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USING SUMMER TIRES

The original equipment tires on your vehicle
are designed to optimize its performance
in dry or wet summer road conditions. The
rubber compounds used in these tires lose
flexibility and may develop surface cracks
in the tread area at temperatures below
19°F (-7°C).

We do not recommend using the original
equipment tires when temperatures drop
below 45°F (7°C) or in snow and ice
conditions.

Storing Summer Tires

Note:

Always store your tires indoors at

temperatures above 19°F (-7°C).

If the tires have been subjected to 19°F
(-7°C) or less, warm the tires for at least
24 hours in a heated space to at least 41°F
(5°C):

Before installing them on a vehicle.

Before moving a vehicle.

Before checking tire inflation.

Note:

Do not place tires near heaters or

heating devices used to warm the room
where the tires are stored.

Note:

Do not apply heat or blow heated air

directly onto the tires.

Note:

Always inspect the tires after storage

periods and before use.

USING WINTER TIRES

The original equipment tires on your vehicle
are designed to optimize its performance
in dry or wet summer road conditions.
They are not optimized for off-road or
winter performance and you must not use
them with snow chains.  The use of any
type of snow chain with the original
equipment wheels and tires of your vehicle
may cause damage not covered by the
vehicle Warranty.  We do not recommend
using the original equipment tires when
temperatures drop below 45°F (7°C) or in
snow and ice conditions.

We recommend that you use winter or
all-season tires when temperatures drop
below 45°F (7°C) or in snow and ice
conditions.

When using winter tires:

Do not operate your vehicle above
posted speed limits or perform high
speed maneuvers.

If you fit winter tires with a speed rating
less than the original equipment tires,
do not exceed the maximum speed
rating for the tire.

Winter Tire Specification

235/35R19

Original equipment size.

225/40R18

*

Alternative winter use size.

V

Speed rating.

92

Load rating.

*

Required tire size for snow chain use to avoid tire, wheel or vehicle damage. See 

Wheels

(page 32).

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2018 Focus RS (CEW) RS, Canada/United States of America, JM5J 19A285 LAA enUSA, Edition date: 201706, First Printing

Wheels and Tires

Summary of Contents for FOCUS RS 2018

Page 1: ...2018 FORD FOCUS RS Owner s Manual Supplement...

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Page 3: ...cations design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form...

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Page 5: ...Hints Driving Through Water 23 Engine Overspeed 23 Engine Overboost 23 Roadside Emergencies Transporting the Vehicle 24 Fuses Fuse Specification Chart 25 Maintenance Under Hood Overview 27 Engine Oil...

Page 6: ...ansmission Code Designation 41 Capacities and Specifications 41 Scheduled Maintenance General Maintenance Information 44 2 2018 Focus RS CEW RS Canada United States of America JM5J 19A285 LAA enUSA Ed...

Page 7: ...he range of available models sometimes even before they are generally available It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased Note Some of the illustrations in this supplement m...

Page 8: ...ormance lives on through Ford Performance Established in 2015 the company s performance teams Ford Special Vehicle Team United States Team RS Europe Ford Performance Australia and Ford Racing United S...

Page 9: ...gh capacity intercooler High flow dual mode exhaust system Enhanced torque vectoring control All wheel drive Limited slip differential 5 2018 Focus RS CEW RS Canada United States of America JM5J 19A28...

Page 10: ...ld Diffuser Spoiler Light weight aluminum or forged aluminum wheels Michelin Pilot Super Sport or Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires Interior Performance shift indicator Sony 10 speaker audio system 6 2...

Page 11: ...ocharger Oil Pressure Gauge Oil pressure varies with engine speed The pressure rises as engine speed rises and drops as engine speed drops If the needle enters the red section a warning lamp illuminat...

Page 12: ...ch the feature on Launch Control 5 Fully press the accelerator pedal Engine speed automatically limits to 5000 RPM 6 Quickly release the clutch pedal when ready to launch 7 Note Only use launch contro...

Page 13: ...ppear have your vehicle checked as soon as possible AWDMalfunctionService Required Displays when the rear drive unit lubrication requires changing This message may appear if the vehicle is used for ex...

Page 14: ...ndle to move the seat backward and forward A Repeatedly lift the lever up to raise the seat B Repeatedly push the lever down to lower the seat Rotate the handle or move the lever to recline the seatba...

Page 15: ...el fuel Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin Fuel containing more than 15 ethanol or E85 fuel Fuels containing methanol Fuels containing metallic based additives including manganese based compounds F...

Page 16: ...n Note Do not attempt to shift when the wheels do not have traction Resulting component damage may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty Note Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal o...

Page 17: ...sage appears in the information display indicating that the unit requires service UsingMismatchedTiresorWheels WARNINGS Only use replacement tires and wheels that are of the same size load index speed...

Page 18: ...arply It may be better to strike small objects for example highway reflectors with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the road surface which could cause your vehicle t...

Page 19: ...appears in the information display To resume normal all wheel drive function as soon as possible stop the vehicle in a safe location and switch the engine off for at least 10 minutes After the all whe...

Page 20: ...l or slope start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the descent has started Do not descend a steep hill or slope in neutral Avoid excessive brake applicat...

Page 21: ...ly the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop Avoid sudden braking while driving on snow or icy roads Although your vehicle may accelerate better than a two wheel drive vehicle...

Page 22: ...iving and superior brake fade resistance You may notice occasional brake noise and elevated levels of brake dust This is normal and does not affect system performance 18 2018 Focus RS CEW RS Canada Un...

Page 23: ...ated icon in the display Press and release the switch again to return the system to normal mode When you switch sport mode on traction control is switched off while stability control intervention is r...

Page 24: ...ode on Sport Vehicle settings tuned for performance street driving Electronic stability control and traction control systems fully enabled Note When using a programmed MyKey you cannot switch this on...

Page 25: ...ing E219514 1 Press and hold the button for a short period of time The current setting appears in the information display Release the button again to change the setting Enhanced Torque Vectoring Contr...

Page 26: ...R WARNING Your vehicle is not approved for trailer towing Never tow a trailer with your vehicle 22 2018 Focus RS CEW RS Canada United States of America JM5J 19A285 LAA enUSA Edition date 201706 First...

Page 27: ...w the predetermined limit the system resets and permits a further three seconds of engine overspeed Note Do not run the engine at high engine speeds until it reaches the normal operating temperature E...

Page 28: ...mmend the use of flatbed equipment to transport your vehicle E203788 Vehicle damage may occur if towed incorrectly or by any other method Do not tow your vehicle using wheel lift equipment Do not tow...

Page 29: ...ontrol 30 A F17 Fuel pump electronic module 2 feed 20 A F30 Exhaust valve 7 5 A F36 Protected Component Relay Number Fuel pump electronic module 2 feed R1 Cooling fan control 4 R3 Cooling fan control...

Page 30: ...cation Fuel control relay 15 A F21 Damper control relay Not used spare 10 A F22 Protected Component Relay Number Fuel control module R4 Damper control module 26 2018 Focus RS CEW RS Canada United Stat...

Page 31: ...B Engine oil filler cap C Brake fluid reservoir D Battery E Engine compartment fuse box See Fuses page 25 F Air filter See Changing the Engine Air Filter page 28 G Washer system fluid reservoir H 27...

Page 32: ...damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty When changing the engine air filter do not allow debris or foreign material to enter the air induction system The engine and turbocharger are susceptible to...

Page 33: ...ment with the fork in the air filter housing 6 Install the air filter housing cover 7 Install the screws to secure the air filter housing cover to the air filter housing DRIVE BELT ROUTING E161383 A B...

Page 34: ...de steering assistance returns when the system cools down Note Steering gear cooling time can be reduced if you leave the ignition switched on while taking a pit stop Before Track Use Before operating...

Page 35: ...use a hot wax treatment if you use a car wash facility Note Car wash brushes could damage the wrap Note Bubbles could appear under the wrap for a few weeks after the first application and also during...

Page 36: ...when using automated car washes Hand washing or using touchless car washes without mechanical tracks is the best way to avoid potential damage Do not use snow chains on the original equipment wheels...

Page 37: ...en operating on rough roads to avoid impacts that could cause tire damage Inspect the tires for damage on a regular basis If a tire is damaged replace it as soon as possible Correct suspension alignme...

Page 38: ...tires on your vehicle are designed to optimize its performance in dry or wet summer road conditions They are not optimized for off road or winter performance and you must not use them with snow chain...

Page 39: ...r time and fluctuate with temperature Do not reduce the tire pressure of warm tires The recommended tire inflation pressures are on the tire information label on the driver side B pillar Note Do not e...

Page 40: ...net power kW RPM 350 6000 Maximum net power PS RPM 345 6000 Maximum net power hp RPM 440 2000 4500 Maximum net torque Nm RPM 325 2000 4500 Maximum net torque lb ft RPM 6500 Maximum continuous engine R...

Page 41: ...Ratio Gear Ratio Gear 4 063 3 23 1st gear 4 063 1 95 2nd gear 4 063 1 32 3rd gear 4 063 1 03 4th gear 2 955 1 13 5th gear 2 955 0 94 6th gear 2 955 4 60 Reverse gear 37 2018 Focus RS CEW RS Canada Uni...

Page 42: ...1 2 10 30 Brake pedal free travel 0 9 23 Front brake disc minimum thickness 0 4 9 Rear brake disc minimum thickness 38 2018 Focus RS CEW RS Canada United States of America JM5J 19A285 LAA enUSA Editi...

Page 43: ...0 Front wheel Total Toe 0 30 0 20 Rear wheel Total Toe Turning Circle Specification Dimension Description 39 4 ft 12 m Minimum turning circle 39 2018 Focus RS CEW RS Canada United States of America JM...

Page 44: ...r camber Macpherson strut Front suspension Multilink Rear suspension 40 N mm Front spring rate 44 N mm Rear spring rate 24 2 mm Front stabilizer bar 20 mm Rear stabilizer bar 40 2018 Focus RS CEW RS C...

Page 45: ...f genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications Incorrect component use can cau...

Page 46: ...gine Oil Quantity 0 9 qt 0 85 L The quantity of engine oil required to raise the indicated level on the dipstick from minimum to maximum Specifications Only use fluid that meets Ford specifications Ma...

Page 47: ...rcraft R 1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil U S Huile PAG pour frigorig ne R 1234yf Motorcraft Canada YN 35 U S Canada ESB M1C93 B Motorcraft Multi Purpose Grease Spray U S Graisse tout usage en a rosol Motor...

Page 48: ...e engine experiences high speed and high load As a result some oil consumption could occur and the message appears earlier than the regular oil change interval If you drive your vehicle this way we re...

Page 49: ...ed 23 Engine Specifications 36 F Ford Performance 4 Fuel and Refueling 11 Fuel Quality 11 Choosing the Right Fuel 11 Fuses 25 Fuse Specification Chart 25 Engine Compartment Fuse Box 25 Luggage Compart...

Page 50: ...e Vehicle 24 U Under Hood Overview 27 Unique Features 5 Chassis 6 Exterior 6 Interior 6 Powertrain 5 Using All Wheel Drive 13 Driving in Special Conditions 14 Using Mismatched Tires or Wheels 13 Using...

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