tow FORD FIESTA 2012 Service Manual

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
message center and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints
See axle maintenance items underExceptions
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as
in heavy commercial use (i.e. delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
message center and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart (except
Fiesta)
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter (except Fusion Hybrid
and MKZ Hybrid)
1
Every 300 hours of
engine operation2Change engine oil and filter (Fiesta)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Replace spark plugs
1Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles have an engine air filter that
does not normally require replacement. Refer toAir filterin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.
2Engine hour meter installation is recommended for these conditions
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
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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:Vehicles operating in the Middle
East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates
using an American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline
Engines (Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal oil
change interval is 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
If the available API “SM” or “SN” oils are not available, then the oil
change service interval is 3,000 mile (4,800 km).
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Servicing your vehicle ..............294
Setting the clock .............20, 24, 29
Side air curtain .........................182
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............185
Spark plugs,
specifications .............324, 327–328
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................325
Speed control ............................126
Starting your
vehicle ........................233–234, 236
jump starting ..........................274
push button start system .......236
Steering
speed sensitive .......................247
Steering wheel
controls ....................................128
tilting .......................................121
SYNCAppLink™ ......................74
SYNCcustomer support ...........93
SYNC..........................................42
SYNCServices ...........................66
T
Text messaging ...........................58
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .........58, 60
Tilt steering wheel ....................121
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....220
Tires ...........................205–206, 268
alignment ................................214
care ..........................................209
changing ..........................268, 270checking the pressure ............209
inflating ...................................207
label .........................................219
replacing ..................................211
rotating ....................................214
safety practices .......................213
sidewall information ...............215
snow tires and chains ............224
spare tire .................................268
terminology .............................206
tire grades ...............................206
treadwear ........................205, 210
Towing .......................................230
recreational towing .................230
trailer towing ..........................230
wrecker ....................................277
Traffic, Directions and
Information ..................................66
Transmission
automatic operation ...............249
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....247
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................319
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................320
fluid, refill capacities ..............325
lubricant specifications ..........325
manual operation ....................252
Trunk
remote release ........................140
Turn signal ................................108
U
USB port ......................................35
Using privacy mode ....................52
V
Vehicle health report ..................72
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Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................329
Vehicle loading ..........................224
Ventilating your vehicle ...........238
Voice commands in media
mode ............................................77
Voice commands in phone
mode ............................................50
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12Washer fluid ..............................297
Water, Driving through .............257
Windows
power .......................................122
rear wiper/washer ...................120
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....297
operation .................................120
replacing wiper blades ...........297
Wrecker towing .........................277
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