2015 FORD FOCUS cooling

If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•
It may be necessary to have a Ford
authorized dealer decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• A coolant concentration of 40%
provides improved overheat protection.
Engine coolant concentrations below
40% will decrease the freeze and
corrosion protection characteristics of
the engine coolant and may cause
engine damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted engine
coolant for optimum cooling system and
engine protection.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Have an authorized dealer check and
change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 425). Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, if the transmission slips, shifts
slowly or if you notice a sign of leaking
fluid, contact an authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components. BRAKE FLUID CHECK WARNINGS
Do not use any fluid other than the
recommended brake fluid as this will
reduce brake efficiency. Use of
incorrect fluid could result in the loss of
vehicle control, serious personal injury or
death. Only use brake fluid from a sealed
container. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage or failure. Failure to adhere to this
warning could result in the loss of vehicle
control, serious personal injury or death. Do not allow the fluid to touch your
skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse the
affected areas immediately with
plenty of water and contact your physician. A fluid level between the
MAX and
MIN lines is within the normal
operating range and there is no need
to add fluid. A fluid level not in the normal
operating range could compromise the
performance of the system. Have your
vehicle checked immediately. Only use fluid that meets Ford
specifications.
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We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
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 your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents. Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
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Recirculated air: Touch to turn the recirculated air on or off which may reduce
the amount of time needed to cool down the interior and help reduce odors
from reaching the interior. Recirculated air also engages automatically when
MAX A/C or MAX defrost is selected and may be engaged manually in any
airflow mode except defrost. It may also turn off in all airflow modes except
MAX A/C and MAX defrost to reduce fog potential.
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MAX A/C: Touch to cool your vehicle with recirculated air. Touch again for
normal A/C operation. MAX A/C distributes air through instrument panel vents
and may help reduce odors from entering your vehicle. MAX A/C is more
economical and efficient than normal A/C mode.
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A/C:
Touch to turn the air conditioning on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in
MAX A/C, defrost and footwell/defrost.
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AUTO:
Touch to engage automatic operation, then set the temperature using
the temperature control. The system automatically controls fan speed, airflow
distribution, A/C on or off and the use of fresh or recirculated air.
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MAX Defrost:
Distributes outside air through the windshield air vents and
automatically switches the air conditioning on. The fan is set to the highest
speed and the temperature to HI. When the air distribution is set in this position,
you are unable to select recirculated air or manually adjust the fan speed and
temperature control.
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Manual airflow distribution controls:
Airflow can be directed into the
following locations:
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Footwell and Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents,
demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents, and provides outside air
to reduce window fogging.
Panel:
Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Panel and Floor:
Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
Floor:
Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor
vents.
Defrost:
Touch to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. Touch again to return
to the previous airflow selection. When on, defrost provides outside air to reduce
window fogging and distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and
demister vents.
Driver settings:
Touch + or – adjust the temperature.
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with a dipstick). Consult
your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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Front Parking Aid..........................................154
Front Sensing System....................................... 154
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 155
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling........................................132
Fuel Consumption........................................137 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 137
Filling the Tank..................................................... 137
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................134
Fuel Filter..........................................................217
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................133 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 133
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................133 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 133
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................190
Fuses................................................................200
Fuse Specification Chart..........................200 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 200
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box...............206
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........204
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Gauges...............................................................90 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............91
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 91
Information Display............................................ 90
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................50
General Maintenance Information........425 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 427
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 426
Protecting Your Investment........................... 425
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 425
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 425
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................197
Getting the Services You Need...............194 Away From Home.............................................. 194
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Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 149
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................190
Headlamp Exit Delay
...................................80 Head Restraints
..............................................114
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 115
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 115
Heated Seats
..................................................119
Heated Steering Wheel................................76
Heated Windows and Mirrors
....................112
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 112
Heated Rear Window......................................... 112
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 107
Hill Start Assist..............................................149 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 150
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................110
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................... 111
General Hints........................................................ 110
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 110
Recommended Settings for Cooling ............111
Recommended Settings for Heating.............111
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 112
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................148
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........210
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Ignition Switch...............................................122
In California (U.S. Only).............................195
Information Display Control.......................76
Information Displays....................................96 General Information........................................... 96
Information......................................................371 911 Assist................................................................ 377
Alerts....................................................................... 377
Calendar................................................................. 377
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 376
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................... 372
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 379
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Using Traction Control.................................151
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................. 151
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls..................... 151
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 151
Using Voice Recognition...........................292 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 292
System Interaction and Feedback..............292
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................196
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Vehicle Care...................................................230 General Information......................................... 230
Vehicle Certification Label.......................264
Vehicle Identification Number................264
Vehicle Interior Overview..............................17
Vehicle Storage.............................................234
Battery.................................................................... 235
Body........................................................................\
235
Brakes.................................................................... 236
Cooling system................................................... 235
Engine..................................................................... 235
Fuel system.......................................................... 235
General.................................................................. 235
Miscellaneous..................................................... 236
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................236
Tires........................................................................\
236
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 107
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............264
Voice Control....................................................75 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................92
Adaptive Cruise Control..................................... 92
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 92
Auto Start-stop..................................................... 92
Battery...................................................................... 92
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 92
Brake System......................................................... 92
Cruise Control........................................................ 92
Direction Indicator............................................... 93
Door Ajar.................................................................. 93
Engine Oil................................................................ 93
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 93
Front Airbag............................................................ 93
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 93
High Beam.............................................................. 93
Information............................................................. 93
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 93
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 93
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 93
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 93
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 94
Parking Lamps...................................................... 94
Service Engine Soon........................................... 94
Stability Control................................................... 94
Stability Control Off............................................ 94
Washer Fluid Check......................................217
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 230
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 77
Waxing
..............................................................231
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 256
Wheels and Tires..........................................237
Windows and Mirrors...................................85
Windshield Washers
......................................77
Windshield Wipers.........................................77
Intermittent Wipe.................................................. 77
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 77
Wipers and Washers......................................77
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