Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2002 Focus v.2 User Manual

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Maintenance and Specifications

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BRAKE FLUID

Checking and adding brake fluid

Brake fluid should be checked and

refilled as needed. Refer to the

Scheduled Maintenance Guide" for

the service interval schedules:
1. Clean the reservoir cap before

removal to prevent dirt or water

from entering the reservoir.
2. Visually inspect the fluid level.
3. If necessary, add brake fluid

until the level reaches MAX. Do not

fill above this line.
4. Use only brake fluids certified to

meet Ford specifications. Refer to

Lubricant specifications in this

chapter. Use only DOT 3 brake fluid

from a sealed container.

Brake fluid is toxic.

If you use DOT 5 or any

other brake fluid that is not

DOT 3 or DOT 4, 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.

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