2015 FORD FIESTA check engine

Maintenance
General Information.....................................177
Opening and Closing the Hood................177
Under Hood Overview -
1.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................179
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)
........................................180
Under Hood Overview -
1.6L
EcoBoost™..................................................181
Engine Oil Dipstick -
1.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................182
Engine Oil Dipstick -
1.6L Duratec-16V
Ti-VCT (Sigma)........................................182
Engine Oil Dipstick -
1.6L
EcoBoost™.................................................182
Engine Oil Check...........................................182
Oil Change Indicator Reset
.......................183
Engine Coolant Check................................183
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................185
Brake Fluid Check........................................186
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................186
Washer Fluid Check.....................................186
Fuel Filter.........................................................186
Changing the 12V Battery..........................186
Checking the Wiper Blades......................186
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................186
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................187
Removing a Headlamp..............................188
Changing a Bulb - 4-Door.........................189
Changing a Bulb - 5-Door.........................194
Bulb Specification Chart...........................198
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................199
Technical Specifications -
1.0L
EcoBoost™...............................................200
Technical Specifications -
1.6L
EcoBoost™................................................203
Technical Specifications -
1.6L
Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)............206 Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products
........................................210
Cleaning the Exterior...................................210
Waxing...............................................................211
Cleaning the Engine......................................211
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................212
Cleaning the Interior.....................................212
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................212
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................213
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............214
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
........................214
Vehicle Storage
.............................................214
Wheels and Tires
General Information.....................................217
Tire Care
............................................................217
Using Winter Tires
........................................232
Using Snow Chains.....................................232
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........232
Changing a Road Wheel...........................236
Technical Specifications..........................240
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications
.................................241
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................242
Vehicle Identification Number
................243
Vehicle Certification Label.......................243
Transmission Code Designation............244
Audio System
General Information
...................................245
Audio Unit -
Vehicles With: AM/FM/
CD..................................................................246
Audio Unit -
Vehicles With: SYNC/AM/
FM/CD.........................................................250
Audio Unit -
Vehicles With: Touchscreen
Display.........................................................254
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
Displays the temperature of the engine
coolant. At normal operating temperature
the indicator will remain in the center
section.
Fuel Gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may
vary slightly when your vehicle is moving
or on a gradient. The arrow adjacent to the
fuel pump symbol indicates on which side
of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS - 1.6L DURATEC-
16V TI-VCT (SIGMA)/1.0L
ECOBOOST™
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps will
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle. Anti-lock Braking System Warning
Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction.
You will continue to have the normal
braking system (without anti-lock braking
system) unless the brake system warning
lamp is also illuminated.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer.
Brake System Warning Lamp It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
ignition is on. If it illuminates
when your vehicle is moving, make sure the
parking brake is disengaged. If the parking
brake is disengaged, this indicates low
brake fluid level or a brake system fault.
Have your vehicle checked immediately by
an authorized dealer. WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury. Cruise Control Indicator
It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on. See Using
Cruise Control (page 139).
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Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burnt out bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 194).
Door Ajar Warning Lamp Illuminates when you switch the
ignition on and remains on if any
door, the hood or the liftgate is
not closed properly.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp WARNING
Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being
correct. Have your vehicle checked
by a an authorized dealer immediately. If it stays on after starting or
illuminates when driving, this
indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off.
Check the coolant level. See
Engine
Coolant Check (page 183).
Engine Oil Warning Lamp WARNING
Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being
correct. Have your vehicle checked
by an authorized dealer immediately. If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off.
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine
Coolant Check (page 183).
Front Airbag Warning Lamp If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
by an authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps Indicator It will illuminate when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
Headlamp Indicator It will illuminate when you switch
the headlamp dipped beam or
the side and tail lamps on.
High Beam Indicator It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Ignition Warning Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction.
Switch off all unnecessary electrical
equipment.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer immediately.
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Information Indicator
It will illuminate when a new
message is stored in the
information and entertainment
display. See Information Messages
(page 87).
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp If it illuminates, refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It will illuminate when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check
your tire pressure as soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily when
you switch the ignition on to confirm the
lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, or begins
to flash at any time, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.
Safety Belt Minder Warning Lamp It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt. See
Safety
Belt Minder (page 30).
Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated
after the engine is started, it
indicates that the On-Board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emissions
control system. Refer to On-Board
Diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Fuel and
Refueling chapter for more information
about having your vehicle serviced. See
Emission Control System
(page 119). If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic
converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire. Have an authorized
dealer service your vehicle immediately. The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first turned
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready
for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine is cranked, then
turn itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See
Emission Control
System (page 119).
Shift Indicator It will illuminate to inform you
that shifting to a higher gear may
give better fuel economy and
lower CO2 emissions. It will not illuminate
during periods of high acceleration, braking
or when the clutch pedal is pressed.
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Door Ajar Warning Lamp
Illuminates when you switch the
ignition on and remains on if any
door, the hood or the liftgate is
not closed properly.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp WARNING
Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being
correct. Have your vehicle checked
by a an authorized dealer immediately. If it stays on after starting or
illuminates when driving, this
indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off.
Check the coolant level. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 183).
Engine Oil Warning Lamp WARNING
Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being
correct. Have your vehicle checked
by an authorized dealer immediately. If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off.
Check the engine oil level. See
Engine
Coolant Check (page 183). Front Airbag Warning Lamp If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
by an authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps Indicator It will illuminate when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
Headlamp Indicator It will illuminate when you switch
the headlamp dipped beam or
the side and tail lamps on.
High Beam Indicator It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Ignition Warning Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction.
Switch off all unnecessary electrical
equipment.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer immediately.
Information Indicator It will illuminate when a new
message is stored in the
information and entertainment
display. See Information Messages
(page 87).
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Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
If it illuminates, refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It will illuminate when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check
your tire pressure as soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily when
you switch the ignition on to confirm the
lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, or begins
to flash at any time, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.
Safety Belt Minder Warning Lamp It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt. See Safety
Belt Minder (page 30).
Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated
after the engine is started, it
indicates that the On-Board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emissions
control system. Refer to On-Board
Diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Fuel and
Refueling chapter for more information
about having your vehicle serviced. See
Emission Control System
(page 119).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately. WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic
converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire. Have an authorized
dealer service your vehicle immediately. The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first turned
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready
for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine is cranked, then
turn itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See
Emission Control
System (page 119).
Shift Indicator It will illuminate to inform you
that shifting to a higher gear may
give better fuel economy and
lower CO2 emissions. It will not illuminate
during periods of high acceleration, braking
or when the clutch pedal is pressed.
Stability Control Indicator While driving, it flashes when the
system is operating. After you
switch the ignition on, if it does
not illuminate or illuminates continuously
while driving, this indicates a malfunction.
During a malfunction, the system switches
off. Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Stability Control System Off
Indicator
It will illuminate when you switch
the system off. It will go out
when you switch the system
back on or when you switch the ignition
off.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Exterior Lamps On
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver door, and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Gearshift Lever Not in Park (P)
Sounds when the driver door is open, the
key is in the ignition and the gearshift lever
is not in park (P).
Key in Ignition
Sounds when the driver door is open and
the key is in the ignition.
Key Outside Vehicle - Vehicles
With Keyless System
Sounds when you close the driver door, the
key is outside your vehicle and and the
engine is running. The system does not
detect a passive key inside your vehicle.
Low Fuel
Sounds when the remaining fuel is less
than approximately 1.6 gal (6 L). The
distance to empty displayed may vary
depending on driving style and road
conditions. Parking Brake On
Sounds when the parking brake is on and
your vehicle is moving. If the warning chime
continues to sound when you release the
parking brake, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
Safety Belt Minder
WARNINGS
The safety belt minder remains in
stand-by mode when the front safety
belts have been fastened. It will
sound if either safety belt is unfastened. Do not sit on top of a fastened safety
belt to prevent the safety belt minder
from coming on. The occupant
protection system will only provide
optimum protection when you use the
safety belt correctly. Sounds when your vehicle speed exceeds
the pre-determined limit and the front
safety belts are unfastened. The chime will
stop after a period of time.
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