2010 FORD KUGA warning

ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is moving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in
the correct position. See Sitting in the
correct position (page 90). WARNING
Make sure that you fully engage the
locking lever when returning it to its
original position.
AUDIO CONTROL
Select radio, CD or cassette mode on the
audio unit.
The following functions can be operated
with the remote control:
Volume
Volume up: Press the top button on the
back of the remote control.
Volume down: Press the bottom button
on the back of the remote control.
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Low sensitivity
A
OnB
High sensitivity
C
If you switch autowipers on, the wipers
will not cycle until water is detected on
the windscreen. The rain sensor will then
continuously measure the amount of
water on the windscreen and adjust the
speed of the wipers automatically.
Adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor
using the rotary control. With low
sensitivity, the wipers will operate when
the sensor detects a lot of water on the
windscreen. With high sensitivity, the
wipers will operate if the sensor detects
a small amount of water on the
windscreen.
WINDSCREEN WASHERS WARNING
Do not operate the washer for more
than 10 seconds at a time, and
never when the reservoir is empty.
While the button at the end of the lever is
pressed the washer will work in
conjunction with the wipers.
After releasing the button, the wipers
operate for a short time.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Intermittent wipe
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel.
Reverse gear wipe
The rear wiper will be activated
automatically when selecting reverse gear
if:
•
the rear wiper is not already switched
on,
• the wiper lever is in position
A,B, C
or Dand
• the front wiper is operating (when set
to position
B).
The rear wiper will follow the front wiper
interval (at intermittent or normal speed).
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Rear window washer
WARNING
Do not operate the washer for more
than 10 seconds at a time, and
never when the reservoir is empty.
While the lever is pulled towards the
steering wheel the washer will work in
conjunction with the wipers.
Once the wash and wipe cycle is
completed, the wipers will pause and then
perform one more wipe to clear the
windscreen.
After releasing the lever, the wipers
operate for a short time.
ADJUSTING THE
WINDSCREEN WASHER
JETS
1.
Open the bonnet. See Opening and
closing the bonnet (page 142). 2. Using a suitable implement adjust the
jets.
3. Close the bonnet and check the operation of the jets. See Opening
and closing the bonnet (page 142).
HEADLAMP WASHERS
The headlamp washers will operate with
the windscreen washers when the
headlamps are on.
Note:To stop the washer fluid reservoir
emptying quickly, the headlamp washers will not operate every time that you usethe windscreen washers.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge
of the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blade lips with water
applied with a soft sponge.
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AUTOLAMPS
Note:If you have switched autolamps
on, you can only switch the main beam on when autolamps has switched theheadlamps on.
The headlamps will come on and go off
automatically depending on the ambient
light.
FRONT FOG LAMPS WARNING
Only use the front fog lamps when
visibility is considerably restricted by
fog, snow or rain. Note:
You cannot switch the front fog
lamps on if you have switched autolamps on.
REAR FOG LAMPS WARNING
Do not use the rear fog lamps when
it is raining or snowing and visibility
is more than 50 metres.
Note:
You cannot switch the rear fog
lamps on if you have switched autolamps on.
HEADLAMP LEVELLING
Note:
Vehicles with Xenon headlamps
are equipped with automatic headlamp levelling. 47
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You can adjust the level of the headlamp
beams according to the vehicle load.
Recommended headlamp levelling control positions
Control position
Load in luggage
compartment 1
Load
Rear seats
Front seats
0
-
-
1-2
1
-
3
1-2
1.5
Max
3
1-2
3
Max
-
1
1 See Vehicle identification plate (page 170).
HAZARD WARNING
FLASHERS
Note:Depending on applicable laws and
regulations in the country for which your vehicle was originally built, the hazardwarning flashers may flash if you brakeheavily. For item location: See
Quick start(page
8).
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Vanity mirror lamps
OffA
OnB
If you switch off the ignition, the vanity
mirror lamps will go off automatically after
a short time to prevent the vehicle battery
from discharging. To switch them back
on, switch on the ignition for a short time.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP WARNING
Have Xenon bulbs changed by a
trained technician. There is a risk of
electric shock.
1.
Open the bonnet. See Opening and
closing the bonnet (page 142). 2. Remove the screw.
3. Using a suitable implement, remove
the trim panel. 4. Release the retaining clips.
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5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the headlamp washer
hose.
7. Remove the headlamp.
Note:When fitting the headlamp, make
sure that you fully engage the headlamp in the retaining clips.
CHANGING A BULB WARNINGS
Switch the lights and the ignition off.
Let the bulb cool down before
removing it.
Have Xenon bulbs changed by a
trained technician. There is a risk of
electric shock.
CAUTIONS
Do not touch the glass of the bulb.
Only fit bulbs of the correct
specification. See
Bulb
specification chart (page 58). Headlamp
Direction indicator
1. Remove the headlamp. See
Removing a headlamp (page 51). 2. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise
and remove it.
3. Gently press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn it anti-clockwise and
remove it.
Headlamp main and dipped beam
Note:
Remove the covers to gain access
to the bulbs.
1. Remove the headlamp. See
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
WARNING
Do not operate the electric windows
unless they are free from
obstruction.
Note:If you operate the switches often
during a short period of time, the system might become inoperable for a certaintime to prevent damage due tooverheating.
Switch on the ignition to operate the
electric windows.
Global opening and closing
You can also operate the electric
windows with the ignition off via the global
opening and closing function. See Locks
(page 29).
Driver's door switches
You can operate all the windows with the
switches on the door trim panel of the
driver’s door. Opening and closing the
windows automatically
Press or lift the switch to the second
action point and release it completely.
Press or lift it again to stop the windows.
Safety switch for rear windows
Note:
You can always operate the rear
windows from the driver’s door. A switch in the driver’s door disables the
rear electric window switches.
The light in the switch comes on and the
lights in the rear window switches go off
when the rear windows are disabled.
Anti-trap function
WARNING
Careless closing of the windows can
override the protection function and
cause injuries.
The electric windows will stop
automatically while closing and reverse
some distance if there is an obstacle in
the way.
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