light FORD FIESTA 2012 Owner's Manual

Dome lamps and map lamps, rear lamps
Press the buttons to turn the map
lamps on/off.
Ambient lighting (if equipped)
Illuminates footwells, cupholders
and the instrument panel with a
choice of several colors. The
ambient lighting control switch is
located on the instrument panel. To
activate, press and release the
control to cycle through the color
choices plus the off state.
The lights come on whenever the ignition is in either the on or accessory
position.
Note:The ambient lights will stay on until the ignition is placed in the
off position and either of the front doors are opened or the accessory
delay timer expires.
Battery saver feature (interior lamps)
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after
the ignition has been turned to the 1 (off) position and one of the
vehicle doors has been opened.
Note:The battery saver feature will turn off the map lamps after
30 minutes if left in the on position.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Lamp assembly condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
•Water puddle inside the lamp
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must
be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for
Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe
visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Headlamp (low beam) 1 H11B
Headlamp (high beam) 1 HB3-9005LL
Headlamp (park/turn) 1 3157NAK
(amber)
Headlamp (side marker) 1 168
4-door rear bodyside lamp
(park/turn/sidemarker)1 3157K
4-door rear deck lamp
(backup)1 921
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Function Number of bulbs Trade number
5-door rear lamp
(stop/reverse)2 3157K
5-door rear lamp (turn) 1 3157A
(amber)
License plate lamp 1 W5W
* 5–door high-mounted
brake lamp1 LED
* 4–door high-mounted
brake lamp5 W5W
Interior lamp 1 W6W
Reading lamp 1 W5W
Luggage compartment
lamp1 W5W
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
All replacement bulbs are clear in color, except where noted.
* To replace these lamps, see your authorized dealer.
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing bulbs
Note:Before changing bulb, verify the corresponding fuse is not blown.
The low beam headlamps, high beam headlamps, front turn signals and
side marker lamps are located in the lamp assembly and can be replaced
individually by removing the lamp assembly as a unit.
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Removing the front lamp assembly
Note:The front lamp assembly must be removed in order to replace
bulbs.
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the screws and pushpin
holding the lamp assembly (1).
(Driver side shown)
3. Detach the lamp harness clips
from the lamp assembly and
disconnect the electrical connectors
(2).
4. Remove the lamp assembly (3).
Note:When lamp is removed, you
will hear a clicking sound.
5. Reverse the procedure to install
the lamp assembly.
Note:When installing the front
lamp assembly, the front flange must
be placed under the fascia. Ensure
that the bottom tab gets placed into
the white clip.
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Replacing the low beam headlamps
Note:The low beam headlamp is the outboard lamp.
Note:Never hold a bulb by the glass. This is particularly valid for
halogen bulbs as the intensity of the light may be reduced if the hands
touch the bulb. If the glass has been handled, clean it with alcohol.
1. Remove the bulb cover.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb
Replacing the high beam headlamps
Note:The high beam headlamp is the inboard lamp.
Note:Never hold a bulb by the glass. This is particularly valid for
halogen bulbs as the intensity of the light may be reduced if the hands
touch the bulb. If the glass has been handled, clean it with alcohol.
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1. Remove the bulb cover.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the park/turn signals
1. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb
holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
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Replacing the side marker lamps
1. Turn the bulb holder clockwise
and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb
holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the signal indicator mirror bulbs (if equipped)
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
Replacing the rear lamps (5-door)
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the screws holding the
lamp assembly.
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Replacing the rear stop lamp (5-door)
1. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the reverse signal rear lamp (5-door)
1. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
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2. Remove the bulb from the holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the turn signal rear lamp (5-door)
1. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
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Replacing bodyside rear lamp bulb (4-door)
1. Open the deck lid and remove the interior bodyside carpet.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it (2).
3. Remove the bulb (3) from the
holder.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the decklid mounted reverse lamp bulb (4-door)
1. Open the deck lid and remove its interior carpet.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it (2).
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