Ford 2012 Focus Electric User Manual download pdf (Page 331)

COOLANT

Checking the coolant

When the Electric Powertrain Assembly (EPA) is cold, check the level of

the coolant in the reservoir at the intervals listed in the scheduled

maintenance information.

Note: Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on

the coolant reservoir.

Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the

MAX mark.

Note: If the coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,

the coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the level is at the MIN

mark, below the MIN mark, or empty, add prediluted coolant to the

reservoir. Refer to Adding coolant in this chapter.

Note: For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a

refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240E available from your

dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test

strips for measuring coolant concentrations.

Note: It is very important to use prediluted coolant meeting the Ford

specification in order to avoid plugging the small coolant passageways.

Use of concentrated coolant and water may cause coolant passageway

plugging and void the warranty. See the technical specifications chart in

the Capacities and Specifications chapter.

Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use

coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified

function and vehicle location.

Adding coolant

WARNING: Do not add coolant when the Electric Powertrain

Assembly (EPA) is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from

a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if

you spill coolant on hot motor parts.

WARNING: Do not put coolant in the windshield washer fluid

container. If sprayed on the windshield, coolant could make it

difficult to see through the windshield.

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