Ford Focus (2017 year). Manual — part 28

HEATED SEATS

(If Equipped)

WARNING

People who are unable to feel pain
to their skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal

cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the heated
seat. The heated seat may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time. Do not place
anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the heated seat to overheat.
Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This may damage
the heating element which may cause the
heated seat to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury.

Do not do the following:
•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow
the seat to dry thoroughly.

•

Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
Warmer settings are indicated by more
indicator lights.

12 Volt DC Power Point

WARNINGS

Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigar lighter
socket. Incorrect use of the cigar

lighter can cause damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty, and can result in fire
or serious injury.

Do not use a power point for
operating a cigar lighter. Incorrect
use of the power points can cause

damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty, and can result in fire or serious
injury.

Note: After starting your vehicle, you can
use the socket to power 12-volt appliances
with a maximum current rating of 15 amps.

After you switch your vehicle off, the power
supply works only for a maximum of 11
minutes.
Note: Do not insert objects other than an
accessory plug into the power point. This
damages the outlet and can blow the fuse.

Note: Do not hang any accessory from the
accessory plug.

Note: Do not use the power point over the
vehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180 watt or a
fuse may blow.

Note: Incorrect use of the power point can
cause damage not covered by your
warranty.

Note: Always keep the power point caps
closed when not in use.

Run the vehicle for full capacity use of the
power point.

To prevent the battery from running out of
charge:
•

Do not use the power point longer than
necessary after switching the vehicle
off.

•

Do not leave devices plugged in
overnight or when your vehicle is in park
(P) for extended periods.

Location

You may find power points in the following
locations:
•

On the center console.

•

In the center console.

•

In the cargo area.

CENTER CONSOLE

Stow items in the cupholder carefully as
items may become loose during hard
braking, acceleration or crashes, including
hot drinks which may spill.

Available console features include:

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Cupholder with grips and height
adjuster. To use, flip the
removable inset piece.

A

Storage compartment with
auxiliary power point and media
hub.

B

Parking aid, auto-start-stop and
heated steering wheel controls.

C

Auxiliary power point.

D

USB port.

E

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

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Press near the rear edge of the door to
open it.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS

Extended idling at high engine
speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and

exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or
other damage.

Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle
on dry grass or other dry ground
cover. The emission system heats up

the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire.

Do not start the engine in a closed
garage or in other enclosed areas.
Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always

open the garage door before you start the
engine.

Exhaust leaks may result in entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes
into the passenger compartment. If

you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately 5 mi
(8 km) after you reconnect it. This is
because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You
can disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.

The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise.

When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine.

IGNITION SWITCH

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0 (off) - The ignition is off.

Note: When you switch the ignition off and
leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in
the ignition. This could cause your vehicle
battery to lose charge.

I (accessory) - Allows the electrical
accessories, such as the radio, to operate
while the engine is not running.

Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this
position for too long. This could cause your
vehicle battery to lose charge.

II (on) - All electrical circuits are
operational and the warning lamps and
indicators illuminate.

III (start) - cranks the engine.

KEYLESS STARTING

(If Equipped)

Note: The system may not function if the
passive key is close to metal objects or
electronic devices, for example keys or a cell
phone.

Note: The ignition automatically turns off
if you leave your vehicle unattended. This is
to prevent the vehicle battery from losing
charge.

Note: A valid passive key must be located
inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on
and start the engine.