heating FORD FOCUS 2014 3.G User Guide

Adding Engine Coolant
WARNING:Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot.
Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system
can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts.
WARNING:Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer
fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant
could make it difficult to see through the windshield.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the
engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap.
The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
WARNING:Do not add coolant further than the MAX mark.
Note:Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling system sealants or additives
as they can cause damage to the engine cooling and/or heating systems.
This damage would not be covered under your vehicle’s warranty.
Note:During normal vehicle operation, the engine coolant may change
color from orange to pink or light red. As long as the engine coolant is
clear and uncontaminated, this color change does not indicate the engine
coolant has degraded nor does it require the engine coolant to be
drained, the system to be flushed, or the engine coolant to be replaced.
•DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle.
Make sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of engine coolants may
harm your engine’s cooling system. The use of an improper coolant
may harm engine and cooling system components and may void the
warranty.
•In case of emergency, a large amount of water without engine coolant
may be added in order 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 engine
coolant as soon as possible. Water alone (without engine coolant) can
cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating or freezing.
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•Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with
alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can
cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
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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 engine coolant to bring the coolant
level to the proper level.
Recycled Engine Coolant
Ford Motor Company does not recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•It may be necessary to have a Ford authorized dealer increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
•A coolant concentration of 60% will provide improved freeze point
protection. Engine coolant concentrations above 60% will decrease the
overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may
cause engine damage.
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% will provide improved overheat
protection. Engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the
corrosion and freeze 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.
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Powertrain Limiting and Protection
Note:Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases
the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
The engine control module (ECU) is equipped with a feature called
powertrain limiting and protection (PTLP). PTLP will help protect the
engine from damage in case the engine is overheating (coolant and/or
oil temperature too hot). PTLP will automatically intervene during
normal engine operation should it determine the engine coolant and/or
oil temperatures are too hot. It does this by gradually reducing the
maximum allowable engine rpm until the engine has cooled sufficiently.
PTLP will automatically reinstate normal engine operation if it
determines the engine temperatures have cooled sufficiently.
During an engine overheating condition, the instrument cluster will display
a message and a chime will sound. The engine may also have temporarily
reduced power and reduced rpm limit during an overheating condition.
Operating the engine with high engine coolant temperature (coolant
gauge indicator is red) may cause powertrain damage. Stop the vehicle
as soon as safely possible and let the engine cool off while idling.
TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
Note:Transmission fluid should be checked and, if required, added by
an authorized dealer.
The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick.
See yourScheduled Maintenance Informationfor scheduled intervals
for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, (i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly) or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
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.
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)
1. Clean the filler plug.
2. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level.
3. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening.
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Ford strongly recommends using only genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized remanufactured replacement parts because they are
engineered for your vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
Ford Motor Company recommended additives and chemicals are listed in
this book and in theWorkshop Manual.Additional chemicals or
additives not approved by Ford Motor Company are not recommended as
part of normal maintenance. Please consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic
and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid
needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and/or foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the
specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid
that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using
a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six month intervals.
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.
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911 Assist™ ......................344, 417
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................172
Accessing and using your
USB port ....................................396
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............332
Accessing your calendar ..........417
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................356
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................334
Accessory delay ..........................97
Active call menu options .........332
Active Park Assist .....................179
Adding (pairing) a phone ........404
Advanced menu options ...342, 363
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................342
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................46
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................46
disposal ......................................56
driver airbag ..............................46
passenger airbag .......................46
side airbag ...........................46, 52
Air cleaner filter .......243–244, 293
Air conditioning ........................122
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............122
Air filter .....................................244
Ambient mood/lighting .......95, 424Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................383
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................235
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................172
Anti-theft system ........................81
arming the system ..............81, 83
disarming a triggered system...83
AppLink™ .................................351
Audio system
Single CD ........303, 305, 307, 309
Audio system
(see Radio) ........303, 305, 307, 309
Automatic transmission
fluid, adding ............................238
fluid, checking ........................238
fluid, refill capacities ..............290
fluid, specification ..................290
Selectshift (SST) ....................164
Auxiliary Input Jack .................392
Auxiliary input jack
(Line in) ....................................320
Auxiliary powerpoint ................142
A/V inputs ..........................322, 400
Axle
refill capacities ........................290
B
Battery .......................................240
acid, treating emergencies .....240
jumping a disabled battery ....210
maintenance-free ....................240
replacement, specifications ...293
servicing ..................................240
Booster seats ...............................22
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Brakes ........................................171
anti-lock ...................................172
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................172
brake warning light ................172
fluid, checking and adding ....239
fluid, refill capacities ..............290
fluid, specifications .................290
lubricant specifications ..........290
parking ....................................172
shift interlock ..........................165
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....290
Cargo area shade ......................193
CD ......................303, 305, 307, 309
CD player ..........................301, 394
CD voice commands .................395
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................283
Changing the air filter ..............244
Child safety restraints ................28
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................37
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........374
Cleaning your vehicle ...............253
engine compartment ..............256
instrument panel ....................258
interior .....................................257
plastic parts ............................255
washing ....................................253
waxing .....................................255wheels ......................................259
wiper blades ............................256
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........122
Climate voice commands .........435
Clock ..................303, 305, 307, 422
Clutch
operation while driving ..........167
recommended shift speeds ....168
Console ......................................143
overhead ..................................143
Coolant ......................................235
checking and adding ..............235
refill capacities ........................290
specifications ..........................290
Customer Assistance ................208
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................298
Getting roadside assistance ...208
Getting the service you
need .........................................213
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................219
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................217
D
Defrost ...............................122, 124
rear window ............................129
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................238
engine oil .................................234
Display settings .........................423
Driving under special
conditions ..................................167
through water .........................205
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................124
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high beam .................................90
replacing bulbs ...............246–247
Head restraints .........................133
Heated steering wheel ..............433
Heating ..............................122, 124
Help ............................................432
Hill start assist ..........................169
Hood ..........................................232
How to use voice commands ...378
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Ignition .......................................145
Illuminated visor mirror ...........100
Information displays .................109
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................161
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................258
cluster ......................................104
Intelligent Access Key ................59
J
Jack ............................................283
positioning ...............................283
storage .....................................283
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....332
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................76
Keys .......................................58, 81
positions of the ignition .........145L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................252
fog lamps ...................................93
headlamps, flash to pass ..........90
interior lamps ...........................93
replacing bulbs ...............246–247
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Lights, warning and indicator...104
Listening to music ....................381
Load limits .................................194
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................33
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...........290
Lug nuts ....................................288
M
Making and receiving calls .......404
Manual transmission .................167
fluid capacities ........................290
lubricant specifications ..........290
reverse .....................................168
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................404
Map icons ..................................443
Map mode ..................................442
Map preferences .......................440
Map updates ..............................445
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................362
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