Ford FOCUS 2014 Owner's Manual page 98

Transmission
Message
Transmission too hot
press brake
Transmission malfunc-
tion service now
Transmission over-
heating stop safely
Transmission too hot
press brake
Transmission limited
function check hand-
book
Transmission warming
up please wait
Focus (CD3) , enPHI, Edition date: 01/2014
Information Displays
Message
indicator
Under certain driving conditions it is possible that
the clutches in the transmission can overheat. In
these circumstances it is necessary to press the
brake pedal and stop the vehicle to prevent further
overheating. Select N (NEUTRAL) or P (PARK)
red
and apply the foot brake and parking brake until
the transmission has cooled and the message
disappears from the display. If the vehicle is driven
with this message active you may experience
vehicle judder as a further overheat warning.
Have the system checked by a properly trained
red
technician as soon as possible.
The transmission is too hot. In these extreme
conditions the transmission will disengage drive
in order to prevent damage due to overheating.
You will not be able to drive until the transmission
red
has cooled. Select N (NEUTRAL) or P (PARK)
and apply the foot brake and parking brake until
the transmission has cooled and the message
disappears from the display.
Under certain driving conditions it is possible that
the clutches in the transmission can overheat. In
these circumstances it is necessary to press the
brake pedal and stop the vehicle to prevent further
overheating. Select N (NEUTRAL) or P (PARK)
amber
and apply the foot brake and parking brake until
the transmission has cooled and the message
disappears from the display. If the vehicle is driven
with this message active you may experience
vehicle judder as a further overheat warning.
Some gears may not be available. Have the
amber system checked by a properly trained technician
as soon as possible.
At low outside temperatures, after starting the
engine, it may take the transmission several
- seconds to engage R (REVERSE) or D (DRIVE).
Keep the brake pedal depressed until these
messages disappear from the display.
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