General information
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Have your vehicle serviced regularly to maintain its performance and resale value. An extensive network of Ford Authorised Service Centres is available to provide professional servicing. Their specially trained technicians are best qualified to carry out correct and specialised maintenance on your vehicle. They use a wide range of highly specialised tools developed specifically for your vehicle.
In addition to regular servicing, we recommend carrying out the following additional checks.
WARNINGS
- Switch off the ignition before carrying out any adjustment or repair.
- Do not touch the electronic ignition system components when the ignition is on or the engine is running. This system operates at high voltage.
- Keep hands and clothing away from the engine cooling fan. Under certain conditions the fan may continue to run for several minutes after the engine has been switched off.
CAUTION
When performing checks and maintenance, make sure that the reservoir caps are tightly secured.
Daily checks
- Exterior lighting.
- Interior lamp
- Indicator and warning lights.
Check when refuelling
- Engine oil level. See Checking the engine oil
- Brake fluid level. See Checking the brake and hydraulic clutch fluid
- Washer fluid level. See Checking the washer fluid
- Tyre pressures (when cold). See Technical specifications
- Tyre condition. See Wheels and tyres
Check once a month
- Engine coolant level (when the engine is cold). See Checking the engine coolant
- Hoses and reservoirs (for leaks).
- Operation of the air conditioning system.
- Operation of the parking brake.
- Operation of the horn.
- Wheel nut tightness. See Technical specifications
Test yourself
A quick Ford Fiesta quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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