2014 FORD FOCUS engine overheat

•Optional Recaro front seats with increased lateral support and
matching rear seat covers
•Leather wrapped ST sport steering wheel with improved grip contour
•ST-unique instrument panel appliques, shift knob, shift boot and pedal
pads
•ST high-speed instrument cluster and auxiliary cluster with oil
temperature, oil pressure and boost gauges
GAUGES
A. Oil temperature gauge
B. Turbocharger boost gauge
C. Oil pressure gauge
Oil temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the engine oil.
If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Reduce engine
speed as soon as safely possible to allow the engine to cool. If the engine
is continued to be driven at high engine speeds with the needle in the
red section, the engine speed will be reduced automatically to prevent
engine damage.
Turbocharger boost gauge
Indicates the added intake pressure provided by the turbocharger.
CAB
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A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case of
emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained, chemically cleaned with Motorcraft®
Premium Cooling System Flush, and refilled with prediluted coolant as
soon as possible. Water alone (without engine coolant) can cause engine
damage from corrosion, overheating or freezing.
•Note:Do not use alcohol, methanol or brine or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and
other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
•Note:Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These
can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine
coolant.
Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure will escape as you unscrew the
cap.
Add prediluted engine coolant meeting the Ford specification. See
Capacities and Specificationsfor more information. Whenever coolant
has been added, the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be
checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add
enough prediluted coolant to bring the coolant level to the proper level
and concentration.
Coolant Refill Procedure
The following procedure should be used when refilling the cooling
system after it has been drained or become extremely low.
1. Remove the pressure relief cap from the coolant reservoir as
previously outlined.
2. Slowly add prediluted coolant to the coolant reservoir until the coolant
level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir.
3. Reinstall the pressure relief cap.
4. Start and idle the engine until the upper radiator hose is warm (this
indicates that the thermostat is open and coolant is flowing through the
entire system).
5. Shut the engine off and let it cool.
6. Remove the pressure relief cap from the coolant reservoir as
previously outlined.
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7. Add prediluted coolant to the coolant reservoir until the coolant level
is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir.
8. Reinstall the pressure relief cap.
9. Check the coolant level in the reservoir before you drive your vehicle
the next few times (with the engine cool).
10. If necessary, add prediluted coolant to the coolant reservoir until the
coolant level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add prediluted coolant to bring the coolant to the proper
level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of coolant per month,
have your dealer check the cooling system. Your cooling system may
have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in
engine overheating and possible engine damage.
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