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How to Activate the Start&Stop on a Ford Focus?

Model: Ford Focus MK 3 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Checks and maintenance

To activate the Start&Stop on a Ford Focus, turn on the instrument panel and use the button located on the centre console next to the gear lever. Pressing the button with an A inside a circle will activate the Start&Stop, which will be active when the light on the button is illuminated. Conversely, it can be deactivated by pressing the button again, and the indicator light will turn off automatically. To permanently disable the Start&Stop, you will need to connect a diagnostic tool to the car's OBD port.

Updated on 17 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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