2009-2016 Ford Ka 2 Door SERVICING AND CARE -> CHECKING FLUID LEVELS User Manual
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133-146 Ford KA EN:131-148 Ford KA IT 14-10-2010 11:41 Pagina 134  
CHECKING FLUID  
LEVELS  
Left-hand drive versions  
A. Engine oil filler  
B. Engine oil level dipstick  
C. Engine coolant  
D. Windscreen washer fluid  
E. Brake fluid + Clutch fluid  
(right-hand drive, petrol version only)  
F. Battery  
KA00197m  
fig. 1 – 1.3L Duratorq versions  
WARNING  
Never smoke while working  
in the engine compartment:  
gas and inflammable vapours may  
be present, with the risk of fire.  
Be careful!, when topping  
up take care not to confuse  
the various types of fluids:  
they are all incompatible  
with one another and could seriously  
damage the car.  
KA00198m  
fig. 2 – 1.2L Duratec versions  
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ENGINE OIL fig.1-2  
Engine oil consumption  
WARNING  
When the engine is hot,  
take care when working  
Check the oil level a few minutes  
(about five) after the engine has stopped,  
with the car parked on level ground.  
The maximum engine oil consumption  
is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.  
inside the engine compartment  
to avoid burns. Remember that  
when the engine is hot, the fan  
may operate: danger of injury.  
Pay attention to scarves, ties  
and other loose fitting garments:  
they may get caught by moving  
components.  
When the car is new, the engine needs  
to run in, therefore the engine oil  
consumption can only be considered  
stabilised after the first 5,000 – 6,000 km.  
Check the level is within the MIN.  
and MAX. marks on the dipstick B.  
The range between the MIN. and MAX.  
marks corresponds to about 1 litre  
of oil.  
IMPORTANT The oil consumption  
depends on driving style and the car  
usage conditions.  
If the oil level is near or even under  
the MIN line, add oil through the filler  
A to reach the MAX mark.  
IMPORTANT After adding or changing  
the oil, let the engine turn over for  
a few seconds and wait a few minutes  
after turning it off before you check  
the level.  
The oil level must never exceed  
the MAX mark.  
Do not add any oil with  
different specifications  
to those of the existing  
engine oil.  
The used engine oil and  
the replaced oil filter  
contain substances that  
may be dangerous for the  
environment. It is advisable to have  
oil and filters changed by a Ford  
Dealership where they will be  
disposed of according to the law.  
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ENGINE COOLANT fig. 1-2  
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW  
WASHER FLUID fig. 1-2  
The engine cooling system  
uses protective antifreeze  
fluid. Use the same fluid as  
in the cooling system when  
The coolant level must be checked  
when the engine is cold and must range  
between the MIN. and MAX. marks  
on the reservoir.  
To add fluid, remove the cap D,  
pressing the special tab.  
topping up.  
Check fluid level through the reservoir.  
ARTECO Havoline XLC cooling fluid  
may not be mixed with other types  
of fluids. If this accidentally occurs,  
do not start the engine and contact  
a Ford Dealership.  
If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture  
of 50% distilled water and 50%  
ARTECO Havoline XLC cooling fluid  
through the filler C until the level  
reaches MAX.  
Close the cap D pressing its central  
section.  
A 50-50 mixture of ARTECO Havoline  
XLC cooling fluid and distilled water  
gives freeze protection to −35°C.  
WARNING  
Do not travel if the  
windscreen washer  
WARNING  
The engine cooling system  
is pressurised. If necessary,  
For particularly harsh climate  
conditions, a mixture of 60% ARTECO  
Havoline XLC cooling fluid and 40%  
demineralised water is recommended.  
reservoir is empty: using the  
windscreen washer is essential  
for improving visibility.  
only replace the cap with another  
genuine one or the operation of the  
system may be adversely affected.  
Do not remove the reservoir cap  
when the engine is hot: you risk  
scalding yourself.  
Some commercial windscreen  
washer additives are flammable.  
The engine compartment contains  
hot parts which could cause a fire  
if they come into contact with  
these additives.  
WARNING  
While topping up,  
be careful fluid does  
not leak on engine hot parts.  
WARNING  
When the engine is hot,  
take care when working  
inside the engine compartment:  
you risk scalding yourself.  
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BRAKE FLUID fig. 1-2  
WARNING  
The symbol π, on the  
synthetic brake fluid, which is  
different from a mineral fluid.  
Use of a mineral type fluid will  
damage the special rubber seals of  
the braking system beyond repair.  
Prevent brake fluid which  
is highly corrosive from  
coming into contact with  
Undo the cap E: and check that the  
liquid contained in the reservoir is  
at the maximum level.  
container, indicates a  
painted parts. Should this  
occur, immediately wash with water.  
Fluid level in the reservoir must not  
exceed the MAX mark.  
Use the brake fluid shown in  
the “Fluids and lubricants” table  
(see section “Technical Specifications”)  
to top up.  
WARNING  
Brake fluid is poisonous  
and highly corrosive.  
In the event of accidental contact,  
immediately wash the affected  
parts with water and neutral soap.  
Then rinse thoroughly. In case  
of swallowing immediately call  
a doctor.  
Note Carefully clean the cap of  
reservoir E and the surrounding surface.  
Take great care to ensure that  
impurities do not enter the reservoir  
when the cap is opened.  
For topping-up, always use a funnel  
with integrated filter with mesh equal  
to or lower than 0.12 mm.  
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic  
(i.e. it absorbs moisture). For this  
reason, if the car is mainly used in areas  
with a high degree of atmospheric  
humidity, the fluid should be replaced at  
more frequent intervals than specified in  
the “Service schedule”.  
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