Steering Fluid Check; Adding Steering Fluid; Steering Wheel - Ford F-MAX User Manual

Steering Fluid
Steering fl uid reservoir is located under the
cab on the right side of the vehicle.
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1-Cover
2- Oil dipstick
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Fluid level check:
1- Tilt the cab
2- Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and
open its clip.
3- Take the dipstick out, wipe with a clean
cloth, install the dipstick securely and take
it out again.
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Steering Wheel

4- The oil level must be between the lines
shown in the fi gure.
Add fl uid if the fl uid level is low.
Steering system is very sensitive to
foreign material such as dust, dirt etc. Pay
maximum attention to cleanliness while
checking the fl uid level and/or adding fl uid.
Prevent dirt ingress to the system.
Adding Fluid
1- Wipe the reservoir cover and
surroundings with a cloth
2- Open the reservoir cover and add
required amount of fl uid.
3- Close the reservoir cover tightly.
WARNING
Steering gear upper area Steering
column joint connection area shall be
cleaned with non-pressurized water or
a brush. The mentioned area shall be
protected if it is cleaned with pressurized
water.
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