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High-voltage service disconnect, Disabling the high-voltage battery, Reactivating the high-voltage battery – FORD 2013 Focus Electric User Manual

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HIGH-VOLTAGE SERVICE DISCONNECT

The high-voltage service disconnect shuts off power from the
high-voltage battery.

Disabling the High-Voltage Battery

Note: There are two disconnect circuits in your vehicle. Disconnecting
one circuit will automatically disable the high-voltage battery.

To disable the high-voltage battery and stop all high-voltage electric
activity in the vehicle you can access one or both of the two high-voltage
disconnect circuits. To do this, you must unplug one of the circuits from
the circuit ports connected to the battery.

The lower battery high-voltage disconnect circuit is located by the right
rear wheel, accessible from under the car.

The upper battery high-voltage disconnect circuit is located behind the
rear fold-down seats near the left side of the vehicle, and is more easily
accessible than the lower battery circuit. To access this circuit:

1. Fold down the left rear seat.

2. Locate the access door. Press the
button on the top of the access
door to remove the plastic cover.

3. A cut out area will be visible
which allows your hand access to
the circuit.

4. Press the tab on the top center of the circuit and rotate the handle
toward you. Press again to pull the hand down.

5. Pull the handle toward you and remove the circuit from the vehicle to
disable the high-voltage battery.

Reactivating the High-Voltage Battery

Note: If you have manually disconnected your high-voltage shutoff
circuits you will need to reconnect the circuits before they can be
reactivated. The vehicle will detect if the electrical system is safe and
reactivate automatically.

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Maintenance and Specifications

2013 Focus Electric Vehicle (fob)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)