2018 FORD FOCUS RS reset

All-Wheel Drive
Action and DescriptionMessage
Displays when the system has been automatically disabledto protect itself. This is caused by operating the vehicle witha severely mismatched tire installed, if the system is over-heating or if there is an issue with another vehicle systempreventing AWD operation. Overheating is most likely to occurif the vehicle is operated in severe conditions, for exampletrack use, or if there is excessive wheel slip, for example yourvehicle become stuck in mud.
AWD OFF
The system resumes normal function and clears this messageafter:
•You switch the ignition off and on and drive a shortdistance with the correct wheels and tires installed.
•The system is allowed to cool.
•Other vehicle system issues are resolved.
Displays in conjunction with an amber Information icon if thesystem is not operating correctly and defaults to front-wheeldrive only. If the warning remains on or continues appear,have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
AWD Malfunction ServiceRequired
Displays when the rear drive unit lubrication requires changing.This message may appear if the vehicle is used for extended
periods of extreme driving, for example track use.*
AWD System Oil ChangeDue
*The rear drive unit does not require any normal scheduled maintenance. The systemelectronically monitors the rear drive unit and notifies you of required service by displayingthe message in the information display. The lubricant is more likely to require changingif you use your vehicle for extended periods of extreme driving, for example track use. Donot check or change the lubricant unless the rear drive unit shows signs of leakage or themessage displays. If the rear drive unit is submerged in water or to reset the message,have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Electronic Stability Control
Action and DescriptionMessage
Displays when you switch the system off.Electronic StabilityControl Off
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DRIVE CONTROL
WARNING
Do not use Sport, Track or Drift modewhen using a temporary spare wheelor after inflating a tire using thetemporary mobility kit.
Your vehicle has various drive modes thatcan deliver driving experiences through asuite of sophisticated electronic systems.Each mode has preset vehicle settings tooptimize steering, all-wheel drive, torquevectoring, powertrain response, suspensionand electronic stability control.
Selectable Drive Modes
Press the button.
The available modes appear in theinformation display. Repeatedly press thebutton to scroll through the availablemodes. When your desired mode appearsin the information display, wait for fourseconds while the system sets the selectedmode or press the OK button on thesteering wheel.
Note:You may not be able to choose oneof the selectable drive modes for a shorttime after starting your vehicle in coldambient temperatures.
Selectable Drive Modes
Normal
The system defaults to normalmode when you start thevehicle. Vehicle settings tunedfor street driving.
Electronic stability control and tractioncontrol systems fully enabled.
Note:When using a programmed MyKeyyou cannot switch any other mode on.
Sport
Vehicle settings tuned forperformance street driving.
Electronic stability control and tractioncontrol systems fully enabled.
Note:When using a programmed MyKeyyou cannot switch this on.
Track
This mode is for track use only.Vehicle settings tuned foraggressive driving.
The system reduces brake systemintervention from the stability controlsystem and optimizes the road-holdingability of your vehicle. Electronic stabilitycontrol is set to reduced mode while thetraction control system is disabled apartfrom the electronic limited slip differentialfunction. Engine interventions from thestability control and traction controlsystems are also disabled.
Note:When using a programmed MyKeyyou cannot switch this on.
Drift
This mode is for track use only.Vehicle settings tuned forspirited and aggressive driving.
The system reduces brake systemintervention from the stability controlsystem and increases torque transfer tothe rear axle to allow controlled oversteerdrifts.
Electronic stability control is set to reducedmode while the traction control system isdisabled apart from the electronic limitedslip differential function. Engineinterventions from the stability control andtraction control systems are also disabled.
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DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Your vehicle has aerodynamic devicesattached to the underbody designed tohelp control airflow for superiorperformance. Therefore, you must beespecially careful to avoid driving throughdeep or standing water.
ENGINE OVERSPEED
WARNING
Do not operate the engine at highengine speeds while the vehicle isstationary. This can cause damagenot covered by the vehicle Warranty andcan result in serious injury.
Your vehicle has an engine speed limiterthat helps increase engine performance.A narrow red line on the tachometer faceindicates the standard maximum enginespeed. The red line thickens where theengine speed enters the overspeed limiter.
The system allows a maximum of threeseconds of engine overspeed. After this,the engine speed limiter reduces enginespeed and holds it at a predeterminedlimit. Once the engine speed drops belowthe predetermined limit, the system resetsand permits a further three seconds ofengine overspeed.
Note:Do not run the engine at high enginespeeds until it reaches the normal operatingtemperature.
ENGINE OVERBOOST
Your vehicle has an engine overboostfeature to allow additional torque delivery.The overboost feature controls a varietyof engine parameters to deliver additionaltorque. This feature widens the enginespeed range of the peak torque curve,giving maximum performance whilepassing another vehicle or launching froma standing start.
The system allows a maximum of 20seconds of engine overboost. After thisthe system reduces turbo charger boostand maximizes it at a predetermined limit.Once the turbo charger boost drops belowthe predetermined limit the system resetsand a further 20 seconds of engineoverboost is permitted.
Note:You do not need to take any actionas the system allows overboost when youdemand it.
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