2014 Ford Focus ST ST Supplement Printing 1 - Page 24
2014 Ford Focus ST Manual
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Capacities and Specifications Be sure to read and understand Precautions in your Owner's Manual. If the coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval, the engine or intercooler coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir is low or empty, add coolant to the reservoir. See Adding coolant in this chapter. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable. Do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location. For more information about engine coolant, see the Maintenance chapter of the Owner's Manual. Adding Engine Coolant WARNING: Do not add coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. WARNING: Do not put coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. WARNING: Do not add coolant further than the MAX mark. Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling system sealants, or additives as they can cause damage to the engine cooling or heating systems. This damage would not be covered under your vehicle's warranty. Note: During normal vehicle operation, the engine coolant may change color from orange to pink or light red. As long as the engine coolant is clear and uncontaminated, this color change does not indicate the engine coolant has degraded nor does it require the engine coolant to be drained, the system to be flushed, or the engine coolant to be replaced. • Do not mix different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of engine coolants may harm your engine's cooling system. The use of an improper coolant may harm engine and cooling system components and may void the warranty. 23 2014 Focus ST (stf) Supplement, 1st Printing, June 2013 USA (fus)