Ford Fiesta Quiz

Information messages

In this manual: Information messages
Vehicle battery — 0Instrument Cluster — 0Alarm — 0Radio Menu — 0Appendices — 0Transmission — 0Carrying luggage — 0Locks — 0Starting and stopping the engine — 0Audio System Security — 0Fuses — 0Child Safety — 0Occupant Protection — 0Vehicle maintenance — 0Convenience features — 0Introduction — 0Driving tips — 0Scheduled maintenance and servicing — 0CD player — 0Connectivity — 0Using the radio — 0Telephone — 0Lighting — 0Windows and mirrors — 0Voice control — 0External audio source socket (AUX-IN) — 0Towing — 0Brakes — 0Roadside assistance — 0Vehicle identification — 0Wheels and tires — 0Information displays — 0Keys and remote controls — 0Paliwo i tankowanie — 0Kamera cofania — 0Steering wheel — 0Parking assistance — 0Cruise Control — 0Electronic Stability Control — 0Quick Start — 0Heating, ventilation and air conditioning — 0Wipers and Washers — 0Capacities and specifications — 0Breakdown procedures — 0Seats — 0Navigation system — 0Engine immobiliser — 0Radio overview — 0Introduction to navigation — 0Introduction to the audio system — 0Troubleshooting — 0
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Air Bag

Message Warning lamp Action
Airbag fault, service immediately!

amber

 The system should be checked by a suitably trained technician as soon as possible.

Alarm system

Message Warning lamp Action
Alarm triggered, check vehicle amber See Alarm
Interior monitoring off amber See Alarm
Alarm system fault, next inspection due - The system should be checked by a suitably trained technician.

Open door

Message Warning lamp Action
Driver's door open red Vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close it.
Left rear door open red Vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close it.
Passenger door open red Vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close it.
Right rear door open red Vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close it.
Boot open red Vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close it.
Bonnet open red Vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close it. See Opening and closing the bonnet
Driver's door open amber Vehicle is stationary. Close it.
Left rear door open amber Vehicle is stationary. Close it.
Passenger door open amber Vehicle is stationary. Close it.
Right rear door open amber Vehicle is stationary. Close it.
Boot open amber Vehicle is stationary. Close it.
Bonnet open amber Vehicle is stationary. Close it.
See Opening and closing the bonnet

Engine

Message Warning lamp Action
Engine - Preheating amber See Starting the diesel engine

Engine immobiliser

Message Warning lamp Action
Immobiliser fault, service immediately! red The system should be checked by a suitably trained technician as soon as possible.

Keyless system

Message Warning lamp Action
Key not detected amber See Keyless entry
Key outside vehicle only. amber See Keyless entry
Key battery low. Replace battery. amber See Replacing the remote control battery
Switch off ignition. Press POWER. amber See Keyless starting
To start, press brake pedal. - See Keyless starting
To start, press clutch pedal. - See Keyless starting
Close tailgate or use spare key. - See Keyless entry
Steering lock active. Turn steering wheel. - See Steering lock

Lighting

Message Warning lamp Action
Left turn indicator fault. Replace bulb.

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 See Replacing a bulb.
Right turn indicator fault. Replace bulb.

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 See Replacing a bulb.

Operation

Message Warning lamp Action
Brake fluid level very low. Stop vehicle safely. red See Checking brake and clutch hydraulic fluid
Brake system fault. Stop vehicle safely. red System should be checked immediately by a suitably trained mechanic.
Engine oil pressure low. Stop vehicle safely. red See Checking engine oil
Engine fault. Service immediately! amber The system should be checked by a suitably trained technician as soon as possible.
Wiper/lamp fault. Service at next inspection. amber The system should be checked by a suitably trained technician.
Engine oil change required at next service. - System should be checked by a suitably trained mechanic.

Steering system

Message Warning lamp Action
Steering system fault. Service immediately! red System should be checked immediately by a suitably trained mechanic.
Steering system fault. Stop vehicle safely. red System should be checked immediately by a suitably trained mechanic.
Power steering fault. Service immediately! amber Vehicle will remain fully controllable, but you will need to use more force to turn the steering wheel. The system should be checked as soon as possible by a suitably trained mechanic.

Transmission

Message Warning lamp Action
Transmission fault. Service immediately! red System should be checked immediately by a suitably trained mechanic.
Transmission temperature too high. Stop vehicle safely. red Under certain driving conditions, the transmission clutches may overheat. If this happens, depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle to prevent transmission damage. Select N (NEUTRAL) or P (PARK) and apply the parking brake until the transmission cools and the message disappears from the display.
Vehicle not in park. Select P. - See Automatic transmission (page 103). See Starting and stopping the engine
To start, select N or P. - See Automatic transmission (page 103). See Starting and stopping the engine
To start, press brake pedal. - See Starting and stopping the engine
To start, select N. - See Automatic transmission (page 103). See Starting and stopping the engine
Door open. Brake. - See Automatic transmission (page 103). See Starting and stopping the engine

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Message Warning lamp Action
ABS fault. Service immediately! amber The system should be checked by a suitably trained technician as soon as possible.
ESP fault. Service at next inspection. - The system should be checked by a suitably trained technician.
ESP off. - See Using the electronic stability control system

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