2018 FORD FOCUS RS oil temperature

GAUGES
Oil temperature gauge.A
Turbocharger boost gauge.B
Oil pressure gauge.C
Oil Temperature Gauge
If the needle enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Reduce enginespeed as soon as safely possible to allowthe engine to cool. If you continue tooperate the engine at high engine speedswith the needle in the red section, theengine speed reduces automatically toprevent engine damage.
Turbocharger Boost Gauge
Indicates the added intake pressureprovided by the turbocharger.
Oil Pressure Gauge
Oil pressure varies with engine speed. Thepressure rises as engine speed rises anddrops as engine speed drops.
If the needle enters the red section awarning lamp illuminates and a messageappears in the information display. Stopyour vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand switch the engine off. Check theengine oil level.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
Performance Shift Indicator
It illuminates when thepowertrain reaches the optimumupshift point. It flashes when theengine is close to hitting the engine speedlimiter.
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We recommend that you only operate yourvehicle at high speeds at locationsdesigned to do so safely. Your vehicle haselectronic controls that may reduce poweror limit engine speed to help reducepowertrain temperatures if required.
Note:When using your vehicle on a track,have the vehicle serviced more frequently.This recommendation may not necessarilyprotect your vehicle or engine from damagein competition conditions. Increased wearand noise to certain parts of your vehiclemay also occur, for example brakes andtires. The vehicle Warranty may not covermechanical failure or damage caused toyour vehicle as a result of track use.
Steering Assistance
Steering assistance reduces andrequires more steering effortwhen you select sport or trackfrom the drive modes menu. See DriveControl (page 20).
Prolonged track driving can result in highsteering gear temperatures. If the steeringgear overheats, you will notice a furtherincrease in steering effort being required.
High steering gear temperatures can bereduced by doing any of the following:
•Reducing vehicle speed.
•Reducing steering input.
Normal track mode steering assistancereturns when the system cools down.
Note:Steering gear cooling time can bereduced if you leave the ignition switchedon while taking a pit stop.
Before Track Use
Before operating your vehicle on a track,check the following:
•Tire pressures. See Tire Pressures(page 35). Do not exceed a cold tirepressure of 50 psi (3.4 bar) for trackuse.
•Wheels and tires for wear and damage.
•Engine coolant, engine oil and brakefluid levels.
Do not operate your vehicle on a trackwhile:
•Carrying more than two peopleincluding the driver.
•Carrying cargo in the luggagecompartment.
•Carrying cargo or loose objects insideyour vehicle.
After Track Use
After track use, leave the engine runningfor a short time to allow it to reach thenormal operating temperature. Ifconditions allow, complete a cool downlap prior to taking a pit stop. Failure toallow the engine to sufficiently cool mayresult in a high coolant temperaturewarning message appearing in theinformation display.
You must replace the rear drive unit fluidafter 500 mi (800 km) of track use, or ifthe following message appears in theinformation display, whichever occurs first.
AWD System Oil Change Due
See All-Wheel Drive (page 13).
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About This Supplement.................................3ABSSee: Brakes..............................................................18Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............28All-Wheel Drive................................................13At a Glance..........................................................5AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive............................................13
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Brakes..................................................................18General Information.............................................18Brake System Specifications.....................38
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Capacities and Specifications...................41Adding Engine Oil.................................................42Specifications........................................................42Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..................................31Changing the Engine Air Filter...................28Cleaning the Exterior......................................31Cleaning Vehicle Wrap........................................31
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Drive Belt Routing..........................................29Drive Control....................................................20Enhanced Torque Vectoring Control..............21Selectable Drive Modes.....................................20Suspension Damping...........................................21Driving Aids.......................................................20Driving Hints.....................................................23Driving Through Water..................................23
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Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................28Engine Overboost...........................................23Engine Overspeed..........................................23Engine Specifications...................................36
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Ford Performance............................................4Fuel and Refueling...........................................11Fuel Quality........................................................11Choosing the Right Fuel.......................................11Fuses...................................................................25Fuse Specification Chart.............................25Engine Compartment Fuse Box......................25Luggage Compartment Fuse Box..................26
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Gauges..................................................................7Oil Pressure Gauge.................................................7Oil Temperature Gauge.........................................7Turbocharger Boost Gauge.................................7GearboxSee: Transmission.................................................12General Maintenance Information..........44Protecting Your Investment.............................44
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Information Displays.......................................8General Information..............................................8Information Messages....................................8All-Wheel Drive.......................................................9Electronic Stability Control.................................9Message Indicator..................................................8Instrument Cluster............................................7Introduction........................................................3
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Maintenance.....................................................27Manual Seats...................................................10Manual Transmission.....................................12Recommended Shift Speeds...........................12Message CenterSee: Information Displays...................................8Motorcraft Parts..............................................41
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Roadside Emergencies.................................24
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