Instrument Cluster for your Ford Focus 2010-2017
Instrument Cluster
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Tachometer.
Information display.
Speedometer.
Engine coolant temperature gauge.
Fuel Gauge.
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 91).
Information Display
Compass (If Equipped)
Engine Coolant Temperature
Displays the vehicle’s heading direction.
Gauge
Odometer
WARNING
Records the total distance traveled by your
Never remove the coolant reservoir
vehicle.
cap while the engine is running or hot.
Outside Air Temperature (If Equipped)
Shows the outside air temperature.
At normal operating temperature, the
needle remains in the center section.
Trip Computer
See Trip Computer (page 94).
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
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
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).
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.
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.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch
After refueling some variability in needle
the system on.
position is normal.
It illuminates white when the system is in
standby mode. It illuminates green when
you set the adaptive cruise speed.
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.
Airbag Warning Lamp
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.
Note: If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different gas
pump nozzle.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp
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.
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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Auto-Start-Stop Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
It illuminates when the engine
It illuminates when you switch
has automatically stopped. It
flashes to inform you when the
engine needs to restart. The
indicator is shown with a
the system on.
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See Using Cruise Control
(page 162).
strikethrough if the system is not
Direction Indicator
available.
See Auto-Start-Stop (page 126).
Illuminates when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on.
Blind Spot Information System
Flashes during operation. An increase in
the rate of flashing warns of a failed
indicator bulb.
Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
See Blind Spot Information
System (page 169).
It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING
Engine Warning Lamps
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.
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.
It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
ignition is on.
Service Engine Soon
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.
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.
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If it flashes, engine misfire may be
Lamps on Indicator
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
It illuminates when you switch
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.
the headlamp low beam or the
side and rear lamps on.
Lane Keeping Aid Warning Lamp
It illuminates when the system
activates.
Liftgate Ajar Warning Lamp
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
It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
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the liftgate is open.
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See EmissionControlSystem (page 135).
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
seatbelts.
(If Equipped)
It illuminates if the tire pressure
in one or more tires is below the
correct tire pressure.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator
It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 261).
Headlamp High Beam Indicator
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Lamp
It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp high beam on.
It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.
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Ignition Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine
Message Center Indicator
is running this indicates a
It illuminates when a new
message is stored in the
information display.
malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
The indicator is red or amber depending
on the severity of the condition and it
remains on until the condition is resolved.
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See Information Messages (page 95).
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
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.
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.
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.
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.
See Engine Oil Check (page 216).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator
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.
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.
Low Fuel Minder
Note: The system automatically turns off
if there is a malfunction.
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.
See Stability Control (page 149). See
Traction Control (page 148).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
Fasten Safety Belt
Sounds as a reminder to fasten your safety
belt.
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