tyre pressure 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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Tyre pressure monitoring system
Action
Warning lamp
Message
The pressure in one or more tyres
has dropped. Check as soon as
possible.
amber
Check tyre pressures
Permanent malfunction. Have the
system checked by a properly
trained technician.
amber
Tyre Press. Sys malfunction
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the maximum gross
train weight stated on the vehicle
identification plate. See
Vehicle
identification (page 170).Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph).
The rear tyre pressures must be
increased by 0.2 bar (3 psi) above
specification. See
Technical
specifications (page 168). CAUTIONS
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible nose weight, i.e. vertical
weight on the tow ball, of 100
kilogrammes (220 pounds) for vehicles
with a diesel engine, or 105 kilogrammes
(231 pounds) for vehicles with a petrol
engine. We recommend you purchase a
towing kit from your dealer. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the
engine. Note:Not all vehicles are suitable or
approved to have tow bars fitted. Check with your dealer first.
Place loads as low and central to the
axle(s) of the trailer as possible. If you are
towing with an unladen vehicle, the load
in the trailer should be placed toward the
nose, within the maximum nose load, as
this gives the best stability.
The stability of the vehicle to trailer
combination is very much dependant on
the quality of the trailer. In high altitude regions above 1 000
metres (3 281 feet), the stipulated
maximum permitted gross train weight
must be reduced by 10% for every
additional 1 000 metres (3 281 feet).
Steep gradients WARNING
The overrun brake on a trailer is not
controlled by ABS.
Change down a gear before you reach a
steep downhill gradient.
DETACHABLE TOW BALL
WARNINGS
When not in use, always transport
the tow ball arm securely fastened
in the luggage compartment.
Take special care when fitting the
tow ball arm as the safety of the
vehicle and the trailer depends on
this. Do not use any tools for mounting
or dismounting the tow ball arm. Do
not modify the trailer coupling. Do
not disassemble or repair the tow ball arm. 127
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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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GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTIONS
Use only approved wheel and tyre
sizes. Using other sizes could
damage the vehicle and will make
the National Type Approval invalid. If you change the diameter of the
tyres from that fitted at the factory,
the speedometer may not display
the correct speed. Take the vehicle to
your dealer to have the engine
management system reprogrammed. A decal with tyre pressure data is located
in the driver’s door opening at the B-pillar.
Check and set the tyre pressure at the
ambient temperature in which you are
intending to drive the vehicle and when
the tyres are cold.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
Locking wheel nuts
You can obtain a replacement locking
wheel nut key and replacement locking
wheel nuts from your dealer using the
reference number certificate.
Vehicles with a temporary
spare wheel
WARNINGS
If the spare wheel differs from the
other fitted wheels, these rules must
be followed:
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
Drive the shortest possible
distances.
Do not fit more than one spare
wheel on your vehicle at any one
time. WARNINGS
Do not use snow chains on this type
of wheel.
Do not drive through an automatic
car wash.
Do not carry out any tyre repairs on
a temporary spare wheel.
CAUTION
The ground clearance of your vehicle
will be reduced. Take care when
parking next to a kerb.
Note:Your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
Vehicle jack WARNINGS
The vehicle jack supplied with your
vehicle should only be used when
changing a wheel in emergency
situations. Before using the vehicle jack, check
that it is not damaged or deformed
and that the thread is lubricated and
free from foreign matter. Never place anything between the
jack and the ground, or the jack and
the vehicle.
Note:
Vehicles with a tyre repair kit or run
flat tyres are not equipped with a vehicle jack or a wheel brace.
It is recommended to use a workshop
type hydraulic jack for changing between
summer and winter tyres.
Note:
Use a jack with a minimum lifting
capacity of 1.5 tonnes and a lifting plate with a minimum diameter of 80 millimetres(3.1 inches).
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7. Install the wheel trim using the ball of
your hand. WARNING
Have the wheel nuts checked for
tightness and the tyre pressure
checked as soon as possible.
Note:If the spare wheel is different in size
or construction to the road wheels, have this replaced as soon as possible.
TYRE REPAIR KIT
Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare
tyre, but does include an emergency tyre
repair kit that can be used to repair one
flat tyre.
The tyre repair kit is located in the
underfloor storage compartment. See
Storage compartments (page 98).
General information WARNINGS
Depending on the type and extent
of tyre damage, some tyres can
only be partially sealed or not sealed
at all. Loss of tyre pressure can affect
vehicle handling, leading to loss of vehicle
control. Do not use the tyre repair kit if the
tyre has already been damaged as
a result of being driven under
inflated. Do not use the tyre repair kit on run
flat tyres.
Do not try to seal damage other
than that located within the visible
tread of the tyre.
Do not try to seal damage to the
tyre’s sidewall. The tyre repair kit seals most tyre
punctures [with a diameter of up to six
millimetres (1/4 inch)] to temporarily
restore mobility.
Observe the following rules when using
the kit:
•
Drive with caution and avoid
making sudden steering or
driving manoeuvres, especially if
the vehicle is heavily loaded or you are
towing a trailer.
• The kit will provide you with an
emergency temporary repair, enabling
you to continue your journey to the
next vehicle or tyre dealer, or to drive
a maximum distance of
200 kilometres (125 miles).
• Do not exceed a
maximum speed
of 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Keep the kit out of the reach of
children.
• Only use the kit when the ambient
temperature is between –30°C (-22°F)
and +70°C (+158°F).
Using the tyre repair kit WARNINGS
Compressed air can act as an
explosive or propellant.
Never leave the tyre repair kit
unattended while in use.
CAUTION
Do not keep the compressor
operating for more than 10 minutes.
Note:
Use the tyre repair kit only for the
vehicle with which it was supplied.
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•
Park your vehicle at the roadside so
that you do not obstruct the flow of
traffic and so that you are able to use
the kit without being in danger.
• Apply the parking brake, even if you
have parked on a level road, to make
sure that the vehicle will not move.
• Do not attempt to remove foreign
objects like nails or screws penetrating
the tyre.
• Leave the engine running while the kit
is in use, but not if the vehicle is in an
enclosed or poorly ventilated area (for
example, inside a building). In these
circumstances, switch the
compressor on with the engine turned
off.
• Replace the sealant bottle with a new
one before the expiry date (see top
of bottle) is reached.
• Inform all other users of the vehicle
that the tyre has been temporarily
sealed with the tyre repair kit and
make them aware of the special
driving conditions to be observed.
Inflating the tyre WARNINGS
Check the sidewall of the tyre prior
to inflation. If there are any cracks,
bumps or similar damage, do not
attempt to inflate the tyre. Do not stand directly beside the tyre
while the compressor is pumping.
Watch the sidewall of the tyre. If any
cracks, bumps or similar damage
appear, turn off the compressor and
let the air out by means of the pressure
relief valve B. Do not continue driving with
this tyre. WARNINGS
The sealant contains natural rubber
latex. Avoid contact with skin and
clothing. If this happens, rinse the
affected areas immediately with plenty of
water and contact your doctor. If the tyre inflation pressure does not
reach 1.8 bar (26 psi) within seven
minutes, the tyre may have suffered
excessive damage, making a temporary
repair impossible. In this case, do not
continue driving with this tyre. CAUTION
Screwing the bottle onto the bottle
holder will pierce the seal of the
bottle. Do not unscrew the bottle
from the holder as the sealant will escape. 162
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Protective cap
A
Pressure relief valve
B
Hose
C
Orange cap
D
Bottle holder
E
Pressure gauge
F
Power plug with cable
G
Compressor switch
H
Label
I Bottle lid
J
Sealant bottle
K
1. Open the lid of the tyre repair kit.
2. Peel off the label Ishowing the
maximum permissible speed of
80 km/h (50 mph) from the casing
and attach it to the instrument panel
in the driver’s field of view. Make sure
the label does not obscure anything
important.
3. Take the hose Cand the power plug
with cable Gout of the kit.
4. Unscrew the orange cap Dand the
bottle lid J.
5. Screw the sealant bottle Kclockwise
into the bottle holder Efully tight.
6. Remove the valve cap from the damaged tyre.
7. Detach the protective cap Afrom the
hose Cand screw the hose Cfirmly
onto the valve of the damaged tyre.
8. Make sure that the compressor switch
His in position 0.
9. Insert the power plug Ginto the cigar
lighter socket or auxiliary power
socket. See Cigar lighter (page 97).
See Auxiliary power sockets
(page 97).
10. Start the engine.
11. Move the compressor switch Hto
position 1.
12. Inflate the tyre for no longer than seven minutes to an inflation
pressure of minimum 1.8 bar (26 psi)
and a maximum of 3.5 bar (51 psi).
Move the compressor switch Hto
position 0and check the current tyre
pressure with pressure gauge F.
13. Remove the power plug Gfrom the
cigar lighter socket or auxiliary power
socket.
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14.
Quickly unscrew the hose Cfrom
the tyre valve and replace the
protective cap A. Fasten the valve
cap again.
15. Leave the sealant bottle Kin the
bottle holder E.
16. Make sure the kit, the bottle lid and the orange cap are stored safely, but
still easily accessible in the vehicle.
The kit will be required again when
you check the tyre pressure.
17. Immediately drive approximately three kilometres (two miles) so that
the sealant can seal the damaged
area.
Note:When pumping in the sealant
through the tyre valve, the pressure may rise up to 6 bar (87 psi) but will drop againafter about 30 seconds. WARNING
If you experience heavy vibrations,
unsteady steering behaviour or
noises while driving, reduce your
speed and drive with caution to a place
where it is safe for you to stop the vehicle.
Recheck the tyre and its pressure. If the
tyre pressure is less than 1.3 bar (19 psi)
or if there are any cracks, bumps or similar
damage visible, do not continue driving
with this tyre. Checking the tyre pressure
1. Stop the vehicle after driving
approximately three kilometres
(two miles). Check, and where
necessary, adjust the pressure of the
damaged tyre.
2. Attach the kit and read the tyre pressure from the pressure gauge F.
3. If the pressure of the sealant-filled tyre
is 1.3 bar (19 psi) or more, adjust it to
the specified pressure. See
Technical specifications (page
168). 4. Follow the inflation procedure once
again to top up the tyre.
5. Check the tyre pressure again from the pressure gauge F. If the tyre
pressure is too high, deflate the tyre
to the specified pressure using the
pressure relief valve B.
6. Once you have inflated the tyre to its correct tyre pressure, move the
compressor switch Hto position 0,
remove the power plug Gfrom the
socket, unscrew the hose C, fasten
the valve cap and replace the
protective cap A.
7. Leave the sealant bottle Kin the bottle
holder Eand store the kit away safely
in its original location.
8. Drive to the nearest tyre specialist to get the damaged tyre replaced.
Before the tyre is removed from the
rim, inform your tyre dealer that the
tyre contains sealant. Renew the kit
as soon as possible after it has been
used once.
Note:
Remember that emergency
roadside tyre repair kits only provide temporary mobility. Regulationsconcerning tyre repair after usage of tyrerepair kit may differ from country tocountry. You should consult a tyrespecialist for advice. WARNING
Before driving, make sure the tyre
is adjusted to the recommended
inflation pressure. See
Technical
specifications (page 168). Monitor the
tyre pressure until the sealed tyre is
replaced. Empty sealant bottles can be disposed
of together with normal household waste.
Return remains of sealant to your dealer
or dispose of it in compliance with local
waste disposal regulations.
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RUN FLAT TYRES
Principle of operation
Standard tyre
Wheel rim position with correct
tyre pressure
A
Wheel rim position with
insufficient tyre pressure
B
TyreC
Run flat tyre Wheel rim position with correct
tyre pressure
A
Wheel rim position with
insufficient tyre pressure
B
TyreC
Reinforced sidewall
D When a standard tyre experiences a
drastic loss of inflation pressure, the rim
of the wheel brings the full weight of the
vehicle to bear on the collapsed sidewalls.
You can barely manoeuvre the vehicle
and the tyre is destroyed.
Run flat tyres have sturdy, reinforced
sidewalls that support the rim should the
tyre suffer a loss of inflation pressure.
What to do if a run flat tyre has
a puncture
Due to the run-flat properties of these
tyres, you may not notice any tyre defect.
Your vehicle is equipped with a tyre
pressure monitoring system that alerts
you to any drop in tyre pressure. See
Technical specifications
(page 168).
In the event of a tyre defect:
• immediately slow down to a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph)
• avoid sudden or erratic braking and
steering manoeuvres and be
especially careful negotiating bends
• do not drive more than 80 kilometres
(50 miles) after the defect is detected
• have the defective tyre replaced as
soon as possible.
Replacing run flat tyres WARNINGS
Make sure that the workshop is
aware that your vehicle is equipped
with special run flat tyres.
Never repair or reuse run flat tyres
that are damaged or have been
driven on run flat.
If a run flat tyre has to be replaced, have
the respective wheel rim inspected for
any damage.
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