coolant level FORD KUGA 2010 1.G Owners Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to
help maintain its roadworthiness and
resale value. There is a large network of
Ford Authorised Repairers that are there
to help you with their professional
servicing expertise. We believe that their
specially trained technicians are best
qualified to service your vehicle properly
and expertly. They are supported by a
wide range of highly specialised tools
developed specifically for servicing your
vehicle.
In addition to regular servicing, we
recommend that you carry out the
following additional checks.
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition off before
touching or attempting adjustment
of any kind.
Do not touch the electronic ignition
system parts after you have
switched the ignition on or when the
engine is running. The system operates
at high voltage. Keep your hands and clothing clear
of the engine cooling fan. Under
certain conditions, the fan may
continue to run for several minutes after
you have switched the engine off. CAUTION
When carrying out maintenance
checks, make sure that filler caps are
fitted securely.
Daily checks
•
Exterior lamps.
• Interior lamps.
• Warning lamps and indicators. Check when refuelling
•
Engine oil level. See
Engine oil
check (page 147).
• Brake fluid level. See
Brake and
clutch fluid check (page 149).
• Washer fluid level. See
Washer fluid
check (page 149).
• Tyre pressures (when cold). See
Technical specifications
(page
168).
• Tyre condition. See
Tyre care(page
166).
Monthly checks
• Engine coolant level (engine cold).
See
Engine coolant check (page
148).
• Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
• Power steering fluid level. See
Power steering fluid check
(page
149).
• Air conditioning operation.
• Parking brake operation.
• Horn operation.
• Tightness of wheel nuts. See
Technical specifications
(page
168).
OPENING AND CLOSING
THE BONNET
Opening the bonnet WARNING
To prevent damage to, or loss of the
key, remove the key immediately
after opening and swivel the Ford
badge back. Note:On vehicles with keyless entry, use
the spare key. See Keyless entry(page
31).
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Maintenance

Topping up
WARNINGS
Only top up when the engine is cold.
If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes
for the engine to cool down.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Remove the filler cap.
CAUTION
Do not top up further than the
MAX
mark. Top up with fluid that meets the Ford
specification. See
Technical
specifications (page 150).
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
Checking the coolant level WARNING
Do not allow the fluid to touch your
skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse
the affected areas immediately with
plenty of water and contact your doctor. CAUTION
Make sure that the level is between
the
MIN and the MAXmarks.Note:Coolant expands when it is hot.
The level may therefore extend beyond
the MAX mark.
If the level is at the MINmark, top up
immediately. Topping up WARNINGS
Only top up when the engine is cold.
If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes
for the engine to cool down.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is hot. Wait for the engine
to cool down.
Undiluted coolant is flammable and
may ignite if spilt on a hot exhaust.
CAUTIONS
In an emergency, you can add just
water to the cooling system to reach
a vehicle service station. The system
must then be drained and refilled with a
50/50 mixture of coolant and water. Have
the system checked by a properly trained
technician as soon as possible. Increased dilution of the coolant can
cause engine damage from
corrosion, overheating or freezing.
Unscrew the cap
slowly. Any pressure
will escape slowly as you unscrew the
cap. CAUTION
Do not top up further than the
MAX
mark. Top up with a 50/50 mixture of coolant
and water using fluid that meets the Ford
specification. See
Technical
specifications (page 150).
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Maintenance

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle fluids
Specification
Recommended fluid
Item
WSS-M2C913-C
Castrol Engine Oil *
Engine oil
WSS-M2C204-A2
Ford or Motorcraft Power
Steering Fluid
Power steering fluid
WSS-M97B44-D
Motorcraft SuperPlus Anti-
freeze
Coolant
ESD-M6C57-A
Ford or Motorcraft Super
DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Brake fluid
* Providing it meets the specification defined by WSS-M2C913-C, you can also use
Ford Engine Oil or an alternative engine oil.
Note:If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below -20°C (-4°F), you must not
use SAE 10W-40 engine oil.
Topping up the oil: If you are unable to find an oil that meets the specification defined
by WSS-M2C913-C, you must use SAE 5W-30(preferred),SAE 5W-40 (except
vehicles with E85 fuel) or SAE 10W-40that meets the specification defined by either
ACEA A1/B1 (preferred) orACEA A3/B3. Using these oils can result in longer engine
cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased
emission levels.
Castrol engine oil recommended. Capacities
Capacity in litres (gallons)
Item
Variant
MAX mark
Power assisted steering
fluid
All
approx. 8.6 (1.9)
Engine cooling system
All
4.0 (0.9)
Windscreen washer system
All
65 (14.3)
Fuel tank
2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
66 (14.5)
Fuel tank
2.5L Duratec
150
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D
Detachable tow ball...............................127
Driving with a trailer....................................129
Inserting the tow ball arm..........................128
Maintenance............................................... 129
Removing the tow ball arm.......................129
Unlocking the tow ball arm mechanism.............................................. 128
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)................102 Regeneration............................................... 103
Direction indicators.................................50
Disabling the passenger airbag............25 Disabling the passenger airbag.................26
Enabling the passenger airbag..................26
Fitting the passenger airbag deactivation
switch......................................................... 25
Disarming the alarm................................37 Britain and Ireland only................................38
Disarming the engine immobiliser........36
DPF See: Diesel particulate filter (DPF)............102
Driving hints.............................................131
Driving through water............................131 Driving through water ................................131
E
Electric exterior mirrors..........................62 Electric folding mirrors.................................62
Mirror tilting positions...................................62
Electric seats...........................................93 6-way electric seat......................................93
Electric windows.....................................60 Anti-trap function..........................................60
Driver's door switches.................................60
Global opening and closing........................60
Opening and closing the windows
automatically............................................. 60
Resetting the memory of the electric windows..................................................... 61
Safety switch for rear windows.................60
Electromagnetic compatibility.............212
Emergency equipment........................132
Engine compartment overview - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel...............145
Engine compartment overview - 2.5L Duratec (VI5)........................................144 Engine coolant check...........................148
Checking the coolant level........................148
Topping up...................................................148
Engine immobiliser..................................36 Principle of operation...................................36
Engine oil check.....................................147 Checking the oil level..................................147
Topping up...................................................148
Engine oil dipstick - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel...........................................147
Engine oil dipstick - 2.5L Duratec (VI5).......................................................147
Exterior mirrors.........................................61 Manual folding mirrors..................................61
F
Fastening the seat belts........................24
First aid kit...............................................132
Floor mats...............................................100
Fog lamp See: Front fog lamps....................................47
Front fog lamps.......................................47
Fuel and refuelling.................................104 Technical specifications.............................106
Fuel burning heater See: Auxiliary heater....................................86
Fuel consumption..................................106
Fuel consumption See: Technical specifications....................106
Fuel cut-off switch.................................133 Vehicles with a Duratec engine................133
Fuel filler flap...........................................104
Fuel quality - Diesel...............................104 Long-term storage.....................................104
Fuel quality - Petrol................................104
Fuse box locations................................134 Engine compartment fuse box................134
Passenger compartment fuse box.........134
Fuses.......................................................134
Fuse specification chart.......................135 Engine compartment fuse box................135
Passenger compartment fuse box.........137
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Index

G
Gauges.....................................................63
Engine coolant temperature gauge..........63
Fuel gauge.....................................................64
Gearbox See: Transmission.......................................108
General information on radio frequencies............................................27
Getting started......................................209 Activating the mobile phone navigation
system..................................................... 209
Compatibility of phones............................209
Installing the micro SD card......................209
Glasses holder.........................................99
Global opening and closing...................34 Global closing................................................34
Global opening.............................................34
H
Handbrake See: Parking brake......................................112
Hazard warning flashers........................48
Headlamp levelling..................................47 Recommended headlamp levelling control
positions.................................................... 48
Headlamp washers................................43
Head restraints........................................90 Adjusting the head restraint.......................90
Removing the head restraint......................90
Heated seats...........................................94
Heated windows and mirrors...............86 Heated exterior mirrors...............................86
Heated windows..........................................86
Heating See: Climate control....................................80
Hints on driving with ABS......................112
I
Immobiliser See: Engine immobiliser..............................36
Information displays................................68 General information.....................................68 Information messages...........................73
All wheel drive...............................................74
Doors open....................................................75
Keyless system.............................................75
Lighting........................................................... 76
Maintenance................................................. 76
Message indicator........................................74
Message symbols........................................74
Power steering..............................................77
Stability control (ESP)...................................77
Transmission................................................. 78
Tyre pressure monitoring system..............79
Viewing current messages.........................74
Instrument lighting dimmer...................96
Instruments..............................................63
Interior lamps...........................................50 Courtesy lamp..............................................50
Reading lamps..............................................50
Vanity mirror lamps.......................................51
Introduction................................................5
ISOFIX anchor points..............................20 Attaching a child restraint with a top
tether.......................................................... 20
J
Jump starting See: Using booster cables........................154
K
Keyless entry............................................31 Disabled keys................................................33
General information......................................31
Locking and unlocking the doors with the
key blade...................................................34
Locking the vehicle......................................32
Passive key...................................................32
Unlocking the vehicle...................................33
Keyless starting......................................101 Failure to start..............................................102
Ignition on.....................................................101
Starting a diesel engine..............................101
Starting with automatic transmission.......101
Starting with manual transmission............101
Stopping the engine...................................102
Keys and remote controls.....................27
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Index