2013 FORD FIESTA Owners Manual

ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical Aim Adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(A) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(B) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(C) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(D) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and
mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall
or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). The center
of the lamp is marked bya3millimeter circle on the headlamp lens
3. Turn on the headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the
hood.
To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern. If
the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
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4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
or 13 millimeter wrench/socket
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in
order to adjust the vertical aim of
the headlamp. The horizontal edge
of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NOT ADJUSTABLE.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
Note:Remove the front lamp assembly in order to replace the bulbs.
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the screws and pushpin
holding the lamp assembly (driver
side shown).
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
4. Remove the lamp assembly.
Note:When lamp is removed, you
will hear a clicking sound.
5. Reverse the procedure to install
the lamp assembly.
Note:When installing the front lamp assembly, the front flange must be
placed under the fascia. Ensure that the bottom tab gets placed properly
into the white clip.
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CHANGING A BULB
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
•Water puddle inside the lamp
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Replacing Bulbs
Note:Before changing bulb, verify the corresponding fuse is not blown.
The low beam headlamps, high beam headlamps, front turn signals and
side marker lamps are located in the headlamp assembly and can be
replaced individually by removing the headlamp assembly as a unit.
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
Note:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base and do not touch
the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next
time the headlamps are operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
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A. Side marker lamp
B. Low beam headlamp
C. High beam headlamp
D. Park and turn signal lamp
Replacing the Low Beam Headlamp Bulb
1. Remove the bulb cover.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the High Beam Headlamp Bulb
1. Remove the bulb cover.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Open the spring and pull out the bulb.
5. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulbC
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Replacing the Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Bulbs
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb
holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the Side Marker Lamp Bulb
1. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb
holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the Signal Indicator Mirror Bulbs (If Equipped)
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
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Removing the Rear Lamps (5-Door)
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the screws holding the
lamp assembly.
Replacing the Stop, Reverse, and Turn Signal Lamps (5-Door)
A. Stop lamp
B. Reverse lamp
C. Turn signal
1. Turn any of the bulb holders counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the holder.
3. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
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Replacing the Body Side Rear Lamp (4-Door)
1. Open the deck lid and remove the interior body side carpet.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb from the holder.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the Deck Lid Mounted Rear Lamp (4-Door)
1. Open the deck lid and remove the interior deck lid carpet.
2. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
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3. Remove the bulb from the holder.
4. Reverse the procedure to install the new bulb.
Replacing the Deck Lid Mounted Reverse Lamp (4-Door)
Note:Remove the rear lamp assembly in order to replace the reverse
lamp bulb.
1. Open the deck lid and remove the interior deck lid carpet.
2. Loosen the central fixing screw.
3. Carefully pull the outer upper
corner of the lamp assembly to get
it out of the deck lid.
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