2010 FORD KUGA overheating

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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ELECTRIC EXTERIOR
MIRRORS
Left-hand mirror
A
OffB
Right-hand mirror
C
Mirror tilting positions The electric exterior mirrors are fitted with
a heating element that will defrost or
demist the mirror glass. See
Heated
windows and mirrors (page 86).Electric folding mirrors
Note:When the mirrors are operated
often during a short period of time, the system may become inoperable for aperiod of time to prevent damage due tooverheating.
Note:The switch must be in position B.
The electric folding mirrors operate with
the ignition on. Press the button to fold or unfold the
mirrors.
If you press the switch again while the
mirrors are moving, they will stop and
reverse the direction of movement.
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR
The auto-dimming mirror will adjust
automatically when hit by glaring light from
behind. It will not work when you have
selected reverse gear.
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GAUGES
Tachometer
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge
B
Fuel gauge
C
Speedometer
D
Information display
E
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
All vehicles
Shows the temperature of the engine
coolant. At normal operating temperature,
the needle will remain in the centre
section. CAUTION
Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been
resolved.
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If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause
once the engine has cooled
down. See Engine coolant check
(page 148).
Fuel gauge
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler cap is located.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators illuminate when the ignition is
switched on:
• Airbag
• Oil pressure
• ABS
• Stability control (ESP)
• Engine
• Doors open
• Brake system
• Frost
• Power steering
• Ignition
If a warning or indicator lamp does not
illuminate when the ignition is switched
on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the
system checked by properly trained
technician.
ABS warning lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have normal braking (without ABS).
Have the system checked by a properly
trained technician as soon as possible. Airbag warning lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Have the system
checked by a properly trained technician.
Brake system lamp It illuminates when the parking
brake is engaged.
WARNING
Reduce your speed gradually and
stop your vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so. Use your brakes with
care. If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates a malfunction. Have the system
checked by a properly trained technician
immediately.
Cruise control indicator
It will illuminate when you have
set a speed using the cruise
control system. See
Using
cruise control (page 120).
Direction indicators Flashes during operation. A
sudden increase in the rate of
flashing warns of a failed
indicator bulb. See Changing a bulb
(page 52).
Doors open warning lamp Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and remains on if
any door, the bonnet or the
luggage compartment is not closed
properly.
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Topping up
WARNINGS
Only top up when the engine is cold.
If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes
for the engine to cool down.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Remove the filler cap.
CAUTION
Do not top up further than the
MAX
mark. Top up with fluid that meets the Ford
specification. See
Technical
specifications (page 150).
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
Checking the coolant level WARNING
Do not allow the fluid to touch your
skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse
the affected areas immediately with
plenty of water and contact your doctor. CAUTION
Make sure that the level is between
the
MIN and the MAXmarks.Note:Coolant expands when it is hot.
The level may therefore extend beyond
the MAX mark.
If the level is at the MINmark, top up
immediately. Topping up WARNINGS
Only top up when the engine is cold.
If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes
for the engine to cool down.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is hot. Wait for the engine
to cool down.
Undiluted coolant is flammable and
may ignite if spilt on a hot exhaust.
CAUTIONS
In an emergency, you can add just
water to the cooling system to reach
a vehicle service station. The system
must then be drained and refilled with a
50/50 mixture of coolant and water. Have
the system checked by a properly trained
technician as soon as possible. Increased dilution of the coolant can
cause engine damage from
corrosion, overheating or freezing.
Unscrew the cap
slowly. Any pressure
will escape slowly as you unscrew the
cap. CAUTION
Do not top up further than the
MAX
mark. Top up with a 50/50 mixture of coolant
and water using fluid that meets the Ford
specification. See
Technical
specifications (page 150).
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