instrument panel FORD FIESTA 2012 Owners Manual

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Manual system with A/C shown; heater only system similar.
1.
:Turn to select the desired fan speed.
2.Air flow selections:Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control setting:
MAX A/C (if equipped):Distributes recirculated air through the
instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the
interior air is more economical and efficient than normal A/C mode.
Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering
the vehicle.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.Note:Yo u
may notice a small amount of air flowing from the floor vents and the
rear seat floor vents.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents
and rear seat floor vents.
:Turns the climate control system off. When the system is off,
outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle.
:Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
Note:You may notice a small amount of air flowing from the demister
and defroster vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demisters
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
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and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) gear position
(automatic transmission only) to continue to receive cool air from your
A/C system.
For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode:
1. Select MAX A/C.
2. Select the coolest temperature setting.
3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially. As the interior starts to cool
down, adjust the fan speed to maintain comfort.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
R
The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.
The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster.
Press
Rto turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the
control will illuminate when active.
Note:The rear defroster will turn on automatically when the outside
temperature is below 41° F (5° C).
The rear window defroster turns off automatically after a predetermined
amount of time, if a low battery condition is detected or when the
ignition is turned off or to the accessory position. To manually turn off
the rear window defroster at any time, press the control again.
If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors,
the same control will activate both. Refer toHeated outside mirrorsin
theDriver Controlschapter.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside or the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
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CABIN AIR FILTER
Your cabin air filter is located behind the instrument panel. The cabin air
filter element is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne
particles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the
interior of the vehicle. The presence of a particulate filter element
provides the following benefits:
•Improves your driving comfort by reducing particle concentration.
•Improves the interior compartment cleanliness.
•Protects the climate control components from particle deposits.
Note:A cabin air filter must be installed at all times to prevent foreign
objects from entering the system. Running the system without a filter in
place could result in degradation or damage to the system. If your
vehicle is not equipped with a cabin air filter, a protective screen has
been provided in its place and must remain installed at all times.
For replacement intervals regarding the cabin air filter, see the
scheduled maintenance information. For more information regarding
your filter, see your authorized dealer.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the low beam headlamps
on.
High beams
Pull the lever fully past the detent
to activate. Pull the lever fully again
to deactivate.
Flash-to-pass
Pull the lever toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.
Headlamp exit delay
Switch the ignition off and pull the lever toward you slightly to activate.
You will hear a short tone.
The headlamps will turn off automatically after 3 minutes with any door
open or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed. With all doors
closed, but within the 30 second delay, opening any door will result in
the three minute timer starting again.
The headlamp exit delay can be cancelled by either pulling the lever
towards the steering wheel again or by turning the ignition switch on.
Lights
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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the on position and
•the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp position.
WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
•Tapthetoporbottomofthe
control to brighten/dim all interior
lit components incrementally, or
•Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of the control
until the desired lighting level is reached.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
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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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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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TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down to unlock the
steering column.
2. While the lever is in the down
position, move the steering wheel up
or down and in or out until you find
the desired position.
3. While holding the steering wheel in
place, pull the lever up to its original
position to lock the steering column.
WARNING:Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle has a variety of console features. These include:
•Front cupholders
•Rear cupholder insert
•Coin holders
WARNING:Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)
Power outlet is designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations:
•On the rear of the center console
•On the instrument panel (if equipped)
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if
equipped).
Note:
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not
covered by your warranty, and can result in fire or serious injury.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS
Type 1
Type 2
The power door lock control is located on the instrument panel near the
radio.
Press the control to lock/unlock the doors. When the light or lock symbol on
the button is on, it indicates that all doors and the trunk are locked. When
the light is off it indicates one or more doors are unlocked.
Rear door unlocking and opening
Pull the interior door release handle twice to unlock/open the rear door.
The first pull unlocks the door and the second pull will unlatch the door.
Smart locks
This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle.
If the interior power door lock control is pressed while the driver or
front passenger door is open with the key in the ignition, all door locks
will lock, and then unlock.
If both front doors are closed, the vehicle can be locked by any method,
regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not.
Smart locks for intelligent access keys (IA key) (if equipped)
This feature is intended to prevent you from unintentionally locking your
IA key inside your vehicle.
If your vehicle’s perimeter alarm is in the armed state, the smart locks
feature will not allow you to lock your IA key inside the vehicle. When
the alarm is armed, if the IA key is detected in the vehicle, the vehicle
will automatically unlock. The exterior lights will flash and the horn will
chirp twice to indicate the IA key is inside. If your IA key is detected in
the trunk (if equipped), the trunk lid will reopen though there will be no
feedback from the horn or lights.
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Heated seats (if equipped)
WARNING:Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical
conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat
heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins,
needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating
element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury.
Note:Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat
•Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
Your heated seats include both a heated seat cushion and heated
seatback.
To operate the heated seats:
•Press the button located on the
instrument panel to activate.
•Press again to deactivate.
The heated seats will activate when the ignition is in the on position and
the engine is running.
REAR SEATS
Second row head restraints
Outboard seat positions
Your vehicle is equipped with second row outboard head restraints that
are vertically adjustable.
WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in
and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its
proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint
while the vehicle is in motion.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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