octane FORD FIESTA 2011 Owners Manual

Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some stations offer fuels posted as
“Regular” with an octane rating
below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels
below 87 are not recommended.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded
gasoline. Premium unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles
designed to use “Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these
problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your
authorized dealer.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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4. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnels
can be purchased from your authorized dealer if you choose to dispose
of the funnel.Do notuse aftermarket funnels; they will not work with
the Easy Fuel™ system and can damage it. The included funnel has
been specially designed to work safely with your vehicle.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend taking
fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 2,000 miles–3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 1.6L engine
Cubic inches 97
Required fuel Minimum 87 octane
Firing order 1–3–4–2
Ignition system Distributorless Ignition System
(D.I.S.)
Compression ratio 11:1
Spark plug gap .027 -.031 inch
(0.7 - 0.8mm)
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Doors
central unlocking ....................134
Downloading unread text
messages ......................................58
Driving under special
conditions ..................................249
through water .........................253
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................270
running out of fuel .........269, 308
Emission control system ..........313
Ending a call ...............................51
End user license agreement ......96
Engine ................................323–324
cleaning ...................................284
coolant .....................................299
idle speed control ...................297
lubrication specifications .......321
refill capacities ........................321
service points ..................293–294
Engine block heater .................236
Engine fan .................................293
Engine oil ..................................295
checking and adding ..............295
dipstick ....................................295
filter, specifications ........296, 320
recommendations ...................296
refill capacities ........................321
specifications ..........................321
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................235
Exiting phone mode ...................51
Exploring the USB device ..........93F
Fan, Engine Cooling .........291, 293
Floor mats .........................131–132
Fluid capacities .........................321
Fuel ............................................304
calculating fuel economy .......310
cap ...........................................306
capacity ...................................321
choosing the right fuel ...........307
detergent in fuel .....................308
filler funnel .............................308
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................304, 306, 310
filter, specifications ........304, 320
fuel pump shut-off ..................255
improving fuel economy ........310
octane rating ...........308, 323–324
quality ......................................308
running out of fuel .........269, 308
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................304
Fuses ..................................256–257
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............306
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................310
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................255
Headlamps .................................106
aiming ......................................107
bulb specifications ..................111
daytime running lights ...........107
high beam ...............................106
replacing bulbs .......................112
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automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................126
heated ......................................127
side view mirrors (power) .....126
signal .......................................127
Modifying your phone book .......60
Moon roof ..................................130
Motorcraftparts ..............290, 320
O
Octane rating ............................308
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................295
P
Pairing media devices to
SYNC..........................................84
Pairing your phone .....................71
Pairing your phone for the first
time ..............................................49
Parking brake ............................239
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........320
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................154
Performing a master reset ...74, 88
Phone dependent features .........41
Phone redial ................................55
Phone settings ............................58
Phone status ...............................59
Playing a specific track ..............93
Playing similar music ..................94
Play menu ....................................85
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................260Power door locks ......................133
Power mirrors ...........................126
Power point ...............................122
Power steering ..................243–244
fluid, refill capacity ................321
fluid, specifications .................321
Power Windows .........................123
Privacy information ....................40
Push button start system .........233
Putting a call on/off hold ...........53
R
Radio ......................................23, 27
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................185
Relays ........................................256
Remote entry system .......137, 139
illuminated entry ....................144
locking/unlocking doors .........140
opening the trunk ...................140
replacement/additional
transmitters .....................142–143
replacing the batteries ...........140
Returning to factory
defaults ..................................74, 87
Roadside assistance ..................254
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........153, 158–159, 161
Safety Canopy ...........................176
Safety defects, reporting ..........282
Safety information ......................40
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