GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Do not work on a hot engine.
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.
See Engine Cooling Fan (page ?).
Make sure that you fit filler caps securely
after carrying out maintenance checks.
We recommend that you carry out the
following checks.
Check Daily
• Exterior lamps.
• Interior lamps.
• Warning lamps and indicators.
Check When Refueling
• Washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid
Check (page 157).
• Tire pressures. See Technical
Specifications (page 176).
• Tire condition. See Wheels and Tires
(page 170).
Check Monthly
• Engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 154).
• Engine coolant level. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 155).
• Brake fluid level. See Brake and
Clutch Fluid Check (page 156).
• Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
• Air conditioning operation.
• Parking brake operation.
• Horn operation.
• Tightness of lug nuts. See Lug Nuts
(page ?).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the hood
1. Pull the lever under the instrument
panel. For item location: See
Instrument Panel Overview (page
12). .
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Ranger (TKE) Vehicles Built From: 01-12-2014, DB39-120609-JB enAUS, First Printing
Maintenance