Ford Fiesta Owners Manual

Tire pressure monitoring system
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The pressure in one or more tires hasdropped. Check as soon as possible.AmberCheck tyrepressures
Permanent malfunction. Have your vehiclechecked by an authorized dealer.AmberTyre pressure sysmalfunctionService required
Permanent malfunction. Have your vehiclechecked by an authorized dealer.AmberTyre monitormalfunctionService required
Have your vehicle checked by an authorizeddealer.AmberTyre sensorsnot detectedCheck manual
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See Starting and Stopping the Engine(page 97).-Press braketo start
See Automatic Transmission (page 112).See Starting and Stopping the Engine(page 97).-Select Nto start
See Automatic Transmission (page 112).See Starting and Stopping the Engine(page 97).-Door openapply brake
The transmission is overheating and needsto cool. Stop your vehicle as soon as it issafe to do so to let it cool or speed up.-Transmission hotStopor speed up
The transmission is overheating and needsto...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Outside Air
Keep the air intakes in front of thewindshield free from obstruction (such assnow or leaves) to allow the climatecontrol system to function effectively.
Recirculated Air
WARNING
Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to mist up. If thewindows mist up, follow the settingsfor demisting the windshield.
The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates. Outside air doesnot enter your vehicle.
Heating
Heating performance depends on thetemperature of...

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjustto select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you switch the fan off, thewindshield may fog up.
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Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air andrecirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the button illuminates andthe air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reducethe time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from enteringyour...

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Rotate thecontrol to select the desired fan speed. The setting is shown in the display.A
Instrument panel: Press the button to distribute air through the instrumentpanel air vents.B
Windshield: Press the button to distribute air through the windshield air vents.You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin coveringof ice.
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MAX Defrost: Press the button to distribute outside air through...

Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air andrecirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odorsfrom entering your vehicle.
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Off button: Press the button to switch the system off.I
Heated rear window: Press the button to defog and clear the rear window ofa thin covering of ice.J
Footwell: Press the button to distribute air through the footwell air vents.K
AUTO: Press the button...

Automatic Climate Control
Note:Do not adjust the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold. Thesystem automatically adjusts to thepreviously stored settings. For the systemto function efficiently, the instrument paneland side air vents should be fully open.
Note:At low ambient temperatures withAUTO selected, the air stream is directedtoward the windshield and side windowsfor as long as the engine remains cold.
Note:When the system is switched off,outside air is prevented from entering...

Cooling the Interior Quickly
Vehicles With Automatic Climate ControlVehicles With Manual Climate Control
Press the AUTO button.Adjust the fan speed to the highestsetting.1
Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting.Adjust the temperature control settingto MAX A/C.2
Or, press the MAX A/C button.Adjust the air distribution control to theinstrument panel air vents position.3
Recommended Settings for Cooling
Vehicles With Automatic Climate ControlVehicles With Manual Climate Control
Press the AUTO...

Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
Vehicles With Automatic Climate ControlVehicles With Manual Climate Control
Press the MAX defrost button.Adjust the fan speed to the highestsetting.1
Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting.Adjust the temperature control to thehighest setting.2
Adjust the air distribution control to thewindshield position.3
Press the A/C button.4
Maximum Cooling Performance inInstrument Panel or InstrumentPanel and Footwell Positions
1.Adjust the temperature control to...

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Do not recline the seatback too faras this can cause the occupant toslide under the safety belt, resultingin serious injury in the event of a collision.
Sitting improperly, out of position orwith the seatback reclined too far,can result in serious injury or deathin the event of a collision. Always situpright against your seatback, with yourfeet on the floor.
Do not place objects higher than theseatback to reduce the risk of seriousinjury in the event of a...