What Are Parking Lights FORD Focus Mk3 Saloon (DYB) (07.2010 - ...)

Parking lights on your 2013 Ford Focus (also called sidelights) are small front and rear lights designed to make your parked car visible to other road users, especially in low light or poor visibility conditions. According to UK law, you must use parking lights when your car is parked on a road or lay-by where the speed limit is over 30 mph to ensure safety.

Purpose of parking lights:
- To make your car visible when parked on roads with faster traffic.
- They consume very little power, so leaving them on overnight won’t drain your battery quickly.
- They are not the same as headlights or dipped beams; parking lights illuminate only small front and rear lamps.
- In your Ford Focus, you typically turn them on using the light control stalk or dial, often marked with a symbol resembling two small semi-circles facing opposite directions.

Specific tips for the 2013 Ford Focus:
- You can activate parking lights on one side only by leaving your turn signal lever activated after switching off the engine; this keeps the parking light on that side illuminated (useful for narrow roads or parking).
- The Focus also has a "follow-me-home" feature: when you switch off the car at night and activate the high beams, the headlights stay on for a short time to light your path before automatically switching off.
- To turn on the parking lights fully, use the light control dial or stalk—check your manual if unsure, but usually one click from off activates parking lights, and a further click turns on the headlights.

Common issues or things to watch out for:
- Parking lights are generally low maintenance but check bulbs regularly as they are crucial for visibility when parked.
- Some owners report confusion over the stalk controls and the parking light function, so familiarizing yourself with the controls can help avoid accidentally leaving lights on or off.

- No major model-specific faults are commonly linked to parking lights on the 2013 Focus, but always check for any electrical faults if lights flicker or fail.

Use your parking lights when parked on roads over 30 mph speed limit to comply with the Highway Code and improve safety. Your 2013 Ford Focus allows easy activation of these lights via the stalk or dial, and features like single-side parking lights and follow-me-home add convenience.