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EnglishMaintenance -> Opening and Closing the Hood for your Ford Fiesta 2017-2023
Maintenance
Check Monthly
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 246).
Engine coolant level. See Engine
WARNING: Do not work on a hot
engine.
Coolant Check (page 248).
Brake fluid level. See Brake Fluid
Check (page 249).
WARNING: Switch the ignition off
and apply the parking brake.
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Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
Air conditioning operation.
Parking brake operation.
Horn operation.
WARNING: Do not touch the
electronic ignition system parts after you
have switched the ignition on or when
the engine is running. The system
operates at high voltage. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death.
Tightness of lug nuts. See Lug Nuts
(page 296).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
WARNING: Keep your hands and
clothing clear of the engine cooling fan.
Opening the Hood
Under certain conditions, the engine
cooling fan may continue to run for several
minutes after you switch your vehicle off.
See Engine Cooling Fan (page 248).
Make sure that you fit filler caps securely
after carrying out maintenance checks.
We recommend that you carry out the
following checks.
Check Daily
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Exterior lamps.
Interior lamps.
Warning lamps and indicators.
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Check When Refueling
1. Pull the hood release lever.
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Washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid
Check (page 252).
Tire pressures. See Tire Pressures
(page 287).
Tire condition. See Wheels and Tires
(page 268).
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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
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5. Support the hood with the strut.
Closing the Hood
1. Remove the strut from the catch and
secure it correctly in the clip.
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2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop
under its own weight for the last
20–30 cm (8–12 in).
2. Slightly lift the hood.
3. Release the hood latch by pushing the
secondary release lever to your
left-hand side.
Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly
closed.
4. Open the hood.
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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
