light FORD FIESTA 2012 6.G Owners Manual

Owner checks and services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner’s
guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or fluids used.
Engine oil/coolant change intervals
Engine oilAs indicated by the message center: do not
exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Engine coolant,
initial change6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, after
initial changeEvery 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
Scheduled Maintenance
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EXCEPTIONS
There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed
below:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance:Rear axles and power take-off
(PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with
Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid
unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open throttle for long
periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), non-synthetic rear axle fluids should
be changed every 3,000 miles (4,800 km) or three months, whichever
comes first. This interval can be waived if the axle is filled with 75W140
synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part
number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear
axles (refer toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin
theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for details).
Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle maintenance:Change rear axle fluid
every 100,000 miles (160,000 km). Rear axle fluid change may be waived
if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent.
Add four ounces (118 mL) of additive friction modifier XL-3
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear
axles. The axle fluid should be changed anytime the axle has been
submerged in water
California fuel filter replacement:If the vehicle is registered in
California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all
recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals
and to record all vehicle service.
Class A Motorhome:Change brake fluid every two years.
Hot climate oil change intervals:If operating conditions are normal
and you drive your vehicle under typical, everyday conditionsandyou
are using an API performance category oil of SL or later (for example
SM, etc.) then you can follow the 7,500 mile (12,000 km) normal service
oil change intervals schedule. Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates must
follow the oil change interval of 3,000 mile (4,800 km) if the owner is
Scheduled Maintenance
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911 Assist™ ................................68
A
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call ...............51
Accessing your media menu
features ........................................79
Accessing your phone menu
features ........................................55
Active call menu options ...........51
Advanced menu options .......63, 85
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ................................63
AdvanceTrac ..............................240
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................168, 177, 180
and child safety seats ............170
description ..............168, 177, 180
disposal ....................................183
driver airbag ............170, 178, 181
indicator light .................177, 183
operation .................170, 178, 181
passenger airbag .....170, 178, 181
side airbag ...............................177
Air cleaner filter .......317–318, 320
Ambient mood/lighting .............108
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................299
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................238
Anti-theft system ..............143, 145
arming the system ..........144–145disarming a triggered
system .....................................145
triggering .................................145
AppLink™ ...................................73
Armrests ....................................150
Audio system (see Radio) ...23, 28
Automatic transmission ............246
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................246
fluid, adding ............................316
fluid, checking ........................316
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....33
Auxiliary power point ...............120
B
Battery .......................................297
acid, treating emergencies .....297
jumping a disabled battery ....271
maintenance-free ....................297
replacement, specifications ...320
servicing ..................................297
Belt-Minder.............................163
Blind spot mirror ......................253
Booster seats .............................198
Brakes ................................237–238
anti-lock ...................................238
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................238
fluid, checking and adding ....316
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
fluid, specifications .................321
lubricant specifications ..........321
parking ....................................239
shift interlock ..........................244
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ..........................................109
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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
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .........291, 293
Floor mats .........................128, 130
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 ..................257
improving fuel economy ........310
octane rating ...........307, 323–324
quality ......................................308
running out of fuel .........270, 308
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................304
Fuses ..................................257–258G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............306
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................310
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................256
Headlamps .................................104
aiming ......................................105
bulb specifications ..................109
daytime running lights ...........105
high beam ...............................104
replacing bulbs .......................110
turning on and off ..................104
Head restraints .........................146
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .....................................100
Hill start assist ..........................251
Hood ..........................................292
I
Ignition .......................230, 323–324
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................188
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................315
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................288
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................105
Intelligent Access Key ..............131
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................137
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J
Jack ............................................265
positioning ...............................265
storage .....................................265
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ......51
Jump-starting your vehicle ......271
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................133–134
Keys ...................................130, 144
positions of the ignition .........230
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................109
daytime running light .............105
headlamps ...............................104
instrument panel, dimming ...105
interior lamps .........107–108, 110
replacing bulbs .......................110
LATCH anchors .........................192
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........238
Load limits .................................221
Locks
autolock ...........................133–134
childproof ................................135
Lubricant specifications ...........321
Lug nuts ....................................270
M
Manual transmission .................249fluid capacities ........................321
lubricant specifications ..........321
reverse .....................................250
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ............................84
Media menu layout .....................78
Message center .....................17–18
warning messages .....................19
Mirrors ...............................123–124
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................123
heated ......................................124
side view mirrors (power) .....124
signal .......................................125
Moon roof ..................................127
Motorcraftparts ..............290, 320
O
Octane rating ............................307
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................295
P
Pairing other phones ..................48
Pairing your phone for the first
time ..............................................47
Parking brake ............................239
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........320
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................156
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ............................62
Phone dependent features .........46
Phone menu layout ....................54
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Phone redial ................................55
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ........................................80
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................261
Power door locks ......................132
Power mirrors ...........................124
Power point ...............................120
Power steering ..................243–244
Power Windows .........................121
Privacy information ....................43
Push button start system .........233
Putting a call on/off hold ...........51
R
Radio ......................................23, 28
Receiving a text message ...........57
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................186
Relays ........................................257
Remote entry system ...............137
illuminated entry ....................143
locking/unlocking doors .........139
opening the trunk ...................139
replacement/additional
transmitters .....................141, 143
replacing the batteries ...........139
Roadside assistance ..................255
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................158–160, 162
Safety defects, reporting ..........283Safety information ......................43
Safety restraints ........158–160, 162
Belt-Minder...........................163
extension assembly ................162
for adults .........................159–160
for children .............................184
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................156
warning light and chime ........163
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................192
Safety seats for children ..........188
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................324
Satellite Radio Information ........38
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............339
Seats ..........................................146
child safety seats ....................188
heated ......................................150
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................143
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ...........79
Servicing your vehicle ..............291
Setting the clock .............19, 23, 28
Side air curtain .........................180
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............183
Spark plugs,
specifications .............320, 323–324
Specification chart, lubricants .321
Speed control ............................125
Starting your
vehicle ........................230–231, 233
jump starting ..........................271
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W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................294
Water, Driving through .............254
Windows
power .......................................121rear wiper/washer ...................119
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....294
operation .................................119
replacing wiper blades ...........294
Wrecker towing .........................274
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