climate control FORD FIESTA 2013 6.G User Guide

TIRE CARE
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. The
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example:
•Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. They do
not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or
temporary use spare tires, light truck or LT type tires, tires with nominal
rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades:The U.S.
Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you
the following information about tire grades exactly as the government
has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1
12) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
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USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING:Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed
rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or
wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance
of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally, the use
of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension,
axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure.
Note:The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using
snow tires and chains.
The tires on your vehicle may have all-weather treads to provide traction
in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or if the
law requires them.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Chains may damage aluminum wheels.
•Use SAE Class S chains with 195/65R15 or 215/55R16 tires only; do
not use tire chains with any other size tires.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and retighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
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Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................248
Child safety restraints ................26
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....28
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................35
LATCH .......................................26
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................21
Cleaning your vehicle ...............219
engine compartment ..............221
instrument panel ....................223
interior .....................................222
plastic parts ............................220
washing ....................................219
waxing .....................................221
wheels ......................................224
wiper blades ............................222
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........113
Clock ............................94, 101, 103
Clutch
fluid ..........................................203
fluid reservoir .........................199
operation while driving ..........148
recommended shift speeds ....148
Console ......................................127
Coolant ......................................200
checking and adding ..............200
recovery reservoir ..................199
refill capacities ........................255
specifications ..........................255
Customer Assistance ................175
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................263, 265
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............184Getting roadside assistance ...175
Getting the service you
need .........................................180
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................186
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................184
D
Defrost .......................................113
rear window ............................116
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................202
engine oil .................................199
Doors
central unlocking ................61, 64
Driving under special
conditions ..................................147
through water .........................172
E
Electronic message center .........93
Electronic stability control ......156
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................177
running out of fuel .................136
Emission control system ..........140
End user license agreement ....328
Engine ........................................254
cleaning ...................................221
coolant .....................................200
idle speed control ...................204
lubrication specifications .......255
refill capacities ........................255
service points ..........................199
Engine block heater .................132
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Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...............113
Text messaging .........................293
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....293, 295
Tilt steering wheel ......................72
Tires ...........................228–229, 248
alignment ................................242
care ..........................................228
changing ..................................248
checking the pressure ............238
inflating ...................................236
label .........................................235
replacing ..................................240
rotating ....................................242
safety practices .......................241
sidewall information ...............231
snow tires and chains ............243
spare tire .................................248
terminology .............................229
tire grades ...............................229
treadwear ........................228, 238
Towing .......................................167
recreational towing .................168
trailer towing ..........................167
wrecker ....................................167
Traction control ........................154
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................305
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....146
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................202
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................203
fluid, refill capacities ..............255lubricant specifications ..........255
Trunk .....................................67–68
remote release ..........................63
Turn signal ..................................78
U
USB port ....................................109
Using privacy mode ..................290
V
Vehicle health report ................303
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................259
Vehicle loading ..........................161
Ventilating your vehicle ...........132
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................311
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................287
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......87
Washer fluid ..............................204
reservoir ..................................199
Water, Driving through .............172
Windows
power .........................................81
rear wiper/washer .....................76
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....204
replacing wiper blades ...........207
Wrecker towing .........................167
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