Information Displays; General Information; Information Messages - Ford FOCUS RS 2017 Owner's Manual Supplement

GENERAL INFORMATION

Launch Control
The system configures the chassis and
powertrain systems to deliver the fastest
To switch the feature on, do the following:
Note: Your vehicle must be completely stationary.
Step
1 Fully press the clutch pedal and shift the gearshift lever to first gear.
2 Access the following menus using the information display control.
3 Settings
4 Driver Assist
5 Launch Control
6 Fully press the accelerator pedal. Engine speed automatically limits to 5000
RPM.
7 Quickly release the clutch pedal when ready to launch.
Note: Only use launch control when the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
Make sure there are no objects in front of your vehicle.
The system does not operate in any of the
following conditions:
The transmission is in reverse (R).
The engine has not reached normal
operating temperature.

INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message Indicator
The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some
messages.
2017 Focus RS (CEW) RS, Canada/United States of America, HM5J 19A285 DA enUSA, Edition date: 201611, First Printing

Information Displays

Action
Expand the menu and then scroll to the following
menu item.
Expand the menu and then scroll to the following
menu item.
Check the box to switch the feature on.
8
possible acceleration when launching from
a standing start.
Note: When you switch the feature on, it
is only active once. You must switch the
feature on each time it is required.
The indicator will be 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.