Get Automatic Transmission Guide for Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

Automatic Transmission

Neutral (N)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

PRECAUTIONS

In neutral (N), power is not transmitted to

the driven wheels but the transmission is

not locked. In neutral (N) your vehicle has

the ability to roll freely. You can start the

engine with the transmission in this

position.

WARNING: Do not apply the brake

pedal and accelerator pedal

simultaneously. Applying both pedals

simultaneously for more than a few

seconds will limit engine performance,

which may result in difficulty maintaining

speed in traffic and could lead to serious

injury.

Drive (D)

Drive (D) is the normal position for driving.

Low (L) - Vehicles Without: Paddle

Shifters

Low (L) provides maximum engine braking.

WARNING: When your vehicle is

stationary, keep the brake pedal fully

pressed when shifting gears. Failure to

follow this instruction could result in

personal injury, death or property

damage.

Note: In order to activate low (L) your

vehicle must be in drive (D).

Note: You can shift into low (L) at any

WARNING: Apply the parking

brake, shift into park (P), switch the

ignition off and remove the key before

you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow

this instruction could result in personal

injury or death.

vehicle speed.

Manual (M) - Vehicles With:

Paddle Shifters

Manual (M) provides permanent manual

control of the gear selection.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

POSITIONS

Note: In order to activate manual (M) your

vehicle must be in drive (D).

Note: You can shift into manual (M) at any

vehicle speed.

Park (P)

In park (P), power is not transmitted to the

driven wheels and the transmission is

locked. You can start the engine with the

transmission in this position.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

POSITION INDICATORS -

VEHICLES WITHOUT: PADDLE

SHIFTERS

Shift into park (P) only when your vehicle

is stationary.

Reverse (R)

The instrument cluster displays the current

position.

Shift into reverse (R) only when your

vehicle is stationary and the engine is at

idle speed.

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Manually Shifting Gears in Drive

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

(D)

POSITION INDICATORS -

VEHICLES WITH: PADDLE

SHIFTERS

The instrument cluster displays the current

position.

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Pull any paddle to switch the feature on.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SHIFT INDICATORS -

VEHICLES WITH: PADDLE

SHIFTERS

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Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.

Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.

Note: The feature turns off if neither paddle

is pulled within a short period of time.

Shift indicators illuminate when

Note: Hold the right paddle for a few

shifting gear is recommended.

seconds to turn off the feature manually.

Manually Shifting Gears in Manual

(M)

MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS

- VEHICLES WITH: PADDLE

SHIFTERS

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You can only manually shift gears in drive

(D) or manual (M).

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Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.

Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.

Shift into drive (D) to switch the feature

off.

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Note: Your vehicle is free to roll.

STAY IN NEUTRAL MODE - 8-

SPEED AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

7. Switch your vehicle off.

Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

Entering Stay in Neutral Mode -

What Is Stay in Neutral Mode

Failure to Start

This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral

Use this feature to move the transmission

selector out of park (P) if you cannot start

the engine.

(N) when you switch your vehicle off.

Use this mode if you exit your vehicle or

switch your vehicle off at an automatic car

wash.

Note: This feature does not function if the

vehicle battery charge is low.

Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

1. Power your vehicle on without your

foot on the brake pedal.

Note: Automatic Return to Park is delayed

2. Fully press the brake pedal. Keep the

brake pedal fully pressed.

when your vehicle is in this mode.

3. Fully press the accelerator pedal. Keep

Stay in Neutral Mode Precautions

the accelerator pedal fully pressed.

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

Failure to follow these instructions could

result in vehicle damage not covered by

the vehicle warranty.

Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after

30 minutes, or when the vehicle battery

charge level is low. Prolonged use of this

mode can cause the vehicle battery to run

out of charge.

4. Shift from park (P) to neutral (N).

5. Press the manual (M) or low (L)

button.

6. Attempt to start your vehicle.

Note: A confirmation message appears

when your vehicle enters stay in neutral

mode and the neutral (N) button on the

transmission selector flashes.

7. Release the accelerator and brake

Entering Stay in Neutral Mode

1. Power your vehicle on.

2. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

3. Press and hold the brake pedal.

4. Shift into neutral (N).

pedals.

Note: Your vehicle is free to roll.

8. Switch your vehicle off.

Note: The transmission returns to park (P)

if the vehicle battery charge is low.

Note: An instructional message appears.

Exiting Stay in Neutral Mode

1. Press the brake pedal.

5. Press the low (L) or manual (M)

button.

2. Shift into park (P), or power the vehicle

Note: A confirmation message appears

when your vehicle enters stay in neutral

mode and the neutral (N) button on the

transmission selector flashes.

on and shift to drive (D) or reverse (R).

6. Release the brake pedal.

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AUTOMATIC RETURN TO

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK - 6-

SPEED AUTOMATIC

PARK (P) - 8-SPEED

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION

What Is Automatic Return to Park

What Is Brake Shift Interlock

(P)

Brake shift interlock prevents you from

shifting out of park (P) when you have

switched the ignition on and not pressed

the brake pedal.

Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you

attempt to exit your vehicle without the

transmission in park (P).

Brake Shift Interlock Precautions

How Does Automatic Return to

Park (P) Work

Your vehicle shifts to park (P) when your

vehicle is stationary and any of the

following occur:

WARNING: Do not drive your

vehicle until you verify that the

stoplamps are working.

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You switch the vehicle off.

WARNING: When doing this

procedure, you need to take the

transmission out of park (P) which

means your vehicle can roll freely. To

avoid unwanted vehicle movement,

always fully apply the parking brake prior

to doing this procedure. Use wheels

chocks if appropriate.

You open the driver door with the driver

seatbelt unfastened.

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You unfasten the driver seatbelt with

the driver door open.

Note: Do not use Automatic Return to Park

when your vehicle is moving, except in an

emergency.

WARNING: If the parking brake is

fully released, but the brake warning

lamp remains illuminated, the brakes

may not be working properly. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Automatic Return to Park (P)

Limitations

Automatic return to park may not work if

the door ajar switch is malfunctioning.

See an authorized dealer if any of the

following occur:

In the event of an electrical malfunction,

it is possible that a fuse has blown or the

stoplamps are not working. See Fuse

Specification Chart (page 397).

If the vehicle battery has no charge, jump

start your vehicle. See Jump Starting the

Vehicle (page 390).

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Door ajar indicator does not illuminate

with the driver door open.

Door ajar indicator illuminates with the

driver door closed.

Transmission not in park message

appears with the driver door closed,

after you shift out of park (P).

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Using Brake Shift Interlock

Use the brake shift interlock lever to move

the selector lever out of park (P) if you

cannot start the engine.

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2. Locate the access hole.

3. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, push

the brake shift interlock lever toward

the front of your vehicle and hold it

there.

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1. Remove the panel.

4. Move the selector lever from park (P)

to neutral (N).

5. Install the panel.

6. Press the brake pedal, start the engine

and release the parking brake.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUDIBLE WARNINGS

Transmission Not in Park (P)

Audible Warning

Sounds when you open the driver door and

you have not moved the transmission

selector to park (P).

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Automatic Transmission

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION – TROUBLESHOOTING

Automatic Transmission – Information Messages

Message

Description

Transmission malfunc-

tion Service now

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Transmission limited

function See manual

The transmission has limited functionality. The system has

detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle

checked as soon as possible.

Transmission too hot

Press brake

The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop your

vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, leave the engine running

and allow the transmission to cool. Wait until the message

disappears.

Transmission over-

heating Stop safely

Transmission not in Park Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).

Shift malfunction

Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake

Confirm park brake Apply needs to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your

before exiting the vehicle authorized dealer.

Select M to confirm Stay Displays when you shift into neutral (N).

in neutral mode

Select L to confirm Stay Displays when you shift into neutral (N).

in neutral mode

Stay in neutral mode

engaged

Displays to confirm that your vehicle has entered Stay in

Neutral Mode.

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Automatic Transmission for Your Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

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