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Transmission With the transmission selector lever in reverse, power is transmitted to the drive wheels to allow your vehicle to move backward. Note: Always come to a complete stop before shifting the transmission selector lever out of reverse. N (Neutral) With the transmission selector lever in neutral, power is not transmitted to the drive wheels and the transmission is not locked, it is possible your vehicle will move if the brakes are not applied. You can start the engine with the transmission selector lever in this position. D (Drive) With the transmission selector lever in drive, your vehicle will shift automatically through the forward gears. The transmission will select the appropriate gear for optimum vehicle performance and economy based on ambient temperature, road gradient, vehicle load, speed and your driving style. Drive mode provides a downshift function. See Downshift in this section. Note: A shift will occur only when your vehicle and engine speeds are appropriate. Note: You may temporarily override the current gear selected using the + or buttons. Sport mode will remain on until you either shift manually up or down the gears using the + or - buttons on the side of the transmission selector lever or you move the transmission selector lever to drive. Sport mode also provides a downshift function. See Downshift in this section. Manual Shifting WARNING Do not permanently hold the + or buttons in. This may damage the transmission and may lead to an accident or injury. Press the + button to shift up and the button to shift down. Gears may be skipped by pressing the + or - buttons repeatedly at short intervals. We recommend you upshift according to the following guide to achieve the best fuel economy for your vehicle. Shift From Recommended Speed 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h) Sport Mode and Manual Shifting Sport Mode With the transmission selector lever in sport mode, gears are selected quicker and at higher engine speeds. Manual mode also provides a downshift function. See Downshift in this section. Note: The transmission will automatically upshift if the engine speed is too high or downshift if the engine speed is too low. 130 Fiesta (CCT) Vehicles Built From: 01-04-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013

Section	Page
Copyright ©	2
Introduction	10
About This Manual	10
Symbols Glossary	10
Replacement Parts Recommendation	12
Mobile Communications Equipment	13
Data Recording	13
California Proposition 65	15
Perchlorate	15
Ford Credit	15
Special Notices	15
Export Unique Options	15
Child Safety	17
General Information	17
Installing Child Seats	18
Child Seat Positioning	24
Booster Seats	26
Child Safety Locks	28
Safety Belts	29
Principle of Operation	29
Fastening the Safety Belts	30
Safety Belt Height Adjustment	32
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime	33
Safety Belt Minder	33
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance	35
Personal Safety System™	36
Personal Safety System™	36
Supplementary Restraints System	37
Principle of Operation	37
Driver and Passenger Airbags	38
Front Passenger Sensing System	39
Side Airbags	41
Driver Knee Airbag	42
Side Curtain Airbags	42
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator	44
Airbag Disposal	45
Keys and Remote Controls	46
General Information on Radio Frequencies	46
Remote Control	46
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control	50
MyKey™	51
Principle of Operation	51
Creating a MyKey	51
Clearing All MyKeys	52
Checking MyKey System Status	52
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems	53
MyKey Troubleshooting	53
Locks	55
Locking and Unlocking	55
Manual Liftgate	58
Keyless Entry	59
Interior Luggage Compartment Release	61
Security	63
Passive Anti-Theft System	63
Anti-Theft Alarm	64
Steering Wheel	66
Adjusting the Steering Wheel	66
Audio Control	66
Voice Control	67
Cruise Control	67
Wipers and Washers	68
Windshield Wipers	68
Windshield Washers	68
Rear Window Wiper and Washers	69
Lighting	70
General Information	70
Lighting Control	70
Autolamps	71
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	71
Headlamp Exit Delay	72
Daytime Running Lamps	72
Front Fog Lamps	72
Direction Indicators	72
Interior Lamps	73
Ambient Lighting	74
Windows and Mirrors	75
Power Windows	75
Global Opening and Closing	76
Exterior Mirrors	77
Interior Mirror	78
Moonroof	79
Instrument Cluster	80
Gauges	80
Warning Lamps and Indicators	81
Warning Lamps and Indicators	84
Audible Warnings and Indicators	87
Information Displays	88
General Information	88
Clock	91
Trip Computer	91
Personalized Settings	92
Information Messages	92
Climate Control	100
Principle of Operation	100
Air Vents	100
Manual Climate Control	101
Automatic Climate Control	102
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate	103
Heated Windows and Mirrors	106
Cabin Air Filter	106
Seats	108
Sitting in the Correct Position	108
Head Restraints	108
Manual Seats	110
Rear Seats	111
Heated Seats	112
Auxiliary Power Points	114
Auxiliary Power Points	114
Cigar Lighter	114
Storage Compartments	115
Cup Holders	115
Starting and Stopping the Engine	116
General Information	116
Ignition Switch	116
Keyless Starting	116
Starting a Gasoline Engine	118
Switching Off the Engine	119
Engine Block Heater	119
Fuel and Refueling	121
Safety Precautions	121
Fuel Quality	122
Running Out of Fuel	122
Refueling	123
Fuel Consumption	125
Emission Control System	126
Transmission	129
Manual Transmission	129
Manual Transmission	130
Automatic Transmission	131
Hill Start Assist	135
Brakes	137
General Information	137
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes	137
Parking Brake	137
Stability Control	139
Principle of Operation	139
Using Stability Control	140
Using Stability Control	140
Parking Aids	141
Principle of Operation	141
Parking Aid	141
Rear View Camera	142
Cruise Control	145
Principle of Operation	145
Using Cruise Control	145
Driving Aids	147
Steering	147
Load Carrying	148
General Information	148
Load Limit	148
Rear Under Floor Storage	155
Cargo Nets	156
Luggage Covers	156
Towing	157
Towing a Trailer	157
Transporting the Vehicle	157
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels	157
Driving Hints	160
Breaking-In	160
Cold Weather Precautions	160
Driving Through Water	160
Economical Driving	160
Floor Mats	161
Customer Assistance	163
Getting the Services You Need	163
In California (U.S. Only)	164
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)	165
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)	165
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada	166
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature	167
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)	167
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)	168
Roadside Emergencies	169
Roadside Assistance	169
Hazard Warning Flashers	170
Fuel Shutoff	170
Jump-Starting the Vehicle	170
Fuses	172
Fuse Specification Chart	172
Changing a Fuse	178
Maintenance	180
General Information	180
Opening and Closing the Hood	180
Under Hood Overview	182
Under Hood Overview	183
Under Hood Overview	184
Engine Oil Dipstick	185
Engine Oil Dipstick	185
Engine Oil Dipstick	185
Engine Oil Check	185
Engine Coolant Check	186
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check	188
Brake Fluid Check	188
Power Steering Fluid Check	188
Fuel Filter	189
Washer Fluid Check	189
Changing the 12V Battery	189
Checking the Wiper Blades	189
Changing the Wiper Blades	189
Changing the Engine Air Filter	190
Adjusting the Headlamps	191
Removing a Headlamp	192
Changing a Bulb	193
Changing a Bulb	198
Bulb Specification Chart	202
Technical Specifications	203
Technical Specifications	204
Technical Specifications	205
Vehicle Care	207
Cleaning Products	207
Cleaning the Exterior	207
Waxing	208
Cleaning the Engine	208
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades	209
Cleaning the Interior	209
Repairing Minor Paint Damage	210
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens	210
Cleaning Leather Seats	211
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels	211
Vehicle Storage	212
Wheels and Tires	214
General Information	214
Tire Care	214
Using Winter Tires	229
Using Snow Chains	229
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	229
Changing a Road Wheel	233
Technical Specifications	237
Capacities and Specifications	238
Engine Specifications	238
Motorcraft Parts	239
Vehicle Identification Number	240
Vehicle Certification Label	240
Transmission Code Designation	241
Accessories	242
Accessories	242
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)	244
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)	244
Audio System	247
General Information	247
Audio unit	248
Audio unit	252
Audio unit	257
Audio unit	258
Auxiliary Input Jack	260
Audio Troubleshooting	261
SYNC™	262
General Information	262
Using Voice Recognition	264
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone	266
SYNC™ Applications and Services	277
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player	284
SYNC™ Troubleshooting	292
MyFord Touch™	298
General Information	298
Settings	306
Entertainment	316
Phone	333
Information	339
Navigation	348
Appendices	358
End User License Agreement	358
Scheduled Maintenance	373

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With the transmission selector lever in

reverse, power is transmitted to the drive

wheels to allow your vehicle to move

backward.

Note:

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting the transmission selector

lever out of reverse.

N (Neutral)

With the transmission selector lever in

neutral, power is not transmitted to the

drive wheels and the transmission is not

locked, it is possible your vehicle will move

if the brakes are not applied. You can start

the engine with the transmission selector

lever in this position.

D (Drive)

With the transmission selector lever in

drive, your vehicle will shift automatically

through the forward gears.

The transmission will select the

appropriate gear for optimum vehicle

performance and economy based on

ambient temperature, road gradient,

vehicle load, speed and your driving style.

Drive mode provides a downshift function.

See

Downshift

in this section.

Note:

A shift will occur only when your

vehicle and engine speeds are appropriate.

Note:

You may temporarily override the

current gear selected using the

buttons.

Sport Mode and Manual Shifting

Sport Mode

With the transmission selector lever in

sport mode, gears are selected quicker and

at higher engine speeds.

Sport mode will remain on until you either

shift manually up or down the gears using

the

buttons on the side of the

transmission selector lever or you move

the transmission selector lever to drive.

Sport mode also provides a downshift

function. See

Downshift

in this section.

Manual Shifting

WARNING

Do not permanently hold the

buttons in. This may damage the

transmission and may lead to an

accident or injury.

Press the

button to shift up and the

button to shift down.

Gears may be skipped by pressing the

buttons repeatedly at short intervals.

We recommend you upshift according to

the following guide to achieve the best fuel

economy for your vehicle.

Recommended

Speed

Shift From

15 mph (24 km/h)

1 - 2

25 mph (40 km/h)

2 - 3

40 mph (64 km/h)

3 - 4

45 mph (72 km/h)

4 - 5

50 mph (80 km/h)

5 - 6

Manual mode also provides a downshift

function. See

Downshift

in this section.

Note:

The transmission will automatically

upshift if the engine speed is too high or

downshift if the engine speed is too low.

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Fiesta (CCT) Vehicles Built From: 01-04-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013

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