Ford Fiesta Warning Messages

The Ford Fiesta message indicator symbol illuminates to supplement certain messages. The message indicator illuminates in red or amber depending on the severity or urgency of the condition. The indicator will remain on until the condition is resolved.

Ford Fiesta dashboard warning lights are also used to highlight system-specific issues and may be supplemented with a message indicated by the message indicator.

Messages may be shortened, abbreviated or some messages not shown depending on the vehicle options and type of instrument cluster fitted to your particular Ford Fiesta.

Airbag

Message	Indicator	Action
Airbag fault – Service now	Amber	Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible

Alarm

Message	Indicator	Action
Alarm triggered – Check vehicle	Amber	Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthorised entry
Alarm system malfunction – Service required	–	Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible

Anti-Lock Brake System

Message	Indicator	Action
ABS malfunction – Service now	Amber	Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible

Engine Immobiliser

Message	Indicator	Action
Immobiliser malfunction – Service now	Red	Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible

Fuel System

Message	Indicator	Action
Check Fuel Fill Inlet	–	Displays if the fuel fill inlet did not fully close
Fuel Level Low	–	Refuel as soon as possible

Hill Start Assist

Message	Indicator	Action
Hill start assist not available	Amber	Displays when hill start assist is not available. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible

Keyless Entry

Message	Indicator	Action
Key not detected	Amber	Displays if the system cannot detect a valid key
Key outside car	Amber	Displays if the system cannot detect a valid key
Key Battery low – Replace soon	Amber	Displays when the remote key battery requires replacing
Switch ignition off – Press ENGINE Start/Stop button	Amber	Displays if you switch the ignition on without starting the engine
Close trunk / boot or use spare key	–

Lighting

Message	Indicator	Action
Left Indicator malfunction – Change bulb	–	Displays if a direction indicator bulb fails
Right Indicator malfunction – Change bulb	–	Displays if a direction indicator bulb fails

Maintenance

Message	Indicator	Action
Brake fluid level low – Service now	Red	Displays if the brake fluid level is low or if there is a brake system fault. Have your vehicle immediately checked
Brake system fault – Stop safely	Red	Have your vehicle immediately checked
Engine Fault – Service now	Amber	Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible
Engine oil change due – Service required	–	Displays when the engine oil life is depleted and your vehicle requires an oil change

MyKey

Message	Indicator	Action
MyKey – Vehicle at Top speed	Amber	Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is reached
MyKey active – Drive Safely	–	Displays when MyKey is active
Speed Limited to {MyKey limit ##0} km/h	–	Displays when starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on
MyKey – Check speed Drive Safely	–	Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is reached
MyKey – Vehicle near top speed	–	Displays when a MyKey is in use and your vehicle speed approaches a preset speed limit
MyKey – Buckle up to unmute audio	–	Displays when a MyKey is in use and seat belt reminder is activated
MyKey – Park aid cannot be deactivated	–	Displays when a MyKey is in use and the user tries to switch the parking aid system off
MyKey – ESC cannot be deactivated	–	Displays when a MyKey is in use and the user tries to switch the stability control system off
MyKey – Volume limit	–	Displays when a MyKey is in use and the user tries to exceed 45% of the maximum volume

Parking Brake

Message	Indicator	Action
Park brake applied	Amber / Red	Displays if you have not released the parking brake and your vehicle reaches 6 mph (10 km/h). If the warning message remains on after you have released the parking brake, the system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. See parking brake light stays on while driving

Sport Mode

Message	Indicator	Action
Sport mode	–	Displays when you switch the system on

Starting System

Message	Indicator	Action
Press Brake to Start	–	Displays when you start your vehicle as a reminder to fully press the brake pedal
Press clutch to start	–	Displays when you start your vehicle as a reminder to fully press the clutch pedal
Press brake and clutch to start	–	Displays when you start your vehicle as a reminder to fully press the brake and clutch pedals
Cranking Time Exceeded	–	Displays if your vehicle fails to start

Steering System

Message	Indicator	Action
Steering assist fault – Service required	Amber	You will continue to have full steering but will need to exert greater force on the steering wheel. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Message	Indicator	Action
Check Tyre Pressures	Amber	Displays if the tyre pressure in one or more tyres is below the correct pressure
Tire press sys fault – Service required	Amber	The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible

Traction Control

Message	Indicator	Action
Traction control off	Amber	Displays when you switch the system off

Transmission

Message	Indicator	Action
Transmission Malfunction – Service Now	Red	Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible
Transmission Over – Temperature Stop Safely	Red	The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off and allow the transmission to cool
Transmission Not in Park	–	Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P)
Transmission ready	–	Displays when your vehicle is ready to drive
Press brake to unlock gearshift lever	–	Press the brake pedal to unlock the transmission
Gearshift Lever Unlocked	–	Displays when the transmission selector lever unlocks

Vehicle Settings

Message	Indicator	Action
Transport Mode – Contact Dealer	–	Your vehicle is in transport mode. Some features on your vehicle are not available. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible