Maintenance - Ford Ikon 2007 Owner's Manual

SERVICING
Servicing by Ford
When it comes to the operations
which are essential for the
reliability and road worthiness of
your vehicle, keep to the service
intervals indicated in the Service
Guides. We recommend that you
always use a Authorised Ford
Dealer.
Things that you must do
• Check and top up fluids levels
regularly.
• Check tyre pressure.
• Check brakes and lights are
operating correctly.
• Check warning and indicator
lights.
The electronic ignition
system works with high
voltage. Never touch these
components with the engine
running or the ignition switched
on.
The ignition must be
switched off before working
in the engine compartment.
Under some operating conditions,
the cooling system fan may
continue to run for several minutes

Maintenance

after the engine has been
switched off. This is quite normal.
Take care not to get any
fingers or clothing such as
ties or scarves caught in
the fan.
Maintenance chart
Every day check:
• Operation of all exterior and
interior lights and make sure
that all lenses are clean.
When refuelling check:
• Engine oil level
• Brake fluid level
• Screen washer fluid level
• Tyre pressures and
condition (only when cold)
Once a month check:
• Coolant level (engine cold)
• Assemblies, pipes, hoses
and reservoirs for leaks
• Power steering fluid level
• Operation of air conditioning
• Operation of handbrake
• Operation of horn
The A/C system should be
Note:
operated at least 5 minutes per
week.
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