2010 FORD KUGA ECU

GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to an
approved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure all loose
items properly.
Place luggage and other loads as
low and as far forward as possible
within the luggage or loadspace.
Do not drive with the tailgate or rear
door open. Exhaust fumes may
enter the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum front
and rear axle loads for your vehicle.
See
Vehicle identification (page
170). Heavy loads, when placed in the
passenger compartment, should be
on folded rear seats as shown. See
Rear seats (page 94). CAUTIONS
Do not allow items to contact the rear
windows.
Do not use any abrasive materials to
clean the interior of the rear windows.
Do not install stickers or labels to the
interior of the rear windows. LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
LUGGAGE COVERS
WARNING
Do not place objects on the luggage
cover.
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ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
Roof rack
WARNINGS
If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be
higher and you may experience
different driving characteristics. Read and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when you are fitting a
roof rack.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible roof load of 75 kilograms
(165 pounds) (including the roof
rack). Check the security of the roof rack and
tighten its fittings as follows:
•
before starting
• after driving 50 kilometres (30 miles)
• at 1 000 kilometres (600 miles)
intervals. Installing the crossbars WARNING
Distribute the load evenly over the
loading area and keep the centre of
gravity as low as possible. Secure
the load well to prevent it from slipping.
Never place any loads directly onto the
roof surface. CAUTION
Remove the crossbars before
entering an automatic car wash.
Note:The side mounting tracks are
designed such that crossbars (for bicycle carriers, ski carriers etc.) from the Fordaccessories range can be fitted.
Note:Before installing the crossbars,
clean the side mounting tracks with water and a sponge.
Note:Position the crossbars as shown. 110 mm
A
700 mm
B
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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
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Driving with a trailer
WARNING
If any of the below conditions
cannot be met, do not use the tow
bar and have it checked by a
properly trained technician. Before starting your journey, make sure
that the tow ball arm is properly locked.
Check:
•
The
green mark on the handwheel
is aligned with the whitedot on the
tow ball arm.
• the handwheel (A) is correctly fitted
to the tow ball arm.
• you have removed the key (B).
• the tow ball arm is securely positioned.
It must not move when jerked.
Removing the tow ball arm WARNING
Never unlock the tow ball arm with
the trailer attached. 1. Unhitch the trailer.
2. Detach the keyhole protective cap.
3. Insert the key and turn it
anti-clockwise to unlock (1).
4. Hold the tow ball arm. Pull the handwheel out, turn it clockwise
against the stop (2) and remove the
tow ball arm (3).
5. Release the handwheel.
When unlocked in this way, the tow ball
arm can be reinserted at any time.
Insert the plug into its seat (4).
Maintenance WARNING
Remove the tow ball arm and
protect the seat with the plug before
steam cleaning your vehicle.
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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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Insert the screw-in towing eye into the
wheel brace.
Removing the wheel trim
Type one
Insert the flat end of the wheel brace
between the rim and the trim and carefully
remove the trim.
Type two
1. Insert the wheel trim remover.
2. Remove the wheel trim.
Note:Make sure that you pull the wheel
trim remover at right angles to the trim.
Removing a road wheel WARNINGS
Park your vehicle in such a position
that neither the traffic nor you are
hindered or endangered.
Set up a warning triangle.
Make sure that the vehicle is on firm,
level ground with the wheels
pointing straight ahead.
Switch off the ignition and apply the
parking brake.
If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, select first or reverse
gear. If it has an automatic
transmission, select park. Have the passengers leave the
vehicle.
Secure the diagonally opposite
wheel with an appropriate block or
wheel chock.
Make sure that the arrows on
directional tyres point in the direction
of rotation when the vehicle is
moving forwards. If you have to fit a spare
wheel with the arrows pointing in the
opposite direction, have the tyre refitted
in the correct direction by a properly
trained technician. Do not work underneath the vehicle
when it is supported only by a jack.
Make sure that the jack is vertical to
the jacking point and the base is flat
on the ground.
CAUTION
Do not lay alloy wheels face down on
the ground, this will damage the
paint.
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To enable voice control for custom
playlists and folders, follow the procedure
below:
•
Create folders named with the
structure
"Ford<*>" where <*> is a
number 1-10. For example "Ford3"
without an extension.
• Create playlists named with the
structure
"Ford<*>.m3u" where <*>
is a number 1-10. For example
"Ford5.m3u" without any space
between "Ford"and the number.
Thereafter, custom folders and playlists
will be selectable with voice control. See
Audio unit commands (page 183).
iPod
To enable voice control for custom
playlists, create playlists named with the
structure "Ford<*>" where <*> is a
number 1-10. For example "Ford7"
without any space between "Ford"and
the number.
Thereafter, playlists will be selectable with
voice control. See Audio unit
commands (page 183).
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL
DEVICE WARNING
Make sure the external device is
securely mounted within the vehicle,
and that trailing connections do not
obstruct any of the driving controls. External devices may be connected using
the auxiliary input socket and the USB
port. See
Auxiliary input (AUX IN)
socket (page 99). See USB port(page
100). Connection
Plug in the device, and if necessary
secure it to prevent movement within the
vehicle.
Connecting an iPod
For optimum convenience and audio
quality, we recommend that you purchase
a dedicated single connection lead
available from your dealer.
Alternatively, it is possible to connect your
iPod using the standard iPod USB cable
and a separate 3.5mm audio jack lead. If
using this method preset the iPod volume
to maximum and turn off any equalizer
settings before making the connections:
•
Connect the headphone output of the
iPod to the AUX IN socket.
• Connect the USB cable from the iPod
to the vehicle USB socket.
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL
DEVICE - VEHICLES WITH:
BLUETOOTH
Connecting a Bluetooth audio
device CAUTION
As various standards exist,
manufacturers are able to implement
a variety of profiles in their Bluetooth
devices. Because of this, an
incompatibility can occur between the
Bluetooth device and the system, which
in some cases may limit system
functionality. To avoid this situation, only
recommended devices should be used.
Please visit the website
www.ford-mobile-connectivity.com
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