Ford 1997 Contour, Manual

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[MC07700(ALL)05/96]
Brake Fluid
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[MC07800(ALL)01/96]
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle should not use up
brake fluid rapidly. However, expect the level of the brake fluid
to slowly fall as you put more mileage on your vehicle and the
brake lining wears.
[MC07900(ALL)12/95]
You should check the brake fluid at every scheduled engine oil
change, but be sure to check it at least once a year. You can do
this by looking at the fluid level in the plastic reservoir on the
master cylinder. (See The Engine Types in this chapter to locate
the brake fluid reservoir.) The fluid level should be at or near
the MAX mark.
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[MC08000(ALL)01/96]
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WARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
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[MC08100(ALL)01/96]
If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for
15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken
internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
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[MC08200(ALL)12/95]
If the fluid is low, carefully clean and remove the cap from the
reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the MAX line with Ford High
Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent
DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.
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[MC08300(ALL)01/96]
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WARNING
If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will
cause permanent damage to your brakes.
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[MC08400(ALL)01/96]
Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line.
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[MC08500(ALL)01/96]
If you find that the fluid level is excessively low — below the
seam or ridge on the outside of the plastic reservoir — have the
brake system inspected.
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Update:Thu Sep 12 11:08:18 1996