FORD 2012 Focus v.5 - Manual (Page 34)

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 XX min
—
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, 5th Printing
USA (fus)