FORD KUGA 2010 1.G Owners Manual

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FordKuga
Owner's handbook

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development the right is reserved to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without
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nor translated without our approval. Errors and omissions excepted.
© Ford Motor Company 2009
All rights reserved.
Part number: AV4J-19A321-DA (CG3542en) 12/2009 20091217135113E108837

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.....................................19
ISOFIX anchor points..............................20
Child safety locks.....................................21
Occupant protection
Principle of operation..............................22
Fastening the seat belts........................24
Seat belt height adjustment..................24
Seat belt reminder..................................24
Using seat belts during pregnancy......25
Disabling the passenger airbag............25
Keys and remote controls
General information on radio
frequencies...........................................27
Programming the remote control........27
Changing the remote control battery...................................................27
Locks
Locking and unlocking...........................29
Keyless entry............................................31
Global opening and closing...................34
Engine immobiliser
Principle of operation..............................36
Coded keys.............................................36
Arming the engine immobiliser.............36
Disarming the engine immobiliser........36 Alarm
Arming the alarm.....................................37
Disarming the alarm................................37
Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel.................39
Audio control...........................................39
Voice control............................................40
Wipers and washers
Windscreen wipers..................................41
Autowipers................................................41
Windscreen washers.............................42
Rear window wiper and washers.........42
Adjusting the windscreen washer
jets.........................................................43
Headlamp washers................................43
Checking the wiper blades...................43
Changing the wiper blades...................44
Lighting
Lighting control........................................46
Autolamps................................................47
Front fog lamps.......................................47
Rear fog lamps........................................47
Headlamp levelling..................................47
Hazard warning flashers........................48
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS)......................................................49
Direction indicators.................................50
Interior lamps...........................................50
Removing a headlamp............................51
Changing a bulb......................................52
Bulb specification chart..........................58
Windows and mirrors
Electric windows.....................................60
Exterior mirrors.........................................61
Electric exterior mirrors..........................62
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Auto-dimming mirror..............................62
Instruments
Gauges.....................................................63
Warning lamps and indicators..............64
Audible warnings and indicators..........66
Information displays
General information................................68
Personalised settings..............................71
Information messages...........................73
Climate control
Principle of operation..............................80
Air vents....................................................80
Manual climate control............................81
Automatic climate control.....................83
Heated windows and mirrors...............86
Auxiliary heater........................................86
Seats
Sitting in the correct position.................90
Head restraints........................................90
Manual seats............................................91
Electric seats...........................................93
Rear seats................................................94
Heated seats...........................................94
Convenience features
Sun blinds.................................................96
Instrument lighting dimmer...................96
Cup holders.............................................96
Cigar lighter..............................................97
Auxiliary power sockets.........................97
Storage compartments.........................98
Glasses holder.........................................99
Toll reader.................................................99
CD changer..............................................99
Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket..............99
USB port.................................................100
Floor mats...............................................100
Starting the engine
General information...............................101
Keyless starting......................................101
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)................102
Switching off the engine.......................103
Fuel and refuelling
Safety precautions................................104
Fuel quality - Petrol................................104
Fuel quality - Diesel...............................104
Fuel filler flap...........................................104
Catalytic converter................................105
Refuelling................................................106
Fuel consumption..................................106
Technical specifications........................106
Transmission
Manual transmission.............................108
Automatic transmission........................108
All-wheel drive (AWD).............................111
Brakes
Principle of operation.............................112
Hints on driving with ABS......................112
Parking brake..........................................112
Stability control
Principle of operation.............................113
Using stability control.............................113
Parking aid
Principle of operation.............................115
Using the parking aid.............................115
Rear view camera
Principle of operation.............................117
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Using the rear view camera..................117
Cruise control
Principle of operation............................120
Using cruise control..............................120
Load carrying
General information..............................122
Luggage anchor points........................122
Luggage covers....................................122
Rear under floor storage......................123
Roof racks and load carriers...............124
Towing
Towing a trailer.......................................127
Detachable tow ball...............................127
Driving hints
Running-in...............................................131
Cold weather precautions....................131
Driving through water............................131
Emergency equipment
First aid kit...............................................132
Warning triangle.....................................132
Status after a collision
Fuel cut-off switch.................................133
Fuses
Fuse box locations................................134
Changing a fuse....................................134
Fuse specification chart.......................135
Vehicle recovery
Towing points.........................................140
Towing the vehicle on four wheels.....140
Maintenance
General information..............................142
Opening and closing the bonnet........142
Engine compartment overview - 2.5L
Duratec (VI5).......................................144
Engine compartment overview - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel..............145
Engine oil dipstick - 2.5L Duratec (VI5)......................................................147
Engine oil dipstick - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel..........................................147
Engine oil check.....................................147
Engine coolant check...........................148
Brake and clutch fluid check...............149
Power steering fluid check..................149
Washer fluid check................................149
Technical specifications........................150
Vehicle care
Cleaning the exterior............................152
Cleaning the interior..............................152
Repairing minor paint damage............153
Vehicle battery
Using booster cables............................154
Wheels and tyres
General information..............................156
Changing a road wheel........................156
Tyre repair kit...........................................161
Run flat tyres..........................................165
Tyre care.................................................166
Using winter tyres..................................166
Using snow chains................................166
Tyre pressure monitoring system.......167
Technical specifications........................168
Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification plate....................170
Vehicle identification number (VIN).....170
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Technical specifications
Technical specifications.........................171
Telephone
General information...............................175
Telephone setup....................................175
Bluetooth setup.....................................176
Telephone controls................................177
Using the telephone - Vehicles Without:
Navigation System.............................177
Using the telephone - Vehicles With: Navigation System.............................180
Voice control
Principle of operation............................182
Using voice control...............................182
Audio unit commands..........................183
Telephone commands.........................192
Navigation system commands...........197
Climate control commands.................197
Connectivity
General information..............................200
Connecting an external device...........201
Connecting an external device - Vehicles With: Bluetooth...................201
Using a USB device..............................202
Using an iPod........................................204
Navigation introduction
Road Safety...........................................208
Navigation system
Getting started......................................209
Appendices
Type approvals.......................................211
Type approvals.......................................211
Type approvals.......................................211
Electromagnetic compatibility.............212
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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 theyare generally available. It may describeoptions not fitted to your vehicle.
Note:Some of the illustrations in this
handbook may be used for different models, so may appear different to yourvehicle. However, the essentialinformation in the illustrations is alwayscorrect.
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.
This vehicle has received the
endorsement of TÜV, the accredited
international testing organisation, for its
allergy-friendly properties.
All materials used in the manufacture of
the interior of this vehicle meet strict
requirements of the TÜV TOXPROOF
Criteria Catalogue for Vehicle Interiors by
TÜV Produkt and Umwelt GmbH and are
designed to minimize the risk of allergic
reactions.
Additionally an efficient pollen filter
protects the passengers against allergen
particles in the outdoor air.
For more information, contact TÜV at
www.tuv.com. 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.
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Introduction

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 Bumper, radiator grille, wing and
upper tailgate
•
Radiator grille
• Front and rear bumper
• Wing
• Upper tailgate
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Exterior mirror
Glass
•
Rear window
• Side glass
• Windscreen Lighting
•
Rear lamps
• Rear fog lamp
• Headlamp 7
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QUICK START
Instrument panel overview
Left-hand drive
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