Ford Fiesta Owners Manual

Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Stationary
Note:The ignition, all electrical circuitswarning lamps and indicators will beswitched off.
Manual Transmission
Press the button.
Automatic Transmission
1.Move the transmission selector leverto position P.
2.Press the button.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Moving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when yourvehicle is still moving will result in aloss of brake and steering assistance.The steering will not lock, but higher effortwill be required....

STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
Note:You can only operate the starter fora limited period of time, for example 10seconds. The number of start attempts islimited to approximately six. If you exceedthis limit, the system will not allow you totry again until a period of time has elapsed,for example 30 minutes.
Cold or Hot Engine
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note:Releasing the clutch pedal while theengine is starting will stop the enginecranking and return to ignition...

STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE
Cold or Hot Engine
All Vehicles
Note:When the temperature is below 5°F(-15°C), you may need to crank the enginefor up to 10 seconds.
Note:You can only operate the starter fora limited period of time.
Note:After a limited number of attemptsto start your engine, the system will notallow you to try again until a period of timehas elapsed, for example 30 minutes.
Switch the ignition on and waituntil the glow plug indicator goesoff.
Vehicles With Manual Transmission
Note:Do not touch...

The diesel particulate filter on your vehiclerequires periodic regeneration to maintainits correct function. Your vehicle will carryout this process automatically.
If your journeys meet one of the followingconditions:
•You drive only short distances.
•You frequently switch the ignition onand off.
•Your journeys contain a high level ofacceleration and deceleration.
You must carry out occasional trips withthe following conditions to assist theregeneration process:
•Drive your vehicle in more...

AUTO-START-STOP
Note:For vehicles with start-stop thebattery requirement is different. It must bereplaced by one of exactly the samespecification as the original.
The system reduces fuel consumption andCO2 emissions by shutting down theengine when your vehicle is idling, forexample at traffic lights. The engine willautomatically restart when you press theclutch pedal or when required by a vehiclesystem, for example to recharge thebattery.
To obtain maximum benefit from thesystem, move the transmission...

To Re-Start the Engine
Note:The transmission selector lever mustbe in neutral.
Depress the clutch pedal.
The system may automatically restart theengine under certain conditions, forexample:
•Low battery voltage.
•To maintain the interior climate.
104Fiesta (CCN)Unique Driving Characteristics 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Thepressure in an overfilled tank maycause leakage and lead to fuel sprayand fire.
The fuel system may be underpressure. If you hear a hissing soundnear the fuel filler door (Easy Fuelcapless fuel system), do not refuel untilthe sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may sprayout, which could cause serious personalinjury.
Automotive fuels can cause seriousinjury or death if misused ormishandled.
The flow of fuel through a fuel pumpnozzle can produce static...

FUEL QUALITY - GASOLINE
WARNINGS
Do not mix gasoline with oil, dieselor other liquids. This could cause achemical reaction.
Do not use leaded gasoline orgasoline with additives containingother metallic compounds (e.g.manganese-based). They could damagethe emission system.
Note:We recommend that you use onlyhigh quality fuel.
Note:We do not recommend the use ofadditional additives or other enginetreatments for normal vehicle use.
Use minimum 95 octane unleadedgasoline that meets the specificationdefined...

Refilling With a Portable FuelContainer
WARNINGS
Do not insert the nozzle of portablefuel containers or aftermarketfunnels into the capless fuel system.This could damage the fuel system and itsseal, and may cause fuel to run onto theground instead of filling the tank, whichcould result in serious personal injury.
Do not try to pry open or push openthe capless fuel system with foreignobjects. This could damage the fuelsystem and its seal and cause injury to youor others.
When filling your vehicle's...

REFUELING
WARNINGS
Do not attempt to start the engine ifyou have filled the fuel tank with theincorrect fuel. This could damage theengine. Have the system checked by anauthorized dealer immediately.
Do not use any kind of flames or heatnear the fuel system. The fuel systemis under pressure. There is a risk ofinjury if the fuel system is leaking.
If you use a high pressure spray towash your vehicle, only spray the fuelfiller flap briefly from a distance notless than 8 inches (200 millimeters).
We...