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 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering
Special Tool(s)
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System
(IDS)
software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool
Depowering Procedure
WARNING: Never
probe the electrical connectors on airbag, Safety Canopy or side air curt ...
