2017-Fiesta-Owners Manual

Maintenance

WASHER FLUID CHECK Note: The reservoir supplies the front and rear washer systems. When adding fluid, use amixture of washer fluid and water to help prevent freezing in cold weather and improve the cleaning capability. We recommend that you use only high quality washer fluid. For information on fluid dilution, refer to the product instructions. CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY WARNINGS Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery.Whenworking near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide correct ventilation. When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery toprotect against possible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.

WARNINGS Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after For vehicles with Auto-Start-Stop the battery requirement is different. You must replace the battery with one of exactly the same specification. The battery is located in the engine compartment. See Under Hood Overview (page 184). Your vehicle has a maintenance-free battery. It does not require additional water during service. If your vehicle battery has a cover, make sure you correctly install it after cleaning or replacing the battery. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry and the battery cables tightly fastened to the battery terminals. If any corrosion is present on thebattery or terminals, remove the cables from the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water. We recommend that you disconnect the negative battery cable terminal from the battery if you plan to store your vehicle for an extended period. To maintain correct operation of the battery management system, if you add any electrical devices to your vehicle, do not connect the ground connectiondirectly to the negative battery terminal. A connectionat the negativebattery terminal can cause inaccurate measurements of the battery condition and potential incorrect system operation. handling.

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