2014 Ford Focus Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 239
2014 Ford Focus Manual
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238 Maintenance Powertrain Limiting and Protection Note: Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. The engine control module (ECU) is equipped with a feature called powertrain limiting and protection (PTLP). PTLP will help protect the engine from damage in case the engine is overheating (coolant and/or oil temperature too hot). PTLP will automatically intervene during normal engine operation should it determine the engine coolant and/or oil temperatures are too hot. It does this by gradually reducing the maximum allowable engine rpm until the engine has cooled sufficiently. PTLP will automatically reinstate normal engine operation if it determines the engine temperatures have cooled sufficiently. During an engine overheating condition, the instrument cluster will display a message and a chime will sound. The engine may also have temporarily reduced power and reduced rpm limit during an overheating condition. Operating the engine with high engine coolant temperature (coolant gauge indicator is red) may cause powertrain damage. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and let the engine cool off while idling. TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid Note: Transmission fluid should be checked and, if required, added by an authorized dealer. The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. See your Scheduled Maintenance Information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, (i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly) or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening. 2014 Focus (foc) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2012 USA (fus)