climate control FORD FIESTA 2013 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 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.
Traction AA A B C
WARNING:The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
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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.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
WARNING:The tire pressure monitoring system is not a
substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure
should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge.
SeeInflating Your Tiresin this chapter. Failure to properly maintain
your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure, loss of control,
vehicle rollover and personal injury.
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CD player ..................................100
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................252
Child safety restraints ................27
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....29
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................27
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................21
Cleaning your vehicle ...............222
engine compartment ..............224
instrument panel ....................226
interior .....................................225
plastic parts ............................223
washing ....................................222
waxing .....................................224
wheels ......................................227
wiper blades ............................225
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........114
Clock ............................95, 102, 104
Clutch
fluid ..........................................206
fluid reservoir .........................202
operation while driving ..........151
recommended shift speeds ....151
Console ......................................129
Coolant ......................................203
checking and adding ..............203
recovery reservoir ..................202
refill capacities ........................259
specifications ..........................259
Customer Assistance ................178
Ford Extended
Service Plan ....................266, 268
Getting roadside assistance ...178Getting the service
you need .................................183
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................189
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................187
D
Defrost .......................................114
rear window ............................117
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................205
engine oil .................................202
Doors
central unlocking ................62, 65
Driving under special
conditions ..................................150
through water .........................175
E
Electronic message center .........94
Electronic stability control ......159
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................180
running out of fuel .................138
Emission control system ..........142
End user license agreement ....332
Engine ........................................258
cleaning ...................................224
coolant .....................................203
idle speed control ...................207
lubrication specifications .......259
refill capacities ........................259
service points ..........................202
Engine block heater .................134
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Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...............114
Text messaging .........................297
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....297, 299
Tilt steering wheel ......................73
Tires ...................................231, 252
alignment ................................245
care ..........................................231
changing ..................................252
checking the pressure ............241
inflating ...................................239
label .........................................238
replacing ..................................243
rotating ....................................246
safety practices .......................245
sidewall information ...............233
snow tires and chains ............246
spare tire .................................252
terminology .............................232
tire grades ...............................232
treadwear ........................231, 241
Towing .......................................170
recreational towing .................171
trailer towing ..........................170
wrecker ....................................170
Traction control ........................157
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................309
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....149
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................205
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................206
fluid, refill capacities ..............259lubricant specifications ..........259
Trunk ...........................................68
remote release ..........................64
Turn signal ..................................79
U
USB port ....................................110
Using privacy mode ..................293
V
Vehicle health report ................307
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................261
Vehicle loading ..........................164
Ventilating your vehicle ...........134
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................315
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................291
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......88
Washer fluid ..............................207
reservoir ..................................202
Water, Driving through .............175
Windows
power .........................................82
rear wiper/washer .....................77
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....207
replacing wiper blades ...........210
Wrecker towing .........................170
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