Ford FOCUS 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 (CB8) Vehicles Built From: 03-03-2014, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3568en enGBR, Edition date: 03/2014, None
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 neutral (N) or park (P) and
red
apply the foot brake and parking brake until the
transmission has cooled and the message disap-
pears 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 neutral (N) or park (P) and
apply the foot brake and parking brake until the
transmission has cooled and the message disap-
pears 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 neutral (N) or park (P) and
amber
apply the foot brake and parking brake until the
transmission has cooled and the message disap-
pears 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 reverse (R) or drive (D). Keep
the brake pedal depressed until these messages
disappear from the display.
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