Maintenance and care – FORD 1998 Contour User Manual

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Maintenance and care

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Brake/clutch fluid reservoir

Brake and clutch fluid systems are
supplied from the same reservoir.

The level of the fluid must lie
between the MIN and MAX marks
on the side of the reservoir. If the
level falls below the MIN mark, the
brake fluid level warning light on
the instrument panel will
illuminate. Add only brake fluid
that meets the Ford specification
(see the chapter Capacities and
specifications
).

MAX

MIN

Brake fluid is toxic.

BRAKE

BRAKE

If you use a brake fluid that
is not DOT 3, you will cause

permanent damage to your brakes.

Do not let the reservoir for
the master cylinder run dry.

This may cause the brakes to fail.

Windshield washer system

If necessary, add enough washer
fluid to fill the reservoir. Follow the
instructions on the washer fluid
label.

Alternative design

Do not put engine coolant in
the container for the

windshield washer fluid.

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