Engine Oil Check; Engine Coolant Check - Ford Focus Owner's Handbook Manual

ENGINE OIL CHECK

CAUTION
Do not use oil additives or other
engine treatments. Under certain
conditions, they could damage the
engine.
Note: The oil consumption of new
engines reaches its normal level after
approximately 5 000 kilometres (3 000
miles).
Checking the oil level
CAUTION
Make sure that the level is between
the MIN and the MAX marks.
Note: Check the level before starting the
engine.
Note: Make sure that your vehicle is on
level ground.
Note: Oil expands when it is hot. The level
may therefore extend a few millimetres
beyond the MAX mark.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean, lint free cloth. Replace the dipstick
and remove it again to check the oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, top up
immediately.
Topping up
WARNINGS
Only top up when the engine is cold.
If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes
for the engine to cool down.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Remove the filler cap.
Maintenance
Do not top up further than the MAX
mark.
Top up with fluid that meets the Ford
specification. See Technical
specifications (page 188).

ENGINE COOLANT CHECK

Checking the coolant level
plenty of water and contact your doctor.
Make sure that the level is between
the MIN and the MAX marks.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot.
The level may therefore extend beyond
the MAX mark.
If the level is at the MIN mark, top up
immediately.
Topping up
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CAUTION
WARNING
Do not allow the fluid to touch your
skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse
the affected areas immediately with
CAUTION
WARNINGS
Only top up when the engine is cold.
If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes
for the engine to cool down.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is hot. Wait for the engine
to cool down.
Undiluted coolant is flammable and
may ignite if spilt on a hot exhaust.