2018 FORD FOCUS lock

•The road has no or poor lane markingsin the camera field-of-view.
•The camera is obscured or unable todetect the lane markings due toenvironmental conditions (significantsun angles, shadows, snow, heavy rainor fog), traffic conditions (following alarge vehicle that is blocking orshadowing the lane), or vehicleconditions (poor headlampillumination).
See Troubleshooting for additionalinformation.
Green: Indicates that the system isavailable or ready to provide a warning orintervention, on the indicated side(s).
Yellow: Indicates that the system isproviding or has just provided a lanekeeping aid intervention.
Red: Indicates that the system is providingor has just provided a lane keeping alertwarning.
The system can be temporarily suppressedat any time by the following:
•Quick braking.
•Fast acceleration.
•Using the turn signal indicator.
•Evasive steering maneuver.
Troubleshooting
Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markingson the road?
Vehicle speed is outside the operational range of the feature
Sun is shining directly into the camera lens
Quick intentional lane change
Staying too close to the lane marking
Driving at high speeds in curves
The last Alert warning or Aid intervention occurred a short time ago
Ambiguous lane markings (mainly in construction zones)
Rapid transition from light to dark or vice versa
Sudden offset in lane markings
ABS or AdvanceTrac activation
Camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield
Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you
Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings or vice versa
Standing water on the road
Faint lane markings (partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads)
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Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
The system turns on when all of thefollowing occur:
•You start your vehicle.
•You shift into drive (D).
•The vehicle speed is greater than6 mph (10 km/h).
Note:The system does not operate in park(P) or reverse (R).
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
The system turns on when all of thefollowing occur:
•You start your vehicle.
•The vehicle speed is greater than6 mph (10 km/h).
Note:The system does not operate inreverse (R).
System Lights and Messages
When the system detects a vehicle, analert indicator illuminates in the exteriormirror on the side the approaching vehicleis coming from. If you turn the directionindicator on for that side of your vehicle,the alert indicator flashes.
Note:The system may not alert you if avehicle quickly passes through the detectionzone.
Blocked Sensors
The sensors are behind the rear bumperon both sides of your vehicle.
Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Blocked sensors could affect systemperformance.
If the sensors are blocked, a message mayappear in the information display. SeeInformation Messages (page 96). Thealert indicators remain illuminated but thesystem does not alert you.
System Errors
If the system detects a fault, a warninglamp illuminates and a message displays.See Information Messages (page 96).
Switching the System Off and On
You can switch the system off using theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 92). When you switchthe system off, a warning lamp illuminatesand a message displays. When you switchthe system on or off, the alert indicatorsflash twice.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
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The sensor on the left-hand side is onlypartially obstructed and zone coverage onthe right-hand side is maximized.
Zone coverage also decreases whenparking at narrow angles. The sensor onthe left-hand side is mostly obstructed andzone coverage on that side is severelyreduced.
System Lights, Messages andAudible Alerts
When the system detects a vehicle, anindicator illuminates in the exterior mirroron the side the approaching vehicle iscoming from. A tone sounds and amessage appears in the informationdisplay.
Note:In exceptional conditions, the systemcould alert you even when there is nothingin the detection zone, for example a vehiclepassing in the distance.
Blocked Sensors
The sensors are behind the rear bumperon both sides of your vehicle.
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Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Blocked sensors could affect systemperformance.
If the sensors are blocked, a message mayappear in the information display whenyou shift into reverse (R). SeeInformation Messages (page 96).
System Limitations
The system may not correctly operatewhen any of the following occur:
•The sensors are blocked.
•Adjacently parked vehicles or objectsare obstructing the sensors.
•Vehicles approach at speeds greaterthan 37 mph (60 km/h).
•The vehicle speed is greater than 7 mph(12 km/h).
•You reverse out of an angled parkingspace.
System Errors
If the system detects a fault a messagedisplays. See Information Messages(page 96).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch the system offusing the information display. SeeInformation Messages (page 96). Whenyou switch system off, a message displays.See Information Messages (page 96).
Note:The system turns on each time youswitch the ignition on and you shift intoreverse (R). If you temporarily switch thesystem off, it turns on the next time youswitch the ignition on.
Note:The system may not correctly operatewhen towing a trailer. For vehicles with atrailer tow module and tow bar approvedby us, the system turns off when you attacha trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarkettrailer tow module or tow bar, werecommend that you switch the system offwhen you attach a trailer.
To permanently switch the system off,contact an authorized dealer.
ECO MODE
This system assists you in driving moreefficiently by constantly monitoringcharacteristics of gear changing,anticipation of traffic conditions andspeeds while driving.
The value of these characteristics isrepresented by petals shown in the display,with five petals being the most efficient.The more efficiently you drive, the betterthe rating, and the better your vehicle'soverall fuel economy.
Note:These efficiency values do not resultin a defined fuel consumption figure. It mightvary as it is not only related to these drivinghabits, but also influenced by many otherfactors such as short trips and cold starts.
Note:Frequent short trips, where the enginedoes not fully warm up, will also increasefuel consumption
The system is accessed using theinformation display control. See GeneralInformation (page 92).
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING
Your vehicle is not approvedfor trailer towing. Never towa trailer with your vehicle.
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
If you need to have your vehicle towed,contact a professional towing service or,if you are a member of a roadsideassistance program, your roadsideassistance service provider.
It is recommended that your vehicle betowed with a wheel lift and dollies orflatbed equipment. Do not tow with aslingbelt. Ford Motor Company has notapproved a slingbelt towing procedure. Ifthe vehicle is towed incorrectly, or by anyother means, vehicle damage may occur.
Ford Motor Company produces a towingmanual for all authorized tow truckoperators. Have your tow truck operatorrefer to this manual for proper hook-upand towing procedures for your vehicle.
You can tow your vehicle from the frontwith wheel lift equipment to raise the frontwheels off the ground. We recommendthat you place the rear wheels on a dollyto prevent damage to the rear of yourvehicle.
You can tow your vehicle from the rear withwheel lift equipment.
Note:You must place the front wheels ona dolly to prevent damage to thetransmission.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheellock make sure the ignition is in theaccessory or on position when beingtowed.
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 104).
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You can tow your vehicle with all fourwheels on the ground or with the frontwheels off the ground by using a tow dolly.If you are using a tow dolly, follow theinstructions specified by the equipmentprovider. If you tow your vehicle with allwheels on the ground, follow theseinstructions:
1.Tow only with your vehicle in theforward direction. Release the parkingbrake.
2.Place the transmission in neutral.
Note:The maximum towing speed is70 mph (112 km/h).
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - 1.0L
ECOBOOST™, AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Emergency Towing
WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheellock make sure the ignition is in theaccessory or on position when beingtowed.
You can flat-tow (all wheels on theground, regardless of the powertrain andtransmission configuration) your disabledvehicle (without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transportvehicle) under the following conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward so youtow it in a forward direction.
•You place the transmission in neutral(N). If you cannot place thetransmission in neutral (N), you mayneed to override it. See Transmission(page 140).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
WARNING
Your vehicle is not approved forrecreational towing with all fourwheels on the ground.
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle.
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational (RV) towing. An exampleof recreational towing would be towingyour vehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are designed to ensure that yourtransmission is not damaged.
Your vehicle can be towed with the frontwheels off the ground by using a tow dolly.If you are using a tow dolly follow theinstructions specified by the equipmentprovider.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - 2.0L,
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Emergency Towing
WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheellock make sure the ignition is in theaccessory or on position when beingtowed.
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You can flat-tow (all wheels on theground, regardless of the powertrain andtransmission configuration) your disabledvehicle (without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transportvehicle) under the following conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward so youtow it in a forward direction.
•You place the transmission in neutral(N). If you cannot place thetransmission in neutral (N), you mayneed to override it. See Transmission(page 140).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 104).
Note:There must be battery power to movethe transmission's internal components toneutral (N) properly in Step 3. In addition,moving the gearshift to the neutral (N)position without first switching the ignitionto the on position limits the towingcapability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 mi(80 km).
1.Release the parking brake.
2.Switch the ignition to the on position.
3.Press the brake pedal, and then movethe gearshift to the neutral (N)position.
4.Wait for a message in the informationand entertainment display indicatingthat the transmission is ready, and thenswitch off the ignition and release thebrake pedal.
5.Disconnect the negative (black) cablefrom the battery. See Changing the12V Battery (page 222).
Note:The anti-theft system does not workuntil you reconnect the battery cable.
Note:The maximum towing speed is70 mph (112 km/h).
Note:There is no limit on towing distance.
After towing, start the engine within 15minutes of reconnecting the battery cable.See Changing the 12V Battery (page 222).
Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 104).
Note:There must be battery power to movethe transmission's internal components toneutral (N) properly in Step 3. In addition,moving the gearshift to the neutral (N)position without first switching the ignitionto the on position limits the towingcapability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 mi(80 km).
1.Release the parking brake.
2.Switch on the ignition by pressing thekeyless start button, but do not applythe brake pedal.
3.Press the brake pedal, and then movethe gearshift to the neutral (N)position. Release the brake pedal.
4.Wait for a message indicating that thetransmission is ready in the informationand entertainment display, and thenswitch off the ignition by pressing thekeyless start button.
5.Disconnect the negative (black) cablefrom the battery. You need the doorkey to lock and unlock doors when thebattery cable is disconnected. SeeChanging the 12V Battery (page 222).
Note:The anti-theft system does not workuntil you reconnect the battery cable.
Note:The maximum towing speed is70 mph (112 km/h).
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Before driving through standing water,check the depth. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom of the frontrocker area of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drivevery slowly and do not stop your vehicle.Your brake performance and traction maybe limited. After driving through water andas soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to dry thebrakes and to check that they work.
•Check that the horn works.
•Check that the exterior lights work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check thatthe steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS
WARNINGS
Use a floor mat designed to fit thefootwell of your vehicle that does notobstruct the pedal area. Failure tofollow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
Pedals that cannot move freely cancause loss of vehicle control andincrease the risk of serious personalinjury.
WARNINGS
Secure the floor mat to bothretention devices so that it cannotslip out of position and interfere withthe pedals. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
Do not place additional floor matsor any other covering on top of theoriginal floor mats. This could resultin the floor mat interfering with theoperation of the pedals. Failure to followthis instruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
Always make sure that objectscannot fall into the driver foot wellwhile your vehicle is moving. Objectsthat are loose can become trapped underthe pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.
To install the floor mats, position the floormat eyelet over the retention post andpress down to lock in position.
To remove the floor mat, reverse theinstallation procedure.
Note:Regularly check the floor mats tomake sure they are secure.
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