Maintenance -> Brake Fluid Check for Your Ford Ecosport SUV 2020

Maintenance  
The air conditioning may automatically  
Do not use supplemental transmission  
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning  
agents. The use of these materials may  
affect transmission operation and result  
in damage to internal transmission  
components.  
turn on and off during severe operating  
conditions to protect the engine from  
overheating. When the coolant  
temperature decreases to the normal  
operating temperature, the air conditioning  
turns on.  
If the coolant temperature gauge moves  
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant  
temperature warning or service engine  
soon messages appear in your information  
display, do the following:  
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely  
possible and shift the transmission into  
park (P).  
2. Leave the engine running until the  
coolant temperature gauge needle  
returns to the normal position. After  
several minutes, if the temperature  
does not drop, follow the remaining  
steps.  
BRAKE FLUID CHECK  
WARNING: Do not use any fluid  
other than the recommended brake fluid  
as this will reduce brake efficiency. Use  
of incorrect fluid could result in the loss  
of vehicle control, serious personal injury  
or death.  
WARNING: Only use brake fluid  
from a sealed container. Contamination  
with dirt, water, petroleum products or  
other materials may result in brake  
system damage or failure. Failure to  
adhere to this warning could result in the  
loss of vehicle control, serious personal  
injury or death.  
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to  
cool. Check the coolant level.  
4. If the coolant level is at or below the  
minimum mark, add prediluted coolant  
immediately.  
WARNING: Do not allow the fluid  
to touch your skin or eyes. If this  
happens, rinse the affected areas  
immediately with plenty of water and  
contact your physician.  
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart  
the engine and continue.  
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION  
FLUID CHECK  
WARNING: The brake system  
could be affected if the brake fluid level  
is below the MIN mark or above the MAX  
mark on the brake fluid reservoir.  
The automatic transmission does not have  
a transmission fluid dipstick.  
Have an authorized dealer check and  
change the transmission fluid at the  
correct service interval. See Scheduled  
Maintenance (page 373). Your  
transmission does not consume fluid.  
However, if the transmission slips, shifts  
slowly or if you notice a sign of leaking  
fluid, contact an authorized dealer.  
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Maintenance  
For detailed interval information, see  
Scheduled Maintenance in your Owner's  
Manual or your local maintenance guide.  
WASHER FLUID CHECK  
WARNING: If you operate your  
vehicle in temperatures below 40°F  
(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze  
protection. Failure to use washer fluid  
with antifreeze protection in cold  
weather could result in impaired  
windshield vision and increase the risk  
of injury or accident.  
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is  
low. Only use a washer fluid that meets  
Ford specifications. See Capacities and  
Specifications (page 278).  
State or local regulations on volatile  
organic compounds may restrict the use  
of methanol, a common windshield washer  
antifreeze additive. Washer fluids  
containing non-methanol antifreeze  
agents should be used only if they provide  
cold weather protection without damaging  
the vehicles paint finish, wiper blades or  
washer system.  
1. Park your vehicle on a level surface.  
2. Look at the brake fluid reservoir to see  
where the brake fluid level is relative  
to the MIN and the MAX marks on the  
reservoir.  
Note: If the brake fluid level is between the  
MIN and the MAX marks on the reservoir, it  
is acceptable.  
Note: If the brake fluid level is below the  
MIN mark or above the MAX mark, have  
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
Note: To avoid fluid contamination, the  
reservoir cap must remain in place and fully  
tight, unless you are adding fluid.  
FUEL FILTER  
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime  
fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel  
tank. Regular maintenance or replacement  
is not needed.  
Only use fluid that meets our  
specifications. See Capacities and  
Specifications (page 278).  
Brake Fluid Service Interval  
Brake fluid absorbs water over time which  
degrades the effectiveness of the brake  
fluid. Change the brake fluid at the  
specified intervals to prevent degraded  
braking performance.  
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