Maintenance; General Information; Opening And Closing The Hood; Opening The Hood - Ford TRANSIT Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of Ford
authorized repairers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. Authorized repairers are best
qualified to service your vehicle properly
and expertly, with a wide range of highly
specialized tools.
In addition to regular servicing, we
recommend that you carry out the
following checks.
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition off before
touching or attempting adjustment
of any kind.
Do not touch the electronic ignition
system parts after you have switched
the ignition on or when the engine is
running. The system operates at high
voltage.
Keep your hands and clothing clear
of the engine cooling fan. Under
certain conditions, the fan may
continue to run for several minutes after
you have switched the engine off.
Make sure that you fit filler caps
securely after carrying out
maintenance checks.
Daily Checks
• Exterior lamps.
• Interior lamps.
• Warning lamps and indicators.
Check When Refueling
• Engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 161).
• Brake fluid level. See Brake and
Clutch Fluid Check (page 162).
Transit (TTG) Vehicles Built From: 26-01-2015, CG3612en enGBR, Edition date: 12/2014, First Printing

Maintenance

• Washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid
Check (page 163).
• Tire pressures (when cold). See Tire
Care (page 185).
• Tire condition. See Wheels and Tires
(page 181).
Monthly Checks
• Engine coolant level (engine cold). See
Engine Coolant Check (page 162).
• Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
• Air conditioning operation.
• Parking brake operation.
• Horn operation.
• Tightness of lug nuts. See Tire Care
(page 185).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD

Opening the Hood

1. Insert the vehicle key into the hood lock
and turn counterclockwise.
Note: Make sure the key is clean before
inserting it into any lock cylinder.
2. Slightly lift the hood.
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