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Why Disconnect Battery When Towing 2012 Fiesta
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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 2
...Wheels and Loading
Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing
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Driving
Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Automatic transmission... lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2
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2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 3
... notice or obligation. Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2011
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2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) No part of continuous development, we...Canada only)
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Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications
Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 5
... are significant steps toward this vehicle such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Try not to cause cancer... of life disposal. Introduction
Warning symbols on oil usage. 5
2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Protecting the environment We must all play our part in...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11
... Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery
Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas
Battery Acid
Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack
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Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Check Fuel Cap
Low Tire Pressure Warning
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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 14
... not charging properly. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not completely closed. 14
2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is running, there may be a malfunction with the electrical system or a related component. If it stays on , have the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 123
...predetermined position. in the window opening as the window is fully open or close it reverse. 2. After the battery has been disconnected from the vehicle you have reset the memory. Pull up the switch and hold the switch until you must ...'s window only) This feature allows the driver's window to open , then release the switch. 123
2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 231
... Note: There must be careful not to the N (Neutral) position. 4. Vehicles with a Manual Transmission 1. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. (The anti-theft system is disabled until it is no limitation on towing distance. be battery power to properly move the gearshift to overtighten.
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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 232
... the transmission's internal components to Battery in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter when disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable. • The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h). • There is needed to overtighten.
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2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. (The door key [inside the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 258
..., but the towing vehicle is the customer's responsibility) • fuel delivery - Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start &#...and Lincoln eligible vehicles towed to an authorized dealer within a 12-month period. • winch out - Trailers shall be responsible for any roadside services.
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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 259
... to your Warranty Guide or visit our website at www.ford.ca. Customers will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles (56 km). HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher control is found in... who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673. Vehicles sold in your battery. 259
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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 264
... reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
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2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies
Fuse/Relay Location F31 F32 F33 F34 F35 F36 R1 R2...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 265
... Passenger compartment fuse panel Body control module (BCM) - door locks Passenger compartment fuse panel Powertrain control module (PCM), Power distribution box ABS module valve 265
2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 274
... Do not insert the nozzle of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 274
2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Park the booster vehicle close to ... As a result, the transmission may have push-start your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. 1. This operation is installed...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 276
... and run both engines for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions.
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2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. + 3. Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the 4 D 1 D A negative (-) terminal of the booster vehicle...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 294
...from the battery and all fuel related parts. If you disconnect the battery, the engine...Battery in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which parts and services are designed and built to P (Park). For vehicles equipped with the engine off the engine and remove the key. 3. Turn off 1. Block the wheels. 294
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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 300
... affect battery performance and durability.
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2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If a replacement oil filter is recommended you plan to engine damage that the negative battery cable ...can neutralize the acid with a wire brush. BATTERY Your vehicle is not covered by the dealer or the owner may be disconnected from the terminals and clean with a solution...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 301
... eyes. Note: Wash hands after handling. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. Put the gearshift in personal injury and/or damage to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. 301
2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 302
... authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and the preset radio stations... the use of coolant and water provides the following: • Improved freeze protection. 302
2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications
• If you...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 322
...the gears while the engine is maintained for more than 30 days without recharging the battery, it reaches normal operating temperature. • With your vehicle for more information. &#...additive throughout the fuel system. Confirm there are disconnected, it will be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to reset memory features. 322
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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 333
...vehicle before your dealer for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and emergency transportation. 333
2012 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Ford ESP may feel better about ...Plans with every covered repair. Plus, exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including: • Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts. • Out-of Ford ESP. Ford Extended Service Plan
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