2017-Focus-Owners Manual

Unique Driving Characteristics

AUTO-START-STOP (If Equipped) The systemreduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by shutting down the engine when your vehicle is idling, for example at traffic lights. WARNINGS The engine may restart automatically if required by the system. Switch the ignition off before opening the hood or performing any maintenance. Failure to do so may result in serious injuries due to automatic engine restart. Always switch the ignition off before leaving your vehicle, as the system may have turned the engine off, but the ignition will still be on and automatic restart may occur. Note: The Auto-Start-Stop indicator illuminates green when the engine shuts down. See WarningLampsand Indicators (page 87). It flashes amber with amessage when the driver needs to shift to neutral or press a pedal. See InformationMessages (page 95). If it illuminates grey, the system is not available. Using Auto-Start-Stopwith a Manual Transmission To Stop the Engine 1. Stop your vehicle. 2. Shift into neutral. 3. Release the clutch and accelerator pedal.

Note: To obtainmaximumbenefit fromthe system, move the transmission selector lever to neutral and release the clutch pedal during any stop of longer than three seconds. Note: Auto-Start-Stop also comes with stall recovery. If you fully press the clutch pedal after stalling the engine, the engine automatically restarts. Using Auto-Start-Stopwith an Automatic Transmission To Stop the Engine 1. Stop your vehicle in drive (D). 2. Release the accelerator pedal. 3. Maintain pressure on the brake pedal. Note: If your vehicle is in an engine off Auto-Start-Stop state and you move the transmission to reverse (R) while the brake pedal is not pressed, amessage will appear on your instrument cluster. Press the brake pedal within 10 seconds or you will need to shift to park (P). A manual restart will be required. Note: If the Shift to P, Restart Engine message appears and the amber Auto-Start-Stop indicator flashes, automatic restart is not available. Youmust restart your vehicle manually. To Re-Start the Engine Release the brake pedal or press the accelerator pedal. Limitations of Use The systemmay not shut down the engine under certain conditions, for example: • Low engine operating temperature. • To maintain the interior climate. • The battery charge level is low. • The outside temperature is too low or too high.

To Re-Start the Engine Press the clutch pedal.

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