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.
See also:
Automatic transmission fluid level check (Every 12 000 miles or
12 months)
1 The automatic transmission fluid level must
be checked when the engine and
transmission are at normal operating
temperature; preferably after a short journey.
2 Park the car on level ground, the ...
General information on radio frequencies
CAUTION:
The radio frequency used by your
remote control can also be used by
other short distance radio
transmissions (e.g. amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless headphones,
remote control ...
Manual climate control
Air distribution control
Windscreen A
Footwell and windscreen B
Footwell C
Face level and footwell D
Face level E
Face level and windscreen F
You can set the air distribution control to
any ...