2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - Track Use - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen

Track Use - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen

Before using your vehicle on a track, check the engine oil level.   See   Engine Oil Check. 

Maintain the engine oil level at or near the maximum mark on the engine oil dipstick when using your vehicle on a track.

Launch Control

The system changes the chassis and powertrain settings to deliver fast acceleration when you pull away from a standstill. The system does not operate when the transmission is in reverse or if the engine has not reached normal operating temperature.

Switching Launch Control On

1. Bring your vehicle to a complete standstill with the wheels pointing straight ahead.

Note:   Make sure that there are no objects or traffic in front of your vehicle.

1. Press the menu button on the steering wheel to enter the information display main menu.

1. Select Settings.

1. Switch Launch Control on.

Note:   The launch control indicator appears in the information display.

Note:   The system remains on until you switch it off or you switch the ignition off.

1. Fully press the clutch pedal and shift into first gear.

1. Fully press the accelerator pedal.

Note:   The system limits the engine to the optimum speed.

1. Quickly and fully release the clutch pedal in a single movement.