Ford Fiesta Quiz

Starting a diesel engine

In this manual: Starting a diesel engine
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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Cold or warm engine

All vehicles

Note: When the temperature is below -15ºC, cranking may take up to 25 seconds. If you operate the vehicle in these temperatures for extended periods, we recommend fitting an engine block heater.

Note: Continue cranking until the engine starts.

Note: The starter motor must not be operated for more than 30 seconds at a time.

Turn the ignition on and wait until the
glow plug indicator light goes out.

Manual transmission vehicles

Note: Do not press the accelerator pedal.

  1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. If the engine does not start, fully depress the brake and clutch pedals and try again.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

  1. Select park or neutral.
  2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
  3. Start the engine.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Fiesta quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.