2010 FORD KUGA Owners Manual

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)
CAUTION
A vehicle fitted with AWD must be
recovered with either
ALLwheels
on the ground or ALLwheels off the
ground. See Vehicle recovery (page
140). The AWD system, fitted to certain
front-wheel drive variants, will
automatically provide driving torque to the
rear wheels when road conditions
become slippery with rain, snow or ice
etc.
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Transmission

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reduced braking
efficiency. Dab the brake pedal when
driving from a car wash to remove the film
of water.
ABS
WARNING
The ABS does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
The ABS helps you to maintain full steering
and directional stability when you brake
heavily in an emergency, by preventing
the road wheels from locking.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ABS
When the ABS is operating, the brake
pedal will pulse. This is normal. Maintain
pressure on the brake pedal.
The ABS will not eliminate the dangers
inherent when:
•
you drive too close to the vehicle in
front of you.
• the vehicle is aquaplaning.
• you take corners too fast.
• the road surface is poor. PARKING BRAKE
All vehicles WARNING
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission should always be left
with the selector lever in position
P. •
Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
• Pull the parking brake lever up smartly
to its fullest extent.
• Do not press the release button while
pulling the lever up.
• If your vehicle is parked on a hill and
facing uphill, select first gear and turn
the steering wheel away from the
kerb.
• If your vehicle is parked on a hill and
facing downhill, select reverse gear
and turn the steering wheel towards
the kerb.
To release the parking brake, press the
brake pedal firmly, pull the lever up slightly,
depress the release button and push the
lever down.
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Brakes

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Electronic stability programme
(ESP)
WARNING
ESP does not relieve you of your
responsibility to drive with due care
and attention.
without ESP
A
with ESP
B
The ESP supports stability when the
vehicle starts to slide away from your
intended path. This is performed by
braking individual wheels and reducing
engine torque as needed.
The system also provides an enhanced
traction control function by reducing
engine torque if the wheels spin when you
accelerate. This improves your ability to
pull away on slippery roads or loose
surfaces, and improves comfort by limiting
wheel spin in hairpin bends. Stability control (ESP) warning lamp
The ESP warning lamp will flash when the
system is operating. See
Warning
lamps and indicators (page 64).
Emergency brake assist WARNING
Emergency brake assist does not
relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention.
Emergency brake assist will detect when
you brake heavily by measuring the rate
at which you press the brake pedal. It will
provide maximum braking efficiency as
long as you press the pedal. Emergency
brake assist can reduce stopping
distances in critical situations.
Trailer stability control
WARNINGS
Trailer stability control does not
relieve you of your responsibility to
tow with due care and attention.
Disabling ESP will turn off the
system.
Trailer stability control is an enhanced
feature of ESP, and automatically detects
when an attached trailer starts to sway.
If this situation occurs, the system will
automatically brake individual wheels to
stabilise the trailer and vehicle. In case a
very severe sway is detected, the engine
torque will be reduced and the vehicle will
be slowed automatically.
USING STABILITY CONTROL
Note:The system will be switched on
automatically every time you switch the ignition on.
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To turn the system off and on. See
Information displays
(page 68).
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Stability control

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNING
The parking aid does not relieve you
of your responsibility to drive with
due care and attention.
CAUTIONS
Vehicles fitted with a trailer tow
module not approved by us may not
correctly detect obstacles.
The sensors may not detect objects
in heavy rain or other conditions that
cause disruptive reflections.
The sensors may not detect objects
with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic
waves.
The parking aid does not detect
obstacles moving away from the
vehicle. They will only be detected
shortly after they start to move towards
the vehicle again. Take particular care when reversing
with a tow ball arm or rear fitted
accessories e.g. a bicycle carrier, as
the rear parking aid will only indicate the
distance from the bumper to the obstacle. If you use a high pressure spray to
wash your vehicle, only spray the
sensors briefly from a distance not
less than 20 centimetres (8 inches). Note:On vehicles fitted with a tow ball
arm, the parking aid is deactivated automatically when any trailer lamps (orlighting boards) are connected to the13-pin socket via a trailer tow module wehave approved.
Note:Keep the sensors free from dirt,
ice and snow. Do not clean with sharp objects.
Note:The parking aid may emit false
tones if it detects a signal using the same frequency as the sensors or if the vehicleis fully laden.
Note:The outer sensors may detect the
side walls of a garage. If the distance between the outer sensor and the sidewall remains constant for three seconds,the tone will switch off. As you continue,the inner sensors will detect rearwardobjects.
USING THE PARKING AID
Switching the parking aid on
and off
Note:
The parking aid switches off
automatically when you start the engine or when you exceed 16 km/h (10 mph).
Note:The front and rear sensors are
always activated or deactivated together.
The parking aid is per default off. To
switch the parking aid on, press the switch
in the instrument panel or select reverse
gear.
The light in the switch illuminates when
the parking aid is activated.
To turn it off, press the switch again.
Manoeuvring with the parking
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Note:If a high pitch warning tone sounds
for three seconds and the light in the switch is flashing, it indicates amalfunction. The system will be disabled.Have the system checked by properlytrained technicians.
You will hear an intermittent tone at a
distance of up to approximately 150
centimetres (59 inches) between the
obstacle and rear bumper, 80 centimetres
(31 inches) between the obstacle and
front bumper and 50 centimetres (20
inches) to the side. Decreasing the
distance accelerates the intermittent tone.
A continuous tone will start at a distance
of less than 30 centimetres (12 inches).
You will hear an alternating tone from the
front and rear if obstacles are closer than
30 centimetres (12 inches) to the front
and rear bumpers.
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Parking aid

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The camera is a visual aid for use when
reversing.
WARNING
The camera does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
CAUTIONS
If you use a high pressure spray to
wash your vehicle, only spray the
camera briefly from a distance not
less than 20 centimetres (8 inches). Do not apply pressure to the camera.
The position and the angle of the
camera automatically changes.
Note:Keep the camera free from dirt,
ice and snow. Do not clean with sharp objects, degreaser, wax or organicproducts. Use only a soft cloth.
During operation, guide lines appear in
the display which represent your vehicle's
path and approximate distance from
rearward objects.
USING THE REAR VIEW
CAMERA WARNINGS
The operation of the camera may
vary depending on the ambient
temperature, vehicle and road
conditions. The distances shown in the display
may differ from the actual distance.
Do not place objects in front of the
camera. The camera is located on the luggage
compartment lid near the handle.
Activating the rear view camera
CAUTION
The camera may not detect objects
that are close to the vehicle.
With the ignition and the audio unit
switched on, engage reverse gear. The
image is displayed on the screen.
The camera may not operate correctly in
the following conditions:
•
Dark areas.
• Intense light.
• If the ambient temperature increases
or decreases rapidly.
• If the camera is wet, for example in
rain or high humidity.
• If the camera's view is obstructed, for
example by mud.
Using the display CAUTIONS
Obstacles above the camera position
will not be shown. Inspect the area
behind your vehicle if necessary.
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CAUTIONS
Marks are for general guidance only,
and are calculated for vehicles in
maximum load conditions on an even
road surface. The lines show a projected vehicle path
(based on the current steering wheel
angle) and the distance from the exterior
mirrors and rear bumper.
Exterior mirror clearance - 0.1
metre (4 inches)
A
Red - 0.3 metre (12 inches)
B
Amber - 1 metre (39 inches)
C
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