Get Transmission -> Automatic Transmission Guide for Ford Fiesta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2009-2016)

Transmission

We recommend you change gear

according to the following guide to achieve

the best fuel economy for your vehicle.

If reverse gear is not fully engaged, press

the clutch pedal down and shift the

gearshift lever to the neutral position.

Release the clutch pedal for a moment,

then raise the collar and shift the gearshift

lever to reverse again.

Shift from

Recommended

speed

Parking Your Vehicle

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1 - 2

12 mph (19 km/h)

23 mph (37 km/h)

32 mph (51 km/h)

41 mph (66 km/h)

42 mph (67 km/h)

2 - 3

3 - 4

4 - 5

5 - 6

Do not park your vehicle with the

gearshift lever in the neutral position.

Your vehicle may move unexpectedly

and injure someone. Shift the gearshift

lever to first gear and set the parking brake

fully.

Reverse

To park your vehicle:

Note: Do not shift the gearshift lever to

reverse gear when your vehicle is moving.

This can cause damage to the transmission.

1. Press the brake pedal and shift the

gearshift lever to the neutral position.

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal to

disengage the clutch.

2. Fully apply the parking brake and

switch the ignition off.

2. Shift the gearshift lever to the neutral

position and wait at least three

3. Hold the clutch pedal down, and shift

the gearshift lever to first gear.

seconds before moving it to reverse.

3. Raise the collar below the gearshift

lever to shift to reverse gear.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Note: This is a lockout feature which

protects the transmission from accidentally

engaging reverse gear when intending to

select first gear.

WARNINGS

Always set the parking brake fully

and make sure the gearshift is

latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition

to the off position and remove the key

whenever you leave your vehicle.

Do not apply the brake and

accelerator pedals simultaneously

for more than three seconds as this

limits engine rpm and labors the

transmission. This may result in difficulty

maintaining speed in traffic and could lead

to serious injury.

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Transmission

Note: When you switch the ignition off, the

Manual shift up

transmission will carry out a series of checks.

You may hear slight clicking sounds. This is

normal.

Manual shift down

Press the button on the front of the

transmission selector lever to change to

each position.

We have designed your vehicle to improve

fuel economy by reducing fuel usage

compared to a traditional torque converter

automatic transmission. When you take

your foot off the accelerator pedal and

your vehicle begins to slow down, this can

feel like a light to medium braking

sensation.

The transmission selector lever position

will be shown in the information display.

P (Park)

WARNINGS

You must only select P when your

vehicle is stationary. Selecting P

when your vehicle is moving will

damage the transmission and may lead to

an accident or injury.

Selector Lever Positions

WARNING

You must press the brake pedal to

apply the brakes before moving the

transmission selector lever. Failure

to keep the brakes applied until you are

ready to move off may lead to an accident

or injury.

You must move the transmission

selector lever to position P and fully

apply the parking brake before you

leave your vehicle. Failure to leave your

vehicle securely parked may lead to an

accident or injury.

Your vehicle will not move while the

transmission selector lever is in P. You can

start the engine with the transmission

selector lever in this position.

Note: An audible warning will sound if you

open the driver's door and you have not

moved the transmission selector lever to

park.

R (Reverse)

WARNING

You must only select R when your

vehicle is stationary and the engine

is at idle speed. Selecting R when

your vehicle is moving or at a high engine

speed will damage the transmission or

lead to an accident or injury.

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Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Sport mode or manual shifting

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Transmission

With the transmission selector lever in R,

Sport mode will remain on until you either

shift manually up or down the gears using

the + or - buttons on the side of the

transmission selector lever or you move

the transmission selector lever to drive.

power is transmitted to the drive wheels

to allow your vehicle to move backward.

You cannot start the engine with the

transmission selector lever in this position.

Note: Always come to a complete stop

before shifting the transmission selector

lever out of reverse.

When you use Sport mode it provides a

downshift function. See Downshift in this

section.

N (Neutral)

Manual Shifting

WARNING

With the transmission selector lever in N,

power is not transmitted to the drive

wheels and the transmission is not locked,

it is possible your vehicle will move if the

brakes are not applied. You can start the

engine with the transmission selector lever

in this position.

Do not permanently hold the + or -

buttons in. This may damage the

transmission and may lead to an

accident or injury.

Press the + button to shift up and the -

button to shift down.

D (Drive)

With the transmission selector lever in D,

your vehicle will shift automatically

through the forward gears. You cannot

start the engine with the transmission

selector lever in this position.

Gears may be skipped by pressing the + or

- buttons repeatedly at short intervals.

We recommend you upshift according to

the following guide to achieve the best fuel

economy for your vehicle.

The transmission will select the

appropriate gear for optimum vehicle

performance and economy based on

ambient temperature, road gradient,

vehicle load, speed and your driving style.

Shift From

Recommended

Speed

1 - 2

2 - 3

3 - 4

4 - 5

5 - 6

15 mph (24 km/h)

25 mph (40 km/h)

40 mph (64 km/h)

45 mph (72 km/h)

50 mph (80 km/h)

When you use Drive mode it provides a

downshift function. See Downshift in this

section.

Note: A shift will occur only when your

vehicle and engine speeds are appropriate.

Sport Mode and Manual Shifting

Sport Mode

Manual mode also provides a downshift

function. See Downshift in this section.

With the transmission selector lever in S,

gears are selected quicker and at higher

engine speeds. You cannot start the engine

with the transmission selector lever in this

position.

Note: The transmission will automatically

upshift if the engine speed is too high or

downshift if the engine speed is too low.

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Transmission

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Transmission

Press the accelerator pedal fully with the

transmission selector lever in either D, S

mode or manual shifting position to select

a lower gear for optimum performance.

Release the accelerator pedal when you

no longer require downshift.

WARNINGS

Do not apply the brake and

accelerator pedals simultaneously

for more than three seconds as this

limits engine rpm and labors the

transmission. This may make it difficult to

maintain speeds in traffic and lead to an

accident or injury.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or

Snow

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,

it may be rocked out by shifting between

D and R, stopping between shifts in a

steady pattern. Press the accelerator

lightly in each gear.

Do not idle the engine for long

periods of time in D with the brakes

applied. This could damage the

transmission and may lead to an accident

or injury.

Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the engine

is not at normal operating temperature as

this can damage the transmission.

Note: The system carries out a series of

checks when you switch the ignition on and

off. You may hear clicking sounds. This is

normal.

Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more

than a minute as this can damage the

transmission or the tires and the engine may

overheat.

Moving off

1. Press the brake pedal to apply the

brakes.

Emergency Park Position Release

Lever

2. Move the transmission selector lever

WARNINGS

to R, D or S.

Do not drive your vehicle until you

verify that the brake lamps are

working. Failure to adhere to warning

indicators may lead to an accident or injury.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Release the brake pedal and press the

accelerator pedal.

Stopping

If you release the parking brake and

the brake warning lamp remains

illuminated the brakes may not be

working correctly. Have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer as soon

as possible. Failure to adhere to warning

lamps and indicators may lead to an

accident or injury.

1. Release the accelerator pedal and

press the brake pedal.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Move the transmission selector lever

to N or P.

Use the emergency P position release lever

to move the transmission selector lever

from the P position in the event of a

malfunction or if your vehicle battery has

no charge.

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