Vehicles are equipped with a 12-volt, maintenance-free battery.
The battery and cable system consists of the following components:
The battery is a 12V DC source connected in a negative ground system. The battery case is sealed with 2 vent holes to release gases. The battery has 3 major functions:
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that lead-acid batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.
Ford Focus Starting a petrol engine
Note: You can only operate the starter
for a maximum of 30 seconds at a time.
Cold or hot engine
All vehicles
CAUTION:
When the temperature is below
-20ºC (-4ºF), switch the ignition on
for at least one second before
starting the engine. This will make sure
that the maximum fuel ...