2001 Ford Focus Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 238

Maintenance and care • Use of speed control (if equipped) can improve fuel economy. Speed control can help maintain a constant speed and reduce speed changes. You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain as unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gears may occur causing deterioration in fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and deteriorates fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving will deteriorate fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stopĆandĆgo driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will deteriorate fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant Specifications. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your vehicle Scheduled Maintenance Guide". 238