2000 Ford Focus Owner's Manual - Page 201

Maintenance and care 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage. 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated areas indicated by the figure to the right. Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the outside temperatures are above 10ºC (50ºF). Correct fluid level The transaxle fluid should be checked at normal operating temperatures of 50ºC-60ºC (120ºF-140ºF) on a level surface. The transaxle fluid should be within the MIN and MAX marks shown on the indicator. 201