Warning Lamps And Indicators - Ford Focus Owner's Manual

WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators illuminate when the ignition is
switched on:
Airbag
ABS
Stability control (ESP)
Low fuel
Brake system
Frost
ESP off
If a warning or indicator lamp does not
illuminate when the ignition is switched
on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the
system checked by properly trained
technician.
ABS warning lamp
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have normal braking (without ABS).
Have the system checked by a properly
trained technician as soon as possible.
Airbag warning lamp
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Have the system
checked by a properly trained technician.
Blind spot monitor indicator
It will illuminate when this
feature is deactivated or in
E124823 conjunction with a message.
See Blind Spot Monitor (page 66). See
Information Messages (page 83).
Instrument Cluster
Brake system lamp
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates a malfunction. Have the system
checked by a properly trained technician
immediately.
Cruise control indicator
E71340
Cruise Control (page 146).
Direction indicators
indicator bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 55).
Engine warning lamp
you are driving, reduce the speed of your
vehicle immediately. If it continues to
flash, avoid heavy acceleration or
deceleration. Have the system checked by
a properly trained technician immediately.
possible.
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It illuminates when the parking
brake is engaged.
WARNING
Reduce your speed gradually and
stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Use your brakes with care.
It will illuminate when you have
set a speed using the cruise
control system. See Using
Flashes during operation. A
sudden increase in the rate of
flashing warns of a failed
If it illuminates with the engine
running, this indicates a
malfunction. If it flashes when
CAUTION
If the engine warning lamp illuminates
in conjunction with a message, have
the system checked as soon as