manual transmission FORD FIESTA 2012 Owners Manual

Locks and Security 131
Keys 131
Locks 133
Anti-theft system 144
Seating and Safety Restraints 147
Seating 147
Head restraints 147
Personal Safety System™ 156
Safety belt system 159
Airbags 170
Child restraints 186
Tires, Wheels and Loading 205
Tire information 205
Tire inflation 207
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 220
Vehicle loading 224
Trailer towing 230
Recreational towing 230
Driving 233
Starting 233
Brakes 240
AdvanceTrac243
Transmission operation 249
Automatic transmission 251
Roadside Emergencies 258
Getting roadside assistance 258
Hazard flasher control 259
Fuel pump shut-off 260
Fuses and relays 260
Changing tires 268
Wheel lug nut torque 273
Jump starting 274
Wrecker towing 277
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WARNING:Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
Low fuel:Displays when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Powertrain malfunction/Reduced
power/Electronic throttle
control:Displays when the engine
has defaulted to a “limp-home”
operation or when a transmission problem has been detected and shifting
may be restricted. If the light remains on, have the system serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
Brake system warning light:To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position
when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or
by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on
position.
If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek
service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake
system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended
distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and
the risk of personal injury.
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Engine coolant temperature:
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains on at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
toInflating your tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. When
the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on, have
the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information on
this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)in the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
Hill start assistance (if
equipped):Displays when using hill
start assist is not available. Refer to
theDrivingchapter for
transmission function and operation.
Overdrive cancel and grade
assist (if equipped):Illuminates
when the overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off
and the grade assist function has been turned on, refer to theDriving
chapter.
Upshift (manual transmission):
To maximize fuel economy, this light
illuminates when the manual
transmission should be shifted to
the next highest gear. Refer to theDrivingchapter for more
information.
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Information messages
: The message indicator will illuminate when there is a new message
stored in the multifunction display.
Message Warning Lamp at
Instrument Cluster System
ABS MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
ABS
ESP OFF —
ABS
ESP MALFUNCTION
NEXT SERVICE —
ABS
BRAKE SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION
STOP SAFELY BRAKE or
Brakes
ALARM SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION
NEXT SERVICE —
Anti-theft security
system
INTERIOR SCAN
DEACTIVATED —
Anti-theft security
system
IMMOBILIZER
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW —
Anti-theft security
system
ALARM TRIGGERED
CHECK VEHICLE —
Anti-theft security
system
LEFT/RIGHT
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
CHANGE BULB — Lights
HILL START ASSIST
NOT AVAILABLE
Transmission
STEERING LOCK
ENGAGED TURN
STEERING WHEEL —
Passive Entry/Passive
Start
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Message Warning Lamp at
Instrument ClusterSystem
STEERING
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW—Passive Entry/Passive
Start
STEERING
MALFUNCTION
STOP SAFELY—Passive Entry/Passive
Start
POWER STEERING
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW— Power Steering
KEY NOT
DETECTED—Passive entry/passive
start system
TURN IGNITION
OFF USE POWER
BUTTON—Passive entry/passive
start system
KEY OUTSIDE CAR
—Passive entry/passive
start system
KEY BATTERY LOW
REPLACE BATTERY—Passive entry/passive
start system
TO START PRESS
BRAKE—Passive Entry/Passive
Start
CLOSE TRUNK OR
USE SPARE KEY— Trunk
TO START PRESS
CLUTCH—Passive Entry/Passive
Start
ENGINE
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
Engine
TRANSMISSION
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW— Transmission
TRANSMISSION
HOT STOP SAFELY— Transmission
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Message Warning Lamp atInstrument Cluster System
TRANSMISSION
HOT STOP OR
SPEED UP — Transmission
USE BRAKE STOP
SAFELY — Transmission
TRANSMISSION
HOT WAIT X MIN — Transmission
TRANSMISSION
HOT WAIT... — Transmission
TRANSMISSION
READY — Transmission
HILL START ASSIST
ACTIVE — Transmission
HILL START ASSIST
OFF — Transmission
VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK SELECT P — Starting/Transmission
VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK SELECT P — Starting/Transmission
DOOR OPEN APPLY
BRAKE — Doors
X DOOR OPEN
Doors
TRUNK OPEN
Doors
HOOD OPEN
Hood
AIRBAG
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
Airbag
ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE NEXT
SERVICE
Engine Oil (See Oil
life monitoring
system reset later in
this section)
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•Additional Software/Services:The SOFTWARE may permit FORD
MOTOR COMPANY, third party software and service suppliers, MS,
Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates and/or their designated agent to
provide or make available to you SOFTWARE updates, supplements,
add-on components, or Internet-based services components of the
SOFTWARE after the date you obtain your initial copy of the
SOFTWARE (“Supplemental Components”).
If FORD MOTOR COMPANY or third party software and services
suppliers provide or make available to you Supplemental Components
and no other EULA terms are provided along with the Supplemental
Components, then the terms of this EULA shall apply.
If MS, Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates and/or their designated agent
make available Supplemental Components, and no other EULA terms are
provided, then the terms of this EULA shall apply, except that the MS,
Microsoft Corporation or affiliate entity providing the Supplemental
Component(s) shall be the licensor of the Supplemental Component(s).
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MS, Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates
and/or their designated agent reserve the right to discontinue without
liability any Internet-based services provided to you or made available to
you through the use of the SOFTWARE.
•Links to Third Party Sites:The MS SOFTWARE may provide you
with the ability to link to third party sites through the use of the
SOFTWARE. The third party sites are not under the control of MS,
Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates and/or their designated agent.
Neither MS nor Microsoft Corporation nor their affiliates nor their
designated agent are responsible for (i) the contents of any third
party sites, any links contained in third party sites, or any changes or
updates to third party sites, or (ii) webcasting or any other form of
transmission received from any third party sites. If the SOFTWARE
provides links to third party sites, those links are provided to you only
as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply an
endorsement of the third party site by MS, Microsoft Corporation,
their affiliates and/or their designated agent.
•Obligation to Drive Responsibly:You recognize your obligation to
drive responsibly and keep attention on the road. You will read and
abide with the DEVICE operating instructions particularly as they
pertain to safety and assumes any risk associated with the use of the
DEVICE.
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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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The driver and front passenger Belt-Minderfeatures can be
deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
•The parking brake is set.
•The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) and in neutral
(manual transmission).
•The ignition is off.
•The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled.
1. Turn the ignition on. DO NOT START THE ENGINE.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (approximately one
minute).
•Step 3 must be completed within 30 seconds after the safety belt
warning light turns off.
3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle the
safety belt three times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckled
state.
•After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three
seconds.
4. Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off, buckle
then unbuckle the safety belt.
•This will disable the Belt-Minder feature for that seating position if it
is currently enabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will
flash four times per second for three seconds.
•This will enable the Belt-Minderfeature for that seating position if it
is currently disabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will
flash four times per second for three seconds, followed by three
seconds with the light off, then followed by the safety belt warning
light flashing one time per second for three seconds again.
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•Example only:
WARNING:Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label
vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle
handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural
damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal
injury.
WARNING:Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
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