2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - Manual Transmission, Excluding: Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV)

Manual Transmission, Excluding: Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV)

WHAT IS AUTO-START-STOP



The system is designed to help reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by stopping the engine when it is idling, for example at traffic lights.

AUTO-START-STOP PRECAUTIONS



WARNING:  Apply the parking brake, shift into neutral, switch the ignition off and remove the key before you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.    WARNING:  Apply the parking brake, shift into neutral, switch the ignition off and remove the key before you open the hood or have any service or repair work completed. If you do not switch the ignition off, the engine could restart at any time. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

SWITCHING AUTO-START-STOP ON AND OFF



The system turns on when you switch the ignition on.

  Press the switch to switch the system off.

Note:   OFF illuminates in the switch.

Press the switch again to switch the system back on.

Note:   The system is designed to turn off if it detects a malfunction.If the system malfunctions, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

STOPPING THE ENGINE



1. Stop your vehicle.

1. Shift into neutral.

1. Release the clutch pedal and the accelerator pedal.

Note:   To obtain maximum benefit from the system, shift into neutral and release the clutch pedal whenever you stop your vehicle for more than three seconds.

Note:   Power assist steering turns off when the engine stops.

RESTARTING THE ENGINE



Press the clutch pedal.

A message appears in the instrument cluster display if the system requires you to take action.

AUTO-START-STOP INDICATORS



WARNING:  The system may require the engine to automatically restart when the auto-start-stop indicator illuminates green or flashes amber. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

   The Auto-Start-Stop indicator illuminates green when the engine stops. It flashes amber and a message appears when you need to take action.

  The Auto-Start-Stop indicator illuminates gray with a strikethrough when the system is not available.

Note:   You can display the reason why the system is not available in the information display.

AUTO-START-STOP AUDIBLE WARNING



The Auto-Start-Stop audible warning sounds if you open the driver door when the system has stopped the engine.

AUTO-START-STOP – INFORMATION MESSAGES



AUTO-START-STOP – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS



Why does the engine not always stop when I expect it to?

The system is designed to work in a way that complements other vehicle systems, allowing them to operate at optimum performance.

The system does not stop the engine if:

• The driver door is open.
• Your vehicle is at high altitude.
• The heated windshield is on.
• The engine is warming up.
• The outside temperature is too low or too high.
• The battery charge is low.
• The battery temperature is outside the optimal operating range.
• The engine is required to run to maintain interior climate and reduce fogging.

Why does the engine sometimes restart when I do not expect it to?

The system is designed to work in a way that complements other vehicle systems, allowing them to operate at optimum performance.

The system restarts the engine if:

• You switch the heated windshield on.
• You switch maximum defrost on.
• Your vehicle starts to roll downhill in neutral.
• The engine is required to run to maintain adequate brake system assistance.
• The engine is required to run to maintain interior climate and reduce fogging.

Can I permanently switch the system off?

No.The system plays an important role in reducing the fuel consumption and the CO₂ emissions.

Will the frequent engine starts cause parts to wear out?

Your vehicle has an enhanced battery and starter motor that are designed for the increased number of engine starts.