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Ford Focus Electric (2018 year). Manual - part 42

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS

Switch your vehicle off before
carrying out any under hood check
or adjustment. Failure to follow this

warning could result in serious personal
injury or death.

Do not touch any under hood
components after you have switched
your vehicle on. Failure to follow this

warning could result in serious personal
injury or death.

Keep clear of the cooling fan. Under
certain conditions, the cooling fan
continues to run after you have

switched your vehicle off. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
personal injury.

High Voltage Information

WARNING

Exposure to high voltage could result
in severe personal injury or death. A
trained service technician must

service high voltage components. Failure
to follow this warning could result in
serious personal injury.

Your vehicle has various high voltage
components and wiring. All of the high
voltage power flows through specific wiring
assemblies. These are labeled accordingly
or are covered with a orange convolute
tube or orange stripe tape. Do not touch
any of the high voltage components.

Regular Maintenance

Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of Ford
authorized repairers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. Ford authorized repairers are
best qualified to service your vehicle
correctly using specialized tools.

In addition to regular servicing, we
recommend that you carry out the
following checks.

Note: Make sure that you fit filler caps
securely after carrying out maintenance
checks.

Daily Checks

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Exterior lamps.

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Interior lamps.

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Warning lamps and indicators.

Weekly Checks

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Brake fluid level. See Brake Fluid
Check (page 173).

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Washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid
Check (page 174).

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Tire condition. See Wheels and Tires
(page 191).

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Tire pressures (when cold).

Monthly Checks

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Coolant level. See Coolant Check
(page 171).

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Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.

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Air conditioning operation.

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Parking brake operation.

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Horn operation.

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Tightness of lug nuts. See Lug Nuts
(page 217).

OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD

Opening the Hood

Pull the hood release lever.

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2. Slightly lift the hood. Move the catch

toward the center of your vehicle to
release the hood.

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3. Open the hood and support it with the

hood strut.

Closing the Hood

Remove the hood strut from the catch
and secure it correctly in the clip.

2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop

under its own weight for the last 8-12
in (20-30 cm).

Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly
closed.

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW

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Coolant reservoir. See Coolant Check (page 171).

Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 173).

12 volt battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 174).

Electric motor compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 156).

Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 174).

COOLANT CHECK

WARNINGS

Do not remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the cooling system is hot.
Wait 10 minutes for the cooling

system to cool down. Cover the coolant
reservoir cap with a thick cloth to prevent
the possibility of scalding and slowly
remove the cap. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNINGS

Do not put coolant in the windshield
washer reservoir. If sprayed on the
windshield, coolant could make it

difficult to see through the windshield.

Do not add coolant further than the
MAX mark.

Note: Make sure that the coolant level is
between the MIN and the MAX marks on
the coolant reservoir.

Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark.

When the electric motor is cold, check the
concentration and level of the coolant at
the intervals listed in the scheduled
maintenance information. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 320).

Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F
(-37°C). Coolant concentration should be
checked using a refractometer. We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentration.

Adding Coolant

WARNING

Do not remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the cooling system is hot.
Wait 10 minutes for the cooling

Note: Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Take care not to put
coolant in the windshield washer fluid
reservoir or windshield washer fluid in the
coolant reservoir.

Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling
system sealants, or non-specified additives
as they can cause damage to the electric
motor cooling or heating systems. Resulting
component damage may not be covered by
the vehicle Warranty.

It is very important to use prediluted
coolant approved to the correct
specification in order to avoid plugging the
small passageways in the electric motor
cooling system. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 221). Do not mix

different colors or types of coolant in your
vehicle. Mixing of coolants or using an
incorrect coolant may harm the electric
motor or cooling system components and
may not be covered by the vehicle
Warranty.

Note: If prediluted coolant is not available,
use the approved concentrated coolant
diluting it to 50/50 with distilled water. See
Capacities and Specifications (page 221).
Using water that has not been deionised
may contribute to deposit formation,
corrosion and plugging of the small cooling
system passageways.

Note: Coolants marketed for all makes and
models may not be approved to Ford
specifications and may cause damage to
the cooling system. Resulting component
damage may not be covered by the vehicle
Warranty.

If the coolant level is at or below the
minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.

To top up the coolant level do the
following:

Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure
escapes as you unscrew the cap.

2. Add prediluted coolant approved to

the correct specification. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
221).

3. Add enough prediluted coolant to

reach the correct level.

4. Replace the coolant reservoir cap, turn

it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.

5. Check the coolant level in the coolant

reservoir the next few times you drive
your vehicle. If necessary, add enough
prediluted coolant to bring the coolant
level to the correct level.

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