Ford Focus (2017 year). Manual — part 21

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 218).

Fuel Gauge

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.

Low Fuel Reminder

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.

WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS

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.

Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator

(If Equipped)

E144524

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.

Airbag Warning Lamp

E67017

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.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp

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.

Auto-Start-Stop Indicator

E146361

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 126).

Blind Spot Information System
Indicator

(If Equipped)

E124823

It illuminates when you switch
the system off.

See Blind Spot Information

System (page 169).

Brake System Warning Lamp

WARNING

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.

E144522

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 checked immediately.

Cruise Control Indicator

E71340

It illuminates when you switch
the system on.

See Using Cruise Control

(page 162).

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on.

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

Door Ajar Warning Lamp

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

Engine Warning Lamps

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 Control System (page 135).

Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp

E71880

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

Front Fog Lamp Indicator

It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.

Headlamp High Beam Indicator

It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp high beam on.

Ignition Warning Lamp

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

checked as soon as possible.

Lamps on Indicator

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

Lane Keeping Aid Warning Lamp

E144813

It illuminates when the system
activates.

Liftgate Ajar Warning Lamp

E162453

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

Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp

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

Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp

(If Equipped)

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

See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 261).

Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Lamp

E132353

It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.

Message Center Indicator

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 95).

Oil Pressure Warning Lamp

WARNING

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
checked immediately.

See Engine Oil Check (page 216).

Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator

E138639

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 149). See
Traction Control (page 148).

Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp

E130458

It illuminates when you switch
the system off.

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS

Key in Ignition Warning Chime

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

Keyless Warning Alert

(If Equipped)

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.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

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.

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

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.

Low Fuel Minder

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.

Fasten Safety Belt

Sounds as a reminder to fasten your safety
belt.