check engine light FORD FOCUS 2015 3.G User Guide

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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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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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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