Maintenance; General Information; Opening And Closing The Bonnet - Ford TRANSIT CUSTOM 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
authorised repairers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. Authorised repairers are best
qualified to service your vehicle properly
and expertly, with a wide range of highly
specialised 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 Refuelling
• Engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 130).
• Brake fluid level. See Brake and
Clutch Fluid Check (page 132).

Maintenance

• Washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid
Check (page 132).
• Tyre pressures (when cold). See
Technical Specifications (page 150).
• Tyre condition. See Wheels and Tyres
(page 147).
Monthly Checks
• Engine coolant level (engine cold). See
Engine Coolant Check (page 131).
• Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
• Air conditioning operation.
• Parking brake operation.
• Horn operation.
• Tightness of wheel nuts. See
Technical Specifications (page 150).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
BONNET
Opening the Bonnet
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