2013 Ford Focus ST Supplement Printing 1 - Page 25

Capacities and Specifications • Note: Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine coolant. Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure will escape as you unscrew the cap. Add prediluted engine coolant meeting the Ford specification. See Capacities and Specifications for more information. Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add enough prediluted coolant to bring the coolant level to the proper level and concentration. Coolant Refill Procedure The following procedure should be used when refilling the cooling system after it has been drained or become extremely low. 1. Remove the pressure relief cap from the coolant reservoir as previously outlined. 2. Slowly add prediluted coolant to the coolant reservoir until the coolant level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. 3. Reinstall the pressure relief cap. 4. Start and idle the engine until the upper radiator hose is warm (this indicates that the thermostat is open and coolant is flowing through the entire system). 5. Shut the engine off and let it cool. 6. Remove the pressure relief cap from the coolant reservoir as previously outlined. 7. Add prediluted coolant to the coolant reservoir until the coolant level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. 8. Reinstall the pressure relief cap. 9. Check the coolant level in the reservoir before you drive your vehicle the next few times (with the engine cool). 10. If necessary, add prediluted coolant to the coolant reservoir until the coolant level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add prediluted coolant to bring the coolant to the proper level. If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of coolant per month, have your dealer check the cooling system. Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. 24 2013 Focus ST (stf) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)