2010 FORD KUGA steering

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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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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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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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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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Engine compartment fuse box
Circuits protected
Ampere
rating
Fuse
Cooling fan
40
1
Power steering
80
2
Passenger junction box supply 1
60
3
Passenger junction box supply 2
60
4
PTC heater
80
5
Glow plugs (diesel only)
60
6
ESP pump
30
7
ESP valves
20
8
Powertrain control module
20
9
Climate control blower
30
10
Ignition switch
20
11
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Circuits protected
Ampere
rating
Fuse
Ignition relay 15l
40
12
Starter solenoid
20
13
Heated windscreen, right-hand side
40
14
Not used
-
15
Heated windscreen, left-hand side
40
16
Not used
-
17
Power converter
30
18
ESP module
10
19
Horn
15
20
Auxiliary heater
20
21
Power steering module
10
22
Headlamp washer
30
23
Diesel fuel heater
15
24
Ignition, relays
10
25
Automatic transmission
15
26
Air conditioning clutch
10
27
Glow plug monitoring (diesel only)
10
28
Dual zone climate control
10
29
Powertrain control module
3
30
Battery sensor smart charging
10
31
Injectors (petrol only)
10
32
Heated oxygen sensors (petrol only)
10
33
Ignition coils, valves
10
34
Powertrain control module, valves, solenoids
10
35
Powertrain control module
10
36
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TOWING POINTS
Front towing eye
Rear towing eye
Note:On vehicles with a tow bar, the
towing eye cannot be installed at the rear of the vehicle. Use the tow bar to tow avehicle.
Towing eye location The screw-in towing eye is located in the
luggage compartment next to the spare
wheel well.
The towing eye must
alwaysbe carried
in the vehicle.
Prise off the cover and install the towing
eye. CAUTION
The screw-in towing eye has a
left-hand thread. Turn it
anti-clockwise
to install it. TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
All vehicles
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition on when your
vehicle is being towed. The steering
lock will engage and the direction
indicators and brake lamps will not work
if you do not.
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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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