Ford Focus Owners Manual: Catalytic converter
WARNING:
Do not park or idle your vehicle over dry leaves, dry grass or other combustible materials. The exhaust will radiate a considerable amount of heat during use, and after you have switched the engine off. This is a potential fire hazard.
Driving with a catalytic converter
CAUTIONS:
Avoid running out of fuel.
Do not crank the engine for long periods.
Do not run the engine when a spark plug lead is disconnected.
Do not push-start or tow-start your vehicle. Use booster cables. See Using booster cables.
Do not switch the ignition off when driving.
Fuel quality - Diesel
WARNING:
Do not mix diesel with oil, petrol or
other liquids. This could cause a
chemical reaction.
CAUTION:
Do not add kerosene, paraffin or
petrol to diesel. This could cause
damage to th ...
Fuel filler flap
WARNINGS:
Take care when refuelling to avoid
spilling any residual fuel from the fuel
nozzle.
Do not use any kind of flames or
heat near the fuel system. The fuel
system is under pressure. T ...
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Ford Focus Principle of operation
Outside air
Keep the air intakes forward of the
windscreen free from obstruction (snow,
leaves etc.) to allow the climate control
system to function effectively.
Recirculated air
CAUTION:
Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to mist up. If the
windows mist up, follow th ...
