Special operating conditions, 332 scheduled maintenance – FORD 2013 Focus v.3 User Manual

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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.

Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or
within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information display.

Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes
on at 28751 miles (46270 kilometers); perform the 30000 mile
(48000 kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement.

Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers); perform the
engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® was reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)

Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances as in

Heavy Commercial Use (i.e., Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or

Livery)

As required

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.

Inspect frequently,
service as required

Replace cabin air filter.

Replace engine air filter.

Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)

Replace spark plugs.

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions such as Unpaved or

Dusty Roads

Inspect frequently,
service as required

Replace cabin air filter.

Replace engine air filter.

Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)

Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.

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Scheduled Maintenance

2013 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, November 2012
USA
(fus)

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