warning FORD KUGA 2010 1.G Owners Manual

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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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

Right-hand drive
Lighting control. See
Lighting control(page 46). Front fog lamps. See
Front fog lamps (page 47). Rear fog lamp. See Rear fog lamps(page
47).
A
Headlamp levelling control. See Headlamp levelling(page 47).
B
Multi-function lever: Information display controls. Direction indicators. See
Direction indicators (page 50). Main beam. See Lighting control(page
46).
C
Instrument cluster. See Gauges(page 63). See Warning lamps and
indicators (page 64).
D
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Horn.
E
Wiper lever. See Wipers and washers (page 41).
F
Card holder.
G
Air vents. See Air vents(page 80).
H
Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard warning flashers(page 48).
I
Airbag deactivation indicator. See Disabling the passenger airbag (page
25). Parking aid switch. See Using the parking aid(page 115).
J
Start button. See Keyless starting (page 101).
J
Heated windscreen switch. See Heated windows and mirrors (page
86).
K
Heated rear window switch. See Heated windows and mirrors (page
86).
L
Climate controls. See Climate control(page 80).
M
Audio or navigation unit. See separate handbook.
N
Heated front seat switch. See Heated seats(page 94).
O
Ignition switch.
P
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the steering wheel (page 39).
Q
Cruise control switches. See Using cruise control(page 120).
R
Audio controls. See Audio control(page 39).
S
Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument lighting dimmer(page 96).
T
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Keyless entry
Passive locking and unlocking requires a
valid passive key to be located within one
of the three external detection ranges.
Unlocking the vehicle
Pull a door handle to unlock all the doors
and the luggage compartment lid and
disarm the alarm. Locking the vehicle Locking buttons are located on each of
the front doors.
See
Keyless entry (page 31).
Keyless starting Press the start button.
See
Keyless starting (page 101).
Adjusting the steering wheel WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is moving.
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WARNING
Make sure that you fully engage the
locking lever when returning it to its
original position.
See
Adjusting the steering wheel
(page 39). Manual climate control
Defrosting and demisting the
windscreen
Rapid heating of vehicle interior
See
Manual climate control (page
81).
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Airbag
WARNING
To avoid the risk of death or serious
injury, never use a rearward facing
child restraint in the front, unless the
air bag is off. See
Child safety (page 16).
See Disabling the passenger
airbag (page 25).
Manual transmission
Reverse gear − 6-speed
transmission See
Manual transmission (page 108).Towing the vehicle on four
wheels CAUTION
For certain engine and transmission
combinations, it is recommended not
to tow the vehicle with the drive
wheels on the ground. See
Towing the vehicle on four
wheels (page 140).
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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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