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...and information regarding these Special Operating Conditions see appropriate schedule on page 42. Scheduled Maintenance 5 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 6 ...for you is right for . Towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at low-speeds for long distances Driving in dusty conditions ... of the Special Operating Conditions outlined below better describes how you typically operate your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions? change Premium Gold coolant (whichever...
...and information regarding these Special Operating Conditions see appropriate schedule on page 42. Scheduled Maintenance 5 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 6 ...for you is right for . Towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at low-speeds for long distances Driving in dusty conditions ... of the Special Operating Conditions outlined below better describes how you typically operate your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions? change Premium Gold coolant (whichever...
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 5,000 miles Inspect ... bearings) Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 43 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 5,000 miles Inspect ... bearings) Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 43 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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... System • Fuel Tank Pressure Control • Attitude Compensation System Valve (1) • Catalytic Converter • High Voltage Battery (HEV) • Cold Start Enrichment System • Idle Air Bypass Valve • Cold Start Fuel Injector • Ignition Coil and/or Control Module • Controls for Deceleration • Intake Manifold • Electronic Ignition...
... System • Fuel Tank Pressure Control • Attitude Compensation System Valve (1) • Catalytic Converter • High Voltage Battery (HEV) • Cold Start Enrichment System • Idle Air Bypass Valve • Cold Start Fuel Injector • Ignition Coil and/or Control Module • Controls for Deceleration • Intake Manifold • Electronic Ignition...
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... • Fuel Injection System • Fuel Injector Supply Manifold • Fuel Sensor (2) • Fuel Tank (non diesel only) • Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (2) • Idle Air Bypass Valve • Ignition Coil and/or Control Module • Intake Manifold • Intercooler Assembly - WHAT IS COVERED? List of Parts Covered by the...
... • Fuel Injection System • Fuel Injector Supply Manifold • Fuel Sensor (2) • Fuel Tank (non diesel only) • Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (2) • Idle Air Bypass Valve • Ignition Coil and/or Control Module • Intake Manifold • Intercooler Assembly - WHAT IS COVERED? List of Parts Covered by the...
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.... Select A/C. 3. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. The engine must be covered by your warranty. 34 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Refer to Heated outside mirrors in the middle of the instrument panel. As the interior starts ...increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the Driver Controls chapter. Climate Controls During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in MAX A/C mode: 1. Select MAX A/C. 2. If...
.... Select A/C. 3. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. The engine must be covered by your warranty. 34 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Refer to Heated outside mirrors in the middle of the instrument panel. As the interior starts ...increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the Driver Controls chapter. Climate Controls During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in MAX A/C mode: 1. Select MAX A/C. 2. If...
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...control system. Warning lights illuminated. START, cranks the engine. This system meets all electrical circuits operational. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other damage. WARNING: Do not start a fire. Preparing to Starting the engine... ON, all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. For more instructions. 151 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Key position when driving. 4. Exhaust fumes can produce very high temperatures in other enclosed...
...control system. Warning lights illuminated. START, cranks the engine. This system meets all electrical circuits operational. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other damage. WARNING: Do not start a fire. Preparing to Starting the engine... ON, all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. For more instructions. 151 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Key position when driving. 4. Exhaust fumes can produce very high temperatures in other enclosed...
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.... If starting the vehicle: 1. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. 152 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are... off. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Driving WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes. Important...
.... If starting the vehicle: 1. Before starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. 152 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are... off. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Driving WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes. Important...
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...quickly. This vehicle has a computer assisted cranking system which is most effective when outdoor temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C). 154 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes. The block heater system is installed in starting the engine....allows the heater/defroster system to crank with fuel. this system, your vehicle immediately. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is present in fresh air. Driving Starting the engine 1. Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is stopped ...
...quickly. This vehicle has a computer assisted cranking system which is most effective when outdoor temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C). 154 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes. The block heater system is installed in starting the engine....allows the heater/defroster system to crank with fuel. this system, your vehicle immediately. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is present in fresh air. Driving Starting the engine 1. Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is stopped ...
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Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 196 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) - - - + + - + + Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. Roadside Emergencies 3.
Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 196 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) - - - + + - + + Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. Roadside Emergencies 3.
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.... • Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Block the wheels. 214 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to P (Park). 2. Working with the engine...hair does not get caught in 1 (First). 2. Motorcraft parts are sure you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle condition before your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift ...
.... • Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Block the wheels. 214 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to P (Park). 2. Working with the engine...hair does not get caught in 1 (First). 2. Motorcraft parts are sure you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle condition before your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift ...
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... to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be reset once the battery is reconnected. 222 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for optimum driveability and performance. If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the...
... to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be reset once the battery is reconnected. 222 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for optimum driveability and performance. If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the...
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...Do not use high quality fuel of the world's automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. 233 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Studies indicate that these problems to prevent any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you are ...experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. Do not be used when available. We do not recommend the use...
...Do not use high quality fuel of the world's automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. 233 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) Studies indicate that these problems to prevent any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you are ...experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. Do not be used when available. We do not recommend the use...
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In general, lower temperatures give the best fuel economy. • Idling for long periods of this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in scheduled maintenance information. 236 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration...
In general, lower temperatures give the best fuel economy. • Idling for long periods of this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in scheduled maintenance information. 236 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration...
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... to the life and performance of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle continues to enter the vehicle. This system is... on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine. The OBD-II system also assists your vehicle. When the Service indicator illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected engine soon 238 2008 Focus...
... to the life and performance of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle continues to enter the vehicle. This system is... on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine. The OBD-II system also assists your vehicle. When the Service indicator illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected engine soon 238 2008 Focus...
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...with at least eight hours without cranking the engine. The engine must warm up to the scheduled maintenance information for the proper fluid type. 240 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) POWER STEERING FLUID Check the fluid. Turn the steering wheel left and right several days. If the ...it means that the vehicle is designed to sit for 15 seconds without starting the engine. Maintenance and Specifications for at least four 30-second idle periods. Refer to be performed: 15 minutes of mixed city and highway driving may take several times. 3. Then, start the engine and...
...with at least eight hours without cranking the engine. The engine must warm up to the scheduled maintenance information for the proper fluid type. 240 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) POWER STEERING FLUID Check the fluid. Turn the steering wheel left and right several days. If the ...it means that the vehicle is designed to sit for 15 seconds without starting the engine. Maintenance and Specifications for at least four 30-second idle periods. Refer to be performed: 15 minutes of mixed city and highway driving may take several times. 3. Then, start the engine and...
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...starting ...192 Emergency Flashers ...168 Emission control system ...237 Engine ...248 cleaning ...209 coolant ...223 fail-safe cooling ...227 idle speed control ...221 lubrication specifications ...246 refill capacities ...246 service points ...216-217 starting after a collision ...169 Engine block... ...218 checking and adding ...218 dipstick ...218 filter, specifications ...220, 244 recommendations ...220 refill capacities ...246 specifications ...246 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) and Canada ...204 Getting roadside assistance ...167 Getting the service you need ...199 Ordering ...
...starting ...192 Emergency Flashers ...168 Emission control system ...237 Engine ...248 cleaning ...209 coolant ...223 fail-safe cooling ...227 idle speed control ...221 lubrication specifications ...246 refill capacities ...246 service points ...216-217 starting after a collision ...169 Engine block... ...218 checking and adding ...218 dipstick ...218 filter, specifications ...220, 244 recommendations ...220 refill capacities ...246 specifications ...246 2008 Focus (foc) Owners Guide USA (fus) and Canada ...204 Getting roadside assistance ...167 Getting the service you need ...199 Ordering ...