2013 Ford Fiesta Quick Reference Guide Printing 2 - Page 8

function Intelligent access* and Push Button start* Unlock and start your Fiesta without ever having to take out your keys. When the key fob is in your pocket, purse or back pack, press the button with your thumb on the door handle to open. Once you're in, press and hold down the clutch (or the brake pedal on an automatic), press the start button and go. comfort powerShift™ Automatic Transmission* Designed for fun-to-drive performance while offering outstanding fuel economy, this transmission will sound and feel different than what you may be used to. See the Transmission chapter of your Owner's Manual for more details. 15 Heated front seats* The heated front seat controls are located on the center console near the gearshift lever. Press the button to activate and deactivate the front heated seats. Moonroof and Sunscreen* The moonroof controls are located on the overhead console. The sunscreen can be manually opened or closed when the glass panel is closed. Press and release the rear of the SLIDE control to open the moonroof. The sunscreen, if closed, will automatically open prior to opening the moonroof. Press and hold the front of the SLIDE control to close the moonroof. Press and hold the rear of the TILT control to vent the moonroof. Press and hold the front of the TILT control to close the moonroof. Ambient Lighting* Illuminates the interior of the vehicle with a choice of several colors. The ambient lighting control is located on the instrument panel. Press the button to cycle through the various color choices and off. When activated, the footwell areas, cup holders and instrument panel will illuminate with the chosen color. Personalize your Fiesta Ford offers a variety of accessories that can make vehicles as individual as their drivers. Visit accessories.ford.com for more information. Manual Transmission* Always make sure the clutch is fully pressed before shifting gears. The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving it from the left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before shifting into R (Reverse). This is a lockout feature which protects the transmission from accidentally engaging R (Reverse) when intending to select 1 (First). Recommended upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 14 mph (23 km/h) 24 mph (39 km/h) 32 mph (51 km/h) 44 mph (71 km/h) Hill Start Assist Hill start assist makes it easier to pull away when your vehicle is parked on a slope without using a parking brake. When active, this feature allows your vehicle to remain stationary on a slope for up to two to three seconds after you release the brake pedal thereby giving you time to move your foot to the accelerator and pull away. This feature is activated automatically if the sensors detect that the vehicle is on a slope. ELECTRONIC POWER-ASSISTED STEERING (EPAS) EPAS helps contribute to the overall intense driving experience by using speed-sensitive steering technology to help provide driver feedback and confidence at highway speeds. *If equipped.