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Driving Hints WARNING (Continued) 177 • Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or attachment instructions can potentially cause interference with pedal operation causing loss of control of vehicle. • To install floor mats, position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the retention post and press down to lock in. • To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 2013 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Introduction	9
ABOUT THIS MANUAL	9
Protecting the Environment	10
SYMBOL GLOSSARY	10
DATA RECORDING	11
Service Data Recording	11
Event Data Recording	12
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65	14
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	14
FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)	14
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION	14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs	14
Collision Repairs	15
Warranty on Replacement Parts	15
SPECIAL NOTICES	15
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	15
Special Instructions	15
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT	16
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	16
Child Safety	17
GENERAL INFORMATION	17
CHILD SEATS	19
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING	19
BOOSTER SEATS	21
Types of Booster Seats	22
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS	24
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts	24
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)	28
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)	29
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats	30
Using Tether Straps	30
Four door	31
Five door	32
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS	33
Safety Belts	34
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	34
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS	36
Restraint of Pregnant Women	36
Safety Belt Locking Modes	37
Vehicle Sensitive Mode	37
Automatic Locking Mode	38
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	38
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	38
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode	38
Safety Belt Extension Assembly	38
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT	39
SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME	39
Conditions of Operation	39
SAFETY BELT-MINDER®	40
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder® Feature (If Equipped)	41
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE	42
Personal Safety System	43
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™	43
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?	43
Supplementary Restraints System	44
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	44
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™	45
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS	45
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment	46
Children and Airbags	47
KNEE AIRBAG	47
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM	47
SIDE AIRBAGS	52
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS	53
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR	55
AIRBAG DISPOSAL	56
Keys and Remote Control	57
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION	57
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES	57
Intelligent Access (If Equipped)	58
REMOTE CONTROL	58
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (If Equipped)	58
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)	59
Replacing the Battery	59
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)	60
Intelligent Access key (IA key)	61
Car Finder	62
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL	62
Reprogramming Your Remote Control	62
Locks	63
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING	63
Power Door Locks	63
Rear Door Unlocking and Opening	63
Central Locking and Unlocking	63
Remote Control	64
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)	64
Locking the Doors	64
Opening the Luggage Compartment	65
Activating Intelligent Access (If Equipped)	65
At the Front Doors	65
At the Luggage Compartment	65
Delayed Locking	66
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter	66
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)	66
Autolock (If Equipped)	67
Autounlock (If Equipped)	67
Deactivating and Activating Autolock or Autounlock	67
Illuminated Entry	68
Illuminated Exit	68
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)	69
TRUNK RELEASE	69
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (4–DOOR ONLY)	69
Security	71
SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	71
Automatic Arming	71
Automatic Disarming	71
Replacement Keys	71
Programming a Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or SecuriLock® Coded Key	72
Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Key	73
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Arming the Alarm	73
Disarming the system	73
Steering Wheel	74
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL	74
AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	75
Seek, Next or Previous	75
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	76
CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	76
Wipers and Washers	77
WINDSHIELD WIPERS	77
Intermittent Wipe	77
WINDSHIELD WASHERS	77
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS	78
Rear Window Wiper	78
Rear Window Washers	78
Lighting	79
LIGHTING CONTROL	79
High Beams	79
Headlamp Flasher	79
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER	79
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY	80
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)	80
DIRECTION INDICATORS	80
INTERIOR LAMPS	81
Front dome and map lamps	81
Rear dome and map lamps	81
Battery Saver	82
AMBIENT LIGHTING (If Equipped)	82
Windows and Mirrors	83
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	83
One-Touch Down (If Equipped)	83
One-Touch Up (If Equipped)	83
Window Lock	84
Bounce-Back (If Equipped)	84
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature	84
Resetting the Bounce-Back Feature	84
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	85
Power Exterior Mirrors	85
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)	85
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)	85
INTERIOR MIRROR	86
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)	87
MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	87
Opening and Closing the Moonroof	87
Venting the Moonroof	87
Instrument Cluster	88
GAUGES	88
Information Display	88
Fuel Gauge	89
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS	89
Airbag – Front	89
Anti-Lock Braking System	89
Anti-Theft System	90
Battery	90
Brake System	90
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	90
Direction Indicator	90
Door Ajar	91
Engine Coolant Temperature	91
Engine Oil	91
Fasten Safety Belt	91
High Beam	91
Hill Start Assistance (If Equipped):	91
Information	91
Low Fuel Level	92
Low Tire Pressure Warning	92
Oil Change Reminder	92
Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist (If Equipped)	92
Powertrain Malfunction	92
Service Engine Soon	93
Shift Indicator (If Equipped)	93
Stability Control System	93
Stability Control System Off	93
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS	94
Key In Ignition Warning Chime	94
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)	94
Headlamps On Warning Chime	94
Parking Brake On Warning Chime	94
Information Displays	95
GENERAL INFORMATION	95
Controls	95
Trip Computer (if equipped)	96
mi (km) TRIP — Trip odometer	96
mi (km) TO E — Distance to empty (if equipped)	96
AVG MPG (l/100km) — Average fuel consumption (if equipped):	96
AVG MPH (KM/H) — Average speed (if equipped)	96
INFORMATION MESSAGES	97
Oil life monitoring system reset	100
Audio System	101
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	101
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors	101
CD and CD Player Information	101
MP3 Track and Folder Structure	102
AM/FM STEREO or AM/FM STEREO CD	103
AM/FM/CD/SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO WITH SYNC®	105
Setting the clock	107
MENU STRUCTURE	107
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK	110
USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)	111
SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED)	112
Satellite Radio Channels	112
Satellite Radio Reception Factors	112
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service	113
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)	113
Troubleshooting	113
Climate Control	115
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL	115
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE INTERIOR CLIMATE	116
General Hints	116
Heating the Interior Quickly	117
Recommended Settings for Heating	117
Cooling the Interior Quickly	117
Recommended Settings for Cooling	117
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient Temperatures	117
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather	118
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel and Footwell Positions	118
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	118
Heated Rear Window	118
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)	118
CABIN AIR FILTER	119
Seats	120
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION	120
HEAD RESTRAINTS	121
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)	123
FRONT SEATS	123
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	127
REAR SEATS	127
Folding Down the Rear Seat	127
Auxiliary Power Points	129
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS	129
Locations	129
Storage Compartments	130
CENTER CONSOLE	130
Starting and Stopping the Engine	131
GENERAL INFORMATION	131
IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)	131
KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED)	132
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary	133
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving	133
Fast Restart	134
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE	134
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes	135
Important Ventilating Information	135
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	135
Using the Engine Block Heater	136
Fuel and Refueling	137
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	137
FUEL QUALITY	138
Choosing the Right Fuel	138
Octane Recommendations	138
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	139
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container	139
REFUELING	140
Using the Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System	141
FUEL CONSUMPTION	142
Filling the Tank	142
Calculating Fuel Economy	142
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	143
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)	144
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing	145
Transmission	147
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)	147
Understanding Your SelectShift Automatic® Transmission (If Equipped)	149
Brake-Shift Interlock	150
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow	151
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)	152
Using the Clutch	152
Recommended Shift Speeds	152
Reverse	153
Parking Your Vehicle	153
HILL START ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)	154
Using Hill Start Assist	155
Brakes	156
GENERAL INFORMATION	156
Brake Over Accelerator	156
Anti-Lock Brake System	156
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES	156
PARKING BRAKE	157
Traction Control	158
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	158
USING TRACTION CONTROL	158
System Indicator Lights and Messages	158
Stability Control	159
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	159
USING ADVANCETRAC®	160
Cruise Control	161
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	161
USING CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	161
Switching On Cruise Control	161
Setting a Speed	161
Changing the Set Speed	161
Canceling a Set Speed	162
Resuming a Set Speed	162
Switching Off Cruise Control	162
Driving Aids	163
STEERING	163
Electric Power Steering	163
Steering Tips	164
Load Carrying	165
LOAD LIMIT	165
Vehicle loading	165
Towing	171
TOWING A TRAILER	171
WRECKER TOWING	171
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS	172
Emergency Towing	172
Recreational Towing	172
Vehicles with a Manual Transmission	172
Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission but No Push Button Start System	173
Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission and Push Button Start System	174
Driving Hints	175
BREAKING-IN	175
ECONOMICAL DRIVING	175
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	176
FLOOR MATS	177
Roadside Emergencies	179
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	179
Vehicles Sold in the U.S. : Getting Roadside Assistance	179
Vehicles Sold in the U.S. : Using Roadside Assistance	179
Vehicles Sold in Canada : Getting Roadside Assistance	180
Vehicles Sold in Canada : Using Roadside Assistance	180
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	180
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH	180
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE	181
Preparing Your Vehicle	181
Connecting the Jumper Cables	182
Jump Starting	182
Removing the Jumper Cables	183
Customer Assistance	184
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	184
Away from Home	184
Additional Assistance	185
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	186
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	187
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	188
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	188
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	190
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual	190
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	190
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	191
Fuses	192
CHANGING A FUSE	192
Fuses	192
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color	192
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART	193
Power Distribution Box	193
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel	197
Maintenance	200
GENERAL INFORMATION	200
Precautions	200
Working with the Engine Off	200
Working with the Engine On	200
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD	201
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW	202
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK	203
ENGINE OIL CHECK	203
Adding Engine Oil	203
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK	204
Checking the Engine Coolant	204
Adding Engine Coolant	204
Recycled Engine Coolant	206
Severe Climates	206
TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK	206
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid	206
Checking manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	207
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID CHECK	207
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK	207
FUEL FILTER	207
WASHER FLUID CHECK	208
CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY	208
Battery Relearn	209
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES	210
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	211
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade	211
AIR FILTER CHECK	212
Changing the air filter element	212
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS	212
Vertical Aim Adjustment	213
REMOVING A HEADLAMP	214
CHANGING A BULB	215
Lamp Assembly Condensation	215
Replacing Bulbs	215
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs	215
Replacing the Low Beam Headlamp Bulb	216
Replacing the High Beam Headlamp Bulb	216
Replacing the Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Bulbs	217
Replacing the Side Marker Lamp Bulb	217
Replacing the Signal Indicator Mirror Bulbs (If Equipped)	218
Removing the Rear Lamps (5-Door)	218
Replacing the Stop, Reverse, and Turn Signal Lamps (5-Door)	218
Replacing the Body Side Rear Lamp (4-Door)	219
Replacing the Deck Lid Mounted Rear Lamp (4-Door)	219
Replacing the Deck Lid Mounted Reverse Lamp (4-Door)	220
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb	221
Replacing the High-Mounted Brake Lamp Bulb	221
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART	221
Vehicle Care	223
GENERAL INFORMATION	223
CLEANING PRODUCTS	223
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR	223
Exterior Chrome	224
Underbody	224
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts	224
WAXING	225
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE	225
CLEANING THE ENGINE	225
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	226
CLEANING THE INTERIOR	226
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS	227
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	228
CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS	228
VEHICLE STORAGE	229
Removing Vehicle from Storage	231
Wheels and Tires	232
TIRE CARE	232
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading	232
Treadwear	232
Traction AA A B C	232
Temperature A B C	233
Glossary of Tire Terminology	233
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	234
Information on P Type Tires	235
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires	238
Information on T Type Tires	239
Location of the Tire Label	239
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	240
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems	242
Tire Wear	242
Damage	242
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number	243
Tire Replacement Requirements	244
Safety Practices	246
Highway Hazards	246
Tire and Wheel Alignment	246
Tire Rotation	247
USING SNOW CHAINS	247
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM	248
Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System	250
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System	250
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed	250
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly	251
When Inflating Your Tires	252
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure	252
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL	253
Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information	253
Tire Change Procedure	255
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS	258
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications	258
Capacities and Specifications	259
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS	259
Drivebelt Routing	259
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS	260
MOTORCRAFT® PART NUMBERS	262
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	262
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL	263
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATION	264
Accessories	265
ACCESSORIES	265
Exterior style	265
Interior style	265
Lifestyle	265
Peace of mind	266
Ford Extended Service Plan	267
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)	267
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)	269
Scheduled Maintenance	270
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION	270
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?	270
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?	270
Factory-Trained Technicians	270
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft® Replacement Parts	270
Convenience	270
Protecting your investment	271
Additives and Chemicals	271
Oils, Fluids and Flushing	272
Owner Checks and Services	272
Multi-point Inspection	273
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG	275
Maintenance Schedule Log	277
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS	280
Special Operating Condition Log	282
EXCEPTIONS	284
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD	284
Engine Coolant Change Log	285
SYNC®	286
GENERAL INFORMATION	286
Support	287
SYNC Owner Account	287
Driving Restrictions	287