FORD 2002 Focus v.1 - Manual (Page 292)

Maintenance and Specifications
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• Use of speed control (if
equipped) can improve fuel
economy. Speed control can help
maintain a constant speed and
reduce speed changes. You may
want to turn off the speed control
in hilly terrain as unnecessary
shifting between third and fourth
gears may occur causing
deterioration in fuel 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".