FORD 2001 Focus - Manual (Page 201)

Maintenance and care
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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 the
Capacities and specifications
chapter. Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid from a sealed container.
Note: for service, Ford
recommends the use of Super
DOT 4 brake fluid (Ford
specification Delta ESDĆM6C57ĆA)
for all vehicles equipped with
manual transaxles.
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.