2010-2017 Ford Focus 4 Door Information Displays -> Information Messages User Manual

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Information Displays -> Information Messages for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Third generation(2010-2017)

Information Displays  
You need to confirm certain messages  
INFORMATION 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: Depending on your vehicle options  
and instrument cluster type, not all of the  
messages will display or be available. The  
information display may abbreviate or  
shorten certain messages.  
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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.  
Airbag  
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 69).  
Alarm fault Service  
required  
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
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Information Displays  
Automatic Engine Shutdown  
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 Displays if the engine automatically turns off to improve fuel  
Economy  
economy.  
Engine Shuts Off in  
Displays if the engine is going to automatically turn off. Press  
{seconds to shut off:#0} and hold the OK button to override the system.  
Seconds Press Ok to  
Override  
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 126).  
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 126).  
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 126).  
Auto StartStop Manual The system is not functioning and the engine requires  
restart required 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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Information Displays  
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System  
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 Displays when the engine temperature is too high.  
Stop safely  
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 218).  
Power reduced to lower Displays when the engine has limited power to help reduce  
engine temperature  
coolant temperature.  
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Information Displays  
Fuel System  
Message  
Action  
Fuel Level Low  
Refuel as soon as possible.  
Hill Start Assist  
Message  
Action  
Hill start assist not avail- Displays when hill start assist is not available. Have your  
able  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
See Hill Start Assist (page 146).  
Keyless Entry  
Message  
Action  
Ford KeyFree Key inside Displays if you leave a vehicle key in the luggage compartment  
vehicle  
and switch the ignition on or try to lock your vehicle.  
See Keyless Starting (page 118).  
Ford KeyFree No key  
detected  
Displays when the system cannot detect a valid key.  
See Keyless Starting (page 118).  
Switch ign. off Press  
ENGINE Start/Stop  
button  
Displays if you switch the ignition on without starting the  
engine.  
See Keyless Starting (page 118).  
Ford KeyFree Key not  
inside car  
Displays when the system cannot detect a valid key.  
See Keyless Starting (page 118).  
Key Battery low Replace Displays when the remote key battery requires replacing.  
soon  
See Remote Control (page 49).  
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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Information Displays  
Lighting  
Message  
Action  
Displays if a brake lamp bulb fails.  
Displays if a low beam bulb fails.  
Brake lamp Bulb fault  
Low beam Bulb fault  
Headlamp fault Service Displays if an electrical malfunction occurs with the headlamp  
required  
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 222).  
Have your vehicle checked immediately.  
MyKey  
Message  
Action  
MyKey active Drive Safely Displays when MyKey is active.  
See MyKey™ (page 54).  
Speed Limited to {MyKey Displays when starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the  
limit ##0} km/h  
MyKey speed limit is on.  
Speed Limited to {MyKey  
limit ##0} mph  
MyKey Vehicle Near Top Displays when a MyKey is in use and your vehicle speed  
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.  
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Information Displays  
Message  
Action  
MyKey Park aid cannot  
be deactivated  
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the user tries to switch  
the parking aid system off.  
Key is Already a MyKey  
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already  
designated as a MyKey.  
MyKey Place key in key  
holder  
Displays when you are programming a MyKey.  
MyKey ESC cannot be  
deactivated  
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the user tries to switch  
the stability control system off.  
Parking Aid  
Message  
Action  
Parking aid fault Service The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have  
required  
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.  
Seatbelt Reminder  
Message  
Action  
Service Beltminder  
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have  
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
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Information Displays  
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 118).  
Steering System  
Message  
Action  
Steering loss Stop safely The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have  
your vehicle checked immediately.  
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 checked immediately.  
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 261).  
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.  
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.  
Traction Control  
Message  
Action  
Traction control off  
Displays when you switch the system off.  
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Information Displays  
Message  
Action  
See Using Traction Control (page 148).  
Transmission  
Message  
Action  
Transmission malfunc-  
tion 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 Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).  
Select 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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