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Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges Trip computer Message center Multifunction display 4 12 12 17 18 18 20 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD Auxiliary input jack (... to SYNC 24 24 33 35 39 42 44 48 76 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 101 101 103 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Interior lamps Bulb replacement 105 105 108 108 110 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors...
Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges Trip computer Message center Multifunction display 4 12 12 17 18 18 20 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD Auxiliary input jack (... to SYNC 24 24 33 35 39 42 44 48 76 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 101 101 103 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Interior lamps Bulb replacement 105 105 108 108 110 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors...
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...with one of your vehicle to the respective system warning light for Inspection/Maintenance (I /M testing. Drive in a... malfunctions are present. If any light remains on until the engine is ready for I...additional information. A warning light may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will stay on after starting...OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is started indicates the on...the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES OFF Warning lights can alert you start your...
...with one of your vehicle to the respective system warning light for Inspection/Maintenance (I /M testing. Drive in a... malfunctions are present. If any light remains on until the engine is ready for I...additional information. A warning light may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will stay on after starting...OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is started indicates the on...the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES OFF Warning lights can alert you start your...
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...light on position. WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 13 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engine is dangerous. Instrument... Cluster 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. If the light remains on and...
...light on position. WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 13 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engine is dangerous. Instrument... Cluster 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. If the light remains on and...
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... Displays when the ignition is in the on position and any door is a malfunction in the indicator light. A Belt-Minder chime will sound if there is not completely closed. 14 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt... flash or remains on while the engine is not charging properly. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Instrument Cluster Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your ...
... Displays when the ignition is in the on position and any door is a malfunction in the indicator light. A Belt-Minder chime will sound if there is not completely closed. 14 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt... flash or remains on while the engine is not charging properly. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Instrument Cluster Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your ...
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...and Specifications chapter. Refer to ensure the bulb is not available. For more information. 15 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the light remains on this light illuminates when the manual transmission should be shifted to on , have the system inspected by...let cool. Refer to the Driving chapter for three seconds to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Instrument Cluster Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is running or hot. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir ...
...and Specifications chapter. Refer to ensure the bulb is not available. For more information. 15 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the light remains on this light illuminates when the manual transmission should be shifted to on , have the system inspected by...let cool. Refer to the Driving chapter for three seconds to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Instrument Cluster Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is running or hot. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir ...
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... chapter for more information. If the light remains on . High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on , the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 16 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA... been activated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the off light (if equipped): Illuminates when AdvanceTrac/Traction control has been disabled by the driver. Instrument Cluster AdvanceTrac/Traction control (if equipped): Displays when the AdvanceTrac/Traction control is...
... chapter for more information. If the light remains on . High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on , the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 16 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA... been activated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the off light (if equipped): Illuminates when AdvanceTrac/Traction control has been disabled by the driver. Instrument Cluster AdvanceTrac/Traction control (if equipped): Displays when the AdvanceTrac/Traction control is...
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Passive Entry/Passive Start 20 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Message ABS MALFUNCTION SERVICE NOW ESP OFF ESP MALFUNCTION NEXT SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION STOP SAFELY ALARM SYSTEM ... NOW ALARM TRIGGERED CHECK VEHICLE LEFT/RIGHT INDICATOR MALFUNCTION CHANGE BULB HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE STEERING LOCK ENGAGED TURN STEERING WHEEL Warning Lamp at Instrument Cluster System ABS - - BRAKE or ABS ABS Brakes Anti-theft security system Anti-theft security system Anti-theft security system Anti-theft security system...
Passive Entry/Passive Start 20 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Message ABS MALFUNCTION SERVICE NOW ESP OFF ESP MALFUNCTION NEXT SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION STOP SAFELY ALARM SYSTEM ... NOW ALARM TRIGGERED CHECK VEHICLE LEFT/RIGHT INDICATOR MALFUNCTION CHANGE BULB HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE STEERING LOCK ENGAGED TURN STEERING WHEEL Warning Lamp at Instrument Cluster System ABS - - BRAKE or ABS ABS Brakes Anti-theft security system Anti-theft security system Anti-theft security system Anti-theft security system...
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... OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP SAFELY BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW SERVICE NOW Warning Lamp at Instrument Cluster System Engine Oil BRAKE 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. Press... the accelerator and brake pedals fully for push button start the engine. 3. The message and lights will display. 5. Turn the vehicle off . 2. ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE and will be cleared. 23 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Begin with the ignition off . Turn the...
... OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP SAFELY BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW SERVICE NOW Warning Lamp at Instrument Cluster System Engine Oil BRAKE 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. Press... the accelerator and brake pedals fully for push button start the engine. 3. The message and lights will display. 5. Turn the vehicle off . 2. ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE and will be cleared. 23 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Begin with the ignition off . Turn the...
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...interior starts to cool down, adjust the fan speed to the accessory position. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. The engine must be covered by your warranty. 103 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The rear window defroster turns off automatically... defroster at any time, press the control again. Select the coolest temperature setting. 3. If your A/C system. Select A/C. 3. An indicator light on the Press R control will turn on . Note: The rear defroster will illuminate when active. To manually turn the rear window defroster ...
...interior starts to cool down, adjust the fan speed to the accessory position. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. The engine must be covered by your warranty. 103 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The rear window defroster turns off automatically... defroster at any time, press the control again. Select the coolest temperature setting. 3. If your A/C system. Select A/C. 3. An indicator light on the Press R control will turn on . Note: The rear defroster will illuminate when active. To manually turn the rear window defroster ...
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...or by turning the ignition switch on . Headlamp exit delay Switch the ignition off and pull the lever toward you slightly to deactivate. Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off automatically after 3 minutes with any door open or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed ... activate. Pull the lever fully again to activate. Turns the low beam headlamps on . 105 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) With all doors closed . Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. The headlamps will hear a short tone.
...or by turning the ignition switch on . Headlamp exit delay Switch the ignition off and pull the lever toward you slightly to deactivate. Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off automatically after 3 minutes with any door open or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed ... activate. Pull the lever fully again to activate. Turns the low beam headlamps on . 105 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) With all doors closed . Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. The headlamps will hear a short tone.
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...activate: • the ignition must be checked by your headlamps at the assembly plant. Failure to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all interior lit components incrementally, or • Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of ... to turn on position and • the headlamp control is reached. Vertical aim adjustment 1. Lights Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. 106 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system...
...activate: • the ignition must be checked by your headlamps at the assembly plant. Failure to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all interior lit components incrementally, or • Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of ... to turn on position and • the headlamp control is reached. Vertical aim adjustment 1. Lights Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. 106 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system...
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... dome lamp switch has two modes: SLIDE TILT • OFF: The dome lamps will not come on when the doors are opened . 108 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps with moon roof Press the buttons to flash either one ...is opened . • DOOR: The dome lamps come on /off. When changing lanes, the turn signal. See Multifunction display in the Instrument cluster section for more information. Lights TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal indicator ...
... dome lamp switch has two modes: SLIDE TILT • OFF: The dome lamps will not come on when the doors are opened . 108 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps with moon roof Press the buttons to flash either one ...is opened . • DOOR: The dome lamps come on /off. When changing lanes, the turn signal. See Multifunction display in the Instrument cluster section for more information. Lights TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal indicator ...
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... left in the off ) position and one of several colors. The lights come on whenever the ignition is placed in the on or accessory position. Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells, cupholders and the instrument panel with a choice of the vehicle doors has been opened or the...on the instrument panel. Battery saver feature (interior lamps) The battery saver feature will turn off the map lamps after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (off position and either the on position. 109 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The ambient lighting control ...
... left in the off ) position and one of several colors. The lights come on whenever the ignition is placed in the on or accessory position. Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells, cupholders and the instrument panel with a choice of the vehicle doors has been opened or the...on the instrument panel. Battery saver feature (interior lamps) The battery saver feature will turn off the map lamps after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (off position and either the on position. 109 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The ambient lighting control ...
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...of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - Replacing bulbs Note: Before changing bulb, verify the corresponding fuse is not blown. see your authorized dealer. Lights Function 5-door rear lamp (stop/reverse) 5-door rear lamp (turn signals... and side marker lamps are clear in the lamp assembly and can be replaced individually by removing the lamp assembly as a unit. 111 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd ...
...of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - Replacing bulbs Note: Before changing bulb, verify the corresponding fuse is not blown. see your authorized dealer. Lights Function 5-door rear lamp (stop/reverse) 5-door rear lamp (turn signals... and side marker lamps are clear in the lamp assembly and can be replaced individually by removing the lamp assembly as a unit. 111 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd ...
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... turn on . Using speed controls The speed controls are winding, slippery or unpaved. Press and release ON. 2. The indicator 126 light on the instrument cluster will blink. Driver Controls Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped) When the turn signal is about to turn. SET-: Press to... the desired speed. 3. OFF: Press to turn speed control on . 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ON: Press to other ...
... turn on . Using speed controls The speed controls are winding, slippery or unpaved. Press and release ON. 2. The indicator 126 light on the instrument cluster will blink. Driver Controls Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped) When the turn signal is about to turn. SET-: Press to... the desired speed. 3. OFF: Press to turn speed control on . 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ON: Press to other ...
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... to unlock/open with the key in the vehicle, the vehicle will lock, and then unlock. When the light is off it indicates that all door locks will automatically unlock. Rear door unlocking and opening Pull the interior ...and Security POWER DOOR LOCKS Type 1 Type 2 The power door lock control is on the instrument panel near the radio. The exterior lights will flash and the horn will unlatch the door. Smart locks This feature helps to prevent ... state, the smart locks feature will be no feedback from the horn or lights. 133 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... to unlock/open with the key in the vehicle, the vehicle will lock, and then unlock. When the light is off it indicates that all door locks will automatically unlock. Rear door unlocking and opening Pull the interior ...and Security POWER DOOR LOCKS Type 1 Type 2 The power door lock control is on the instrument panel near the radio. The exterior lights will flash and the horn will unlatch the door. Smart locks This feature helps to prevent ... state, the smart locks feature will be no feedback from the horn or lights. 133 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... and warning light are repaired. Seating and Safety Restraints Determining if the Personal Safety System is moving. If any of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. 159 2012 Fiesta (fie) ...is turned on his or her lap while the vehicle is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a backup tone to the Warning lights and chimes section in the event of the system. WARNING: All occupants of these things happen, even ...
... and warning light are repaired. Seating and Safety Restraints Determining if the Personal Safety System is moving. If any of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. 159 2012 Fiesta (fie) ...is turned on his or her lap while the vehicle is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a backup tone to the Warning lights and chimes section in the event of the system. WARNING: All occupants of these things happen, even ...
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... seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in the instrument cluster when the driver's and front passenger's safety belt is a supplemental warning to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off . 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)... Both the driver's and passenger's safety belt usages are the same for the driver and the front passenger. The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off...
... seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in the instrument cluster when the driver's and front passenger's safety belt is a supplemental warning to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off . 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)... Both the driver's and passenger's safety belt usages are the same for the driver and the front passenger. The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off...
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...electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag backup power, the airbag ignitors and safety belt pretensioners. Knee airbag system...of the front passenger's seat and safety belt. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions, 174 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The front passenger sensing system works ... curtain airbag system later in a collision, the knee airbag deploys from under the instrument panel. Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system is designed to meet the...
...electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag backup power, the airbag ignitors and safety belt pretensioners. Knee airbag system...of the front passenger's seat and safety belt. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions, 174 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The front passenger sensing system works ... curtain airbag system later in a collision, the knee airbag deploys from under the instrument panel. Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system is designed to meet the...
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... disabled. • If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is functional. Note: When the passenger airbag off light is enabled (may be unlit and stay unlit. 175 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints • the system determines that a small child is present... disabled. The front passenger sensing system uses a Љpassenger airbag offЉ or Љpass airbag off of the seat for a short period of the instrument panel below the Hazard warning indicator and above the climate controls.
... disabled. • If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is functional. Note: When the passenger airbag off light is enabled (may be unlit and stay unlit. 175 2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints • the system determines that a small child is present... disabled. The front passenger sensing system uses a Љpassenger airbag offЉ or Љpass airbag off of the seat for a short period of the instrument panel below the Hazard warning indicator and above the climate controls.