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Power Steering
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POWER STEERING FLUID*
Power steering fluid is highly toxic - keep containers sealed and
out of the reach of children. If accidental consumption of fluid
is suspected, seek medical attention immediately.
If power steering fluid should come into contact with the skin
or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Check & Top-up
Check the fluid level every week. The engine should be switched
off with the system cold. You should also ensure that the steering
wheel is not turned between stopping the engine and checking the
fluid level.
Wipe the filler cap clean to prevent dirt from entering the
reservoir. Remove the filler cap and top-up to the ‘UPPER’ level
mark with a fluid meeting Dexron IID specification. DO NOT
OVERFILL!
NOTE: Power steering fluid will damage painted surfaces. Soak up any
spillage with an absorbent cloth immediately and wash the area with a
mixture of car shampoo and water.
Fluid specification
Use any fluid to Dexron IID specification.
NOTE: The colour of commercially available power steering fluids may
differ from that used to fill the system during manufacture. This is not a
cause for concern.
Emergency operation
Any frequent or regular need to top-up the fluid should be
investigated by a qualified dealer.
Under no circumstances should the car be driven with the fluid
level below the lower mark on the reservoir, or if a rapid or
significant loss of fluid is detected. However, if it can be established
that fluid loss is slow, then the reservoir may be topped-up to the
upper level mark to enable the car to be driven a short distance to
the nearest dealer for examination.
If the fluid has dropped below the lower level mark, top-up the
reservoir BEFORE starting the engine, or damage to the steering
pump could result.
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