transmission oil FORD FIESTA 2012 Owners Manual

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)
Instrument Cluster
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•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
Scheduled Maintenance
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NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
Your vehicle is equipped with a oil minder system that indicates when
the engine oil should be changed under normal operating conditions.
This means you won’t have to remember to change the oil on a
mileage-based schedule; the vehicle lets you know when an oil change is
due by displaying ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED in the message center.
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
Every 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or
12 monthsChange engine oil and filter
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick); consult dealer for
requirements
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses
(non-hybrid vehicles)
Inspect engine cooling system and
motor/electronics cooling system strength and
hoses (hybrid vehicles)
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)
Inspect rear axle and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (AWD vehicles)
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Reset your oil minder system after each engine oil and filter change;
refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between
service intervals
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Additional maintenance items
1
Miles (x 1,000) 20 30 40 60 80 90 100 120 140 150
Kilometers (x 1,000) 32 48 64 96 128 144 160 192 225 240
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••• •••
Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)•• • • •
Replace engine air filter (except Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid)
2
•• • • •
Change engine coolant
3
•
Change motor/electronics coolant (hybrid vehicles only)
3
•
Replace spark plugs•
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)••
Change transmission fluid (Fiesta)•
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last
100,000 miles (160,000 km)•
Replace timing belt if not replaced within the last 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) or 10 years (Fiesta);failure to replace belt can cause
internal engine damage•
1Additional maintenance items can be performed within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the last oil change. Do not exceed
the designated distance for the interval.2Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles have an engine air filter that does not normally require replacement. Refer to
Air filterin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.3Initial replacement at 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), then every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
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Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................268
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with tether straps ..197
in front seat ............................191
in rear seat ..............................191
LATCH .....................................194
recommendations ...................188
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................200
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............289
instrument panel ....................291
interior .....................................292
plastic parts ............................290
washing ....................................287
waxing .....................................287
wheels ......................................288
wiper blades ............................290
Clock ................................20, 24, 29
Clutch
fluid ..........................................319
operation while driving ..........252
recommended shift speeds ....252
Connecting a digital media
player to SYNC.........................76
Console ......................................121
Controls
steering column ......................128
Coolant
checking and adding ..............302
refill capacities ................306, 325
specifications ..........................325
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ......................................126Customer Assistance ................258
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................333, 336
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................283
Getting roadside assistance ...258
Getting the service you
need .........................................279
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................285
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................283
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .......................................106
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................319
engine oil .................................298
Doors
central unlocking ....................134
Driving under special
conditions ..................................251
through water .........................257
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................274
running out of fuel .........273, 311
Emission control system ..........316
End user license agreement ......93
Engine ................................327–328
cleaning ...................................289
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................318
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................291
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................106
Intelligent Access Key ..............132
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................138
J
Jack ............................................268
positioning ...............................268
storage .....................................268
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ......52
Jump-starting your vehicle ......274
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................134–135
Keys ...................................131, 146
positions of the ignition .........233
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................110
daytime running light .............106
headlamps ...............................105
instrument panel, dimming ...106
interior lamps .........108–109, 111
replacing bulbs .......................111
LATCH anchors .........................194
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........241Load limits .................................224
Locks
autolock ...........................134–135
childproof ................................136
Lubricant specifications ...........325
Lug nuts ....................................273
M
Manual transmission .................252
fluid capacities ........................325
lubricant specifications ..........325
reverse .....................................253
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ............................85
Media menu layout .....................79
Message center ...........................18
warning messages .....................20
Mirrors ...............................124–125
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................124
heated ......................................125
side view mirrors (power) .....125
signal .......................................126
Moon roof ..................................128
Motorcraftparts ..............293, 324
O
Octane rating ............................310
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................298
P
Pairing other phones ..................49
Pairing your phone for the first
time ..............................................48
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