Get Vehicle Care Guide for Ford Fiesta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2009-2016)

Vehicle Care

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Never use strong household detergents

CLEANING PRODUCTS

or soap, for example dish washing or

laundry liquid. These products can

discolor and spot painted surfaces.

For best results, use the following products

or products of equivalent quality:

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Never wash your vehicle when is hot to

the touch, or during strong or direct

sunlight.

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Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover

(ZC-42)

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Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal

Cleaner (ZC-15)

Dry your vehicle with a chamois or soft

terry cloth towel to eliminate water

spotting.

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Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A)

Motorcraft Dusting Cloth (ZC-24)

Immediately remove fuel spillages, bird

droppings, insect deposits and road tar.

These may cause damage to your

vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time.

We recommend Motorcraft Bug and

Tar Remover.

Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and

Degreaser (U.S. only) (ZC-20)

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Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (Canada

only) (CXC-66-A)

Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner

(Canada only) (CXC-101)

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Remove any exterior accessories, for

example antennas, before entering a

car wash.

Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner

(Canada only) (CXC-100)

Note: Suntan lotions and insect repellents

can damage painted surfaces. If these

substances come in contact with your

vehicle, wash the affected area as soon as

possible.

Motorcraft Premium Quality

Windshield Washer Fluid (Canada

only) [CXC-37-(A, B, D or F)]

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Motorcraft Premium Windshield Wash

Concentrate with Bitterant (U.S. only)

(ZC-32-B2)

Exterior Chrome Parts

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Motorcraft Professional Strength

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54)

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Apply a high quality-cleaning product

to bumpers and other chrome parts.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

We recommend Motorcraft Custom

Bright Metal Cleaner.

Motorcraft Premium Leather and Vinyl

Cleaner (ZC-56)

Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover

(U.S. only) (ZC-14)

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Do not apply the cleaning product to

hot surfaces. Do not leave the cleaning

product on chrome surfaces longer

than the time recommended.

Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass

Cleaner (ZC-23)

Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner

(ZC-37-A)

Using other non-recommended

cleaners can result in severe and

permanent cosmetic damage.

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

Note: Never use abrasive materials, for

example steel wool or plastic pads as they

can scratch the chrome surface.

Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or

lukewarm water and a neutral pH

shampoo, we recommend Motorcraft

Detail Wash.

Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal

cleaner or polish on wheels or wheel covers.

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Do not allow wax to come in contact

Exterior Plastic Parts

with any non-body (low-gloss black)

colored trim. The wax will discolor or

stain the parts over time.

For routine cleaning we recommend

Motorcraft Detail Wash. If tar or grease

spots are present, we recommend

Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.

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Roof racks.

Bumpers.

Stripes or Graphics(If Equipped)

Grained door handles.

Side moldings.

Mirror housings.

Windshield cowl area.

Do not use a commercial or high-pressure

sprayer on the surface or edge of stripes

and graphics. This can damage them and

cause the edges to peel away from the

vehicle surface.

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Do not apply wax to glass areas.

After waxing, your car's paint should

feel smooth, and be free of streaks and

smudges.

Underbody

Flush the complete underside of your

vehicle frequently. Keep body and door

drain holes free of debris or foreign

material.

CLEANING THE ENGINE

Engines are more efficient when they are

clean because grease and dirt buildup keep

the engine warmer than normal.

WAXING

Regular waxing is necessary to protect your

car's paint from the elements. We

recommend that you wash and wax the

painted surface once or twice a year.

When washing:

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Take care when using a power washer

to clean the engine. The high-pressure

fluid could penetrate the sealed parts

and cause damage.

When washing and waxing, park your

vehicle in a shaded area out of direct

sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before

applying wax.

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Do not spray a hot engine with cold

water to avoid cracking the engine

block or other engine components.

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Use a quality wax that does not contain

abrasives.

Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and

Degreaser on all parts that require

cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In

Canada, use Motorcraft Engine

Shampoo.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions

to apply and remove the wax.

Apply a small amount of wax in a

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Never wash or rinse the engine while it

is hot or running; water in the running

engine may cause internal damage.

back-and-forth motion, not in circles.

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Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,

spark plug wire or spark plug well, or

the area in and around these locations.

WARNINGS

On vehicles equipped with

seat-mounted airbags, do not use

chemical solvents or strong

Cover the battery, power distribution

box, and air filter assembly to prevent

water damage when cleaning the

engine.

detergents. Such products could

contaminate the side airbag system and

affect performance of the side airbag in a

collision.

CLEANINGTHEWINDOWSAND

WIPER BLADES

For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts

and seats equipped with side airbags:

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Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner.

Car wash chemicals and environmental

fallout can result in windshield and wiper

blade contamination. Dirty windshield and

wipers will result in poor windshield wiper

operation. Keep the windshield and wiper

blades clean to maintain windshield wiper

performance.

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Remove light stains and soil with

Motorcraft Professional Strength

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.

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If grease or tar is present on the

material, spot-clean the area first with

Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In

Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose

Cleaner.

To clean the windshield and wiper blades:

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Clean the windshield with a

non-abrasive glass cleaner.

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If a ring forms on the fabric after spot

cleaning, clean the entire area

immediately (but do not oversaturate)

or the ring will set.

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For windshields contaminated with

tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean

the entire windshield using steel wool

(no greater than 0000 grade) in a

circular motion and rinse with water.

Do not use household cleaning

products or glass cleaners, which can

stain and discolor the fabric and affect

the flame retardant abilities of the seat

materials.

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Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl

rubbing alcohol or windshield washer

concentrate.

Note: Do not use razor blades or other

sharp objects to clean or remove decals

from the inside of the heated rear window.

The vehicle warranty does not cover

damage caused to the heated rear window

grid lines.

CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT

PANEL AND INSTRUMENT

CLUSTER LENS

WARNING

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

Do not use chemical solvents or

strong detergents when cleaning the

steering wheel or instrument panel

to avoid contamination of the airbag

system.

WARNINGS

Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach

or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts,

as these actions may weaken the

belt webbing.

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Note: Follow the same procedure as

4. If necessary, apply more soap and

water solution or cleaning product to

a clean, soft cloth and press it onto the

soiled area. Allow this to set at room

temperature for 30 minutes.

cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather

instrument panels and leather interior trim

surfaces. See Cleaning Leather Seats

(page 213).

5. Remove the soaked cloth, then with a

clean, damp cloth, use a rubbing

motion for 60 seconds on the soiled

area.

Clean the instrument panel and cluster

lens with a clean, damp and soft cloth,

then use a clean, dry and soft cloth to dry

these areas.

6. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.

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Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase

the gloss of the upper portion of the

instrument panel. The dull finish in this

area helps protect you from

CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (If

Equipped)

undesirable windshield reflection.

Do not use any household cleaning

products or glass cleaners as these

may damage the finish of the

instrument panel, interior trim and

cluster lens.

Note: Follow the same procedure as

cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather

instrument panels and leather interior trim

surfaces.

For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with

a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and

water solution. Dry the area with a clean,

soft cloth.

Wash or wipe your hands clean if you

have been in contact with certain

products such as insect repellent and

suntan lotion to avoid possible damage

to the interior painted surfaces.

For cleaning and removing spots and stains

such as dye transfer, use Motorcraft

Premium Leather and Vinyl Cleaner or a

commercially available leather cleaning

product for automotive interiors.

Do not allow air fresheners and hand

sanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.

If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.

Your warranty may not cover these

damages.

Note: Test any cleaner or stain remover on

an inconspicuous area.

If a staining liquid like coffee or juice has

been spilled on the instrument panel or on

interior trim surfaces:

You should:

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Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner.

1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean,

soft cloth as quickly as possible.

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Clean and treat spills and stains as

soon as possible.

2. Use Motorcraft Premium Leather and

Vinyl Cleaner or a commercially

available leather cleaning product for

automotive interiors. Test any cleaner

or stain remover on an inconspicuous

area.

Do not use the following products as these

may damage the leather:

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Oil and petroleum or silicone-based

leather conditioners.

3. Alternatively, wipe the surface with a

clean, soft cloth and a mild soap and

water solution. Dry the area with a

clean, soft cloth.

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Household cleaners.

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Alcohol solutions.

Note: Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)

cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in

combination with brush agitation to remove

brake dust and dirt, could wear away the

clear coat finish over a period of time.

Solvents or cleaners intended

specifically for rubber, vinyl and

plastics.

Note: Do not use Motorcraft Premium

Leather and Vinyl Cleaner ZC-56 on Lincoln

Black Label, Presidential or Reserve

Leathers because it can damage those and

other semi-aniline leather seating fabrics.

It can also damage surround microfiber

accent surfaces. To clean Lincoln Black

Label, Presidential or Reserve Leathers, first

vacuum the seats to remove loose dirt. Then

wipe the leather with a clean soft cloth

dampened with lukewarm water and a mild

soap. Wiper the leather again with a slightly

damp cloth to remove soap residue, and dry

with a soft cloth. To maintain the leather's

resiliency, it should be cleaned whenever

soiled.

Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based

or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel

wool, fuels or strong household detergent.

Note: If you intend parking your vehicle for

an extended period after cleaning the

wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your

vehicle for a few minutes before doing so.

This will reduce the risk of increased

corrosion of the brake discs, brake pads and

linings.

Note: Some automatic car washes may

cause damage to the finish on your wheel

rims and covers.

Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated

with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain

their condition we recommend that you:

REPAIRING MINOR PAINT

DAMAGE

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Clean them weekly with the

recommended wheel and tire cleaner.

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Use a sponge to remove heavy

deposits of dirt and brake dust

accumulation.

You should repair paintwork damage

caused by stones from the road or minor

scratches as soon as possible. A choice of

products are available from an authorized

dealer.

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Rinse them thoroughly with a

pressurized stream of water when you

have completed the cleaning process.

Remove particles such as bird droppings,

tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road

salt and industrial fallout before repairing

paint chips.

We recommend that you use Ford service

wheel cleaner. Make sure that you read

and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Always read and follow the manufacturer’s

instructions before using the products.

Using other non-recommended cleaning

products can result in severe and

permanent cosmetic damage.

CLEANING THE ALLOY

WHEELS

VEHICLE STORAGE

If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30

days or more, read the following

maintenance recommendations to make

sure your vehicle stays in good operating

condition.

Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to

warm or hot wheel rims and covers.

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We engineer and test all motor vehicles

Engine

and their components for reliable, regular

driving. Under various conditions,

long-term storage may lead to degraded

engine performance or failure unless you

use specific precautions to preserve engine

components.

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Change the engine oil and filter prior to

storage because used engine oil

contains contaminates which may

cause engine damage.

Start the engine every 15 days for a

minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle

with the climate controls set to defrost

until the engine reaches normal

operating temperature.

General

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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated

place.

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With your foot on the brake, shift

through all the gears while the engine

is running.

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Protect from sunlight, if possible.

If vehicles are stored outside, they

require regular maintenance to protect

against rust and damage.

We recommend that you change the

engine oil before you use your vehicle

again.

Body

Fuel system

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Wash your vehicle thoroughly to

remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from

exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing

and the underside of front fenders.

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Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel

until the first automatic shutoff of the

fuel pump nozzle.

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Periodically wash your vehicle if it is

stored in exposed locations.

Cooling system

Touch-up exposed or primed metal to

prevent rust.

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Protect against freezing temperatures.

When removing your vehicle from

storage, check coolant fluid level.

Confirm that there are no cooling

system leaks and that fluid is at the

recommended level.

Cover chrome and stainless steel parts

with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent

discoloration. Re-wax as necessary

when you wash your vehicle.

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Lubricate all hood, door and luggage

compartment hinges and latches with

a light grade oil.

Battery

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Check and recharge as necessary. Keep

connections clean.

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Cover interior trim to prevent fading.

Keep all rubber parts free from oil and

solvents.

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If storing your vehicle for more than 30

days without recharging the battery,

we recommend that you disconnect

the battery cables to maintain battery

charge for quick starting.

Note: It is necessary to reset memory

features if battery cables are disconnected.

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Contact an authorized dealer if you have

any concerns or issues.

Brakes

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Make sure the brakes and parking brake

release fully.

Tires

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Maintain recommended air pressure.

Miscellaneous

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Make sure all linkages, cables, levers

and pins under your vehicle are covered

with grease to prevent rust.

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Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)

every 15 days to lubricate working parts

and prevent corrosion.

Removing Vehicle From Storage

When your vehicle is ready to come out of

storage, do the following:

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Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt

or grease film build-up on window

surfaces.

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Check windshield wipers for any

deterioration.

Check under the hood for any foreign

material that may have collected

during storage such as mice or squirrel

nests.

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Check the exhaust for any foreign

material that may have collected

during storage.

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Check tire pressures and set tire

inflation per the Tire Label.

Check brake pedal operation. Drive

your vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and

forth to remove rust build-up.

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Check fluid levels (including coolant,

oil and gas) to make sure there are no

leaks, and fluids are at recommended

levels.

If you remove the battery, clean the

battery cable ends and check for

damage.

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