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Question posted by peltiersusan on February 25th, 2013

How Do You Check Oil Percentage?

Will there be a message when it is time to have my oil changed. I don't know what the percentage is where do I check this.  

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Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 3

...change specifications, design or equipment at the time of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. No part of this publication was correct at any means without notice or obligation. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 322 328 329 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil...in any form by any time without our written permission. ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 30

... the Maintenance and specifications chapter for more information. Contact your authorized dealer. Contact your authorized dealer. Dipped beam Bulb fault Headlamp malfunction Service req'd Maintenance Message Engine oil change . Action / Description Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burned out. Instrument Cluster Lighting...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 344

... WSS-M2C945-A. Resetting the oil life monitoring system 1. message will no longer be displayed. 6. Do not attempt to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in prog. Do not start the engine. 2. Press both the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time. 3. Ford production and Motorcraft௡ replacement oil filters are unnecessary and could...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 357

... to fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline and drive vehicle normally until gasoline is best not to the change . These products have not been approved for at each scheduled oil change in your fuel may be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you experience starting , rough...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 361

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Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 367

... and to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of front fenders. Maintenance and Specifications Changing the air filter element 1. Wipe... filter housing cover. 2. Install a new air filter element. Carefully separate the two halves of time (30 days or more information. • Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations. •...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 368

...See the Cleaning chapter for more information. • Lubricate all rubber parts free from storage, check coolant fluid level. Note: During extended periods of auto wax to prevent fading. • ...• When removing vehicle from oil and solvents. Note: If battery cables are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is running. The vehicle should be changed prior to storage, as necessary....
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 382

... 's time for completed maintenance are committed to meeting your service needs and to properly diagnose and repair your message center is very sophisticated and built with multiple complex performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using genuine Ford parts. When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED appears in the form of the ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 384

...000 km) initial change intervals As indicated by the message center: do not exceed one -stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value...12 month/12,000 mile (20,000 km) parts and labor limited warranty. Engine oil/coolant change Engine oil 384 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus) Parts installed at ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 388

... load/towing (4000-7999) - This means you know when an oil change intervals will generally decrease with severity of use. Normal commuting with an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor௡ that determines when the engine oil should be changed based on engine oil change the oil on several important factors in the message center. Mountainous or off-road conditions (8000-11999...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 389

..., wear, looseness or drag Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change Change engine oil and filter interval as indicated Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread by the message depth center Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)... Inspect rear axle and U-joints; Scheduled Maintenance Normal Scheduled Maintenance At every oil change ;
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 390

... replaced within the last • 100,000 miles (160,000 km) 1 Additional maintenance items can be performed within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the last oil change on 6F35, 6F50 and 6F55 transmissions Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval. 2 Initial replacement at 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 394

... transmission fluid (96,000 km) Perform the services in any of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center. perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km) automatic transmission fluid replacement. Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on at 25,000 miles [40,000 km].) 394 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 395

...in the preceding table when specified or within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in heavy commercial use (i.e. perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km) automatic... fluid replacement. delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery) As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by message center and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart Inspect ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 396

... 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (except (48,000 km) Focus) Every 50,000 miles Change manual transmission fluid (80,000 km) Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 399

...rear axle fluids should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water. During long periods of the vehicle's useful life. do not check or change interval is registered in California,...modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of SM or SN quality, the normal oil change fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is 3,000 mile (4,800 km). 399 2012 Focus (foc...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 402

...Break-in period ...5 Bulbs ...126 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...371 Cell phone use ...9 Changing a tire ...310 Child safety seats ...216 attaching with tether straps ..223 in front seat...column ...143 Coolant checking and adding ...347 refill capacities ...350, 371 specifications ...371 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...121 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...366 engine oil ...342 Doors ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 403

...of fuel ...358 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...352 Fuel - Index E Electronic message center ...18, 22 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ...317 running out of fuel ...358... ...371 service points ...339-340 Engine block heater ...266 Engine fan ...339 Engine oil ...342 checking and adding ...342 dipstick ...342 filter, specifications ...343, 370 recommendations ...343 refill ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 405

... ...49 MyKey ...153 O Octane rating ...356-357 Oil (see Engine oil) ...342 P R Pairing other phones ...64 Pairing your phone for the first time ...63 Parental MyKey programming ...153 Park Assist ...291 ...redial ...70 Radio ...37, 40, 45 Rear-view camera system ...286 Receiving a text message ...72 Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children ...214 Relays ...300 Remote entry system ...
Quick Reference Guide 4th Printing - Page 2

...menu, Settings menu and the System check. Use the OK and arrow buttons ...• To return to cycle through your selection.  3  Message 11 6 8 center 5 Turn  This system defaults to entering ...the entire cabin. The system will flash three times and stop the parking procedure, grab the ...illuminates several colors. To indicate a lane change gears without a key by pressing the...

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