FORD 2002 Focus v.1 - Manual (Page 299)

Maintenance and Specifications
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BRAKE FLUID
Checking and adding brake fluid
Brake fluid should be checked and
refilled as needed. Refer to the
Scheduled Maintenance Guide" for
the service interval schedules:
1. Clean the reservoir cap before
removal to prevent dirt or water
from entering the reservoir.
2. Visually inspect the fluid level.
3. If necessary, add brake fluid
until the level reaches MAX. Do not
fill above this line.
4. Use only brake fluids certified to
meet Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant specifications in this
chapter. Use only DOT 3 brake fluid
from a sealed container.
Brake fluid is toxic.
If you use DOT 5 or any
other brake fluid that is not
DOT 3 or DOT 4, you will cause
permanent damage to your
brakes.
Do not let the reservoir for
the master cylinder run dry.
This may cause the brakes to fail.