Ford KUGA Owner's Handbook Manual

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FordKuga

Owner's handbook

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Part number: 8V4J-19A321-DA (CG3542en) 05/2008 20080604085915

Introduction

About this handbook................................5

Symbols glossary......................................5

Parts and accessories..............................5

Quick start

Quick start..................................................8

Child safety

Child seats................................................16

Child seat positioning..............................17

Booster cushions.....................................18

ISOFIX anchor points...............................19

Child safety locks....................................20

Occupant protection

Principle of operation..............................21

Fastening the seat belts........................23

Seat belt height adjustment..................23

Seat belt reminder..................................23

Using seat belts during pregnancy......24

Disabling the passenger airbag............24

Keys and remote

controls

General information on radio

frequencies..........................................26

Programming the remote control........26

Locks

Locking and unlocking...........................27

Keyless entry...........................................30

Global opening and closing...................32

Engine immobiliser

Principle of operation..............................34

Coded keys.............................................34

Arming the engine immobiliser.............34

Disarming the engine immobiliser........34

Alarm

Arming the alarm.....................................35

Disarming the alarm................................35

Steering wheel

Adjusting the steering wheel.................37

Audio control............................................37

Voice control............................................38

Wipers and washers

Windscreen wipers.................................39

Windscreen washers.............................40

Rear window wiper and washers.........41

Headlamp washers.................................41

Adjusting the windscreen washer

jets.........................................................42

Checking the wiper blades...................42

Changing the wiper blades...................42

Lighting

Lighting control........................................44

Autolamps................................................45

Front fog lamps.......................................45

Rear fog lamps........................................45

Headlamp levelling..................................45

Hazard warning flashers........................46

Adaptive front lighting system

(AFS)......................................................47

Direction indicators.................................48

Interior lamps...........................................48

Removing a headlamp...........................49

Changing a bulb......................................50

Bulb specification chart..........................55

Windows and mirrors

Electric windows.....................................57

Exterior mirrors........................................58

Electric exterior mirrors..........................59

Interior mirror...........................................59

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Auto-dimming mirror..............................60

Instruments

Gauges......................................................61

Warning lamps and indicators..............62

Audible warnings and indicators..........65

Information displays

General information................................66

Personalised settings.............................69

Information messages...........................72

Climate control

Principle of operation..............................76

Air vents....................................................76

Manual climate control...........................77

Automatic climate control......................79

Heated windows and mirrors...............82

Auxiliary heater........................................82

Seats

Sitting in the correct position.................84

Head restraints........................................84

Manual seats...........................................85

Electric seats............................................87

Rear seats................................................88

Heated seats...........................................88

Convenience features

Sun visors.................................................89

Sun blinds.................................................89

Instrument lighting dimmer...................90

Cup holders.............................................90

Cigar lighter..............................................90

Auxiliary power sockets..........................91

Storage compartments.........................92

Glasses holder.........................................92

Toll reader.................................................93

Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket..............93

USB port...................................................93

Starting the engine

General information................................95

Keyless starting.......................................95

Diesel particulate filter (DPF).................96

Switching off the engine.........................97

Fuel and refuelling

Safety precautions..................................98

Fuel quality - Diesel.................................98

Fuel filler flap.............................................98

Catalytic converter..................................99

Refuelling..................................................99

Fuel consumption...................................99

Technical specifications........................100

Transmission

Manual transmission..............................101

Automatic transmission........................101

All-wheel drive (AWD)...........................104

Brakes

Principle of operation............................105

Hints on driving with ABS.....................105

Parking brake.........................................105

Stability control

Principle of operation............................106

Using stability control............................106

Parking aid

Principle of operation............................108

Using the parking aid............................108

Rear view camera

Principle of operation.............................110

Using the rear view camera.................110

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Cruise control

Principle of operation.............................113

Using cruise control...............................113

Load carrying

General information...............................115

Luggage anchor points.........................115

Luggage covers.....................................115

Rear under floor storage.......................116

Roof racks and load carriers................116

Towing

Towing a trailer........................................119

Detachable tow ball...............................119

Driving hints

Running-in..............................................122

Emergency equipment

First aid kit...............................................123

Warning triangle.....................................123

Status after a collision

Inspecting safety system

components.......................................124

Fuses

Fuse box locations................................125

Changing a fuse....................................125

Fuse specification chart.......................126

Vehicle recovery

Towing points..........................................131

Towing the vehicle on four wheels......131

Towing the vehicle on four wheels -

AWD.....................................................132

Maintenance

General information..............................133

Opening and closing the bonnet........133

Engine compartment overview - 2.0L

Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel..............135

Engine oil dipstick - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi

(DW) Diesel.........................................136

Engine oil check.....................................136

Engine coolant check...........................137

Brake and clutch fluid check................137

Power steering fluid check..................138

Washer fluid check................................138

Technical specifications........................139

Vehicle care

Cleaning the exterior............................140

Cleaning the interior..............................140

Repairing minor paint damage............141

Vehicle battery

Battery care............................................142

Using booster cables............................142

Wheels and tyres

General information..............................144

Changing a road wheel........................144

Tyre repair kit..........................................148

Run flat tyres..........................................153

Tyre care.................................................154

Using winter tyres..................................154

Using snow chains................................154

Tyre pressure monitoring system.......155

Technical specifications........................156

Vehicle identification

Vehicle identification plate....................157

Vehicle identification number (VIN).....157

Technical specifications

Technical specifications........................158

Telephone

General information..............................162

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Telephone setup...................................162

Bluetooth setup.....................................163

Telephone controls...............................164

Using the telephone - Vehicles Without:

Navigation System.............................164

Using the telephone - Navigation

System.................................................167

Voice control

Principle of operation............................169

Using voice control...............................169

Audio unit commands...........................170

Telephone commands.........................180

Navigation system commands...........185

Climate control commands.................185

Connectivity

General information..............................188

Connecting an external device...........189

Using a USB device...............................189

Using an iPod.........................................192

Appendices

Type approvals......................................196

Electromagnetic compatibility.............196

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ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK

Thank you for choosing Ford. We

recommend that you take some time to

get to know your vehicle by reading this

handbook. The more that you know about

it, the greater the safety and pleasure you

will get from driving it.

Note:

This handbook describes product

features and options available throughout

the range, sometimes even before they

are generally available. It may describe

options not fitted to your vehicle.

Note:

Always use and operate your

vehicle in line with all applicable laws and

regulations.

Note:

Pass on this handbook when

selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of

the vehicle.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

Symbols in this handbook

WARNING

You risk death or serious injury to

yourself and others if you do not

follow the instructions highlighted

by the warning symbol.

CAUTION

You risk damaging your vehicle if you

do not follow the instructions

highlighted by the caution symbol.

Symbols on your vehicle

When you see these symbols, read and

follow the relevant instructions in this

handbook before touching or attempting

adjustment of any kind.

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Now you can be sure that your

Ford parts are Ford parts

Your Ford has been built to the highest

standards using high quality Ford Original

Parts. As a result, you can enjoy driving it

for many years.

Should the unexpected occur and a major

part needs replacing, we recommend that

you accept nothing less than Ford Original

Parts.

The use of Ford Original Parts ensures

that your vehicle is repaired to its

pre-accident condition and maintains its

maximum residual value.

Ford Original Parts match Ford's stringent

safety requirements and high standards

of fit, finish and reliability. Quite simply, they

represent the best overall repair value,

including parts and labour costs.

Now it is easier to tell if you have really

been given Ford Original Parts. The Ford

logo is clearly visible on the following parts

if they are Ford Original Parts. If your

vehicle has to be repaired, look for the

clearly visible Ford branding and make

sure that only Ford Original Parts have

been used.

Look for the Ford logo on the

following parts

Sheet metal

•

Bonnet

•

Doors

•

Tailgate

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Introduction

E98931

Bumper, radiator grille, wing and

upper tailgate

•

Radiator grille

•

Front and rear bumper

•

Wing

•

Upper tailgate

E98917

Exterior mirror

E98918

Glass

•

Rear window

•

Side glass

•

Windscreen

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Introduction

E89939

Lighting

•

Rear lamps

•

Rear fog lamp

•

Headlamp

E98920

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Introduction

QUICK START

Instrument panel overview

Left-hand drive

C DA B E F G H I J K

U T S R Q P O N M L

E78209

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Right-hand drive

E78210

I HG J K C E D F B A

P O N M L T R S Q U

Lighting control. See Lighting control (page 44). Front fog lamps. See

Front fog lamps (page 45). Rear fog lamp. See Rear fog lamps (page

45).

A

Headlamp levelling control. See Headlamp levelling (page 45).

B

Multi-function lever: Information display controls. Direction indicators. See

Direction indicators (page 48). Main beam. See Lighting control (page

44).

C

Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 61). See Warning lamps and

indicators (page 62).

D

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Horn.E

Wiper lever. See Wipers and washers (page 39).

F

Card holder.G

Air vents. See Air vents (page 76).

H

Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard warning flashers (page 46).

I

Airbag deactivation indicator. See Disabling the passenger airbag

(page 24). Parking aid switch. See Using the parking aid (page 108).

J

Start button. See Keyless starting (page 95).

J

Heated windscreen switch. See Heated windows and mirrors (page

82).

K

Heated rear window switch. See Heated windows and mirrors (page

82).

L

Stability control (ESP) switch. See Using stability control (page 106).

M

Climate controls. See Climate control (page 76).

N

Audio or navigation unit. See separate handbook.O

Heated front seat switch. See Heated seats (page 88).

P

Ignition switch.Q

Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the steering wheel (page

37).

R

Cruise control switches. See Using cruise control (page 113).

S

Audio controls. See Audio control (page 37).

T

Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument lighting dimmer (page 90).

U

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Locking and unlocking

Unlocking the vehicle

E71963

A

B

C

UnlockA

LockB

Tailgate unlockC

Press the unlock button once to unlock

the vehicle. See Programming the

remote control (page 26).

Press and hold the unlock button for three

seconds to unlock the vehicle and open

the windows and sunroof (global

opening)*.

Press the lock button once to activate

central locking and arm the alarm.

Press the lock button twice within three

seconds to activate double locking and

arm the interior sensors.

Press and hold the lock button for three

seconds to lock the vehicle and close the

windows and sunroof (global closing)*.

Press the tailgate unlock button twice

within three seconds to unlock the

luggage compartment.

Press and hold the tailgate unlock button

to unlock the upper tailgate.

* only in combination with four electric

windows (in combination with two electric

windows, only the sunroof can be opened

and closed in this way).

Opening the luggage compartment

lid

E99409

B

A

To open the main luggage compartment

lid, press switch A. The driver’s door must

be unlocked.

To open the upper luggage compartment

lid, press switch B.

See Locking and unlocking (page

27).

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Keyless entry

E78276

Passive locking and unlocking requires a

valid passive key to be located within one

of the three external detection ranges.

Unlocking the vehicle

E78278

Pull a door handle to unlock all the doors

and the luggage compartment lid and

disarm the alarm.

Locking the vehicle

E87384

Locking buttons are located on each of

the front doors.

See Keyless entry (page 30).

Keyless starting

E85766

Press the start button.

See Keyless starting (page 95).

Adjusting the steering wheel

WARNING

Never adjust the steering wheel

when the vehicle is moving.

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1

2

E95178

3

E95179

WARNING

Make sure that you fully engage the

locking lever when returning it to its

original position.

See Adjusting the steering wheel

(page 37).

Manual climate control

Windscreen defrosting/demisting

E71382

Rapid heating of vehicle interior

E71377

See Manual climate control (page

77).

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Automatic climate control

E78730

E D

C

BA

Windscreen

defrosting/demisting

A

Toggle mono mode on and offB

Air conditioning OFFC

Recirculated airD

Air conditioning ONE

See Automatic climate control

(page 79).

Autolamps

E73840

The headlamps will come on and go off

automatically depending on the ambient

light.

See Lighting control (page 44).

Direction indicators

E71098

If the lever is tapped up or down, the

direction indicators will flash three times.

See Direction indicators (page 48).

Autowipers

E71014

B

Move the lever up one position.

The rain sensor will continuously measure

the amount of water on the windscreen

and adjust the speed of the front wipers

automatically.

Adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor

using the rotary control.

See Windscreen wipers (page 39).

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Airbag

E69213

WARNING

To avoid the risk of death or serious

injury, never use a rearward facing

child restraint in the front, unless the

air bag is off.

See Child safety (page 16).

See Disabling the passenger

airbag (page 24).

Manual transmission

Reverse gear − 6-speed

transmission

E99067

See Manual transmission (page 101).

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CHILD SEATS

E68916

WARNINGS

Secure children that are less than

150 centimetres tall or less than 12

years of age in a suitable, approved

child restraint, in the rear seat.

Original text according to ECE

R94.01: Extreme Hazard! Do not use

a rearward facing child restraint on

a seat protected by an air bag in front of

it!

Read and follow the manufacturer’s

instructions when you are fitting a

child restraint.

Do not modify child restraints in any

way.

Do not hold a child on your lap when

the vehicle is moving.

Do not leave unattended children in

your vehicle.

If your vehicle has been involved in

an accident, have the child restraints

checked by properly trained

technicians.

Note:

Mandatory use of child restraints

varies from country to country.

Only child restraints certified to ECE-40.03

(or later) have been tested and approved

for use in your vehicle. A choice of these

are available from your Dealer.

Child restraints for different

mass groups

Use the correct child restraint as follows:

Baby safety seat

E68918

Secure children that weigh less than 13

kilograms in a rearward facing baby safety

seat (Group 0+) in the rear seat.

Child safety seat

E68920

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Child safety

Secure children that weigh between 13

and 18 kilograms in a child safety seat

(Group 1) in the rear seat.

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING

Vehicles with under floor

storage

WARNING

When you are using a child seat with

a support leg, make sure that you

install the foam spacer correctly

inside the storage compartment and that

you position the cover correctly.

All vehicles

CAUTION

When using a child seat on a rear

seat, make sure that the child seat

rests tightly against the vehicle seat.

It may be necessary to lift or remove the

head restraint. See Head restraints

(page 84).

Note:

When using a child seat on a front

seat, it may prove difficult to tighten the

lap section of the seat belt without slack

remaining. If this is the case, adjust the

seatback to the fully upright position and

raise the height of the seat. See Seats

(page 84).

Mass group categoriesSeating positions

IIIIII0+0

22 - 36 kg15 - 25

kg

9 - 18 kgUp to 13

kg

Up to 10

kg

UF¹UF¹UF¹XXFront passenger seat

with airbag ON

U¹U¹U¹U¹U¹Front passenger seat

with airbag OFF

UUUUURear seats

X Not suitable for children in this mass group.

U Suitable for universal category child seats approved for use in this mass group.

U¹ Suitable for universal category child seats approved for use in this mass group.

However, we recommend that you secure children in a government approved child

seat, in the rear seat.

UF¹ Suitable for universal category forward facing child seats approved for use in this

mass group. However, we recommend that you secure children in a government

approved child seat, in the rear seat.

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ISOFIX child restraints

Mass group categoriesISOFIX positions

IIIIII0+0

22 - 36 kg15 - 25

kg

9 - 18 kgUp to 13

kg

Up to 10

kg

XXIL, IUF**ILILRear outboard seats

XXA, B, B1, C,

D

C, D, EESuitable ISOFIX classes*

X Not suitable for children in this mass group.

IUF Suitable for universal category ISOFIX child restraints approved for use in this mass

group.

IL Suitable for any semi-universal ISOFIX child restraint that is indicated in the child seat

manufacturers vehicle list.

* As defined by ECE-R16.

Note:

** When you are purchasing an ISOFIX restraint, make sure that you know the

correct mass group and ISOFIX size class for the intended seating locations.

Note:

** Make sure that the top tether mechanism does not interfere with the luggage

cover.

BOOSTER CUSHIONS

WARNINGS

Do not install a booster seat or a

booster cushion with only the lap

strap of the seat belt.

Do not install a booster seat or a

booster cushion with a seat belt that

is slack or twisted.

Do not put the seat belt under your

child’s arm or behind its back.

Do not use pillows, books or towels

to boost your child’s height.

Make sure that your children sit in

an upright position.

WARNINGS

Secure children that weigh more

than 15 kilograms but are less than

150 centimetres tall in a booster

seat or a booster cushion.

CAUTION

When using a child seat on a rear

seat, make sure that the child seat

rests tightly against the vehicle seat.

It may be necessary to lift or remove the

head restraint. See Head restraints

(page 84).

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