2014 FORD FIESTA sport mode

PRODUCT HISTORY
The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) wasestablished in 1991 to polish the Ford Ovalby creating low-volume, factory-producedvehicles designed for those select fewwhose idea of driving is a high-powered,passionate experience – not just a meansof getting from point A to point B.
In a move to support this spiritedenthusiasm, Ford Motor Company carefullyintegrated the wide array of talent in thecompany into a small, cross-functionalgroup of engineers and product planners,housed together under one roof with acommon mission: to create vehiclesspecifically designed to meet the uniqueneeds and desires of the knowledgeabledriving enthusiast.
Nearly 200000 SVT vehicles have beenproduced since the 1993 model year. Theseinclude the SVT Mustang Cobra and theCobra R, the SVT F-150 Lightning, the SVTContour, the SVT Focus, Ford GT, ShelbyGT500, GT500KR and the F-150 SVTRaptor.
TEAM RS HISTORY
TeamRS traces its roots back nearly 60years from the Lotus Ford Cortina and TwinCam Escorts of the mid 1960’s, throughthe first RS branded Escorts of the 1970’sto the founding of Special VehicleEngineering (SVE) in 1980. Through the1980s and 90s, SVE delivered a breadthof vehicles from exciting XR and RSbranded road going performance carsthrough homologation specials such asthe iconic Sierra Cosworth RS500. The firstST (Sport Technology) vehicle appearedin 1996 as the ST24 Mondeo. The firstcollaboration between Ford’s Europeanand North American performance teamsappeared in 2002 as the ST170 in Europeand SVT Focus in North America. In 2003,
TeamRS replaced SVE in Europe asperformance car and motorsport personnelwere brought together as one team.TeamRS subsequently created the 2004Fiesta ST, 2005 Focus ST and 2009 FocusRS.
GLOBAL PERFORMANCEVEHICLES
The Global Performance Vehicle groupwas formally established in 2009, joiningthe performance product developmentexcellence and heritage of SVT in NorthAmerica and TeamRS in Europe. The FiestaST is the second vehicle to emerge fromthis group and represents the best of whatFord performance has to offer from aroundthe globe. Your ST vehicle has beendesigned and developed with the fourhallmarks of the Ford Global PerformanceGroup in mind: Performance, Substance,Exclusivity and Value. We are proud andpassionate about what we do, and we areglad you have made us your choice.
4Fiesta (CCT)Introduction

•1.6L GTDI EcoBoost I4 engine
•Overboost function for increasedtorque
•Electronic overspeed function with6500 RPM redline
•ST-tuned 55 millimeters (2.17 inches)exhaust system with dual tips
•Ford B6 6-speed manual transaxle
•Sound symposer
•ST-tuned electric power assistedsteering
•Modified front suspension knuckle forimproved wheel end geometry
•ST-tuned springs, dampers, stabilizerbar and rear twist beam
•Increased diameter front brake rotors(278 millimeters x 23 millimeters) (10.9inches x 0.91 inches), rear brake rotors(253 millimeters x 10.2 millimeters (9.9inches x 0.40 inches) with uniquecalipers and ST-tuned brake pads
•Rear disc brakes with ST-tuned brakepads
•Enhanced torque vectoring withundersteer control
•AdvanceTrac stability enhancementsystem with three modes: Normal,Sport and Disabled
•17 inch x 7.0 inch wheels with 47.5millimeter offset
•P205/40-R17 Bridgestone RE050Asummer-only tires
•ST-engineered front and rear fasciasand rear wing
•Optional Recaro front seats withincreased lateral support and matchingrear seat covers
•ST-unique instrument panel appliques,shift knob, steering wheel and rockerscuff panels
•ST high-speed instrument cluster
5Fiesta (CCT)At a GlanceE163958

USING STABILITY CONTROL -
1.6L ECOBOOST™
The AdvanceTrac system includes tractioncontrol and electronic stability control. Seethe Traction Control and Stability Controlchapters of the Owner's Manual for moreinformation.
AdvanceTrac provides three modes ofoperation specially calibrated for yourvehicle.
Press the AdvanceTrac button on thecenter console to select these modes.
AdvanceTrac Modes
DisplayButton operationDescriptionMode
NoneNoneDaily usage with alldriver aids engagedNormal
-Message centerdisplays Sport ModeSingle pressSpirited driving.Thresholds alteredon traction controland electronicstability control toallow more tire spinand vehicle slip
Sport
-Amber light incluster illuminates
-Message centerdisplays Hold toswitch ESC OFF,then
Press and hold forfive seconds-Track Use Only-Traction controland electronicstability control aredisabled
Off
-Electronic StabilityControl off-Amber light incluster illuminates
13Fiesta (CCT)Stability Control (If Equipped)E156922

The following table lists acceptable tiresizes for winter tires. Tire speed and loadratings should match those of the originallyequipped tires as closely as possible. If itis required to fit winter tires with a speed
rating less than the original equipment tires(to fit snow chains, for example), be awareof the maximum speed rating for the tireand never exceed.
Compatible Snow Tire and Wheel Packages
Required wheelTire size
Original equipment ST wheel or equivalent205/40 R17
Owner supplied. See your Ford dealer forsuitable wheels from the Fiesta lineup.195/45 R16*
* Required size to prevent vehicle damage if snow chain use is required
Please call the Ford Performance InfoCenter at 1-800-FORD-SVT (367-3788)for specific winter tire recommendations.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
See the Wheels and Tires chapter of yourowner's manual for instructions onchanging a road wheel.
Full Size Spare
Your ST vehicle is equipped with a full size,dissimilar spare tire assembly. Althoughthe spare is a traditional, full size tire (asopposed to a mini spare), it is different inboth size and handling characteristics fromthe standard Fiesta ST performance tire.If you need to install the spare tire, youmust adhere to the following precautions:
•Because of the different performancecharacteristics of the spare tire, avoidaggressive steering, braking,acceleration or high speeds when thespare tire is installed.
•Never enable electronic stabilitycontrol sport mode or fully disableelectronic stability control when thespare tire is installed.
•Replace the spare tire with the correctoriginal equipment specified tire assoon as possible.
The following table lists the specificationsfor the full size spare tire and wheelassembly. Tire speed and load ratingsshould match those of the originallyequipped tires as closely as possible.
-Spare tire
185/60 R15Size
HSpeed rating
84Load rating
All seasonUsage
15 in. x 6.0 in., 47.5 mm offset steel wheelsWheel
22Fiesta (CCT)Wheels and Tires