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2018 Ford Focus Owners Manual - Instrument Cluster



Instrument Cluster

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that

you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.

You can control various systems on your vehicle using the information display controls on the steering wheel.

The information display shows the corresponding information.

    Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through and highlight the options within a menu.
    Press the right arrow button to enter a submenu.
    Press the left arrow button to exit a submenu.
    Press the OK button to choose and confirm settings or messages.

You can access the menu using the information display control.

Note: Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the items are optional.

Trip 1 and 21

Option to display all the values on screen.

Speed

Trip Odometer

Average Fuel

Ford EcoMode

Gear Shifting

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Trip 1 and 21

Anticipation

Speed

Ford EcoMode

Inst Fuel Econ

Distance to E

Trip Timer

Outside Temp.

Option to select for navigation display.

1 See Trip Computer (page 95).

Information

Driver Alert

MyKey

MyKey Info

System Check

Settings

Driver Assist

Traction Ctrl

Blindspot

Collision Warn

Cross Traffic

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Normal

Driver Alert

Hill Start Assist

Tire Monitor

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Settings

Lane Keeping

Vehicle settings

Auto Engine Off

On or Off.

Compass

Display

On or Off.

Calibrate

Set Zone

Chimes

Park Slot

Information

Warning

Lighting

Traffic (R/L)

Auto Highbeam

Rain Light

Ambient Light

DRL

Dimming

Hdlamp Delay

Remote Start

Climate Control

Heater - A/C

Heated Wheel

Front Defrost

Rear Defrost

Driver Seat

Passengr Seat

Duration

Quiet Start

Restore Default

System

Wipers

Rain Sensing

MyKey

Create MyKey

Hold OK to Create MyKey

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Settings

Traction Ctrl

Always On or User Selectable.

ESC

Always On or User Selectable.

911 Assist

Always On or User Selectable.

Max Speed

xx MPH (xx km/h) or Off.

Speed Warning

xx MPH (xx km/h) or Off.

Volume Limiter

Do Not Disturb

Always On or User Selectable.

Clear MyKeys

Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys

Display

Navigation info

Language

Choose your applicable setting.

Vehicle Graphic

On or Off.

Distance

Choose your applicable setting.

Temperature

Choose your applicable setting.

Active warnings appear first. The system check menu may appear different based upon equipment options and current vehicle status. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the list. See Information Messages (page 96).

Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip, distance, time and average fuel consumption information.

Indicates all the respective trip, distance, time and average fuel consumption information.

Indicates the average fuel consumption since the function was last reset.

Indicates the current fuel consumption.

Indicates the approximate distance your vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in driving pattern may cause the value to vary.

Shows the outside air temperature.

Registers the distance traveled of individual journeys.

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Registers the elapsed time of individual journeys or the total time since the function was last reset.

Press the OK button to acknowledge and remove some messages from the information display. The information display will automatically remove other messages after a short period of time. You need to confirm certain messages before you can access the menus.

The message indicator illuminates to supplement some messages. The indicator is red

or amber depending on the severity of the condition and it remains on until the condition is resolved. A system-specific symbol with a message indicator may supplement some messages.

Note: The information display may abbreviate or shorten certain messages.

Message

Action

Airbag Fault Service Now

Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Alarm System

Message

Action

Alarm Activated Check Vehicle

Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor- ized entry.

See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 70).

Alarm Fault Service Required

Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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Message

Action

Engine Shuts Off In

{seconds to shut off:#0} Seconds

Displays if the engine is going to automatically turn off.

Engine Shut Off For Fuel Economy

Displays if the engine automatically turns off to improve fuel economy.

Engine Shuts Off in

{time:#0} Seconds OK to Override

Displays if the engine is going to automatically turn off. Press and hold the OK button to override the system.

Auto-Start-Stop

Message

Action

Auto StartStop Switch Ignition Off

Switch the ignition off before leaving your vehicle if the system has shut down the engine.

See Auto-Start-Stop (page 127).

Auto StartStop Fault Service Required

Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Auto StartStop Press a Pedal to Start Engine

Press the brake or clutch pedal. The engine requires restarting manually.

See Auto-Start-Stop (page 127).

Auto StartStop Select Neutral to Start Engine

Displays as a reminder to shift into neutral (N). The engine requires restarting manually.

See Auto-Start-Stop (page 127).

Auto StartStop Manual Restart Required

The system is not functioning and the engine requires restarting manually.

Battery and Charging System

Message

Action

Electrical System Over- voltage Stop Safely

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Battery Low See Manual

Displays if the battery is low or has no charge. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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Message

Action

Blindspot Low Visibility See Manual

Displays when the blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked.

See Blind Spot Information System (page 169).

Blindspot Right Sensor Fault Service Required

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Blindspot Left Sensor Fault Service Required

Blindspot Not Available Trailer Attached

Displays when you attach a trailer to your vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (page 169).

Cross Traffic Vehicle Coming From Right

Displays when the system detects a vehicle.

See Blind Spot Information System (page 169).

Cross Traffic Vehicle Coming From Left

Cross Traffic Sensor Blocked See Manual

Displays when the blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked.

See Blind Spot Information System (page 169).

Cross Traffic Fault Service Required

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic Not Avail- able Trailer Attached

Displays when you attach a trailer to your vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (page 169).

Engine

Message

Action

Engine Fault Service Now

Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

High Engine Temperature Stop Safely

Displays when the engine temperature is too high.

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off and allow it to cool.

If the problem persists, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

See Engine Coolant Check (page 217).

Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temperature

Displays when the engine has limited power to help reduce coolant temperature.

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Message

Action

Fuel Level Low

Refuel as soon as possible.

Hill Start Assist

Message

Action

Hill Start Assist Not Available

Displays when hill start assist is not available. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

See Hill Start Assist (page 148).

Keyless Entry

Message

Action

Ford KeyFree Key Inside Vehicle

Displays if you leave a vehicle key in the luggage compartment and switch the ignition on or try to lock your vehicle.

See Keyless Starting (page 119).

Ford KeyFree No Key Detected

Displays when the system cannot detect a valid key. See Keyless Starting (page 119).

Ford KeyFree Key Not Inside Car

Displays when the system cannot detect a valid key. See Keyless Starting (page 119).

Key Battery Low Replace Soon

Displays when the remote key battery requires replacing. See Remote Control (page 50).

Switch Ignition Off Press ENGINE Start/Stop button

Displays if you switch the ignition on without starting the engine.

See Keyless Starting (page 119).

Lane Keeping System

Message

Action

Lane Keeping Sys Fault Service Required

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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Message

Action

Brake Lamp Bulb Fault

Displays if a brake lamp bulb fails.

Low Beam Bulb Fault

Displays if a low beam bulb fails.

Headlamp Fault Service Required

Displays if an electrical malfunction occurs with the headlamp system. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Maintenance

Message

Action

Oil Change Required

Displays when the engine oil life is depleted and your vehicle requires an oil change.

Brake Fluid Level Low Service Now

Displays if the brake fluid level is low or if there is a brake system fault.

See Brake Fluid Check (page 221). Have your vehicle immediately checked.

Message

Action

MyKey Active Drive Safely

Displays when MyKey is active. See MyKey™ (page 55).

MyKey Vehicle Near Top Speed

Displays when a MyKey is in use and your vehicle speed approaches a preset speed limit.

MyKey Vehicle at Top Speed

Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is reached.

MyKey Check Speed Drive Safely

Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is reached.

MyKey Buckle Up to Unmute Audio

Displays when a MyKey is in use and seatbelt reminder is activated.

MyKey Park Aid Cannot be Deactivated

Displays when a MyKey is in use and the user tries to switch the parking aid system off.

MyKey ESC Cannot be Deactivated

Displays when a MyKey is in use and the user tries to switch the stability control system off.

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Message

Action

Key is Already a MyKey

Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already designated as a MyKey.

Place Key in Backup Location

Displays when you are programming a MyKey.

MyKey Speed Limited to

{mykey speed limit metric:##0} km/h

Displays when starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.

MyKey Speed Limited to

{mykey speed limit miles:#0} MPH

Message

Action

Parking Aid Fault Service Required

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Parking Brake

Message

Action

Park Brake Applied

Displays if you have not released the parking brake and your vehicle reaches 3 mph (5 km/h).

If the warning message remains on after you have released the parking brake, the system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Remote Start

Message

Action

Remote Start Active

Displayed when the remote start system is active.

To Drive: Press Brake and Gear Shift Button

Displays when you start your vehicle as a reminder to fully press the brake pedal.

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Message

Action

Service Beltminder

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Starting System

Message

Action

Press Brake to Start

Displays when you start your vehicle as a reminder to fully press the brake pedal.

Cranking Time Exceeded

Displays if your vehicle fails to start.

See Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 119).

Steering System

Message

Action

Steering Loss Stop Safely

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle immediately checked.

Steering Assist Fault Service required

You will continue to have full steering but will need to exert greater force on the steering wheel. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Steering Fault Service Now

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle immediately checked.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Message

Action

Low Tire Pressure

Displays if the tire pressure in one or more tires is below the correct pressure.

See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 260).

Tire Pressure Monitor Fault

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Tire Pressure Sensor Fault

Displays if the system detects a fault with a tire pressure sensor or the spare tire is in use.

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Message

Action

If the warning message remains on after you have checked the tire pressures, the system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Message

Action

Traction control Off

Displays when you switch the system off. See Using Traction Control (page 150).

Transmission

Message

Action

Transmission Fault Service Now

Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Transmission Over- heating Stop Safely

The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off and allow the transmission to cool.

Transmission Not in Park Select P

Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).

Press Brake to Unlock Gearshift Lever

Press the brake pedal to unlock the transmission.

Gearshift Lever Unlocked

Displays when the transmission selector lever unlocks.

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