Get Climate Control Guide for Ford Fiesta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2009-2016)

Information Displays

Stability Control

Message

indicator

Action

See Using Stability Control (page

134).

Electronic stability control off

ABS malfunction Service Now

Amber

Have the system checked by an

authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

See Using Stability Control (page

134).

Traction control off

Sport mode

-

See Using Stability Control (page

134).

See Using Stability Control (page

134).

Electronic stability control off

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Message

indicator

Action

See Starting and Stopping the

Engine (page 111).

Press brake to start

-

See Starting and Stopping the

Engine (page 111).

Press clutch to start

See Starting and Stopping the

Engine (page 111).

Press brake and clutch to start

Cranking time exceeded

See Starting and Stopping the

Engine (page 111).

Steering

Message

indicator

Action

Full steering will be maintained but

you will need to exert greater force

on the steering wheel. Have the

system checked by an authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

Steering assist fault Service

required

Amber

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Information Displays

Tire pressure monitoring system

Message

indicator

Message

Action

The pressure in one or more tires

has dropped. Check as soon as

possible.

Check tire pressures

Amber

Permanent malfunction. Have your

vehicle checked by an authorized

dealer.

Tire Pressure Monitor Fault

Transmission

Message

indicator

Action

Transmission malfunction Service

now

Have the system checked by an

authorized dealer immediately.

Red

Under certain driving conditions it is

possible that the clutches in the

transmission can overheat. In these

circumstances it is necessary to

press the brake pedal and stop your

vehicle to prevent damage to the

transmission. Move the transmis-

sion selector lever to position N or

P and apply the parking brake until

the transmission has cooled and the

message disappears from the

display.

Transmission overtemperature Stop

safely

Red

Have the system checked by an

authorized dealer immediately.

Use brake Stop safely

Red

-

See Automatic Transmission

(page 124). See Starting and

Stopping the Engine (page 111).

Vehicle not in Park Select P

See Automatic Transmission

(page 124). See Starting and

Stopping the Engine (page 111).

Select N or P to start

Press brake to start

-

See Starting and Stopping the

Engine (page 111).

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Information Displays

Message

indicator

Message

Action

See Automatic Transmission

(page 124). See Starting and

Stopping the Engine (page 111).

Select N to start

-

See Automatic Transmission

(page 124). See Starting and

Stopping the Engine (page 111).

Door open Apply brake

-

Transmission is getting hot. Stop to

let it cool or speed up.

Transmission hot Stop or speed up

Transmission is hot. Wait as needed

to let it cool.

Transmission hot Wait...

Transmission ready

-

Your vehicle is ready to drive.

See Automatic Transmission

(page 124). See Starting and

Stopping the Engine (page 111).

Press brake to unlock gearshift lever

Gearshift lever unlocked

-

See Automatic Transmission

(page 124). See Starting and

Stopping the Engine (page 111).

See Automatic Transmission

(page 124). See Starting and

Stopping the Engine (page 111).

Transmission not in Park

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Climate Control

Air Conditioning

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Outside Air

The system directs air through the

evaporator for cooling. The evaporator

extracts humidity from the air to help keep

the windows free of mist. The system

directs the resulting condensation to the

outside of your vehicle, which may cause

a small pool to form under your vehicle.

This is normal.

Keep the air intakes in front of the

windshield free from obstruction (such as

snow or leaves) to allow the climate

control system to function effectively.

Recirculated Air

WARNING

Note: The air conditioning operates only

when the temperature is above 39°F (4°C).

Prolonged use of recirculated air may

cause the windows to mist up. If the

windows mist up, follow the settings

for demisting the windshield.

Note: When you use air conditioning, your

vehicle uses more fuel.

AIR VENTS

The air currently in the passenger

compartment recirculates. Outside air does

not enter your vehicle.

Center Air Vents

Heating

Heating performance depends on the

temperature of the engine coolant.

GeneralInformationonControlling

the Interior Climate

Fully close all the windows.

Warming the Interior

Direct the air toward your feet. In cold or

humid weather conditions, direct some of

the air toward the windshield and the door

windows.

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Side Air Vent

Cooling the Interior

Direct the air toward your face.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL

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Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust

to select the desired fan speed.

Air distribution control: Adjust to select the desired air distribution. If you

select MAX A/C the system distributes recirculated air through the instrument

panel air vents. This mode is more economical and efficient than normal air

conditioning. Select O to turn the system off.

C

Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and

recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the button illuminates and

the air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce

the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering

your vehicle.

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E

F

Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your

vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature.

Heated rear window: Press the button to defog and clear the rear window of

a thin covering of ice.

Air conditioning: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air

conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning

when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three

minutes.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL(If Equipped)

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C

Fan speed: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Rotate the

control to select the desired fan speed. The setting is shown in the display.

Instrument panel: Press the button to distribute air through the instrument

panel air vents.

Defrost: Press the button to distribute air through the windshield air vents. You

can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of

ice.

D

MAX Defrost: Press the button to distribute outside air through the windshield

air vents. Air conditioning is automatically selected. The fan is set to the highest

speed and the temperature to HI. When the air distribution is set in this position,

you are unable to select recirculated air or manually adjust the fan speed and

temperature control. Press the AUTO button to return to auto mode.

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F

MAX A/C: Press the button to distribute recirculated air through the instrument

panel air vents. This mode is more economical and efficient than normal air

conditioning.

Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your

vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature.

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H

Air conditioning: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air

conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning

when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three

minutes.

Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and

recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.

This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors

from entering your vehicle.

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OFF: Press the button to switch the system off.

J

Heated rear window: Press the button to defog and clear the rear window of

a thin covering of ice.

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L

Footwell: Press the button to distribute air through the footwell air vents.

AUTO: Press the button to switch the system on and off. The system

automatically controls the temperature, amount and distribution of the airflow

to reach and maintain your previously selected temperature.

Temperature Control

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE

INTERIOR CLIMATE

General Hints

Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may

cause the windows to fog up.

Note: A small amount of air may be felt

from the footwell air vents regardless of the

air distribution setting.

Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside

your vehicle, do not drive with the system

switched off or with recirculated air always

switched on.

Note: Do not place objects under the front

seats as this may interfere with the airflow

to the rear seats.

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You can set the temperature between 61°F

(16°C) and 82°F (28°C). In position low,

the system switches to permanent cooling.

In position high, the system switches to

permanent heating.

Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from

the air intake area at the base of the

windshield.

Note: If you select either position low or

high, the system will not regulate a stable

temperature.

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Climate Control

Manual Climate Control

Note: When the system is switched off,

outside air is prevented from entering your

vehicle.

Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield

during humid weather, adjust the air

distribution control to the windshield air

vents position. Increase the temperature

and fan speed to improve clearing, if

required.

Note: When you select AUTO mode and

the interior and exterior temperatures are

high, the system automatically selects

recirculated air to maximize cooling of the

interior. When the desired air temperature

is reached, the system automatically selects

outside air.

Automatic Climate Control

Note: Do not adjust the settings when your

vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold. The

system automatically adjusts to the

previously stored settings. For the system

to function efficiently, the instrument panel

and side air vents should be fully open.

Note: When you select windshield

defrosting and defogging, the instrument

panel and footwell level functions

automatically switch off and air conditioning

switches on. Outside air flows into your

vehicle.

Note: At low ambient temperatures with

AUTO selected, the air stream is directed

toward the windshield and side windows

for as long as the engine remains cold.

Heating the Interior Quickly

Vehicles With Manual Climate Control VehiclesWithAutomaticClimateControl

1

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

setting.

Press the AUTO button.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

highest setting.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the air distribution control to the

footwell air vents position.

Recommended Settings for Heating

Vehicles With Manual Climate Control VehiclesWithAutomaticClimateControl

1

Adjust the fan speed to the second

setting.

Press the AUTO button.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the air distribution control to the

footwell and windshield air vents posi-

tion.

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Climate Control

Cooling the Interior Quickly

Vehicles With Manual Climate Control VehiclesWithAutomaticClimateControl

1

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

setting.

Press the AUTO button.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control setting Adjust the temperature control to the

to MAX A/C. desired setting.

Adjust the air distribution control to the Or, press the MAX A/C button.

instrument panel air vents position.

Recommended Settings for Cooling

Vehicles With Manual Climate Control VehiclesWithAutomaticClimateControl

1

Adjust the fan speed to the second

setting.

Press the AUTO button.

2

3

4

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the air distribution control to the

instrument panel air vents position.

Press the A/C button.

Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient

Temperatures

Vehicles With Manual Climate Control VehiclesWithAutomaticClimateControl

1

Apply the parking brake.

2

Move the transmission selector lever to Move the transmission selector lever to

position P or neutral.

3

4

Adjust the temperature control to the

MAX A/C position.

Press the AUTO button.

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

setting.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

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Climate Control

Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather

Vehicles With Manual Climate Control VehiclesWithAutomaticClimateControl

1

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

setting.

Press the MAX defrost button.

2

3

4

Adjust the temperature control to the

highest setting.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the air distribution control to the

windshield position.

Press the A/C button.

Heated Exterior Mirrors

Maximum Cooling Performance in

Instrument Panel or Instrument

Panel and Footwell Positions

Electric exterior mirrors have a heating

element that will defrost or demist the

mirror glass. They will switch on

automatically when you switch the heated

rear window on.

1. Adjust the temperature control to the

lowest setting.

2. Press the A/C and recirculated air

buttons.

CABIN AIR FILTER

3. Adjust the fan speed to the highest

setting initially and then adjust it to suit

the desired comfort level.

Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air

filter. It is located behind the center

console.

HEATED WINDOWS AND

MIRRORS

The particulate filtration system reduces

the concentration of airborne particles

such as dust, spores and pollen in the air

supplied to the interior of your vehicle.

Heated Windows

Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter

installed at all times. This prevents foreign

objects from entering the system. Running

the system without a filter in place could

result in degradation or damage to the

system.

Use the heated windows to defrost or

demist the rear window.

Note: The heated windows operate only

when the engine is running.

Heated Rear Window

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Climate Control

The particulate filtration system gives you

and your passengers the following

benefits:

•

It improves your driving comfort by

reducing particle concentration.

It improves the interior compartment

cleanliness.

It protects the climate control

components from particle deposits.

Replace the filter at regular intervals. See

Scheduled Maintenance (page 396).

For additional cabin air filter information,

or to replace the filter, see an authorized

dealer.

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