Motor/Electronics Coolant - Ford 2014 FOCUS ELECTRIC Owner's Manual

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COOLANT
Checking the Coolant
When the Electric Powertrain Assembly is cold, check the level of the
coolant in the reservoir at the intervals listed in the scheduled
maintenance information.
Note: Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
Note: If the coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,
the coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the level is at the MIN
mark, below the MIN mark, or empty, add prediluted coolant to the
reservoir. See Adding coolant in this chapter.
Note: For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240E available from your
dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test
strips for measuring coolant concentrations.
Note: It is very important to use prediluted coolant meeting the Ford
specification in order to avoid plugging the small coolant passageways.
Use of concentrated coolant and water may cause coolant passageway
plugging and void the warranty. See the technical specifications chart in
the Capacities and Specifications chapter.
Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use
coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Adding Coolant
WARNING: Do not add coolant when the Electric Powertrain
Assembly is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot
cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill
coolant on hot motor parts.
WARNING: Do not put coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, coolant could make it
difficult to see through the windshield.
2014 Focus Electric Vehicle (fob)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, May 2013
USA (fus)
Maintenance