Diesel Particulate Filter; Switching Off The Engine; Using Start-Stop; Fuel Filler Flap - Ford Focus Quick Reference Manual

DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER

During regeneration at low speed or engine
idle, you may smell a hot metallic odour
and could notice a clicking metallic sound.
This is due to the high temperatures
reached during regeneration and is normal.

SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE

WARNINGS
For all warnings and cautions, refer
to your Owner's handbook.
When you switch your engine off, the
cooling system fans may run on for
several minutes, even if the ignition is
switched off. The fans may also start
running again after some time if the coolant
temperature rises due to a build-up of heat.
Take care not to get any fingers or clothing
such as ties or scarves caught in the fan.

USING START-STOP

WARNING
For all warnings and cautions, refer
to your Owner's handbook.
Note: The system is on by default. To switch
the system off, press the switch in the
instrument panel. The system will only be
de-activated for the current ignition cycle.
To turn it on, press the switch again.
To stop the engine
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Move the gear lever to the neutral
position.
3. Release the clutch pedal.
4. Release the accelerator pedal.
The system may not shut down the engine
under certain conditions, for example:
To maintain the interior climate.
Low battery voltage.
The outside temperature is too low or
too high.
The driver's door has been opened.
Low engine operating temperature.
Low brake system vacuum.
If a road speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) has
not been exceeded.
To re-start the engine
Note: The gear lever must be in the neutral
position.
Depress the clutch pedal.
The system may automatically restart the
engine under certain conditions, for
example:
Low battery voltage.
To maintain the interior climate.

FUEL FILLER FLAP

WARNING
For all warnings and cautions, refer
to your Owner's Manual.
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