service FORD FIESTA 2018 User Guide

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Crash sensors and monitoring system
with readiness indicator. See Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator (page
43
).
Note: The passenger sensing system will
deactivate the passenger seat-mounted
side airbag if it detects an empty passenger
seat.
The design and development of the side
airbag system included recommended
testing procedures that were developed
by a group of automotive safety experts
known as the Side Airbag Technical
Working Group. These recommended
testing procedures help reduce the risk of
injuries related to the deployment of side
airbags.
DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG
A driver ’s knee airbag is located under or
within the instrument panel. During a crash,
the restraints control module may activate
the driver ’s knee airbag based on crash
severity and occupant conditions. Under
certain crash and occupant conditions, the
driver ’s knee airbag may deploy but the
driver ’s front airbag may not activate. As
with front and side airbags, it is important
to be properly seated and restrained to
reduce the risk of death or serious injury. Make sure the knee airbag is
operating properly. See
Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator
(page
43). SAFETY CANOPY™ WARNING:
Do not place objects or
mount equipment on or near the headliner
at the siderail that may come into contact
with a deploying curtain airbag. Failure to
follow these instructions may increase the
risk of personal injury in the event of a
crash. WARNING:
Do not lean your head
on the door. The curtain airbag could injure
you as it deploys from the headliner. WARNING:
Do not attempt to
service, repair, or modify the
supplementary restraint system or
associated components. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death. WARNING:
All occupants of your
vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their seatbelts, even when
an airbag supplemental restraint system
is provided. Failure to properly wear your
seatbelt could seriously increase the risk
of injury or death. WARNING:
To reduce risk of injury,
do not obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the airbag. WARNING:
If a supplementary
restraint system component has deployed,
it will not function again. Have the system
and associated components inspected as
soon as possible. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
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The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. A warning indicator light in the
instrument cluster indicates the readiness
of the safety system. If this warning
indicator light is not functioning and there
is another fault within the system, the
message cluster could display an airbag
failure warning. A tone sounds, a warning
indicator light illuminates, or both, until the
problem is repaired. Routine maintenance
of the airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:
The indicator light will not
illuminate immediately after you
switch the ignition on.
• The indicator light either flashes or
stays illuminated.
• You could hear five tones that
periodically repeat until the problem is
repaired.
• A message could appear in the
information display.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.
The seatbelt pretensioners and the airbag
supplemental restraint system are
designed to activate when your vehicle
sustains frontal or sideways deceleration
sufficient to cause the restraints control
module to deploy a safety device or when
a certain likelihood of a rollover event is
detected by the rollover sensor. The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or airbags did not activate for both front
seat occupants in a crash does not mean
that something is wrong with the system.
Rather, it means the restraints control
module determined the crash conditions
(for example, crash severity, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.
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The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.
• The seatbelt pretensioners are
designed to activate in frontal,
near-frontal, side and rollover crashes.
• The design of the side airbags is to
inflate in certain side crashes. Side
airbags could activate in other types of
crashes if the vehicle experiences
sufficient sideways motion or
deformation.
• The knee airbag(s) could deploy based
on crash severity and occupant
conditions.
• The design of the Safety Canopy is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
and when a certain likelihood of
rollover is detected by the rollover
sensor. The Safety Canopy could
activate in other types of crashes if the
vehicle experiences sufficient sideways
motion or deformation, or a certain
likelihood of rollover.
AIRBAG DISPOSAL
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.
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It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle is
moving, make sure the parking brake is
disengaged. If the parking brake is
disengaged, this indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system fault. Have your
vehicle immediately checked.
If it does not illuminate when you switch
the ignition on, or flashes when the engine
is running, this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See Using Cruise Control
(page 145).
Direction Indicator It illuminates when you switch a
direction indicator or the hazard
flashers on. Flashes during
operation. An increase in the rate of
flashing warns of a failed indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. Engine Oil Change Required
Indicator It illuminates when your vehicle
requires an engine oil and oil
filter change.
Engine Warning Lamps Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. Drive in a
moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration). Continuing
to drive your vehicle may cause reduced
power or the engine to stop. Switch the
ignition off and attempt to restart the
engine. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Note: This warning lamp could indicate an
engine or transmission system malfunction. Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
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Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. You need to confirm
certain messages before you can access
the menus. The information display will
automatically remove other messages
after a short period of time. The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some
messages. The indicator is red
or amber depending on the severity of the
condition and it remains on until the
condition is resolved. A system-specific
symbol with a message indicator may
supplement some messages.
Note: Depending on vehicle options and
instrument cluster type fitted, not all of the
following information messages display or
are available. The information display may
abbreviate or shorten certain messages.
Airbag Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Amber
Airbag fault Service now
Alarm Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays when the alarm has been triggered
due to unauthorized entry.
Amber
Alarm triggered Check
vehicle
See
Security (page 63).
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
-
Alarm system malfunc-
tion Service required
Anti-Lock Brake System Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Amber
ABS malfunction Service
now
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Engine Immobilizer
Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Red
Immobiliser malfunction
Service now
Fuel System Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays if the fuel fill inlet did not fully
close.
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Check Fuel Fill Inlet See Refueling (page 118).
Refuel as soon as possible.
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Fuel Level Low
Hill Start Assist Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays when hill start assist is not avail-
able. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Amber
Hill start assist not avail-
able
See
Hill Start Assist (page 133).
Keyless Entry Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays if the system cannot detect a valid
key.
Amber
Key not detected
See
Keyless Entry (page 59).
Displays if the system cannot detect a valid
key.
Amber
Key outside car
See
Keyless Entry (page 59).
Displays when the remote key battery
requires replacing.
Amber
Key Battery low Replace
soon
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Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
See Remote Control (page 45).
Displays if you switch the ignition on
without starting the engine.
Amber
Switch ignition off Press
ENGINE Start/Stop
button
See
Keyless Starting (page 111).
See
Keyless Entry (page 59).
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Close trunk or use spare
key
Lighting Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays if a direction indicator bulb fails.
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Left Indicator malfunc-
tion Change bulb
See
Changing a Bulb (page 203).
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Right Indicator malfunc-
tion Change bulb
Maintenance Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays if the brake fluid level is low or if
there is a brake system fault.
Red
Brake fluid level low
Service now
See
Brake Fluid Check (page 192).
Have your vehicle immediately checked.
Have your vehicle immediately checked.
Red
Brake system fault Stop
safely
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Amber
Engine Fault Service Now
Displays when the engine oil life is depleted
and your vehicle requires an oil change.
-
Engine oil change due
Service required
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Parking Brake
Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays if you have not released the
parking brake and your vehicle reaches
6 mph (10 km/h).
Red
Park brake applied
Amber
Park brake applied If the warning message remains on after
you have released the parking brake, the
system has detected a fault that requires
service. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
See
Parking Brake (page 133).
Sport Mode Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays when you switch the system on.
-
Sport mode
Starting System Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays when you start your vehicle as a
reminder to fully press the brake pedal.
-
Press Brake to Start
See
Starting and Stopping the Engine
(page 110).
Displays when you start your vehicle as a
reminder to fully press the clutch pedal.
-
Press clutch to start
See
Starting and Stopping the Engine
(page 110).
Displays when you start your vehicle as a
reminder to fully press the brake and clutch
pedals.
-
Press brake and clutch to
start
See
Starting and Stopping the Engine
(page 110).
Displays if your vehicle fails to start.
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Cranking Time Exceeded See
Starting and Stopping the Engine
(page 110).
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Steering System
Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
You will continue to have full steering but
will need to exert greater force on the
steering wheel. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Amber
Steering assist fault
Service required
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays if the tire pressure in one or more
tires is below the correct pressure.
Amber
Check Tire Pressures
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 235).
The system has detected a fault that
requires service. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Amber
Tire press sys fault
Service required
Traction Control Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Displays when you switch the system off.
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Traction control off See
Traction Control (page 135).
Transmission Action
Message Indic-
ator
Message
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Red
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs
to cool. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so, switch the engine off and
allow the transmission to cool.
Red
Transmission Over
Temperature Stop Safely
Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).
-
Transmission Not in Park
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EMISSION LAW
WARNING: Do not remove or alter
the original equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal floor
of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the vehicle
from the engine and exhaust system heat
and noise. On vehicles with no original
equipment floor covering insulation, do not
carry passengers in a manner that permits
prolonged skin contact with the metal
floor. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in fire or personal injury.
U.S. federal laws and certain state laws
prohibit removing or rendering inoperative
emission control system components.
Similar federal or provincial laws may
apply in Canada. We do not approve of any
vehicle modification without first
determining applicable laws. Tampering with emissions
control systems including
related sensors or the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid system can result in reduced
engine power and the illumination of the
service engine soon light. Tampering With a Noise Control
System
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•
Removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance.
• Repair or replacement of any device or
element of the design incorporated into
a new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use.
• The use of the vehicle after any person
removes or renders inoperative any
device or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
may presume to constitute tampering as
follows:
• Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.
• Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,
experiences a decrease in engine
performance, experiences excess fuel
consumption or produces excessive
exhaust smoke, check for the following:
• A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system hose.
• A plugged engine air filter element.
• Water in the fuel filter and water
separator.
• A clogged fuel filter.
• Contaminated fuel.
• Air in the fuel system, due to loose
connections.
• An open or pinched sensor hose.
• Incorrect engine oil level.
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Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
• Incorrect engine oil viscosity for
climactic conditions.
Note: Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel
filter that is integrated with the fuel tank.
Regular maintenance or replacement is not
needed.
Note: If these checks do not help you
correct the concern, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty,
Prohibited Tampering Acts and
Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation
became effective governing the noise
emission on trucks over 10,000 lb
(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The preceding statements
concerning prohibited tampering acts and
maintenance, and the noise warranty
found in the Warranty Guide, are
applicable to complete chassis cabs over
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
GVWR.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARNING: Do not park, idle or drive
your vehicle on dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats
up the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire. WARNING:
The normal operating
temperature of the exhaust system is very
high. Never work around or attempt to
repair any part of the exhaust system until
it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short period
of engine operation and stays hot after the
engine is switched off. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result
in entry of harmful and potentially lethal
fumes into the passenger compartment.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Your vehicle has various emission control
components and a catalytic converter that
enables it to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards.
To make sure that the catalytic converter
and other emission control components
continue to work properly:
• Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.
• Do not run the engine with a spark plug
lead disconnected.
• Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See Jump
Starting the Vehicle
(page 162).
• Use only the specified fuel listed.
• Do not switch the ignition off when your
vehicle is moving.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Have the items listed in scheduled
maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.
Note: Resulting component damage may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
The scheduled maintenance items listed
in scheduled maintenance information are
essential to the life and performance of
your vehicle and to its emissions system.
If you use anything other than Ford,
Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts for
maintenance replacements or for service
of components affecting emission control,
such non-Ford parts should be equivalent
to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in
performance and durability.
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