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WARNINGS
The electronic ignition systemworks with high voltage. Nevertouch these components with theengine running or the ignitionswitched on.
The ignition must be switchedoff before working in the enginecompartment. Under some operatingconditions, the cooling system fanmay continue to run for severalminutes after the engine has beenswitched off. This is quite normal.Take care not to get any fingers orclothing such as ties or scarvescaught in the fan.
•Check and top up fluid levelsregularly.
•Check tyre pressure.
•Check brakes and lamps areoperating correctly.
•Check warning and indicatorlamps.
Every day check
•Operation of all exterior andinterior lamps and make sure thatall lenses are clean.
When filling up check
•Engine oil level
•Brake fluid level
•Washer fluid level
•Tyre pressures and condition (onlywhen cold)
Once a month check
•Coolant level (engine cold)
•Assemblies, pipes, hoses andreservoirs for leaks
•Power steering fluid level
•Operation of the air conditioning
•Operation of the parking brake
•Operation of the horn
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Duratec-HE/SCi
Engine coolant reservoirA
Power steering fluid reservoirB
Engine oil filler cap*C
Brake/clutch fluid reservoirD
Air cleanerE
Auxiliary fuse boxF
BatteryG
Engine oil dipstick*H
Washer fluid reservoirI
* For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked incolour.
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Engine coolant reservoirA
Power steering fluid reservoirB
Engine oil filler cap*C
Brake/clutch fluid reservoirD
Air cleanerE
Auxiliary fuse boxF
BatteryG
Engine oil dipstick*H
Washer fluid reservoirI
* For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked incolour.
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Engine coolant reservoirA
Power steering fluid reservoirB
Engine oil filler cap*C
Brake/clutch fluid reservoirD
Air cleanerE
Auxiliary fuse boxF
BatteryG
Engine oil dipstick*H
Washer fluid reservoirI
* For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked incolour.
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Engine coolant reservoirA
Power steering fluid reservoirB
Engine oil filler cap*C
Brake/clutch fluid reservoirD
Air cleanerE
Auxiliary fuse boxF
BatteryG
Engine oil dipstick*H
Washer fluid reservoirI
* For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked incolour.
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To avoid scalding, never removethe cap from the coolantreservoir when the engine is hot. Donot restart the engine until theproblem has been eliminated.
The coolant level is visible throughthe translucent reservoir. The coolantlevel should be between the MINand the MAX mark when the engineis cold. Hot coolant expands andmay, therefore, extend beyond theMAX mark.
WARNING
Take great care when addingcoolant. Avoid spillage on anypart of the engine.
The coolant should be added whenthe engine is cold. If coolant has tobe added when the engine is hot, firstwait 10 minutes for the engine tocool. Unscrew the cap slowly. Anypressure will escape while you areturning the cap. Fully remove the cap.
WARNING
Do not allow this fluid to makecontact with the skin or eyes. Ifthis should happen rinse the affectedareas immediately with plenty ofwater and contact your doctor.
When the vehicle is new, the coolingsystem is filled with coolant whichoffers anti−freeze protection downto approximately –25 ºC.
Add coolant that meets the FordSpecification.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID
CHECK
Your dealer checks the fluid level inthe automatic transmission whencarrying out routine maintenancework on your vehicle.
BRAKE AND CLUTCH
FLUID CHECK
WARNING
Do not allow this fluid to makecontact with the skin or eyes. Ifthis should happen rinse the affectedareas immediately with plenty ofwater and contact your doctor.
Brake and clutch fluid systems aresupplied from the same reservoir.
The level of the fluid must bebetween the MIN and MAX markson the side of the reservoir.
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