2010 FORD KUGA 6 Speed

6-speed manual transmission - AWD
Fuel consumption figures
CO2 emis-
sions
Combined
Extra-urban
Urban
Variant g/km
l/100 km
(mpg)
l/100 km
(mpg)
l/100 km
(mpg)
169
6.4 (44.1)
5.4 (52.3)
8.1 (34.9)
2.0L Duratorq-TDCi stage
IV
159
6.0 (47.1)
5.1 (55.4)
7.6 (37.2)
2.0L Duratorq-TDCi stage
V
234
9.9 (28.5)
7.6 (37.2)
13.9 (20.3)
2.5L Duratec
6-speed automatic transmission - AWD
Fuel consumption figures CO2 emis-
sions
Combined
Extra-urban
Urban
Variant g/km
l/100 km
(mpg)
l/100 km
(mpg)
l/100 km
(mpg)
179
6.8 (41.5)
5.8 (48.7)
8.5 (33.2)
2.0L Duratorq-TDCi stage
V
244
10.3 (27.4)
7.8 (36.2)
14.6 (19.3)
2.5L Duratec
107
Fuel and refuelling

MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CAUTION
Do not engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is moving. This can cause
damage to the transmission.
On some vehicles it is necessary to raise
the collar whilst selecting reverse gear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Selector lever positions
ParkP
Reverse
R Neutral
N
Drive
D
Sport mode and manual shifting
S WARNING
Apply the brakes before moving the
selector lever and keep them
applied until you are ready to move
off. Note:A cold engine has a higher idle
speed. This will increase the tendency for
your vehicle to creepwhen you have
selected a drive gear.
Press the button on the selector lever to
select reverse and park.
The selector lever position will be shown
in the information display.
Park WARNINGS
Select park only when your vehicle
is stationary.
Apply the parking brake and
select park before leaving
your vehicle. Make sure that the
selector lever is latched in position. Note:
An audible warning will sound if you
open the driver's door and you have not selected park.
In this position, power is not transmitted
to the drive wheels and the transmission
is locked. You can start the engine with
the selector lever in this position.
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Reverse
WARNING
Select reverse only when your
vehicle is stationary and the engine
is at idle speed.
Neutral
In this position, power is not transmitted
to the drive wheels but the transmission
is not locked. You can start the engine
with the selector lever in this position.
Drive
Select drive to shift automatically through
the forward gears.
The transmission will select the
appropriate gear for optimum
performance based on ambient
temperature, road gradient, vehicle load
and driver input.
Manual shifting - Vehicles with
a 5 speed transmission
WARNING
Do not hold the selector lever
permanently in – or +.
CAUTION
The transmission will automatically
downshift when the engine speed is
too low and upshift when too high.
Note:A shift will occur only when the
vehicle speed and the engine speed are appropriate.
Note:In Select mode the current gear
(1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) will be displayed on the instrument panel.
Move the selector lever to position S.
Push the selector lever forwards to shift
down and pull it backwards to shift up. Gears may be skipped by moving the
selector lever repeatedly at short intervals.
Manual mode also provides a kickdown
function. See
Kickdown.
Sport mode and manual shifting
- Vehicles with a 6 speed
transmission
Note:
A shift will occur only when the
vehicle speed and the engine speed are appropriate.
Note:In Sport mode the transmission
operates as normal but gears are selected more quickly and at higherengine speeds.
Note:In Sport modeSwill be displayed
on the instrument panel.
Sport Mode
Activate Sportmode by moving the
selector lever to position S.Sport mode
will remain active until either you shift
manually up or down the gears or return
the selector lever to position D.
Manual shifting WARNING
Do not hold the selector lever
permanently in – or +.
CAUTION
The transmission will automatically
downshift when the engine speed is
too low and upshift when too high.
Push the selector lever forwards to shift
down and pull it backwards to shift up.
Gears may be skipped by moving the
selector lever repeatedly at short intervals.
Manual mode also provides a kickdown
function. See
Kickdown.
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Transmission

Amber - 2 metres (79 inches)
D
Amber - centre line of the
projected vehicle path
E
Note:When reversing with a trailer, the
lines on the screen show the vehicle direction and not the trailer.
Deactivating the rear view
camera
Note:
Disengage reverse gear. The
display will stay on for a short period before switching off.
The system will automatically switch off
once the vehicle speed has reached
approximately 15 km/h (9 mph).
Vehicles with parking aid
The display will additionally show a
coloured distance bar. This guide
indicates the distance from the rear
bumper to the detected obstacle.
These are colour coded as follows:
• Green - 0.8 to 1.5 metres (31 to 59
inches).
• Amber - 0.3 to 0.8 metre (12 to 31
inches).
• Red - 0.3 metre (12 inches) or less.
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Rear view camera

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control allows you to control your
speed using the switches on the steering
wheel. You can use cruise control when
you exceed approximately 30 km/h (20
mph).
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
Do not use cruise control in heavy
traffic, on twisty roads or when the
road surface is slippery.
Switching cruise control on
Note:The system is ready for you to set
a speed.
Setting a speed Press to store and maintain your current
speed. The cruise control indicator will
illuminate. See
Warning lamps and
indicators (page 64).
Changing the set speed WARNING
When you are going downhill, your
speed may increase above the set
speed. The system will not apply the
brakes. Change down a gear and press
the SET- switch to assist the system in
maintaining the set speed. Note:
If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed will not change. When you release theaccelerator pedal, you will return to thespeed that you previously set.
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Accelerate
A
Decelerate
B
Cancelling the set speed Press the brake pedal or the
RESswitch.
Note:The system will no longer control
your speed. The cruise control indicator will not illuminate but the system will retainthe speed that you previously set.
Resuming the set speed The cruise control indicator will illuminate
and the system will attempt to resume
the speed that you previously set.
Switching cruise control off
The system will not retain the speed that
you previously set. The cruise control
indicator will not illuminate.
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RUNNING-IN
Tyres
WARNING
New tyres need to be run-in for
approximately 500 kilometres (300
miles). During this time, you may
experience different driving
characteristics. Brakes and clutch
WARNING
Avoid heavy use of the brakes and
clutch if possible for the first 150
kilometres (100 miles) in town and
for the first 1 500 kilometres (1 000 miles)
on motorways. Engine
CAUTION
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1 500 kilometres (1 000 miles). Vary
your speed frequently and change
up through the gears early. Do not labour
the engine. COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be
affected at temperatures below -30°C
(-22°F). DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Driving through water CAUTIONS
Drive through water in an emergency
only, and not as part of normal
driving.
Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
In an emergency, the vehicle can be
driven through water to a maximum depth
of 200 mm and at a maximum speed of
10 km/h (6 mph). Extra caution should be
exercised when driving through flowing
water.
When driving in water, maintain a low
speed and do not stop the vehicle. After
driving through water, and as soon as it
is safe to do so:
•
Depress the brake pedal lightly and
check that full brake function is
achieved.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the vehicle's lights are fully
operational.
• Check the power assistance
of the steering system.
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Driving hints

WARNINGS
The brake servo and the power
steering pump do not operate
unless the engine is running. Press
the brake pedal harder and allow for
increased stopping distances and heavier
steering. CAUTIONS
Too much tension in the tow rope
could cause damage to your vehicle
or the vehicle that is towing.
Do not use a rigid tow bar on the
front towing eye.
Select neutral when your vehicle is
being towed.
For vehicles with AWD, in the event
of a breakdown or mechanical failure
of the transmission your vehicle must
be recovered with either ALLwheels on
the ground or transported with ALL
wheels off the ground. Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the vehicle that is towing.
Vehicles with automatic
transmission
CAUTIONS
If a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) and
a distance of 20 kilometres (12 miles)
is to be exceeded the drive wheels
must be lifted clear of the ground. It is recommended not to tow with
the drive wheels on the ground.
However, if it is required to move the
vehicle from a dangerous location, do not
tow your vehicle faster than 20 km/h (12
mph) or further than 20 kilometres (12
miles). Do not tow your vehicle backwards. CAUTIONS
In the event of a mechanical failure
of the transmission the drive wheels
must be lifted clear of the ground.
Do not tow your vehicle if the
ambient temperature is below 0ºC
(32ºF).
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