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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
Driving Hints
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.
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Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
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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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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
