Coolant check, Maintenance – FORD 2015 Focus Electric User Manual

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Coolant reservoir. See Coolant Check (page 171).

A

Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 173).

B

12 volt battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 173).

C

Electric motor compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 158).

D

Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 173).

E

COOLANT CHECK

WARNINGS

Do not add coolant when the electric
motor is hot. Steam and scalding
liquids released from a hot cooling

system can cause severe burns. You could
receive burns if you spill coolant on hot
motor parts. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury.

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.
Failure to follow this warning could result
in serious personal injury or death.

To reduce the risk of personal injury,
make sure the electric motor 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. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious personal
injury.

Do not add coolant further than the
MAX mark.

When the electric motor is cold, check the
level and concentration of the coolant in
the reservoir at the intervals listed in the
scheduled maintenance information.

Note: Make sure that the coolant level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on the
coolant reservoir.

Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark.

Note: If the level is at the MIN mark, below
the MIN mark or empty, add coolant
immediately.

Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F
(-37°C).

Note: For best results, coolant
concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Robinair Coolant and
Battery Refractometer 75240. We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentrations.

Note: It is very important to use prediluted
coolant meeting the Ford specification in
order to avoid plugging the small coolant
passageways. Use of concentrated coolant
and water may cause coolant passageway
plugging and void the warranty. See
Capacities and Specifications (page 225).

Note: Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable; do not use coolant,
antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside
of its specified function and vehicle location.

Adding Coolant

Note: Do not use stop leak pellets or
cooling system sealants or additives as they
can cause damage to the cooling and
heating systems. This damage would not
be covered under your vehicle warranty.

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