Steering, Driving aids, Cb a – FORD 2015 Focus User Manual

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Type 1

E121813

C

B

A

Gear shifting

A

Anticipation

B

Efficient speed

C

Gear shifting

Use the highest drivable gear appropriate
for the road conditions to improve fuel
consumption.

Anticipation

Adjust your vehicle speed and the distance
to other vehicles to avoid the need for
heavy braking or acceleration to improve
fuel economy.

Efficient speed

Reduce your cruising speed on open roads
to improve economy. Higher speeds use
more fuel.

Type 2 and 3

The relevant information is shown in the
display.

Resetting Eco Mode

Reset the average fuel consumption by
using the information display control.

Note: New values may take a short time to
calculate

STEERING

Electric Power Steering

WARNING

The electric power steering system
has diagnostic checks that
continuously monitor the system. If

a fault is detected, a message displays in
the information display. Stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch the
ignition off. After at least 10 seconds,
switch the ignition on and watch the
information display for a steering system
warning message. If a steering system
warning message returns, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.

Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system. There is no fluid reservoir. No
maintenance is required.

If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.

Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort required for you to steer your
vehicle. This increased effort prevents
overheating and permanent damage to
the steering system. You do not lose the
ability to steer your vehicle manually.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers
allow the system to cool and return to
normal operation.

Steering Tips

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:

Correct tire pressures.

Uneven tire wear.

Loose or worn suspension
components.

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