FORD 2000 Focus - Manual (Page 227)

Maintenance and care
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• Use of speed control (if
equipped) canimprove fuel
economy. Speed control can help
maintain a constant speed and
reduce speed changes. You may
want to turn off the speed control
inhilly terrainas unnecessary
shifting between third and fourth
gears may occur causing
deteriorationinfuel economy.
• Warming up a vehicle on cold
mornings is not required and
deteriorates fuel economy.
• Resting your foot on the brake
pedal while driving will deteriorate
fuel economy.
• Combine errands and minimize
stopĆandĆgo driving.
Maintenance
• Keep tires properly inflated and
use only recommended size.
• Operating a vehicle with the
wheels out of alignment will
deteriorate fuel economy.
• Use recommended engine oil.
Refer to Lubricant Specifications.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance
schedule and owner maintenance
checks found in your vehicle
Scheduled Maintenance Guide".