2010 FORD KUGA wheel

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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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Electronic stability programme
(ESP)
WARNING
ESP does not relieve you of your
responsibility to drive with due care
and attention.
without ESP
A
with ESP
B
The ESP supports stability when the
vehicle starts to slide away from your
intended path. This is performed by
braking individual wheels and reducing
engine torque as needed.
The system also provides an enhanced
traction control function by reducing
engine torque if the wheels spin when you
accelerate. This improves your ability to
pull away on slippery roads or loose
surfaces, and improves comfort by limiting
wheel spin in hairpin bends. Stability control (ESP) warning lamp
The ESP warning lamp will flash when the
system is operating. See
Warning
lamps and indicators (page 64).
Emergency brake assist WARNING
Emergency brake assist does not
relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention.
Emergency brake assist will detect when
you brake heavily by measuring the rate
at which you press the brake pedal. It will
provide maximum braking efficiency as
long as you press the pedal. Emergency
brake assist can reduce stopping
distances in critical situations.
Trailer stability control
WARNINGS
Trailer stability control does not
relieve you of your responsibility to
tow with due care and attention.
Disabling ESP will turn off the
system.
Trailer stability control is an enhanced
feature of ESP, and automatically detects
when an attached trailer starts to sway.
If this situation occurs, the system will
automatically brake individual wheels to
stabilise the trailer and vehicle. In case a
very severe sway is detected, the engine
torque will be reduced and the vehicle will
be slowed automatically.
USING STABILITY CONTROL
Note:The system will be switched on
automatically every time you switch the ignition on.
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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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Unlocking the tow ball arm
mechanism
1. Detach the keyhole protective cap.
2. Insert the key and turn it
anti-clockwise to unlock (1).
3. Hold the tow ball arm. Pull the handwheel out and turn it clockwise
until it clicks (2).
4. The red mark on the handwheel must
align with the whitemark on the tow
ball.
5. Release the handwheel. The tow ball arm is unlocked.
Inserting the tow ball arm WARNING
The tow ball arm may only be
inserted when completely unlocked. 1.
Pull out the plug (1).
2. Insert the tow ball arm vertically and press it upwards until it engages (2).
Do not hold your hand near the
handwheel.
3. The green mark on the handwheel
must align with the whitedot on the
tow ball.
4. To lock, turn the key clockwise and remove the key (3).
5. Attach the keyhole protective cap.
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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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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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