Quick Tips - Ford Focus Electric 2018 Quick Reference Manual

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1. CHARGE PORT DOOR AND LIGHT RING
The charge port is on the front le fender. Press the
indentation on the charge port door to open it. The
light bar indicates the approximate charge status of
your high-voltage battery system as it charges.
2. CHARGE OPTIONS
Focus Electric comes with a 120
volt convenience charge cord. Ford
recommends upgrading to the optional
240 volt charging station for faster,
more e cient charging. In addition,
you can charge your Focus Electric
anywhere you fi nd a 120 volt or 240 volt
charging station equipped with an SAE combo connector
(CCS). Your vehicle also has a DC fast charge feature. See
the Function section on page 18-19 for more information.
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3. PUSH-BUTTON SILENT START SWITCH
To start your Focus Electric, press the brake pedal and
press the START STOP control on the instrument panel.
The green indicator light
lets you know that your
Focus Electric is ready to drive.
4. SMARTGAUGE WITH ECOGUIDE
Use your 5-way controls on your steering wheel to interact.
You can choose and confi rm settings and messages,
control many of the SYNC 3 functions, and change how
you view your Focus Electric vehicle information.
5. BRAKE COACH
A er your vehicle comes to a stop, this screen
automatically appears in your display. It coaches
you to maximize the amount of energy returned
through the regenerative braking system. The
percentage displayed indicates the
regenerative braking e ciency.
6. MOBILE APP FOR YOUR SMARTPHONE
View your vehicle's charging information on a computer or
other Web-accessible mobile device, smartphone or from
your vehicle by downloading your free MyFord Mobile app
for your phone. Visit myfordmobile.com and enhance your
charging experience with these key features and more:
• Text Alert: Receive text messages on your phone
that notify you of your vehicle's charging status and
other functionality.
• Find a Charging Station: Locate charging stations
when you are on the go so you can recharge while you
are out.
7. CABIN PRECONDITIONING
Get the most miles out of every charge by letting the
interior of your Focus Electric warm up or cool down
while you still have it plugged in and charging. Use your
touchscreen or MyFord Mobile to set the cabin temperature
and departure time before you leave.
Note:
Extreme outside temperatures or 120 volt charging may
reduce cabin conditioning e ectiveness.
8. TRIP PLANNER
Locate the best routes to your destination based on charge
levels and available charging stations. A er you input your
destination, MyFord Mobile interfaces with your vehicle to
provide you with the confi dence of knowing how far you
can go and the most economical way of getting there.
9. VALUE CHARGING
MyFord Mobile gives Focus Electric drivers a unique
"set it and forget it" charging feature. The app lets you
know when the cheapest rates are available
and allows you to set your vehicle's
charging time accordingly.
Contact your utility
company to learn if
regular charging during
non-peak times
requires a rate
plan change.
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