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2018 Ford Focus Owners Manual - Instrument Cluster



Instrument Cluster

    Tachometer.
    Information display. C Speedometer.

D Engine coolant temperature gauge. E Fuel Gauge.

Displays the vehicle’s heading direction.

Records the total distance traveled by your vehicle.

Shows the outside air temperature.

See Trip Computer (page 95).

See General Information (page 92).

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

At normal operating temperature, the needle remains in the center section.

Note: Do not restart the engine until the cause of overheating has been determined and resolved.

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If the needle enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the engine, switch the ignition off and determine the cause once the engine has cooled down. See Engine Coolant Check (page 217).

Note: : The fuel gauge may vary slightly when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will indicate approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

The needle should move toward F when you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points to E after adding fuel, this indicates your vehicle needs service soon.

After refueling some variability in needle position is normal.

Note: It may take a short time for the needle to reach F after leaving the gas station. This is normal and depends upon the slope of pavement at the gas station.

Note: The fuel amount dispensed into the tank is a little less or more than the gauge indicated. This is normal and depends upon the slope of pavement at the gas station.

Note: If the gas station nozzle shuts off before the tank is full, try a different gas pump nozzle.

A low fuel reminder triggers at about 50 miles (80 km). The low fuel warning light will light, a warning chime will sound and a pop up will be shown in the display indicating the remaining distance to empty. You will also get a subsequent reminder at 20, 10 and 0 miles.

The following warning lamps and indicators alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious. Some lamps illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on after starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for further information.

Note: Some warning indicators appear in the information display and operate the same as a warning lamp but do not illuminate when you start your vehicle.

(If Equipped)

It illuminates when you switch the system on.

It illuminates white when the system is in standby mode. It illuminates green when you set the adaptive cruise speed.

If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, continues to flash or remains on when the

engine is running, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Your vehicle

continues to have normal braking without the anti-lock brake system function. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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It also momentarily illuminates when you switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

It illuminates when the engine has automatically stopped. It flashes to inform you when the engine needs to restart. The indicator is shown with a strikethrough if the system is not

available.

See Auto-Start-Stop (page 127).

It illuminates when you switch the ignition on.

If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction.

Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Blind Spot Information System Indicator (If Equipped)

It illuminates when you switch the system off.

Driving your vehicle with the warning lamp on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance

may occur. It may take you longer to stop your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.

It illuminates when you engage the parking brake and the ignition is on.

If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving, make sure the parking brake is disengaged. If the parking brake is disengaged, this indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system fault. Have your vehicle immediately checked.

It also momentarily illuminates when you switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

It illuminates when you switch the system on.

See Blind Spot Information

(page 169).

(page 162).

It illuminates when you switch a direction indicator or the hazard flashers on. Flashes during

operation. An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed indicator bulb.

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It illuminates when you switch the ignition on and remains on if any door or the hood is open.

Powertrain Warning Lamp

If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration). Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause reduced power or the engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and attempt to restart the engine. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Service Engine Soon

If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction. The On Board Diagnostics system has detected a malfunction of the vehicle emission control system.

If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas temperatures could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle immediately serviced.

It illuminates when you switch the ignition on prior to engine start to check the bulb and to indicate whether your vehicle is ready for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.

Normally, it illuminates until the engine is cranked and automatically turns off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds it flashes eight times, this indicates that your vehicle is not ready for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing. See Emission Law (page 136).

It illuminates and a chime sounds until you fasten the seatbelts.

It illuminates when you switch the front fog lamps on.

It illuminates when you switch the headlamp high beam on.

It illuminates when you switch the headlamp low beam or the side and rear lamps on.

It illuminates when the system activates.

It illuminates when you switch the ignition on and remains on if the liftgate is open.

If it illuminates when you are driving, refuel as soon as possible.

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(If Equipped)

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

(page 260).

It illuminates when the washer fluid is low.

It illuminates when a new message is stored in the information display.

The indicator is red or amber depending on the severity of the condition and it remains on until the condition is resolved.

See Information Messages (page 96).

If it illuminates when you are driving do not continue your journey, even if the oil level is correct. Have your

vehicle checked.

If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle

as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the engine oil level. If the oil level is sufficient, this indicates a system malfunction. Have your vehicle immediately checked.

See Engine Oil Check (page 215).

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.

See Stability Control (page 151). See

Traction Control (page 150).

It illuminates when you switch the system off.

Sounds when you open the driver's door and you have left the key in the ignition.

Sounds the horn twice when you exit your vehicle with the intelligent access key, after the last door is closed and your keyless vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is still on.

Sounds when you remove the key from the ignition and open the driver's door and you have left the headlamps or parking lamps on.

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Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle. If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking brake, have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately.

A low fuel reminder triggers at about 50 miles (80 km). The low fuel warning light will light, a warning chime will sound and a pop up will be shown in the display indicating the remaining distance to empty. You will also get a subsequent reminder at 20, 10 and 0 miles.

Sounds as a reminder to fasten your safety belt.

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