FORD FIESTA 2013 Owners Manual

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield.
2. Press the locking button.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure the wiper blade locks into place.
Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade
To replace the rear wiper blade:
1. Lift and hold the wiper blade off
the glass.
2. Position the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm.
3. Disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.
Install the wiper blade in the reverse order.
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AIR FILTER CHECK
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and or
personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
Note:Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe
engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element
listed. SeeMotorcraft® Part Numbersin theCapacities and
Specificationschapter.
SeeScheduled Maintenance Informationfor the appropriate intervals
for changing the air filter element.
Note:Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe
engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
Changing the air filter element
1. Remove the four screws that
secure the air filter housing cover.
2. Carefully separate the two halves
of the air filter housing.
3. Remove the air filter element
from the air filter housing.
4. Wipe the air filter housing and
cover clean to remove any dirt or
debris and to ensure good sealing.
5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause
filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly
seated.
6. Replace the air filter housing cover and install the screws.
Note:Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe
engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
ADJUSTING 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.
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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.
•(A) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(B) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(C) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(D) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference
line on the vertical wall or screen at
this height (a piece of masking tape works well). The center of the lamp
is marked bya3millimeter circle on the headlamp lens
3. Turn on the headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the
hood.
To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern. If
the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
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4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
or 13 millimeter wrench/socket
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in
order to adjust the vertical aim of
the headlamp. The horizontal edge
of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NOT ADJUSTABLE.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
Note:Remove the front lamp assembly in order to replace the bulbs.
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the screws and pushpin
holding the lamp assembly (driver
side shown).
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
4. Remove the lamp assembly.
Note:When lamp is removed, you
will hear a clicking sound.
5. Reverse the procedure to install
the lamp assembly.
Note:When installing the front lamp assembly, the front flange must be
placed under the fascia. Ensure that the bottom tab gets placed properly
into the white clip.
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CHANGING A BULB
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
These are examples of acceptable condensation:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets).
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.
These are examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp
water leak):
•Water puddle inside the lamp.
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens.
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
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 headlamp assembly and can be
replaced individually by removing the headlamp assembly as a unit.
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
Note:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base and do not touch
the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next
time the headlamps are operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
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A. Side marker lamp
B. Low beam headlamp
C. High beam headlamp
D. Park and turn signal lamp
Replacing the Low Beam Headlamp Bulb
1. Remove the bulb cover.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the High Beam Headlamp Bulb
1. Remove the bulb cover.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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4. Open the spring and pull out the bulb.
5. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb
Replacing the Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Bulbs
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb
holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the Side Marker Lamp Bulb
1. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb
holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
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Replacing the Signal Indicator Mirror Bulbs (If Equipped)
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
Removing the Rear Lamps (5-Door)
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the screws holding the
lamp assembly.
Replacing the Stop, Reverse, and Turn Signal Lamps (5-Door)
A. Stop lamp
B. Reverse lamp
C. Turn signal
1. Turn any of the bulb holders counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
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Replacing the Body Side Rear Lamp (4-Door)
1. Open the deck lid and remove the interior body side carpet.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb from the holder.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the Deck Lid Mounted Rear Lamp (4-Door)
1. Open the deck lid and remove the interior deck lid carpet.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
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3. Remove the bulb from the holder.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the Deck Lid Mounted Reverse Lamp (4-Door)
Note:Remove the rear lamp assembly in order to replace the reverse
lamp bulb.
1. Open the deck lid and remove the interior deck lid carpet.
2. Loosen the central fixing screw.
3. Carefully pull the outer upper
corner of the lamp assembly to get
it out of the deck lid.
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