Get Fuel and Refueling -> Emission Control System Guide for Ford Focus 4 Door Third Generation(2010-2017)

Fuel and Refueling

•

Fuel economy may decrease with lower

Calculating Fuel Economy

temperatures.

Do not measure fuel economy during the

first 1,000 mi (1,600 km) of driving (this is

your engine’s break-in period). A more

accurate measurement is obtained after

2,000 mi (3,200 km) to 3,000 mi

Fuel economy may decrease when

driving short distances.

You will get better fuel economy when

driving on flat terrain than when driving

on hilly terrain.

(4,800 km). Also, fuel expense, frequency

of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are not

accurate ways to measure fuel economy.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record

the initial odometer reading.

WARNINGS

2. Each time you fill the fuel tank, record

the amount of fuel added.

3. After at least three fill ups, fill the fuel

tank and record the current odometer

reading.

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle

in dry grass or other dry ground cover.

The emission system heats up the

engine compartment and exhaust system,

which can start a fire.

Exhaust leaks may result in entry of

harmful and potentially lethal fumes

into the passenger compartment. If

you smell exhaust fumes inside your

vehicle, have your dealer inspect your

vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you

smell exhaust fumes.

4. Subtract your initial odometer reading

from the current odometer reading.

To calculate L/100 km (liters per 100

kilometers) fuel consumption, multiply the

liters used by 100, then divide by kilometers

traveled. To calculate MPG (miles per

gallon) fuel consumption, divide miles

traveled by gallons used.

Your vehicle is equipped with various

emission control components and a

catalytic converter that will enable your

vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust

emission standards.

To make sure that the catalytic converter

and other emission control components

continue to work properly:

Keep a record for at least one month and

record the type of driving (city or highway).

This provides an accurate estimate of your

vehicle's fuel economy under current

driving conditions. Keeping records during

summer and winter will show how

temperature impacts fuel economy.

Conditions

•

Use only the specified fuel listed.

Avoid running out of fuel.

Do not turn off the ignition while your

vehicle is moving, especially at high

speeds.

•

Heavily loading your vehicle reduces

fuel economy.

Carrying unnecessary weight in your

vehicle may reduce fuel economy.

Adding certain accessories to your

vehicle such as bug deflectors, rollbars

or light bars, running boards and ski

racks may reduce fuel economy.

•

Have the items listed in scheduled

maintenance information performed

according to the specified schedule.

•

Using fuel blended with alcohol may

lower fuel economy.

135

Focus (CDH) Canada/United States of America, HM5J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201608, First Printing

Fuel and Refueling

The scheduled maintenance items listed

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)

in scheduled maintenance information are

essential to the life and performance of

your vehicle and to its emissions system.

Your vehicle has a computer known as the

on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) that

monitors the engine’s emission control

system. The system protects the

If you use anything other than Ford,

Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts for

maintenance replacements or for service

of components affecting emission control,

such non-Ford parts should be equivalent

to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in

performance and durability.

Illumination of the service engine soon

indicator, charging system warning light or

the temperature warning light, fluid leaks,

strange odors, smoke or loss of engine

power could indicate that the emission

control system is not working properly.

environment by making sure that your

vehicle continues to meet government

emission standards. The OBD-II system

also assists a service technician in properly

servicing your vehicle.

When the service engine soon

indicator illuminates, the OBD-II

system has detected a

malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may

cause the service engine soon indicator to

illuminate. Examples are:

1. Your vehicle has run out of fuel—the

An improperly operating or damaged

exhaust system may allow exhaust to

enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or

improperly operating exhaust system

inspected and repaired immediately.

engine may misfire or run poorly.

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the

fuel—the engine may misfire or run

poorly.

3. The fuel fill inlet may not have closed

Do not make any unauthorized changes to

your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle

owners and anyone who manufactures,

repairs, services, sells, leases, trades

vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles

are not permitted to intentionally remove

an emission control device or prevent it

from working. Information about your

vehicle’s emission system is on the Vehicle

Emission Control Information Decal

located on or near the engine. This decal

also lists engine displacement.

properly. See Refueling (page 132).

4. Driving through deep water—the

electrical system may be wet.

You can correct these temporary

malfunctions by filling the fuel tank with

good quality fuel, properly closing the fuel

fill inlet or letting the electrical system dry

out. After three driving cycles without these

or any other temporary malfunctions

present, the service engine soon indicator

should stay off the next time you start the

engine. A driving cycle consists of a cold

engine startup followed by mixed city and

highway driving. No additional vehicle

service is required.

Please consult your warranty information

for complete details.

136

Focus (CDH) Canada/United States of America, HM5J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201608, First Printing

Fuel and Refueling

If the service engine soon indicator remains

The OBD-II system checks the emission

control system during normal driving. A

complete check may take several days.

If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing,

you can perform the following driving cycle

consisting of mixed city and highway

driving:

1. 15 minutes of steady driving on an

expressway or highway followed by 20

minutes of stop-and-go driving with at

least four 30-second idle periods.

2. Allow your vehicle to sit for at least

eight hours with the ignition off. Then,

start the vehicle and complete the

above driving cycle. The vehicle must

warm up to its normal operating

temperature. Once started, do not turn

off the vehicle until the above driving

cycle is complete.

on, have your vehicle serviced at the first

available opportunity. Although some

malfunctions detected by the OBD-II may

not have symptoms that are apparent,

continued driving with the service engine

soon indicator on can result in increased

emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced

engine and transmission smoothness and

lead to more costly repairs.

Readiness for Inspection and

Maintenance (I/M) Testing

Some state and provincial and local

governments may have

Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs

to inspect the emission control equipment

on your vehicle. Failure to pass this

inspection could prevent you from getting

a vehicle registration.

If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M

testing, you need to repeat the above

driving cycle.

If the service engine soon

indicator is on or the bulb does

not work, your vehicle may need

service. See On-Board Diagnostics.

Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if

the service engine soon indicator is on or

not working properly (bulb is burned out),

or if the OBD-II system has determined

that some of the emission control systems

have not been properly checked. In this

case, the vehicle is not ready for I/M

testing.

If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has

just been serviced, or the battery has

recently run down or been replaced, the

OBD-II system may indicate that the

vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To

determine if the vehicle is ready for I/M

testing, turn the ignition key to the on

position for 15 seconds without cranking

the engine. If the service engine soon

indicator blinks eight times, it means that

the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if

the service engine soon indicator stays on

solid, it means that your vehicle is ready

for I/M testing.

137

Focus (CDH) Canada/United States of America, HM5J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201608, First Printing

Fuel and Refueling -> Emission Control System for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Third Generation(2010-2017)

Related Topics

Fuel and Refueling