Maintenance; General Information - Ford RANGER 2016 Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS
Switch the ignition off and apply the
parking brake.
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. Failure to adhere to this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
Keep your hands and clothing clear
of the engine cooling fan.
Under certain conditions, the engine
cooling fan may continue to run for several
minutes after you switch your vehicle off.
Make sure that you fit filler caps securely
after carrying out maintenance checks.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of Ford
authorized dealers 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.
Check Daily
• Exterior lamps.
• Interior lamps.
• Warning lamps and indicators.
Ranger (TKE) Vehicles Built From: 02-05-2016 Vehicles Built Up To: 04-09-2016, EB3B-19G219-AKC enGBR, First Printing

Maintenance

Check When Refueling
• Brake fluid level. See Brake and
Clutch Fluid Check (page 261).
• Washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid
Check (page 261).
• Tire pressures. See Technical
Specifications (page 286).
• Tire condition. See Wheels and Tires
(page 274).
Check Monthly
• Engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 259).
• Engine coolant level. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 260).
• Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
• Air conditioning operation.
• Parking brake operation.
• Horn operation.
• Tightness of lug nuts. See Technical
Specifications (page 286).
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