Get Driving Hints Guide for Ford Fiesta 4 Door 2023

Driving Hints

ECONOMICAL DRIVING

BREAKING-IN

Tires

New tires need to be run-in for

approximately 500 km (300 mi). During

this time, you may experience different

driving characteristics.

The following helps to improve fuel

consumption:

•

Regularly check your tire pressures and

make sure that they are inflated to the

correct pressure. See Tire Pressures

(page 285).

Follow the recommended maintenance

schedule and carry out the

recommended checks.

Brakes and Clutch

Avoid heavy use of the brakes and clutch

if possible for the first 150 km (100 mi) in

town and for the first 1,500 km (1,000 mi)

on freeways.

•

Plan your journey and check the traffic

before you set off.

Avoid idling the engine in cold weather

or for extended periods. Start the

engine only when you are ready to set

off.

Engine

Avoid driving too fast during the first

1,500 km (1,000 mi). Vary your speed

frequently and change up through the

gears early. Do not labor the engine.

•

Do not carry unnecessary weight in your

vehicle as extra weight wastes fuel.

Do not add unnecessary accessories

to the exterior of your vehicle, for

example running boards. If you use a

roof rack, remember to fold it down or

remove it when not in use.

Vehicles With a Diesel Engine

During the first 3,000 km (2,000 mi), you

may notice a ticking sound when your

vehicle slows down. This is due to

adjustments of your new diesel engine and

is normal.

•

Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and

anticipate the road ahead to avoid

heavy braking.

Switch off all electric systems when

not in use, for example air conditioning.

Make sure that you unplug any

accessories from the auxiliary power

points when not in use.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

WARNING: Do not drive through

flowing or deep water as you may lose

control of your vehicle.

COLD WEATHER

PRECAUTIONS

Note: Driving through standing water can

cause vehicle damage.

The functional operation of some

Note: Engine damage can occur if water

components and systems can be affected

at temperatures below -25°C (-13°F).

enters the air filter.

Before driving through standing water,

check the depth. Never drive through water

that is higher than the bottom of the front

rocker area of your vehicle.

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This feature allows one second of

overspeed above 6300 RPM. Once the one

second limit has been reached, the

electronically controlled rev limit ramps

down to 6300 RPM and holds there. Once

engine speed has dropped below 6100

RPM, the overspeed timer is reset and one

second of overspeed up to a maximum of

6600 RPM is enabled.

Do not operate the engine at high RPM and

low load for sustained periods of time, as

damage may occur.

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When driving through standing water, drive

very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.

Your brake performance and traction may

be limited. After driving through water and

as soon as it is safe to do so:

FLOOR MATS

WARNING: Use a floor mat

designed to fit the footwell of your

vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal

area. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, personal injury or death.

•

Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the

brakes and to check that they work.

•

Check that the horn works.

Check that the exterior lights work.

Turn the steering wheel to check that

WARNING: Pedals that cannot

move freely can cause loss of vehicle

control and increase the risk of serious

personal injury.

the steering power assist works.

ENGINE OVERSPEED

Note: Always wait until the engine is

properly warmed up before running high

engine speeds.

WARNING: Secure the floor mat

to both retention devices so that it

cannot slip out of position and interfere

with the pedals. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in the loss of

control of your vehicle, personal injury or

death.

Your ST vehicle is equipped with an

overspeed feature to increase its

performance range. The standard

maximum engine speed of 6300 RPM is

indicated by a narrow redline on the

tachometer face. The redline becomes

thicker at the overspeed engine speed of

6600 RPM.

WARNING:Do not place additional

floor mats or any other covering on top

of the original floor mats. This could

result in the floor mat interfering with the

operation of the pedals. Failure to follow

this instruction could result in the loss of

control of your vehicle, personal injury or

death.

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WARNING: Always make sure that

objects cannot fall into the driver foot

well while your vehicle is moving. Objects

that are loose can become trapped

under the pedals causing a loss of

vehicle control.

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To install the floor mats, position the floor

mat eyelet over the retention post and

press down to lock in position.

To remove the floor mat, reverse the

installation procedure.

Note: Regularly check the floor mats to

make sure they are secure.

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