FORD 2012 Focus v.1 - Manual (Page 34)

Transmission Message Action / Description
TRANSMISSION
OVERHEATING STOP
SAFELY
Red
Displays when the
transmission is overheating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe spot
and allow the transmission to
cool before proceeding. If the
condition persists, contact
your authorized dealer for
service.
TRANSMISSION NOT IN
PARK SELECT P
—
Displays as a reminder to shift
into park.
TRANSMISSION
MALFUNCTION SERVICE
NOW
Red
Displays when the
transmission requires service
due to a malfunction. Contact
your authorized dealer.
USE BRAKE STOP SAFELY
Red
Displays when the vehicle
needs to be brought to a safe
stop to allow the transmission
to cool.
TRANSMISSION HOT
STOP OR SPEED UP
—
Displays when the
transmission is overheating
when idling with the brake
applied for long periods such
as in heavy stop-and-go
traffic. Stop the vehicle in a
safe spot and allow the
transmission to cool before
proceeding or drive an
alternate route that allows less
idling/slower speeds.
Instrument Cluster
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2012 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)