FORD 2012 Focus v.2 - Manual (Page 35)

Transmission Message Action / Description
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.
TRANSMISSION HOT
WAIT X MINUTE
—
Displays when the
transmission is overheating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe spot
and allow the transmission to
cool for the displayed time
before proceeding.
TRANSMISSION HOT
WAIT...
—
Displays when the
transmission is overheating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe spot
and allow the transmission to
cool before proceeding.
Instrument Cluster
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2012 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)