Routine maintenance and servicing

This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.

The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.

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Radio/cassette player - removal and refitting
Standard fixing 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Pull off the two control knob assemblies. 3 Release the trim panel by unscrewing the two securing nuts from the control spindles. Remove ...

Fuel cut-off (inertia) switch - removal and refitting
Removal 1 The fuel cut-off switch is located in the luggage compartment, under the spare wheel (see illustration). 18.1 Fuel cut-off (inertia) switch location (arrowed) - 1.4 CFI engine A Reset ...

Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However, for severe usage or in high temperature ...