Ford Focus Owners Manual: Running-in
Tyres
WARNING:
New tyres need to be run-in for approximately 500 kilometres (300 miles). During this time, you may experience different driving characteristics.
Brakes and clutch
WARNING:
Avoid heavy use of the brakes and clutch if possible for the first 150 kilometres (100 miles) in town and for the first 1 500 kilometres (1 000 miles) on motorways.
Engine
All vehicles
CAUTION:
Avoid driving too fast during the first 1 500 kilometres (1 000 miles). Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labour the engine.
Focus RS
CAUTIONS:
Always allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature gradually.
Do not exceed 5 000 rpm and three-quarter throttle within the running-in period.
Driving hints
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Cold weather precautions
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be
affected at temperatures below -30°C
(-22°F). ...
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Ford Focus Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round
NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in 2 directions
perpendicular to one another at each end of the connecting rod journal. The
difference in the measurements from one end to the other is the taper. ...
