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Tires, Wheels and Loading Before you tow your vehicle, follow these directions for your specific vehicle configuration after it is hooked-up to the RV or tow dolly: Vehicles with a manual transmission: 1. Release the parking brake. 2. Move the gearshift to the neutral position. 3. The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h). 4. There is no limitation on towing distance. Note: The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no damage is done to the internal transmission components. In addition, it is recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the aftermarket manufacturer of the towing equipment, if provided. Vehicles with an automatic transmission but no push button start system: 1. Release the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition to the on (II) position. 3. Press the brake pedal, then move the gearshift to the N (Neutral) position. There must be battery power to properly move the transmission's internal components to N (Neutral). Also, moving the gearshift to the N (Neutral) without first turning the ignition to the on (II) position limits the towing capability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 miles (80 km). 4. Turn the ignition key to the off (0) position. 5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. (The anti-theft system is disabled until the battery cable is reconnected.) Refer to Battery in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter when disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable. 6. The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h). 7. There is no limitation on towing distance. 8. When done towing, start the engine within 15 minutes of reconnecting the battery cable. When reconnecting that cable, tighten it until it's snug against the terminal; be careful not to overtighten. Note: The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no damage is done to the internal transmission components. In addition, it is recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the aftermarket manufacturer of the towing equipment, if provided. 228 2011 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
Congratulations	4
Safety and Environment Protection	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	4
Protecting the environment	5
Perchlorate material	5
Breaking-in your vehicle	5
Special Notices	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Special instructions	6
Data Recording	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
Warning lights and chimes	12
Gauges	17
Trip Computer (if equipped)	17
Multifunction display	18
	19
Information messages	19
Oil life monitoring system reset	22
Entertainment Systems	23
Audio systems	23
AM/FM stereo or AM/FM stereo single CD/MP3 (if equipped)	23
AM/FM stereo single CD/MP3 SYNC compatible (if equipped)	27
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	31
USB port (if equipped)	33
General audio information	33
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	36
SYNC (if equipped)	39
Export unique (Non-United States/Canada) information	40
Safety information	40
Privacy information	40
Phone dependent features	41
SYNC voice recognition feature	42
Feedback through audible tones	42
Confirmation prompts	42
Clarification through candidate lists	43
Using voice commands with SYNC	43
Commands for voice settings	45
Quick reference chart	45
Voice commands in phone mode	47
Voice commands when connecting devices	48
Voice commands when using Traffic, Directions & Information services (if equipped, U.S. only)	49
Pairing your phone for the first time	49
Making a call	50
Ending a call	51
Exiting phone mode	51
Answering an incoming call	51
Incoming new text message	51
Active call menu options	52
Using privacy mode	52
Putting a call on/off hold	53
Enter tones	53
Joining two calls (multiparty /conference call)	53
Accessing your call history and phone book during an active call	54
How SYNC interacts with your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone	54
Phone redial	55
Call history	55
Accessing your phone book	55
Text messaging	56
Sending new text messages	57
Downloading your unread text messages	58
Deleting all your text messages	58
Phone settings	58
Phone status	59
Setting a ring tone	59
Message notification	60
Modifying your phone book	60
Automatically downloading your phone book	61
Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only)	61
Receiving Turn by Turn Directions	62
Turn by Turn Direction features	63
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Before you tow your vehicle, follow these directions for your specific

vehicle configuration after it is hooked-up to the RV or tow dolly:

Vehicles with a manual transmission:

1. Release the parking brake.

2. Move the gearshift to the neutral position.

3. The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h).

4. There is no limitation on towing distance.

Note:

The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no

damage is done to the internal transmission components. In addition, it is

recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the

aftermarket manufacturer of the towing equipment, if provided.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission but no push button start

system:

1. Release the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition to the on (II) position.

3. Press the brake pedal, then move the gearshift to the N (Neutral)

position. There

must

be battery power to properly move the

transmission’s internal components to N (Neutral). Also, moving the

gearshift to the N (Neutral) without first turning the ignition to the on

(II) position limits the towing capability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and

50 miles (80 km).

4. Turn the ignition key to the off (0) position.

5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. (The anti-theft

system is disabled until the battery cable is reconnected.) Refer to

Battery

in the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter when

disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable.

6. The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h).

7. There is no limitation on towing distance.

8. When done towing, start the engine within 15 minutes of reconnecting

the battery cable. When reconnecting that cable, tighten it until it’s snug

against the terminal; be careful not to overtighten.

Note:

The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no

damage is done to the internal transmission components. In addition, it is

recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the

aftermarket manufacturer of the towing equipment, if provided.

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2011 Fiesta

(fie)

Owners Guide, 3rd Printing

USA

(fus)