2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 192
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications 1. Drive on an expressway or highway for at least 10 minutes. 2. Drive in stop-and-go traffic for at least 20 minutes with a minimum of four idle periods. The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above drive cycle is complete. Note: If your "Check Engine" light is on, your vehicle may not pass an I/M test. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the fluid. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service maintenance schedules. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating schedules. 2. Turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level. 5. If the fluid is below the MIN line, add fluid in small amounts until it reaches the correct level (between the MIN and MAX lines). ING T OVER FILO L DO N Use only MERCON ATF. BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the brake components are replaced. Fluid levels below the "MAX" line MAX that do not trigger the brake system warning lamp are within the normal operating range, there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range, the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek service from your dealer immediately. 192 2003 P207 Explorer Sport Trac (p27) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) EE R OW FLUID ER ST P