GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of Ford
authorized repairers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. Authorized repairers are best
qualified to service your vehicle properly
and expertly, with a wide range of highly
specialized tools.
In addition to regular servicing, we
recommend that you carry out the
following checks.
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition off before
touching or attempting adjustment
of any kind.
Do not touch the electronic ignition
system parts after you have switched
the ignition on or when the engine is
running. The system operates at high
voltage.
Keep your hands and clothing clear
of the engine cooling fan. Under
certain conditions, the fan may
continue to run for several minutes after
you have switched the engine off.
Make sure that you fit filler caps
securely after carrying out
maintenance checks.
Daily Checks
•
Exterior lamps.
•
Interior lamps.
•
Warning lamps and indicators.
Check When Refueling
•
Engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 166).
•
Brake fluid level. See
Brake and
Clutch Fluid Check
(page 168).
•
Washer fluid level. See
Washer Fluid
Check
(page 168).
•
Tire pressures (when cold). See
Technical Specifications
(page 188).
•
Tire condition. See
Wheels and Tires
(page 184).
Monthly Checks
•
Engine coolant level (engine cold). See
Engine Coolant Check
(page 167).
•
Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
•
Air conditioning operation.
•
Parking brake operation.
•
Horn operation.
•
Tightness of lug nuts. See
Technical
Specifications
(page 188).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood
1.
Open the front door.
2. Pull the hood release handle.
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Tourneo Connect (CHC) Vehicles Built From: 10-03-2014, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, Long Wheelbase Kombi/Short Wheelbase Kombi, Base/Base High Payload/Titanium/Titanium High Payload/Trend/Trend ECOlite/Trend High Payload, CG3588en enGBR, Edition date: 02/2014, None
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