibility driving conditions. Also,the autolamps switch position may notactivate the headlamps in all low visibilityconditions, such as daytime fog. Make surethe headlamps are switched to auto or on,as appropriate, during all low visibilityconditions. Failure to do so may result in acrash.
Type 1 - Conventional (Non-Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1.The ignition is switched to the onposition.
2.The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor the parking brake is released forvehicles with manual transmissions.
3.The lighting control is in the off, parkinglamp or autolamps positions.
4.The headlamps are off.
Type 2 - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on oroff using the information display controls.See Information Displays (page 92).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1.They are switched on in the informationdisplay. See Information Displays(page 92).
2.The ignition is switched to the onposition.
3.The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor the parking brake is released forvehicles with manual transmissions.
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4.The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5.The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positionsdo not activate the daytime running lamps,and you can use them to temporarilyoverride autolamp control.
When switched off in the informationdisplay, the daytime running lamps are offin all lighting control switch positions.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
WARNING
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive with duecare and attention. You may need tooverride the system if it does not turn thehigh beams on or off.
The system turns on high beams if it is darkenough and no other traffic is present. If itdetects an approaching vehicle’sheadlamps or tail lamps, or street lightingahead, the system turns off high beamsbefore they can distract other road users.Low beams remain on.
Note:The system may not operate properlyif the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshieldfree from obstruction or damage.
Note:The system may not operate properlyin cold or inclement conditions. You canswitch on the high beams by overriding thesystem.
Note:If the system detects a blockage, forexample bird droppings, bug splatter, snowor ice, the system goes into low beam modeuntil you clear the blockage. A message mayappear in the information display if thecamera is blocked.
Note:Using much larger tires or equippingvehicle accessories such as snowplows canmodify your vehicle's ride height anddegrade automatic high beam controlperformance.
A camera sensor, centrally mountedbehind the windshield of your vehicle,continuously monitors conditions to turnthe high beams on and off.
Once the system is active, the high beamsturn on if:
•The ambient light level is low enough.
•There is no traffic in front of yourvehicle.
•The vehicle speed is greater thanapproximately 32 mph (51 km/h).
The system turns the high beams off if:
•The ambient light level is high enoughthat high beams are not required.
•The system detects an approachingvehicle's headlamps or tail lamps.
•The vehicle speed falls belowapproximately 27 mph (44 km/h).
•The system detects severe rain, snowor fog.
•The camera is blocked.
Switching the System On and Off
Switch the system on using the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page92).
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Switch the lighting control to theautolamps position. See Autolamps(page 77).
Overriding the System
Push the lever away from you to switchbetween high beam and low beam.
Automatic High Beam Indicator (If
Equipped)
The indicator illuminates toconfirm when the system isready to assist.
FRONT FOG LAMPS (If Equipped)
Press the control to switch the fog lampson or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on when thelighting control is in any position exceptOff and the high beams are not on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Push the lever up or down to use thedirection indicators.
Note:Tap the lever up or down to make thedirection indicators flash three times toindicate a lane change.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The lamps turn on when:
•You open any door.
•You press a remote control button.
•You press the buttons on the maplamps.
Front Interior Lamps (If Equipped)
Note: Press the door function switch toswitch off interior lights when you open anydoor. The indicator lamp illuminates amberwhen the door function is off. When thedoor function is off and you open a door, thecourtesy and door lamps stay off. Press theswitch again to switch the door functionback on. The indicator lamp illuminateswhite when the door function is on. Whenthe door function is on and you open a door,the courtesy and door lamps switch on.
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Center Mounted Lamp
Left-hand side map lamp.A
Right-hand side map lamp.B
Door function switch.C
All lamps on switch.D
Side Mounted Lamp
Map lamp.A
Door function switch.B
All lamps on switch.C
Reading Lamps
AMBIENT LIGHTING
Adjust the ambient lighting using thetouchscreen.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended inyour vehicle and do not let them playwith the power windows. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
When closing the power windows,verify they are free of obstruction andmake sure that children and pets arenot in the proximity of the windowopenings.
Press the control to open thewindow. Lift the control to closethe window.
To reduce wind noise or pulsing noise whenjust one window is open, slightly open theopposite window.
One-Touch Open (If Equipped)
Fully press the control and release it. Pressagain or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Close (If Equipped)
Fully lift the control and release it. Pressagain or lift it to stop the window.
Rear Window Lock
Press the control to lock orunlock the rear window controls.It illuminates when you lock therear window controls.
Bounce-Back (If Equipped)
The window stops and reverses if it detectsan obstruction.
Overriding Bounce-Back
WARNING
If you override bounce-back, thewindow does not reverse if it detectsan obstacle. Take care when closingthe windows to avoid personal injury ordamage to your vehicle.
Proceed as follows to override thisprotection feature when there is aresistance, for example in winter:
1.Close the window twice until it reachesthe point of resistance and let itreverse.
2.Close the window a third time to thepoint of resistance. You disabled thebounce-back feature and you can nowclose the window manually. Thewindow goes past the point ofresistance and you can fully close it.
Note:If the window does not close, haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Resetting Bounce-Back
WARNING
Bounce-back is off until you reset thememory. Take care when closing thewindows to avoid personal injury ordamage to your vehicle.
If you have disconnected the battery, youmust reset the bounce-back memoryseparately for each window.
1.Lift and hold the switch until thewindow is fully closed.
2.Release the switch.
3.Lift and hold the switch again for a fewseconds.
4.Release the switch.
5.Lift and hold the switch again for a fewseconds.
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6.Release the switch.
7.Press and hold the switch until thewindow is fully open.
8.Lift and hold the switch until thewindow is fully closed.
9.Release the switch.
10.Open the window and then try toclose it using one-touch close.
Note:Repeat the procedure if the windowdoes not close when you use one-touch.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window controls forseveral minutes after switching off theignition or until opening either front door.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when yourvehicle is moving.
Left-hand mirrorA
OffB
Right-hand mirrorC
Press the arrows to adjust the mirror.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door windowglass. Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returning it to itsoriginal position.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page109).
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If
Equipped)
WARNING
Objects in the blind spot mirror arecloser than they appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integratedconvex mirror built into the upper outboardcorner of the exterior mirrors. They aredesigned to increase your visibility alongthe side of your vehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a lanechange, then check the blind spot mirror.If no vehicles are present in the blind spotmirror and the traffic in the adjacent laneis at a safe distance, signal that you intendto change lanes. Glance over your shoulderto verify traffic is clear and carefullychange lanes.
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The image of the approaching vehicle issmall and near the inboard edge of themain mirror when it is at a distance. Theimage becomes larger and begins to moveoutboard across the main mirror as thevehicle approaches (A). The image willtransition from the main mirror and beginto appear in the blind spot mirror as thevehicle approaches (B). The vehicle willtransition to your peripheral field of viewas it leaves the blind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System(page 169).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when yourvehicle is moving. This could resultin the loss of control of your vehicle,serious personal injury or death.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward youto reduce the effect of bright light frombehind.
SUN VISORS (If Equipped)
Rotate the sun visor toward the sidewindow and extend it rearward for extrashade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
MOONROOF
WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended inyour vehicle and do not let them playwith the moonroof. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
When closing the moonroof, verifythat it is free of obstruction andmake sure that children and pets arenot in the proximity of the roof opening.
The moonroof control is on the overheadconsole.
The moonroof has a one-touch open andclose feature. To stop its movement duringa one-touch operation, press the controla second time.
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Press and release the rear of the controlto open the moonroof. The moonroofstops short of the fully open position.
Note:This position helps to reduce windnoise or rumbling that may happen with themoonroof fully open. Press and hold thecontrol again to fully open the moonroof.
Press and release the front of the controlto close the moonroof.
Bounce-Back
The moonroof stops and reverses if itdetects an obstruction.
Press and hold the front of the controlwithin two seconds of a bounce-backevent to override this function. Whilebounce-back is active, the closing forceincreases for each of the next three timesthat you close the moonroof.
Venting the Moonroof
Press and release the front of the controlto vent the moonroof. Press and releasethe rear of the control to close themoonroof.
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