Froggy72 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hi all, ive got a fiesta metal and I was just wondering if the green arrow showing you to change gear works on your metals, as mine doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikemp3 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I noticed a green arrow when i first got my car, but not seen it recenctly. Sorry i can't help you. How are you liking your Metal and what color did you go for ?. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1gris Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hi Green arrow does not come on with my metal 61 plate. it works on my titanium 12 plate. suggest it is new extra. works when changing up gear at approx 2k revs. hope this helps gris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportyChick Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hi, Doesn't work on my 12 plate Metal either. I guess it needs an extra that I didn't choose. My partner has it on his focus though and it drives him mad as constantly tells him to change into 6th gear at 40mph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 You only usually get that feature on an Econetic model - although I think most models from 2012 get it now. Saying that it did come on my 2010 Zetec-S - I believe because it is a diesel. Have disabled the green arrow (or "shift up indicator" as it's called) as it got on my nerves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy72 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 I was thinking they wouldn't bother putting it on a sporty car as I didn't buy it for its economy:). I've got a loan car today and it's got it on and it would definately annoy me as well as its on all the time. I've got the white one and it's a great car to drive. It never fails to put a smile on my face. I love the exhaust sound so alot of revving has to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M.K Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 My 60 plate 2010 Titanium 1.6 petrol has that annoying arrow. Maybe Ford forgot to add it for the Metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikemp3 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I was thinking they wouldn't bother putting it on a sporty car as I didn't buy it for its economy:). I've got a loan car today and it's got it on and it would definately annoy me as well as its on all the time. I've got the white one and it's a great car to drive. It never fails to put a smile on my face. I love the exhaust sound so alot of revving has to be done. I`ve put a stainless exhaust on mine with a mid-sport sound, souns awesome when it`s opened up. Like you say great fun to drive. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIESTA_MAD Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 my 1.25 zetec has this arrow i dont even change when it tells me as i see no benifit at changing at 2k over 3k tbh :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinSteve Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 It's rubbish anyway, mine tells me to change to 5th at about 20mph. Yeah, okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy72 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Ive got a 1.25 edge as a loan car today as mines in having a leak fixed and yes it does say to change early. If I paid any attention to that I'd hardly move as it is a very slow car. Can do 4000 rpm and still feels slow. Can't wait to get my car back tomorrow. God I miss him 😥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIESTA_MAD Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 the 1,25 is a good car for what it is imo yes you have a 1.6 so its gonna feel slow but to me its good enough :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 My Focus has a red arrow that comes up at about 5000rpm which is about right for me ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyedge Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 My Focus has a red arrow that comes up at about 5000rpm which is about right for me ;p When does the blue flashing light come on? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 When does the blue flashing light come on? :D As soon as I press the button on the control pad. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 You only usually get that feature on an Econetic model - although I think most models from 2012 get it now. Saying that it did come on my 2010 Zetec-S - I believe because it is a diesel. Have disabled the green arrow (or "shift up indicator" as it's called) as it got on my nerves! Was this on your car from the factory or did it come on while you were enabling other features? I have a 2010 Zetec S diesel and i have never seen a green arrow to tell me to change gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Was this on your car from the factory or did it come on while you were enabling other features? I have a 2010 Zetec S diesel and i have never seen a green arrow to tell me to change gear. It was enabled from the factory - I then disabled it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcr1 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I've got a S1600 and my brother has a 1.25. I wondered why his change up light came on at about 2k revs but I later found out that because the metal and my S1600 are sporty models they don't come on until you are giving it the beans and maxing out the revs! It kind of reminded me of playing need for speed as a kid :) hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitchyTash89 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I have a Metal and my car doesnt have the gear change indicator and no option to turn it on either, so it must not come with the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMetal Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 I have just bought a 62 plate metal. And was wondering about the green arrow that shows on the dash when you first turn on but never whilst driving. So I accelerated through the gears upto 6500 rpm in first and second and yes it just appears before I had to change up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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