1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 149

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Maintenance and care 3. Visually inspect the fluid level in the power steering reservoir. 4. If necessary, add power steering fluid until the fluid level reaches MAX. Do not overfill the power steering reservoir. • As a maintenance precaution, visually inspect the lines and hoses of the power steering system for leaks and damage. • If new fluid is frequently required, consult a qualified service technician. • Use fluid certified to meet Ford Motor Company lubricant specifications. Refer to Refill capacities and Lubricant specifications later in this chapter. CHECKING AND ADDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID Check the automatic transmission fluid according to the scheduled intervals in the Service Guide. Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type will be used. This information is indicated on the dipstick. Your vehicle should not be driven if the fluid level is below the bottom hole in the dipstick and outside temperatures are above 10°C (50°F). NOT DO ERFILL OV ING POW STE ER U ER FL ID MAX MIN 149

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3. Visually inspect the fluid level in
the power steering reservoir.
4. If necessary, add power steering
fluid until the fluid level reaches
MAX. Do not overfill the power
steering reservoir.
•
As a maintenance precaution,
visually inspect the lines and
hoses of the power steering
system for leaks and damage.
•
If new fluid is frequently
required, consult a qualified
service technician.
•
Use fluid certified to meet Ford
Motor Company lubricant
specifications. Refer to
Refill
capacities
and
Lubricant
specifications
later in this
chapter.
CHECKING AND ADDING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID
Check the automatic transmission
fluid according to the scheduled
intervals in the
Service Guide
.
Before adding any fluid, make sure
the correct type will be used. This
information is indicated on the
dipstick.
Your vehicle should not be
driven if the fluid level is
below the bottom hole in the
dipstick and outside
temperatures are above 10°C
(50°F).
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