Maintenance
Top up with a 50/50 mixture of coolant
CAUTION
and water using fluid that meets the Ford
specification. See Technical
Make sure that the level is between
the MIN and the MAX marks.
Specifications (page 183).
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may therefore extend beyond the MAX
mark.
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
CHECK
If the level is at the MIN mark, top up
WARNINGS
immediately.
Use of any fluid other than the
recommended brake fluid may
reduce brake efficiency and not meet
Ford's performance standards.
Topping up
WARNINGS
Only top up when the engine is cold.
If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes
for the engine to cool down.
Do not allow the fluid to touch your
skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse the
affected areas immediately with
plenty of water and contact your doctor.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
If the level is at the MIN mark, have
the system checked by a properly
trained technician as soon as
possible.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is hot. Wait for the engine
to cool down.
Undiluted coolant is flammable and
Note: Keep brake fluid clean and dry.
Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum
products or other materials may result in
brake system damage and possible failure.
may ignite if spilt on a hot exhaust.
CAUTIONS
In an emergency, you can add just
water to the cooling system to reach
a vehicle service station. Have the
system checked by a properly trained
technician as soon as possible.
Note: The brake and the clutch systems are
supplied from the same reservoir.
Top up with fluid that meets the Ford
specification. See Technical
Specifications (page 183).
Prolonged use of incorrect dilution of
the coolant can cause engine damage
from corrosion, overheating or
freezing.
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
WARNING
Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure will
escape slowly as you unscrew the cap.
Do not allow the fluid to touch your
skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse the
affected areas immediately with
CAUTION
Do not top up further than the MAX
plenty of water and contact your doctor.
mark.
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Mondeo (CA2) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3536en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013