manual transmission FORD FOCUS RS 2018 Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Supplement.................................3
SVT.........................................................................3
Team RS...............................................................3
Ford Performance............................................4
At a Glance
Unique Features................................................5
Instrument Cluster
Gauges..................................................................7
Warning Lamps and Indicators....................7
Information Displays
General Information........................................8
Information Messages....................................8
Seats
Manual Seats...................................................10
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel Quality........................................................11
Transmission
Manual Transmission.....................................12
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................13
Brakes
General Information.......................................18
Stability Control
Using Stability Control..................................19
Driving Aids
Drive Control....................................................20
Towing
Towing a Trailer...............................................22
Driving Hints
Driving Through Water..................................23
Engine Overspeed..........................................23
Engine Overboost...........................................23
Roadside Emergencies
Transporting the Vehicle.............................24
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.............................25
Maintenance
Under Hood Overview...................................27
Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................28
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................28
Drive Belt Routing..........................................29
Track Use
Track Use..........................................................30
Vehicle Care
Cleaning the Exterior......................................31
Wheels and Tires
Wheels................................................................32
Tires.....................................................................33
Using Summer Tires......................................34
Using Winter Tires..........................................34
Tire Pressures..................................................35
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications...................................36
Transmission Specifications......................37
Brake System Specifications.....................38
Steering Specifications................................39
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manual transmission vehicles have astarter interlock that prevents cranking theengine unless you fully press the clutchpedal.
Due to the high performance of thepowertrain, a certain amount of noise fromthe transmission is normal.
Note:During each shift, you must fully pressthe clutch pedal to the floor and fullyrelease the accelerator. Failure to followthis may cause increased shift efforts,prematurely wear transmissioncomponents, or cause gear clash or damageto the transmission.
Note: Do not attempt to shift when thewheels do not have traction. Resultingcomponent damage may not be covered bythe vehicle Warranty.
Note: Do not drive with your foot restingon the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedalto hold your vehicle at a standstill whilewaiting on a hill. Resulting componentdamage may not be covered by the vehicleWarranty.
Recommended Shift Speeds
We recommend you shift gears accordingto the following guide to help achieve thebest fuel economy for your vehicle.
Vehicle Speed mph( km/h)Gear Shifts
15 (24)1–2
25 (40)2–3
40 (65)3–4
45 (72)4–5
50 (80)5–6
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TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS
Transmission and final drive ratios
6-Speed Manual Transmission - MMT6
Final Drive RatioGear RatioGear
4.0633.231st gear.
4.0631.952nd gear.
4.0631.323rd gear.
4.0631.034th gear.
2.9551.135th gear.
2.9550.946th gear.
2.9554.60Reverse gear.
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS
Part NumberComponent
FA-1908Air filter.
FL-910-SOil filter.*
BAGM-48H6-760Battery.
SP-527Spark plugs.**
FP-70Cabin air filter.
WW-2802Driver side windshield wiper blade.
WW-2803Passenger side windshield wiper blade.
WW-1295Rear window wiper blade.
*If you are unable to find a Motorcraft oil filter that meets the specification defined withinFL-910-S, it is acceptable to use an oil filter that is defined by the specificationSAE/USCAR-36.**We recommend that you contact an authorized dealer for spark plug replacement.
We recommend that you demand the useof genuine Ford and Motorcraft partswhenever your vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. Genuine Ford andMotorcraft parts meet or exceed thesespecifications. Incorrect component usecan cause damage not covered by thevehicle Warranty.
TRANSMISSION CODE
DESIGNATION
CodeTransmission
VGetrag-Ford Transmission.6-Speed Manual Transmis-sion - MMT6
CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerantsystem contains refrigerant underhigh pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Openingthe air conditioning refrigerant system cancause personal injury.
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QuantityItem
5.7 qt (5.4 L)Engine oil fill capacity including the oil filter.
5.4 qt (5.1 L)Engine oil fill capacity excluding the oil filter.
9.7 qt (9.2 L)Engine coolant fill capacity.
Between MIN and MAXon brake fluid reservoir.Brake fluid fill capacity.
2.0 qt (1.9 L)Manual transmission fluid fill capacity.
0.8 qt (0.75 L)Power transfer unit fill capacity.
30.1 fl oz (890 ml)Rear drive unit fill capacity.
1.2 gal (4.5 L)Washer system fill capacity.
13.7 gal (52 L)Fuel tank fill capacity.
22.05 oz (0.625 kg)Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity.
4.40 fl oz (130 ml)Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capacity.
Adding Engine Oil
Quantity
0.9 qt (0.85 L)
The quantity of engine oil required to raisethe indicated level on the dipstick fromminimum to maximum.
Specifications
Only use fluid that meets Fordspecifications.
MaterialsSpecificationName
WSS-M2C931-CMotorcraft® SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil (U.S.)Huile moteur synthétique SAE 5W-50 Motorcraft® (Canada)XO-5W50-QGT (U.S. & Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D2Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant (U.S.)Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué orange Motorcraft®(Canada)VC-3DIL-B (U.S.)CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
WSS-M6C65-A2Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle BrakeFluid (U.S.)Liquide de frein automobile haute performance DOT 4 LVMotorcraft® (Canada)
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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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