2012 FORD FIESTA Owners Manual

GAUGES
Shown in standard measure. Metric similar.
1.Tachometer:Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale
may damage the engine.
Refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
2.Speedometer:Indicates the current vehicle speed.
3.Fuel gauge:Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel
tank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may vary
slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The fuel icon and
arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED)
The trip computer and odometer information will display in the
instrument cluster.
Press the end of the lever, located on the left side of the steering wheel
to scroll through the trip computer displays.
mi (km) — Odometer:Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the
vehicle.
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mi (km) TRIP — Trip odometer:Registers the mileage of individual
journeys.
mi (km) TO E — Distance to empty (if equipped):Indicates the
approximate distance the vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in the
tank. Changes in driving pattern may cause the value to vary.
AVG MPG (l/100km) — Average fuel consumption (if equipped):
Indicates the average fuel consumption since the function was last reset.
AVG MPH (KM/H) — Average speed (if equipped):Indicates the
average speed calculated since the function was last reset.
XXX °F (°C) — Outside air temperature (if equipped):Shows the
outside air temperature.
To reset the trip odometer and average speed, scroll to the required
display and press and hold the end of the multifunction lever.
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
Your vehicle’s multifunction display is capable of monitoring many vehicle
systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various
conditions with an informational message. You can also program various
vehicle settings using the message center.
The display is located in the center stack.
Certain settings can be changed
through the multifunction display.
Press MENU on the audio system to
access the settings screen.
Press
///to move
through the display screen. The
following settings can be changed:
Audio:SeeAudio systemsin theEntertainment Systemschapter for
more information.
Vehicle:Select Vehicle then move right to enter into the menu. Scroll up
or down to select from:
•Traction Control:Move right to enter the menu and then move up
or down to select from on or off. Press OK to confirm.
•Chimes:Move right to enter the menu, then up or down to select
from warning chimes or info chimes. Press OK to confirm.
•Lane change indicator/Turn indicator:Move right to enter the
menu and then move up or down to select from flash once or flash
three times. Press OK to confirm.
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•Chimes:Move right to enter the menu, then up or down to select
from warning chimes or info chimes. Press OK to confirm.
Clock:Select Clock then move right to enter the menu. Scroll up or
down to select from to select from:
•Set time:Move right to enter the menu and adjust the time.
•Set date:Move right to enter the menu and adjust the date.
•24 hour mode:Move right to enter the menu to choose 24-hour
mode.
The clock can also be set through the audio system. SeeAudio systems
in theEntertainment Systemschapter for more information.
Display:Select Display then move right to enter the menu. Scroll up or
down to select from:
•Units of measure:Move right to enter the menu then move up or
down to select metric or standard.
•Language:Move right to enter the menu then move up or down to
select the desired language.
Messages:Select messages, then move up/down to view stored
messages.
Compass (if equipped):If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, the
compass heading is displayed to the left of the clock in the upper portion
of the multifunction display.
Information messages
: The message indicator will illuminate when there is a new message
stored in the multifunction display.
Message Warning Lamp at
Instrument ClusterSystem
ABS MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
ABS
ESP OFF— ABS
ESP MALFUNCTION
NEXT SERVICE— ABS
BRAKE SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION
STOP SAFELYBRAKE or
Brakes
ALARM SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION
NEXT SERVICE—Anti-theft security
system
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Message Warning Lamp at
Instrument ClusterSystem
INTERIOR SCAN
DEACTIVATED—Anti-theft security
system
IMMOBILIZER
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW—Anti-theft security
system
ALARM TRIGGERED
CHECK VEHICLE—Anti-theft security
system
LEFT/RIGHT
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
CHANGE BULB— Lights
HILL START ASSIST
NOT AVAILABLE
Transmission
STEERING LOCK
ENGAGED TURN
STEERING WHEEL—Passive Entry/Passive
Start
STEERING
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW—Passive Entry/Passive
Start
STEERING
MALFUNCTION
STOP SAFELY—Passive Entry/Passive
Start
POWER STEERING
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW— Power Steering
KEY NOT
DETECTED—Passive entry/passive
start system
TURN IGNITION
OFF USE POWER
BUTTON—Passive entry/passive
start system
KEY OUTSIDE CAR
—Passive entry/passive
start system
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Message Warning Lamp at
Instrument ClusterSystem
KEY BATTERY LOW
REPLACE BATTERY—Passive entry/passive
start system
TO START PRESS
BRAKE—Passive Entry/Passive
Start
CLOSE TRUNK OR
USE SPARE KEY— Trunk
TO START PRESS
CLUTCH—Passive Entry/Passive
Start
ENGINE
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
Engine
TRANSMISSION
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW— Transmission
TRANSMISSION
HOT STOP SAFELY— Transmission
TRANSMISSION
HOT STOP OR
SPEED UP— Transmission
USE BRAKE STOP
SAFELY— Transmission
TRANSMISSION
HOT WAIT X MIN— Transmission
TRANSMISSION
HOT WAIT...— Transmission
TRANSMISSION
READY— Transmission
HILL START ASSIST
ACTIVE— Transmission
HILL START ASSIST
OFF— Transmission
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Message Warning Lamp at
Instrument ClusterSystem
VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK SELECT P— Starting/Transmission
VEHICLE NOT IN
PARK SELECT P— Starting/Transmission
DOOR OPEN APPLY
BRAKE— Doors
X DOOR OPEN
Doors
TRUNK OPEN
Doors
HOOD OPEN
Hood
AIRBAG
MALFUNCTION
SERVICE NOW
Airbag
ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE NEXT
SERVICE
Engine Oil (SeeOil
life monitoring
system resetlater in
this section)
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE LOW
STOP SAFELY
Engine Oil
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOW
SERVICE NOWBRAKE or
Brakes
Oil life monitoring system reset
To reset the oil service light and clear the oil change message after
servicing use the following procedure:
1. Begin with the ignition off.
2. Turn the key to the accessory position for keyed vehicles and for push
button start vehicles press the Start/Stop button once quickly. DO NOT
attempt to start the engine.
3. Press the accelerator and brake pedals fully for 20 seconds.
4.ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICEand
will display.
5. Turn the vehicle off. The message and lights will be cleared.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo or AM/FM stereo single CD/MP3 (if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
One hour mode:Press the ON/OFF control to operate the system with
the ignition turned off; the system will automatically turn off after one
hour.
Setting the clock:Press the H or M buttons on the outside of the
multifunction display to access the clock settings. Once you are in the
clock setting, press the H or M button repeatedly until the desired
number appears. Press OK to confirm and close.
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Display icons:Your system’s display will illuminate icons for the mode
which is currently active, such as:
Stereo
Radio
CD
Auxiliary input
Settings: This icon will illuminate in
red to indicate that the settings can
be updated in the menu.
1.CD slot (if equipped):Insert a CD, label side up.
2.OK:Use in various menu selections to select or deselect your choice.
3.INFO:Press to access any available radio or CD information.
4.Sound menu:Press to access Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade (if
equipped) and Balance menu options. Use
/to cycle through the
various options. When the desired option is chosen, press
/to
increase or decrease the levels. Press OK to set or press MENU to exit.
Sound settings can be set for each audio source independently.
5.Memory presets:: To save a station, tune to the desired station.
Press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
6.Fast forward:Press to access the next track or available radio
station. Press and hold to fast forward through the current track or to
quickly advance through the radio band in individual increments.
7.On/Off/Volume:Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
8.Reverse:Press to access the previous track or available radio station.
Press and hold to reverse through the current track or to quickly reverse
through the radio band in individual increments.
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