power steering fluid FORD KUGA 2010 1.G Owners Manual

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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Table of contents

Action
Warning lamp
Message
Electronic acceleration control
(EAC). The vehicle can be driven
but the acceleration rate will be
noticeably reduced. Maximum
vehicle speed will be maintained.
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
red
Acceleration reduced
Appears only on vehicles fitted
with headlamp washers. The
washer fluid level is low. Check
the washer fluid level. See
Washer fluid check(page 149).
amber
Low washer fluid level
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician.
-
Service oil
Power steering Action
Warning lamp
Message
Full steering will be maintained but
you will need to exert greater
force on the steering wheel. Have
the system checked by a properly
trained technician as soon as
possible.
amber
Power steering malfunction
Stability control (ESP) Action
Warning lamp
Message
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician.
amber
ESP malfunction
77
Information displays

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).
142
Maintenance

BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
CHECK
WARNINGS
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. If the level is at the
MINmark, have
the system checked by a properly
trained technician as soon as
possible. Note:The brake and the clutch systems
are supplied from the same reservoir.
Top up with fluid that meets the Ford
specification. See Technical
specifications (page 150).
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK 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. If the level is at the
MINmark, top up
immediately.
Topping up
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).
WASHER FLUID CHECK
The front and rear washer systems are
supplied from the same reservoir.
149
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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Personalised settings..............................71
Chime deactivation......................................73
Clock setting..................................................71
ESP.................................................................. 71
Help screen and navigation information................................................ 72
Language setting.........................................72
Navigation information.................................72
Steering........................................................... 71
Units of measure..........................................73
Power steering fluid check..................149 Topping up...................................................149
Programming the remote control........27
Q
Quick start..................................................8 Adjusting the steering wheel.......................12
Airbag.............................................................. 15
Autolamps...................................................... 14
Automatic climate control...........................14
Autowipers..................................................... 14
Direction indicators.......................................14
Instrument panel overview...........................8
Keyless entry.................................................12
Keyless starting.............................................12
Locking and unlocking..................................11
Manual climate control.................................13
Manual transmission.....................................15
Towing the vehicle on four wheels.............15
R
Rear fog lamps........................................47
Rear seats................................................94 Creating a level load floor...........................94
Folding the seatbacks down......................94
Folding the seatbacks up...........................94
Rear under floor storage......................123
Rear view camera..................................117 Principle of operation..................................117
Rear window wiper and washers.........42 Intermittent wipe..........................................42
Rear window washer...................................43
Reverse gear wipe.......................................42
Refuelling................................................106 Remote control battery
See: Changing the remote control
battery........................................................ 27
Remote control programming See: Programming the remote control.....27
Removing a headlamp............................51
Repairing minor paint damage............153
Road Safety...........................................208 Safety information......................................208
Roof racks and load carriers...............124 Cycle carrier................................................125
Installing the crossbars..............................124
Roof rack......................................................124
Run flat tyres..........................................165 Principle of operation.................................165
Replacing run flat tyres..............................165
What to do if a run flat tyre has a
puncture.................................................. 165
Running-in...............................................131 Brakes and clutch.......................................131
Engine........................................................... 131
Tyres.............................................................. 131
S
Safety precautions................................104
Seat belt height adjustment..................24
Seat belt reminder..................................24 Deactivating the seat belt reminder..........25
Seats.........................................................90
Sitting in the correct position.................90
Snow chains See: Using snow chains............................166
Speed control See: Cruise control.....................................120
Stability control........................................113 Principle of operation..................................113
Stability control See: Using stability control.........................113
Starting the engine.................................101 General information....................................101
Status after a collision...........................133
Steering wheel.........................................39
Storage compartments.........................98 Front storage compartment......................98
Storage area under the rear seats............98
Sun blinds.................................................96 Panoramic roof.............................................96
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Index

Using the telephone - Vehicles With:
Navigation System..............................180
Changing the active phone.......................181
Debonding a bonded phone.....................181
Making a call................................................180
Muting the microphone.............................180
Receiving an incoming call........................180
Receiving a second incoming call............180
Using the telephone - Vehicles Without: Navigation System..............................177
Changing the active phone.......................179
Debonding a bonded phone....................179
Debonding a bonded phone - Sony radio.......................................................... 179
Making a call................................................177
Muting the microphone.............................179
Receiving an incoming call........................178
Receiving a second incoming call............178
Using voice control...............................182 Name tag.....................................................183
System operation.......................................182
Using winter tyres..................................166
V
Vehicle battery.......................................154
Vehicle care............................................152
Vehicle identification number (VIN).......................................................170
Vehicle identification plate....................170
Vehicle identification..............................170
Vehicle recovery....................................140
Ventilation See: Climate control....................................80
Vents See: Air vents................................................80
VIN See: Vehicle identification number
(VIN).......................................................... 170
Voice control............................................40 Principle of operation.................................182 W
Warning lamps and indicators..............64
ABS warning lamp........................................64
Airbag warning lamp....................................64
Brake system lamp......................................64
Cruise control indicator...............................64
Direction indicators......................................64
Doors open warning lamp..........................64
Engine warning lamp...................................65
Front fog lamp indicator..............................65
Frost warning lamp......................................65
Glow plug indicator......................................65
Headlamp indicator......................................65
Ignition warning lamp...................................65
Low fuel level warning lamp.......................65
Main beam indicator....................................65
Message indicator.......................................65
Oil pressure warning lamp..........................65
Power steering warning lamp....................66
Rear fog lamp indicator...............................66
Seat belt reminder.......................................66
Shift indicator................................................66
Stability control (ESP) indicator..................66
Warning triangle.....................................132
Washer fluid check................................149
Washers See: Wipers and washers............................41
Washing See: Cleaning the exterior.........................152
Wheels and tyres...................................156 General information....................................156
Technical specifications.............................168
Windows and mirrors.............................60
Windscreen washers.............................42
Windscreen wipers..................................41 Automatic wiper system..............................41
Intermittent wipe...........................................41
Winter tyres See: Using winter tyres..............................166
Wipers and washers...............................41
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