Maintenance -> Engine Coolant Check for Your Ford Fiesta 4 Door 2023

Maintenance  
ENGINE COOLING FAN -  
GASOLINE  
WARNING: Keep your hands and  
clothing clear of the engine cooling fan.  
Under certain conditions, the engine  
cooling fan may continue to run for several  
minutes after you switch your vehicle off.  
ENGINE COOLING FAN -  
DIESEL  
WARNING: Keep your hands and  
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clothing clear of the engine cooling fan.  
Make sure that the coolant level is  
Under certain conditions, the engine  
cooling fan may continue to run for several  
minutes after you switch your vehicle off.  
This could happen in low ambient  
between the MIN and MAX marks on the  
coolant reservoir at ambient temperature.  
If the coolant level is at or below the  
minimum mark, immediately add coolant.  
temperatures and independent of the  
engine coolant temperature, for example  
short journeys or low coolant temperature.  
See Diesel Particulate Filter (page 150).  
The coolant concentration should be  
maintained within 48% to 50%, which  
equates to a freeze point between -34°C  
(-29°F) and -37°C (-35°F).  
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The  
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK  
level may extend beyond the MAX mark.  
Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling  
system sealants, or non-specified additives  
as they can cause damage to the engine  
cooling or heating systems.  
WARNING: Do not dispose of  
coolant in the household refuse or the  
public sewage system. Use an authorized  
waste disposal facility.  
WARNING: Do not put coolant in  
the windshield washer reservoir. If  
sprayed on the windshield, coolant could  
make it difficult to see through the  
windshield.  
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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing  
Maintenance  
In case of emergency, you can add water  
Adding Coolant  
without engine coolant in order to reach a  
vehicle service location.  
WARNING: Do not remove the  
Note: Prolonged use of an incorrect dilution  
of coolant can cause damage, for example  
corrosion, overheating or freezing.  
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is  
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10  
minutes for the cooling system to cool  
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap  
with a thick cloth to prevent the  
BRAKE FLUID CHECK  
possibility of scalding and slowly remove  
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction  
could result in personal injury.  
WARNING: Do not use any fluid  
other than the recommended brake fluid  
as this will reduce brake efficiency. Use  
of incorrect fluid could result in the loss  
of vehicle control, serious personal injury  
or death.  
WARNING: Do not allow the fluid  
to touch your skin or eyes. If this  
happens, rinse the affected areas  
immediately with plenty of water and  
contact your physician.  
WARNING: Only use brake fluid  
from a sealed container. Contamination  
with dirt, water, petroleum products or  
other materials may result in brake  
system damage or failure. Failure to  
adhere to this warning could result in the  
loss of vehicle control, serious personal  
injury or death.  
WARNING: Undiluted coolant is  
flammable and may ignite if spilled on a  
hot exhaust.  
We do not recommend the use of recycled  
engine coolant since a Ford-approved  
recycling process is not yet available.  
Do not mix different colors or types of  
WARNING: Do not allow the fluid  
to touch your skin or eyes. If this  
happens, rinse the affected areas  
immediately with plenty of water and  
contact your physician.  
coolant in your vehicle.  
Note: Add a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze  
and water or prediluted engine coolant that  
meets the correct specification.  
Note: Use fluids which meet the  
WARNING: A fluid level between  
the MAX and MIN lines is within the  
normal operating range and there is no  
need to add fluid. A fluid level not in the  
normal operating range could  
specifications or requirements defined. Use  
of other fluids may lead to damage which  
is not covered by the vehicle Warranty. See  
Capacities and Specifications (page 297).  
To top up the coolant level do the  
compromise the performance of the  
system. Have your vehicle checked  
immediately.  
following:  
1. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.  
2. Add coolant to the MAX mark, do not  
overfill.  
3. Replace the coolant reservoir cap. Turn  
it clockwise until you feel a strong  
resistance.  
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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing