Audible Warnings And Indicators - Ford Focus Owner's Handbook Manual

Oil pressure warning lamp
CAUTION
Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being
correct. Have the system checked
by a properly trained technician
immediately.
If it stays on after starting or
illuminates when driving, 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. See Engine oil check
(page 186).
Power steering warning lamp
It illuminates to indicate a
malfunction of the power
steering system. Full steering
will be maintained but you will need to
exert greater force on the steering wheel.
Have the system checked by a properly
trained technician as soon as possible.
Rear fog lamp indicator
It will illuminate when you switch
the rear fog lamps on.
Seat belt reminder
See Seat belt reminder
(page 29).
Shift indicator
It will illuminate to inform you
that shifting to a higher gear
may give better fuel economy
and lower CO2 emissions. It will not
illuminate during periods of high
acceleration, braking or when the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Instruments
Stability control (ESP) indicator
does not illuminate or illuminates
continuously while driving, this indicates
a malfunction. During a malfunction, the
system switches off. Have the system
checked by a properly trained technician
as soon as possible.
If you switch ESP off, the warning lamp
will illuminate. The lamp will go out when
you switch the system back on or when
you switch the ignition off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Automatic transmission
If position P is not selected, a warning
chime will sound when the driver's door
is opened.
Frost
Even if the temperature rises to
above +4ºC there is no guarantee
that the road is free of hazards
caused by inclement weather.
A warning chime will sound in the following
conditions:
• +4ºC or lower: frost warning
• 0ºC or lower: danger of icy roads
Key outside car
Vehicles with keyless entry
If the engine is running and a passive key
is no longer detected within the vehicle
interior, a chime will sound as soon as the
door is closed.
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While driving, it flashes during
activation of the system. After
switching on the ignition, if it
WARNING