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2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - Engine Overspeed



Engine Overspeed

WARNING   WARNING:  Do not operate the engine at high engine speeds while the vehicle is stationary. This can cause damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty and can result in serious injury.

 

 Your vehicle has an engine speed limiter that helps increase engine performance. A narrow red line on the tachometer face indicates the standard maximum engine speed. The red line thickens where the engine speed enters the overspeed limiter.

 The system allows a maximum of three seconds of engine overspeed. After this, the engine speed limiter reduces engine speed and holds it at a predetermined limit. Once the engine speed drops below 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.

Floor Mats

WARNING   WARNING:  Use a floor mat designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal area. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING   WARNING:  Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
WARNING   WARNING:  Secure the floor mat to both retention devices so that it cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not place additional floor mats or any other covering on top of the original floor mats. This could result in the floor mat interfering with the operation of the pedals. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING   WARNING:  Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while your vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can become trapped under the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.


Floor Mats

To install floor mats that have eyelets, position the floor mat eyelet over the retention post and press down to lock in position. Repeat for all eyelets on the floor mat.

To remove the floor mats, reverse the installation procedure.

Note:   Regularly check the floor mats to make sure they are secure.


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