This supplement complements your Focus Owner’s Guide and provides information specific to SVT and the SVT Focus. By referring to the pages listed in this supplement, you can identify those features, recommendations, and specifications unique to your new SVT Focus.
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2002–2003 SVT Focus. SVT OWNERSHIP BENEFITS • SVT Focus Authorized Dealer: A group of approximately 1,400 specially trained and certified SVT Focus dealers who are dedicated to a culture within their dealership that is friendly to the knowledgeable driving enthusiast.
SVT Focus Specific Features SVT Focus Specific Features SVT FOCUS SPECIFIC FEATURES • 2.0 L SVT Zetec engine with 170 horsepower • Getrag 6–speed transmission • Unique rear spoiler • Tuned tubular stainless steel exhaust manifold • Unique mesh grilles and fog lamps built into the front fascia •...
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SVT Focus Specific Features OPTIONS • Audiophile audio system (6 disc, 8” subwoofer, front speakers) • Cold weather package (traction control, heated front seats, engine block heater) • European Appearance Package (EAP) (black leather seats with perforated black leather inserts, matching Recaro front seats, unique ’dark argent’...
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SVT Focus Specific Features SVT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER For information on the warning and indicator lights in the clusters, refer to the Focus Owner’s Guide. SVT AUXILIARY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Indicates the temperature of the engine oil. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area.
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SVT Focus Specific Features This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine oil, not the oil level. If the oil pressure falls below the normal range due to low oil level, the engine oil pressure warning light in the main instrument cluster will illuminate.
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Press the lower portion of the rocker switch to lower the height of the seat. Aiming the headlamps The SVT Focus is equipped with VOL (HID) headlamps. For information on aiming the headlamps, refer to the Focus Owner’s Guide.
39.1 Turning diameter BRAKES • The braking on the SVT Focus provides improved performance and fade resistance to meet the demands of the driving enthusiast. • Swept area is 18% larger on front rotors. 300 mm (11.8 in.) vented disc,...
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Chassis • Tire pressures are specified “cold” and should be checked after the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours. Do not reduce pressure of warm tires. • Check your tire pressure often to maintain it properly. Tire pressure can diminish over time and fluctuate with temperature.
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If you will be operating your vehicle in these conditions, winter or all-season tires must be used. Contact the Ford SVT Hotline at 1–800–FORD-SVT for information on SVT recommended winter tires for your vehicle.
2.0L SVT Zetec engine Air filter FA-1688 Battery BXT-96R Oil filter FL-2005 W Refill capacities Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity Brake fluid Motorcraft High Fill to line on reservoir Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Engine oil (includes Motrcraft 5W30 4.25L (4.5 quarts)
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Synthetic fluids There are no synthetic fluids or break-in fluids in your SVT Focus engine when it leaves the factory. Note that SVT does not make recommendations about the use of synthetic oils in your engine. should...
This information is covered in its entirety in the Ford Motor Company Warranty Guide/Owner Information Guide. The SVT Focus or any SVT vehicle can be serviced under warranty at any Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer nationwide. SVT does not recommend modifying or racing your vehicles, as they are designed and built to be driven as delivered from the factory.
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