2010 FORD KUGA Windscreen

CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Windscreen wiper blades
CAUTIONS
Set the windscreen wipers in the
service position to change the wiper
blades.
You can use the service position in
winter to provide easier access to
the wiper blades for freeing them
from snow and ice. The windscreen
wipers will return to their normal position
as soon as you switch on the ignition so
make sure that the outside of the
windscreen is free from snow and ice
before you switch on the ignition. Service position 1. Turn on the ignition.
2.
Move the wiper lever to position Aand
turn the ignition off as soon as the
wiper blades have reached the service
position.
Changing the windscreen wiper
blades
Set the windscreen wipers in the service
position and lift the wiper arms. 1. Press the locking button.
2. Remove the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade
locks into place.
3. Install in the reverse order.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Outside air
Keep the air intakes forward of the
windscreen free from obstruction (snow,
leaves etc.) to allow the climate control
system to function effectively.
Recirculated air
CAUTION
Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to mist up. If the
windows mist up, follow the settings
for defrosting and demisting the
windscreen. The air currently in the passenger
compartment will be recirculated. Outside
air will not enter the vehicle.
Heating
Heating performance depends on the
temperature of the engine coolant.
Air conditioning
Note:The air conditioning operates only
when the temperature is above 4ºC (39ºF).
Note:If you use the air conditioning, the
fuel consumption of your vehicle will be higher.
Air is directed through the evaporator
where it is cooled. Humidity is extracted
from the air to help keep the windows free
of mist. The resulting condensation is
directed to the outside of the vehicle and
it is therefore normal if you see a small
pool of water under your vehicle.
General information on
controlling the interior climate
Fully close all the windows. Warming the interior
Direct the air towards your feet. In cold or
humid weather conditions, direct some
of the air towards the windscreen and the
door windows.
Cooling the interior
Direct the air towards your face.
AIR VENTS
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MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL
Air distribution control
Windscreen
A
Footwell and windscreen
B
Footwell
C
Face level and footwell
D
Face level
E
Face level and windscreen
F
You can set the air distribution control to
any position between the symbols. Blower OffA
Note:If you switch the blower off, the
windscreen may mist up.
Recirculated air Press the button to toggle between
outside air and recirculated air.
Heating the interior quickly
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Ventilation
Set the air distribution control, blower and
air vents to suit your requirements.
Air conditioning
Switching the air conditioning on
and off
If you turn the blower off, the air
conditioning will turn off. When you turn
the blower on again, the air conditioning
will come on automatically.
Cooling with outside air Cooling the interior quickly
Defrosting and demisting the
windscreen
When the temperature is above 4°C
(39°F), the air conditioning will switch on
automatically. Make sure that the blower
is on. The indicator in the switch will
illuminate during defrosting and demisting.
If you move the air distribution control to
a position other than
A, theA/Cwill
remain on.
You can switch the air conditioning and
recirculated air on and off while the air
distribution control is set to position A.
If necessary, switch the heated windows
on. See Heated windows and
mirrors (page 86).
Note:To defrost or demist the rear side
windows, set the second row air vents to the defrosting and demisting position.
See Air vents (page 80).
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Reducing interior air humidity
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
The system controls the temperature,
amount and distribution of the air flow
automatically and adjusts them according
to the driving and weather conditions.
Pressing the
AUTObutton once switches
on the auto mode.
The system in your vehicle is dual-zone
automatic climate control. When the
system is in mono mode, all the
temperature zones are linked to the
driver's zone. When you switch mono
mode off, the dual-zone system allows
you to set different temperatures for the
driver's and front passenger's side. Note:Avoid adjusting the settings when
the vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold. The automatic climate controladjusts to the current circumstancesautomatically. For the system to functionproperly, the side and centre vents shouldbe fully open.
Note:The sunload sensor is located on
top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor with any objects.
Note:At low outside temperatures, when
the system is in auto mode, the air stream will be directed to the windscreen and theside windows as long as the engine iscold.
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Air distribution
To adjust air distribution, press the desired
button. Any combination of settings can
be selected simultaneously.
Footwell
A
Face level
B
Windscreen
C
When you select windscreen defrosting
and demisting, A,Band Cswitch off
automatically and the air conditioning
switches on. Outside air will flow into the
vehicle. You cannot select recirculated
air.
Windscreen defrosting and
demisting Press the windscreen defrosting and
demisting button. Outside air will flow into
the vehicle. Air conditioning is
automatically selected. As long as the air
distribution is set to this position, you
cannot select recirculated air.
The blower speed and the temperature
control operate automatically and cannot
be adjusted manually. The blower is set
to high speed and the temperature to
HI.
When you select windscreen defrosting
and demisting, the heated screens switch
on automatically and switch off after a
short time. To return to auto mode, press the
AUTO
button.
Switching the air conditioning
on and off Press the
A/Cbutton to switch the air
conditioning on and off. A/C OFFappears
in the display when the air conditioning is
switched off.
A/C ON appears in the display when the
air conditioning is switched on.
Recirculated air Press the recirculated air button to toggle
between outside air and recirculated air.
Note:When the system is in auto mode
and the interior and exterior temperatures are quite hot, the system selectsrecirculated air automatically to maximisecooling of the interior. Once the selectedtemperature is reached, the system willreselect outside air automatically.
Switching off the automatic
climate control Press the
OFFbutton.
When switched off, the heating, ventilation
and air conditioning system is switched
off and recirculated air is selected.
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HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated windows
Use the heated windows to defrost or
demist the windscreen or rear window.
Note:The heated windows operate only
when the engine is running.
Heated windscreen Heated rear window
Heated exterior mirrors
Electric exterior mirrors are fitted with a
heating element that will defrost or demist
the mirror glass. They will switch on
automatically when you switch the heated
rear window on.
AUXILIARY HEATER
Parking heater
WARNINGS
The parking heater must not be
operated at filling stations, near
sources of combustible vapours or
dust or in enclosed spaces. The parking heater should be
switched on for approximately 10
minutes at least once a month all
year round. This prevents the water pump
and heater motor from seizing. Note:
The parking heater will only
operate if there is at least 7.5 litres (1.6 gallons) of fuel in the fuel tank and theambient temperature is below 15°C(59°F). The heater will not operate if thebattery is low.
Note:The heating depends on the
outside air temperature.
Note:When the parking heater is
activated, exhaust fumes may come from under the sides of the vehicle. This isnormal.
Note:On vehicles with manual climate
control the heating of the vehicle interior is dependent on the temperature, airdistribution and blower control settings.
The parking heater operates
independently of the vehicle heater by
heating the engine’s coolant circuit. It is
fed from the vehicle fuel tank. You can
also use it while the vehicle is in motion to
help the vehicle heater warm up the
interior more quickly.
Used properly, the parking heater
provides the following benefits:
• It preheats the interior of the vehicle.
• It keeps the windows clear of ice in
the event of frost and prevents
condensation.
• It avoids cold starts and allows the
engine to reach operating
temperature sooner.
To prevent the battery from discharging:
• Once the parking heater has
performed one heating cycle, the next
programmed heating cycle will only
be carried out if you have started the
vehicle’s engine in between.
• After a heating cycle, drive the vehicle
for at least the period of the heating
cycle.
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To gain access to the storage area, fold
up the rear seat cushions. See
Rear
seats (page 94).
Note:Do not overload the storage areas
under the rear seats. Ensure that the rear seat cushions can be folded backcompletely.
GLASSES HOLDER TOLL READER
On vehicles with an anti-heat windscreen,
toll readers should be placed in the area
as shown (all measurements shown in
millimetres), otherwise communication
performance with toll stations may be
reduced.
The toll reader should be placed on the
passenger side to prevent the reader
from obscuring the driver’s vision (e.g. at
traffic lights).
CD CHANGER
This is located under the front passenger
seat.
AUXILIARY INPUT (AUX IN)
SOCKET
See separate audio handbook.
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