ECU FORD KUGA 2010 1.G Owners Manual

CHILD SEATS
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-R44.03 (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 Secure children that weigh less than 13
kilograms in a rearward facing baby safety
seat (Group 0+) in the rear seat.
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Child safety seat
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
WARNINGS
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. WARNINGS
If the foam spacer is damaged or
missing, remove the storage
compartment cover and extend the
leg to the base of the compartment. All vehicles
WARNING
When fitting a child seat using the
vehicle seat belts make sure the
belts are not slack.
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 90). Note:When using a child seat on a front
seat, it may prove difficult to tighten the lap section of the seat belt without slackremaining. If this is the case, adjust theseatback to the fully upright position and
raise the height of the seat. See Seats
(page 90). Mass group categories
Seating positions
III
II
I
0+
0
22 - 36 kg
15 - 25 kg
9 - 18 kg
Up to 13
kg
Up to 10
kg
UF¹
UF¹
UF¹
X
X
Front passenger seat
with airbag ON
U¹
U¹
U¹
U¹
U¹
Front passenger seat
with airbag OFF
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Mass group categories
Seating positions
III
II
I
0+
0
22 - 36 kg
15 - 25 kg
9 - 18 kg
Up to 13
kg
Up to 10
kg
U
U
U
U
U
Rear 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.
ISOFIX child restraints Mass group categories
ISOFIX positions
I
0+
0
9 - 18 kg
Up to 13 kg
Up to 10 kg
IL, IUF**
IL
IL
Rear outboard seats
A, B, B1, C, D
C, D, E
E
Suitable ISOFIX classes*
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.
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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.
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 90). Booster seat (Group 2)
We recommend that you use a booster
seat that combines a cushion with a
backrest instead of a booster cushion
only. The raised seating position will allow
you to position the shoulder strap of the
adult seat belt over the centre of your
child’s shoulder and the lap strap tightly
across its hips.
Booster cushion (Group 3)
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ISOFIX ANCHOR POINTS
You can fit ISOFIX child restraints using
the ISOFIX anchor points.
Your vehicle is fitted with ISOFIX anchor
points that accommodate universally
approved ISOFIX child restraints.
The ISOFIX system comprises of two rigid
attachment arms on the child restraint
that attach to anchor points on the rear
seats, where the cushion and backrest
meet.
A third anchor point has been provided
for child seats that are equipped with a
top tether, available for use in the forward
facing configuration.
The top tether anchors in your vehicle are
located on the floor of the luggage
compartment.
The tether strap should be routed
beneath the raised rear head restraint, to
the anchor point on the floor of the
luggage compartment. The anchor point
is identified by a pictogram.
After installing the child safety seat, tighten
the tether strap according to the
manufacturer's instructions. WARNING
Use an anti-rotation device when
using the ISOFIX system. We
recommend that you use a top
tether or a support leg. Attaching a child restraint with
a top tether
WARNING
Do not attach a tether strap to
anything other than the correct
tether anchor point.
Route the tether strap to the anchor point.
Tighten the tether strap to the
manufacturer's instructions.
WARNINGS
Make sure the top tether strap is not
slack or twisted and is properly
located on the anchor point.
Make sure that the seatback is
secure and fully engaged in the
catch.
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REAR SEATS
WARNINGS
When folding the seatbacks down,
take care not to get your fingers
caught between the seatback and
seat frame. Make sure that the seats and the
seatbacks are secure and fully
engaged in their catches.
Folding the seatbacks down
CAUTION
Lower the head restraints.
1. Press the unlock buttons down and
hold them there.
2. Push the seatback forwards.
Creating a level load floor WARNING
Make sure the red indicator is not
showing when you engage the seat
in the catches. CAUTION
Lower the head restraints.
1. Insert your fingers between the seat
cushion and seatback and fold the
seat cushion forwards.
2. Press the unlock buttons down and hold them there.
3. Push the seatback forwards.
Folding the seatbacks up WARNING
When folding the seatbacks up,
make sure that the belts are visible
to an occupant and not caught
behind the seat. HEATED SEATS
CAUTION
Operating this function with the
engine off will drain the battery.
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SUN BLINDS
Panoramic roof
The roof blind is in two sections. Pull the
handle from the front or rear of the
panoramic roof and fully extend the
required section.
To open the blind, slightly pull the handle
against the spring mechanism, and push
up to release from the hooks.
Note:Each blind section will only extend
to the middle of the panoramic roof.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER CUP HOLDERS
WARNING
Do not place hot drinks in the cup
holders when the vehicle is moving.
Seat back trays
WARNING
Do not use the trays when the
vehicle is moving. Make sure that
you secure the trays in the lowered
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USB PORT
See
Using a USB device (page 202). FLOOR MATS
WARNING
When using the floor mats, always
make sure the floor mat is properly
secured using the appropriate
fixings and positioned so that it does not
interfere with the operation of the pedals. 100
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to an
approved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure all loose
items properly.
Place luggage and other loads as
low and as far forward as possible
within the luggage or loadspace.
Do not drive with the tailgate or rear
door open. Exhaust fumes may
enter the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum front
and rear axle loads for your vehicle.
See
Vehicle identification (page
170). Heavy loads, when placed in the
passenger compartment, should be
on folded rear seats as shown. See
Rear seats (page 94). CAUTIONS
Do not allow items to contact the rear
windows.
Do not use any abrasive materials to
clean the interior of the rear windows.
Do not install stickers or labels to the
interior of the rear windows. LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
LUGGAGE COVERS
WARNING
Do not place objects on the luggage
cover.
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ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
Roof rack
WARNINGS
If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be
higher and you may experience
different driving characteristics. Read and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when you are fitting a
roof rack.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible roof load of 75 kilograms
(165 pounds) (including the roof
rack). Check the security of the roof rack and
tighten its fittings as follows:
•
before starting
• after driving 50 kilometres (30 miles)
• at 1 000 kilometres (600 miles)
intervals. Installing the crossbars WARNING
Distribute the load evenly over the
loading area and keep the centre of
gravity as low as possible. Secure
the load well to prevent it from slipping.
Never place any loads directly onto the
roof surface. CAUTION
Remove the crossbars before
entering an automatic car wash.
Note:The side mounting tracks are
designed such that crossbars (for bicycle carriers, ski carriers etc.) from the Fordaccessories range can be fitted.
Note:Before installing the crossbars,
clean the side mounting tracks with water and a sponge.
Note:Position the crossbars as shown. 110 mm
A
700 mm
B
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