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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 17
Trip computer 17
Message center 18
Multifunction display 19
Entertainment Systems 23
AM/FM stereo with CD 23
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 33
USB port 34
Satellite radio information 38
SYNC41
Privacy Information 43
Pairing your phone for the first time 47
Connecting a digital media player to SYNC75
Climate Controls 100
Manual heating and air conditioning 100
Rear window defroster 102
Lights 104
Headlamps 104
Turn signal control 107
Bulb replacement 109
Driver Controls 119
Windshield wiper/washer control 119
Steering wheel adjustment 120
Power windows 121
Mirrors 123
Speed control 125
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Locks and Security 130
Keys 130
Locks 132
Anti-theft system 143
Seating and Safety Restraints 146
Seating 146
Personal Safety System™ 154
Safety belt system 158
Airbags 168
Child restraints 184
Tires, Wheels and Loading 202
Tire information 202
Tire inflation 204
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 217
Vehicle loading 221
Trailer towing 227
Recreational towing 227
Driving 230
Starting 230
Brakes 237
AdvanceTrac240
Transmission operation 246
Roadside Emergencies 255
Getting roadside assistance 255
Hazard flasher control 256
Fuel pump shut-off 257
Fuses and relays 257
Changing tires 265
Wheel lug nut torque 270
Jump starting 271
Wrecker towing 274
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road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•Whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were
buckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or the brake pedal; and
•How fast the vehicle was travelling; and
•Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data or information
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see
limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and
Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have such special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Company
and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder
information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court
order or where required by law enforcement, other government
authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority.
Other parties may seek to access the information independently
of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event
Data Recorders applies to SYNCor its features, please note the
following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911
Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose
to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash
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Engine coolant temperature:
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains on at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
toInflating your tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. When
the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on, have
the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information on
this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)in the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
Hill start assistance (if
equipped):Displays when using hill
start assist is not available. Refer to
theDrivingchapter for
transmission function and operation.
Overdrive cancel and grade
assist (if equipped):Illuminates
when the overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off
and the grade assist function has been turned on, refer to theDriving
chapter.
Upshift (manual transmission):
To maximize fuel economy, this light
illuminates when the manual
transmission should be shifted to
the next highest gear. Refer to theDrivingchapter for more
information.
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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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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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consent, a court order, or where required by law enforcement, other
government authorities, or other third parties acting with lawful authority.
Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford
Motor Company and Ford of Canada. For further privacy information, see
the sections on 911 Assist™ (if equipped), Vehicle Health Report (if
equipped), and Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped).
Using your voice recognition system
Your SYNCsystem comes equipped with an advanced voice recognition
(VR) system. This system is easy to use and helps you control many
features via voice commands, thereby allowing you to keep your hands
on the wheel and focus on what is in front of you.
Here we’ll cover the basics of how the system works and some global
voice commands. The majority of the voice commands will be covered
later in the supplement with their respective modes (phone, media, etc.)
and will also be indicated with the voice icon shown below.
Initiating a voice session
To initiate a voice session with your SYNC system:
1. Press
.
2. Wait until you hear a tone prompt and Listening appears in the display.
3. Say any of the following global commands:
•“Phone”: Say to make calls.
•“USB”: Say to access the device connected to your USB port.
•“Bluetooth Audio”: Say to stream audio from your phone.
•“Line in” : Say to access the device connected to the auxiliary
input jack.
•“Cancel”: Say to cancel the requested action.
•“SYNC”: Say to return to the main menu.
•“Voice settings”: Say to adjust the level of voice interaction and
feedback.
•“Help”: Say for an audible list of voice commands available in the
current mode.
•“Vehicle Health Report” (if equipped, U.S. only): Say to run a
health report.
•“ Services” (if equipped, U.S. only): Say to access the SYNC
Services portal.
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![FORD FIESTA 2012 6.G Owners Manual ** If you have said, “Menu”, you can then say any of the following
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notification off
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** If you have said, “Menu”, you can then say any of the following
commands:
•[Phone] settings [message]
notification on•[Phone] settings [message]
notification off
•[Phone] connections•Phone name
•Signal•Battery
•[Phone] settings [set] phone
ringer•[Phone] settings [set] ringer 1
•[Phone] settings [set] ringer 2•[Phone] settings [set] ringer 3
•Text message inbox•[Phone] settings [set] ringer off
Note:With the above commands, words in [ ] are optional and do not
have to be spoken for the system to understand the command.
At any time, you can say the following global commands:
•SYNC•USB
•Line in•Bluetooth Audio
•Phone•Voice settings
•Cancel•Vehicle Health Report (if
equipped, U.S. only)
•Services (if equipped, U.S. only)•Mobile Apps (if equipped, U.S.
only)
•Help
Making a call
To make a call, press
and when prompted say:
•“Call ” or
•“Dial” and the desired number. When the system confirms the
number, say “Dial” again to initiate the call.
Note:To erase the last spoken digit, say “Delete” or press
. To erase
all spoken digits, say “Clear” or press and hold
.
To end a call:
•Select ‘End’ on-screen using the system’s soft keys beneath the audio
system
•Press and hold PHONE on the audio system
•Press and hold
on the steering wheel controls
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