2013 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC coolant temperature

Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Safety alertSee Owner’s
ManualAnti-lock
braking
system
Avoid
smoking,
flames, or
sparksBatteryBattery acid
Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
baseBrake systemCabin air
filter
Check fuel
capChild Safety
Door Lock
and UnlockChild seat
lower anchor
Child seat
tether anchorCruise
controlDo not open
when hot
Engine air
filterEngine
coolantEngine
coolant
temperature
Engine oilExplosive gasFan warning
Fasten safety
beltFront airbagFront fog
lamps
Fuel pump
resetFuse
compartmentHazard
warning
flasher
Heated rear
windowInterior
luggage
compartment
releaseJack
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Lighting Message Action / Description
Brake lamp Bulb fault Displays when the brake lamp bulb
has burned out. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Dipped beam Bulb fault Displays when the low beam
headlamp bulb has burned out.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Headlamp malfunction Service
req’dDisplays when an electrical system
problem occurs with the headlamp
system. Contact your authorized
dealer.
Maintenance Message Action / Description
Brake fluid level low Service now I ndicates the brake fluid level is
low and the brake system should
be inspected immediately. Refer to
Brake fluidin theMaintenance
and Specificationschapter.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Brake system malfunction Stop
safelyDisplays when the brake system
needs servicing. Stop the vehicle
in a safe place. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Washer fluid level low Displays when the washer fluid is
low and needs to be refilled. Refer
toWindshield washer fluidin the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter.
Motor Coolant Overtemperature Displays when the motor
electronics are overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, turn off the vehicle and
let it cool. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular maintenance to
protect against rust and damage.
Body
•Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of front fenders.
See theCleaningchapter for more information.
•Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax
to prevent discoloration. Rewax as necessary when the vehicle is
washed. See theCleaningchapter for more information.
•Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges, and latches with a light
grade oil. See theCleaningchapter for more information.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the
recommended level.
Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
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CD voice commands ...................73
Cell phone use ............................13
Changing a tire .........................291
Child safety seats ......................214
attaching with tether straps ..221
in front seat ............................215
in rear seat ..............................215
LATCH .....................................218
recommendations ...................212
Child safety seats -
booster seats .............................223
Cleaning the touchscreen ..........49
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............319
instrument panel ....................321
interior .....................................322
plastic parts ............................320
washing ....................................318
waxing .....................................319
wheels ......................................319
wiper blades ............................320
Climate voice commands .........111
Clock ............................................98
Console ......................................141
Controls
steering column ......................149
Coolant ......................................337
checking and adding ..............337
refill capacities ........................343
specifications ..........................343
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................146
Customer Assistance ................278
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................348, 350
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............315
Getting roadside assistance ...278Getting the service you
need .........................................310
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................316
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................314
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................130
Defrost .......................................123
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................340
Display settings ...........................98
Doors
central unlocking ....................159
Driving under special
conditions ..................................269
through water .........................277
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................123
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................303
End user license agreement ....361
Engine
cleaning ...................................319
service points ..........................325
Engine fan .................................325
Event data recording ..................11
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .........324–325
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