Washer Fluid Check; Changing The 12V Battery - Ford Ecosport 2013 Owner's Manual

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.
Note: The brake and the clutch systems are
supplied from the same reservoir.
The fluid level will drop slowly as the
brakes wear, and will rise when the brake
components are replaced.
Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX
lines are within the normal operating range;
there is no need to add fluid.
If the fluid levels are outside of the normal
operating range, the performance of the
system could be compromised; seek
service from you authorized dealer
immediately.
Top up with fluid that meets the Ford
specification. See Technical
Specifications (page 160).

WASHER FLUID CHECK

Note: The reservoir supplies the front and
rear washer systems.
When adding fluid, use a mixture of washer
fluid and water to help prevent freezing in
cold weather and improve the cleaning
capability. We recommend that you use
only high quality washer fluid.
For information on fluid dilution, refer to
the product instructions.

CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY

Make sure that you dispose of
old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority
regarding recycling.
Ecosport (CBW)
Maintenance
You must replace the battery with
one of exactly the same
specification.
Note: For vehicles with a manual
transmission, if the battery goes flat or you
install a new battery, the engine will not
start until you press and hold the clutch
pedal down for two seconds then release
the clutch pedal and wait two seconds with
the key turned to the on position and the
engine is off.
The battery is located in the engine
compartment. See Maintenance (page
127).
To remove and install the battery:
Note: Do not loosen the powertrain control
module from the bracket.
Note: Do not disconnect the powertrain
control module from the connector.
1. Remove the two screws from the
powertrain control module cover.
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