2018 FORD FOCUS brake

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If the warning message remains on after you have checkedthe tire pressures, the system has detected a fault thatrequires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Traction Control
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Displays when you switch the system off.Traction control OffSee Using Traction Control (page 150).
Transmission
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Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Transmission FaultService Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop yourvehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine offand allow the transmission to cool.
Transmission Over-heating Stop Safely
Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).Transmission Not in ParkSelect P
Press the brake pedal to unlock the transmission.Press Brake to UnlockGearshift Lever
Displays when the transmission selector lever unlocks.Gearshift Lever Unlocked
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Switching the Ignition On toAccessory Mode
Press the push button ignition switch oncewithout your foot on the brake or clutchpedal. It is on the instrument panel nearthe steering wheel. All electrical circuitsand accessories are operational and thewarning lamps and indicators illuminate.
Press the push button ignition switch againwithout your foot on the brake or clutchpedal to switch the ignition off.
Starting Your Vehicle
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2.Press the push button ignition switchuntil the engine starts.
Note:Releasing the clutch pedal duringengine starting stops the engine fromcranking.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
1.Move the gearshift lever to park (P).
2.Fully depress the brake pedal.
3.Briefly press the push button ignitionswitch.
Note:Releasing the brake pedal duringengine starting stops the engine cranking.
Failure to Start
The system does not function if:
•The passive key frequencies arejammed.
•The passive key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, dothe following:
1.Open the floor console storagecompartment lid.
2.Remove the tray.
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3.Place the passive key flat on thesymbol at the bottom of the floorconsole storage compartment.
4.With the passive key in this position,you can use the push button ignitionswitch to switch the ignition on andstart your vehicle.
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
If the engine does not crank when theclutch pedal has been fully depressed andthe push button ignition switch is pressed,do the following:
1.Fully depress both the clutch and brakepedals.
2.Press the push button ignition switchuntil the engine starts.
Note:Releasing the clutch pedal duringengine starting stops the engine cranking.A message appears in the informationdisplay.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
Briefly press the push button ignitionswitch.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
1.Move the gearshift lever to park (P).
2.Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:The ignition, all electrical circuits andall warning lamps and indicators will beturned off.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Moving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when thevehicle is still moving will result in aloss of brake and steering assistance.The steering will not lock, but higher effortwill be required. When the ignition isswitched off, some electrical circuits,including air bags, warning lamps andindicators may also be off. If the ignitionwas turned off accidentally, you can shiftinto neutral (N) and re-start the engine.
1.Press and hold the push button ignitionswitch until the engine stops, or pressit three times within two seconds.
2.Move the gearshift lever to neutral anduse the brakes to bring your vehicle toa safe stop.
3.With your vehicle stopped, move thegearshift lever to park (P) and switchthe ignition off.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you torestart your vehicle within 10 seconds ofswitching it off, even if a valid passive keyis not detected.
Within 10 seconds of switching your vehicleoff, press the brake pedal and press thepush button ignition switch. After 10seconds, you can no longer start yourvehicle if it does not detect a valid passivekey.
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Once your vehicle starts, it remains runninguntil you press the push button ignitionswitch, even if your vehicle does not detecta valid passive key. If you open and closea door while your vehicle is running, thesystem searches for a valid passive key.
You cannot start your vehicle if you openthe driver door and the system does notdetect a valid passive key.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speedincreases. This helps to warm up theengine. If the engine idle speed does notslow down automatically, have yourvehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note:You can crank the engine for a totalof 60 seconds without the engine startingbefore the starting system temporarilydisables. The 60 seconds does not have tobe all at once. For example, if you crank theengine three times for 20 seconds eachtime, without the engine starting, youreached the 60-second time limit. Amessage appears in the information displayalerting you that you exceeded the crankingtime. You cannot attempt to start the enginefor at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, youare limited to a 15-second engine crankingtime. You need to wait 60 minutes beforeyou can crank the engine for 60 secondsagain.
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure all occupants have fastenedtheir safety belts.
•Make sure the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Make sure the transmission is in park(P).
•Switch the ignition key to position II. Ifyour vehicle is equipped with a keylessignition, see the following instructions.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1.Fully press the brake pedal. If yourvehicle is equipped with a manualtransmission, fully press the clutchpedal.
2.Turn the key to position III to start theengine.
Note:The engine may continue crankingfor up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:If you cannot start the engine on thefirst try, wait for a short period and try again.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note:You must have your intelligent accesskey in your vehicle in order to shift thetransmission out of park (P).
1.Fully depress the brake pedal.
2.Press the push button ignition switch.
The system does not function if:
•The passive key frequencies arejammed.
•The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, dothe following:
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1.Open the floor console storagecompartment lid.
2.Remove the tray.
3.Place the passive key flat on thesymbol at the bottom of the floorconsole storage compartment.
4.With the passive key in this position,you can use the push button ignitionswitch to switch the ignition on andstart your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you torestart the engine within 20 seconds ofswitching it off, even if a valid key is notpresent.
Within 20 seconds of switching the engineoff, press the brake pedal and press thebutton. After 20 seconds have expired, youcan no longer restart your vehicle withoutthe key present inside your vehicle.
Once your vehicle has started, it remainsrunning until you press the button, even ifthe system does not detect a valid key. Ifyou open and close a door while yourvehicle is running, the system searches fora valid key. You cannot restart the engineif the system does not detect a valid keywithin 20 seconds.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after threeattempts, wait 10 seconds and follow thisprocedure:
1.If your vehicle is equipped with anautomatic transmission, fully press thebrake pedal. If your vehicle is equippedwith a manual transmission, fully pressthe clutch pedal and apply thehandbrake.
2.Move the transmission selector leverto park (P) (automatic transmission)or neutral (manual transmission).
3.Fully press the accelerator pedal andhold it there.
4.Start the engine.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
For vehicles with a keyless ignition, thisfeature automatically shuts down theengine if it has been idling for an extendedperiod. The ignition also turns off in orderto save battery power. Before your vehicleshuts down, a message appears in theinformation display showing a timer
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counting down from 30 seconds. If you donot intervene within 30 seconds, yourvehicle shuts down. Another messageappears in the information display toinform you that your vehicle has shut downin order to save fuel. Start your vehicle asyou normally do.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note:You cannot permanently switch offthe automatic shutdown feature. When youswitch it off temporarily, it turns on at thenext ignition cycle.
You can stop the shutdown, or reset thetimer, at any point before the 30-secondcountdown has expired by doing any of thefollowing:
•You can reset the timer by interactingwith your vehicle (such as pressing thebrake pedal or accelerator pedal).
•You can temporarily switch off theshutdown feature any time the ignitionis on (for the current ignition cycleonly). Use the information display todo so. See Information Displays(page 92).
•During the countdown beforeshutdown, you are prompted to pressOK or RESET (depending on your typeof information display) to temporarilyswitch the feature off (for the currentignition cycle only).
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1.Shift into park (P).
2.Turn the key to position 0.
3.Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
1.Shift into park (P).
2.Press the button once.
3.Apply the parking brake.
Note:This switches off the ignition, allelectrical circuits, warning lamps andindicators.
Note:If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,the ignition and engine automatically shutdown.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Moving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when thevehicle is still moving will result in aloss of brake and steering assistance.The steering will not lock, but higher effortwill be required. When the ignition isswitched off, some electrical circuits,including air bags, warning lamps andindicators may also be off. If the ignitionwas turned off accidentally, you can shiftinto neutral (N) and re-start the engine.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1.Shift into neutral and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2.When your vehicle has stopped, shiftinto park (P) and turn the key toposition 0.
3.Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
1.Shift into neutral and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2.When your vehicle has stopped, shiftinto park (P).
3.Press and hold the button for onesecond, or press it three times withintwo seconds.
4.Apply the parking brake.
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AUTO-START-STOP (If Equipped)
The system reduces fuel consumption andCO2 emissions by shutting down theengine when your vehicle is idling, forexample at traffic lights.
WARNINGS
Always fully apply the parking brake.Make sure you shift into park (P) forvehicles with an automatictransmission. Switch the ignition off andremove the key whenever you leave yourvehicle.
Before opening the hood orperforming any maintenance, fullyapply the parking brake, shift intopark (P) or neutral (N) and switch theignition off.
Always switch the ignition off beforeleaving the vehicle. If the ignition isswitched on an automatic restartmay occur at any time.
The system may require the engineto automatically restart when theauto-start-stop indicator illuminatesgreen or flashes amber. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
Note:The Auto-Start-Stop indicatorilluminates green when the engine shutsdown. See Warning Lamps and Indicators(page 87). It flashes amber with a messagewhen the driver needs to shift to neutral orpress a pedal. See Information Messages(page 96). If it illuminates grey, the systemis not available.
Using Auto-Start-Stop with aManual Transmission
To Stop the Engine
1.Stop your vehicle.
2.Shift into neutral.
3.Release the clutch and acceleratorpedal.
To Re-Start the Engine
Press the clutch pedal
Note:To obtain maximum benefit from thesystem, move the transmission selectorlever to neutral and release the clutch pedalduring any stop of longer than threeseconds.
Note:Auto-Start-Stop also comes withstall recovery. If you fully press the clutchpedal after stalling the engine, the engineautomatically restarts.
Using Auto-Start-Stop with anAutomatic Transmission
To Stop the Engine
1.Stop your vehicle in drive (D).
2.Release the accelerator pedal.
3.Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.
Note:If your vehicle is in an engine offAuto-Start-Stop state and you move thetransmission to reverse (R) while the brakepedal is not pressed, a message will appearon your instrument cluster. Press the brakepedal within 60 seconds or you will need toshift to park (P). A manual restart will berequired.
Note:If the Shift to P, Restart Enginemessage appears and the amberAuto-Start-Stop indicator flashes,automatic restart is not available. You mustrestart your vehicle manually.
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To Re-Start the Engine
Release the brake pedal or press theaccelerator pedal.
Limitations of Use
The system may not shut down the engineunder certain conditions, for example:
•Low engine operating temperature.
•To maintain the interior climate.
•The battery charge level is low.
•The outside temperature is too low ortoo high.
•The driver door is opened.
•The driver safety belt is not fastened.
•The transmission is in Sport or Manualmodes (automatic transmission only).
The system may automatically restart theengine under certain conditions, forexample:
•To maintain the interior climate, forexample air conditioning.
•The battery charge level is low.
•Your vehicle starts to roll downhill inneutral.
•The driver safety belt is not fastened(automatic transmission only).
•The driver door is opened (automatictransmission only).
•The transmission is shifted into drive(automatic transmission only).
Switching the System On and Off
When you switch the ignition on,the system automatically turnson.
To switch the system off, press the switchand the word OFF illuminates. Press againto switch the system back on. The systemonly switches off for the current ignitioncycle.
Note:The system may not function if youleave electrical equipment connected withthe ignition off.
Note:For vehicles with Auto-Start-Stop,the battery requirement is different. Replaceit with one of exactly the same specificationas the original.
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