2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - Using Stability Control - ST

Using Stability Control - ST

WARNING:  Do not switch off stability control or use Sport, Track or Drift mode when using a temporary spare wheel or after inflating a tire using the temporary mobility kit.

The system turns on each time you switch the ignition on.

Reducing Stability Control

  Press the button on the center console. A warning lamp illuminates and a message appears in the information display. Press the button again to switch the system on.

Note:   Stability control only reduces and is not fully switched off.

Note:   If you switch stability control to reduced mode, traction control turns off.

Note:   Pre-collision assist is disabled when you select this mode.

Note:   Adaptive cruise control is disabled when you select this mode.

Switching the System Off

  Press and hold the button on the center console for a few seconds to switch the system off. A warning lamp illuminates and a message appears in the information display. Press the button again to switch the system on.

Note:   If you switch stability control off, traction control also turns off

Note:   Pre-collision assist is disabled when you select this mode.

Note:   Adaptive cruise control is disabled when you select this mode.

Note:   If you use a programmed MyKey, you cannot switch the system off.

Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator

  Flashes during operation.

 If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or remains on when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Note:   The system automatically turns off if there is a malfunction.

Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp

Illuminates when you switch the system off or to reduced mode. It also illuminates if you select track mode.