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EnglishDriving Hints for your Ford Focus 2018-2025
Driving Hints
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Do not carry unnecessary weight in your
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below approximately
-25°C (-13°F).
vehicle as extra weight wastes fuel.
Do not add unnecessary accessories
to the exterior of your vehicle, for
example running boards. If you use a
roof rack, remember to fold it down or
remove it when not in use.
Do not shift into neutral when you are
braking or when your vehicle is slowing
down.
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BREAKING-IN
Tires
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 480 km (300 mi). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
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Shut all windows when driving at high
speeds.
Switch off all electric systems when
not in use, for example air conditioning.
Make sure that you unplug any
accessories from the auxiliary power
points when not in use.
Brakes and Clutch
Avoid heavy use of the brakes and clutch
if possible for the first 160 km (100 mi) in
town and for the first 1,600 km (1,000 mi)
on freeways.
DRIVINGTHROUGHSHALLOW
WATER
WARNING: Do not attempt to
cross a deep or flowing body of water.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
DRIVING ECONOMICALLY
The following helps to improve fuel
consumption:
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Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and
anticipate the road ahead to avoid
heavy braking.
Regularly check your tire pressures and
make sure that they are inflated to the
correct pressure.
Follow the recommended maintenance
schedule and carry out the
recommended checks.
Plan your journey and check the traffic
before you set off. It is more efficient
to combine errands into a single trip
whenever possible.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle.
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Avoid idling the engine in cold weather
or for extended periods. Start the
engine only when you are ready to set
off.
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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
Driving Hints
WARNING: Secure the floor mat
to both retention devices so that it
cannot slip out of position and interfere
with the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
WARNING:Do not place additional
floor mats or any other covering on top
of the original floor mats. This could
result in the floor mat interfering with the
operation of the pedals. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction could
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
WARNING: Always make sure that
objects cannot fall into the driver foot
well while your vehicle is moving. Objects
that are loose can become trapped
under the pedals causing a loss of
vehicle control.
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Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
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Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
Check the function of the following:
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Horn
Exterior lights
FLOOR MATS
WARNING: Use a floor mat
designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal
area. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
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To install the floor mats, position the floor
mat eyelet over the retention post and
press down to lock in position.
WARNING: Pedals that cannot
move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious
personal injury.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
Note: Regularly check the floor mats to
make sure they are secure.
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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
