spare tire FORD FOCUS 2014 3.G Owner's Manual

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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Check every six months
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, 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. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension components for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires (including spare) for wear and
proper pressure
**
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual transmission, automatic
transmission and window washer.
**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire
sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It is your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You will
know what has been checked, what is okay, as well as those things that
may require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle
inspection is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
470Scheduled Maintenance
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Steering wheel ............................84
controls ......................................85
tilting .........................................84
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
Supported media file types.......399
Supported player, media formats
and metadata information
.........399
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................351
SYNC® customer
support ..............................324, 375
SYNC® Services ................348, 410
System settings .........................425
T
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ........122, 124, 433
Text messaging .................336, 406
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....336, 338
Tilt steering wheel ......................84
Tires ...........................263–264, 283
alignment ................................277
care ..........................................263
changing ..........................283, 285
checking the pressure ............273
inflating ...................................271
label .........................................270
replacing ..................................275
rotating ....................................277
safety practices .......................276
sidewall information ...............266
snow tires and chains ............278
spare tire .................................283
terminology .............................265
tire grades ...............................264
treadwear ........................264, 273Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................433
Towing .......................................200
recreational towing .................201
trailer towing ..........................200
wrecker ....................................200
Traction control ........................173
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................348
Traffic preferences ...................440
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....165
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................238
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................238
fluid, refill capacities ..............290
lubricant specifications ..........290
Trunk .....................................79–80
remote release ..........................74
Turn signal ..................................93
U
USB port ....................321–322, 396
Using privacy mode ..................332
V
Vehicle health report ........346, 420
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................294
Vehicle loading ..........................194
Ventilating your vehicle ...........149
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................354
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