Ford FOCUS LV, Manual

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Maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Do not allow the fluid to touch
your skin or eyes. If this happens,
rinse the affected areas immediately with
plenty of water and contact your doctor.
CAUTION
Make sure that the level is
between the
MIN
and the
MAX
marks.
Note:
Coolant expands when it is hot.
The level may therefore extend beyond
the
MAX
mark.
If the level is at the
MIN
mark, top up
immediately.
Topping up
WARNINGS
Only top up when the engine is
cold. If the engine is hot, wait 10
minutes for the engine to cool down.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is hot. Wait for the
engine to cool down.
Unscrew the cap slowly. Any
pressure will escape slowly as you
unscrew the cap.
CAUTIONS
Do not spill coolant on any part of
the engine.
Do not top up further than the
MAX mark.
Top up with fluid that meets the
Ford specification. See
Customer
assistance, warranty and service
guide (Page 27).
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
CHECK
WARNINGS
Do not allow the fluid to touch
your skin or eyes. If this happens,
rinse the affected areas immediately with
plenty of water and contact your doctor.
If the level is at the MIN mark,
have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as soon as
possible.
Note: The brake and the clutch systems
are supplied from the same reservoir.
Top up with fluid that meets the
Ford specification. See
Customer
assistance, warranty and service
guide
(Page 27).
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
No fluid level checks are necessary.
WASHER FLUID CHECK
The front and rear washer systems are
supplied from the same reservoir.