Maintenance; General Information - Ford Focus 3 c346 2013 Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

Have your vehicle serviced regularly to
help maintain its roadworthiness and
resale value. There is a large network
of Ford Authorised Repairers that are
there to help you with their professional
servicing expertise. We believe that their
specially trained technicians are best
qualified to service your vehicle properly
and expertly. They are supported by a
wide range of highly specialised tools
developed specifically for servicing your
vehicle.
In addition to regular servicing, we
recommend that you carry out the
following additional checks.
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition off before
touching or attempting
adjustment of any kind.
Do not touch the electronic
ignition system parts after you
have switched the ignition on or when
the engine is running. The system
operates at high voltage.
Keep your hands and clothing
clear of the engine cooling fan.
Under certain conditions, the fan may
continue to run for several minutes after
you have switched the engine off.
When carrying out maintenance
checks, make sure that filler caps
are fitted securely.

Maintenance

Daily checks
• Exterior lamps.
• Interior lamps.
• Warning lamps and indicators.
Check when refuelling
Engine oil level. See Engine Oil
•
Check
Brake fluid level. See Brake and
•
Clutch Fluid Check
Washer fluid level. See Washer
•
Fluid Check
• Tyre pressures (when cold). See
Technical specifications
138).
Tyre condition. See Tyre Care
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Monthly checks
• Engine coolant level (engine cold).
See Engine Coolant Check
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• Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for
leaks.
• Air conditioning operation.
• Parking brake operation.
• Horn operation.
• Tightness of wheel nuts. See
Technical specifications
138).
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