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I wanted to start a thread as a Feature FAQ, and to address all the *little things* about the car - neat little features, "how does this work", minor quibbles, etc. for potential buyers. We all know the basics, 6 speed manual, turbo, blah blah. You can see all that in the review videos. This is all the stuff you only know after owning the car for a while - the LITTLE details like how the headlights operate, what features are/aren't there, what comes standard, etc. This sort of stuff could be really helpful to a new owner or potential buyer who doesn't want to ask silly questions.
I want to keep this thread relating to the STOCK CAR ONLY - there can be another thread with Mod FAQs.
Anyways, I'll get a list started off.
Headlights - they're automatic, with fog lights, on every model. No HID/projector options for the US, but it seems the European projector housings do fit. Lighting is OK, they're regular halogens.
Highway power delivery - The gearing keeps you in the powerband. You can use 6th gear at 45MPH happily. 6th gear can be used effectively as a passing gear on the highway.
Interior lights - the overhead lights over the driver/passenger swivel, like on an airplane
Climate control - it's automatic, and the coolest part is that it's VOICE CONTROLLED. You can push the button to talk to the lady, say "Climate", and then "Set temperature to 72 degrees" or "Max Defrost" or whatever tickles your fancy.
Navigation - I opted to not get the navigation (hopefully someone in the future will find a way to crack the system - everything is there). The radio is exactly the same, and you DO get turn-by-turn directions. ALL Fiesta STs have a GPS built in, and with SYNC Services (free for 3 years or so) you can just press the button to talk to the lady, say "Services", and then say "Directions" and she will instruct you on what to enter. You can find POIs, say a business name, or give her an address. There is no map on the screen, but you can view a list of the turns to make. This is all done through your cell phone (via a phone call). If you go off-route, she will ask to recalculate, which requires establishing another call and downloading some data (takes 1-2 minutes). Not nearly as good as a true navigation system, but for free, it's really awesome.
Radio - more on the radio, it includes both Sirius/XM and HD Radio. Sound quality is not bad, especially when you set it to "Driver Mode" in the audio settings. It won't satisfy an audiophile, but most stock systems won't. Bass is great for a stock system.
Dead Pedal - there isn't one, but there is a carpeted lump where some people add a pedal.
Key - the Fiesta ST comes with the advanced "leave it in your pocket" type of proximity keyless entry. There is a button on the driver's and passenger's door handles that you push to lock/unlock the car. There is also a traditional keyfob remote you can use if you're a distance away from your car.
Anyone else got input? Feel free to add comments to this list! I'd like to see 100 little tidbits of info about the car that aren't really advertised.
I want to keep this thread relating to the STOCK CAR ONLY - there can be another thread with Mod FAQs.
Anyways, I'll get a list started off.
Headlights - they're automatic, with fog lights, on every model. No HID/projector options for the US, but it seems the European projector housings do fit. Lighting is OK, they're regular halogens.
Highway power delivery - The gearing keeps you in the powerband. You can use 6th gear at 45MPH happily. 6th gear can be used effectively as a passing gear on the highway.
Interior lights - the overhead lights over the driver/passenger swivel, like on an airplane
Climate control - it's automatic, and the coolest part is that it's VOICE CONTROLLED. You can push the button to talk to the lady, say "Climate", and then "Set temperature to 72 degrees" or "Max Defrost" or whatever tickles your fancy.
Navigation - I opted to not get the navigation (hopefully someone in the future will find a way to crack the system - everything is there). The radio is exactly the same, and you DO get turn-by-turn directions. ALL Fiesta STs have a GPS built in, and with SYNC Services (free for 3 years or so) you can just press the button to talk to the lady, say "Services", and then say "Directions" and she will instruct you on what to enter. You can find POIs, say a business name, or give her an address. There is no map on the screen, but you can view a list of the turns to make. This is all done through your cell phone (via a phone call). If you go off-route, she will ask to recalculate, which requires establishing another call and downloading some data (takes 1-2 minutes). Not nearly as good as a true navigation system, but for free, it's really awesome.
Radio - more on the radio, it includes both Sirius/XM and HD Radio. Sound quality is not bad, especially when you set it to "Driver Mode" in the audio settings. It won't satisfy an audiophile, but most stock systems won't. Bass is great for a stock system.
Dead Pedal - there isn't one, but there is a carpeted lump where some people add a pedal.
Key - the Fiesta ST comes with the advanced "leave it in your pocket" type of proximity keyless entry. There is a button on the driver's and passenger's door handles that you push to lock/unlock the car. There is also a traditional keyfob remote you can use if you're a distance away from your car.
Anyone else got input? Feel free to add comments to this list! I'd like to see 100 little tidbits of info about the car that aren't really advertised.
