2010 FORD KUGA run flat

Using the rear view camera..................117
Cruise control
Principle of operation............................120
Using cruise control..............................120
Load carrying
General information..............................122
Luggage anchor points........................122
Luggage covers....................................122
Rear under floor storage......................123
Roof racks and load carriers...............124
Towing
Towing a trailer.......................................127
Detachable tow ball...............................127
Driving hints
Running-in...............................................131
Cold weather precautions....................131
Driving through water............................131
Emergency equipment
First aid kit...............................................132
Warning triangle.....................................132
Status after a collision
Fuel cut-off switch.................................133
Fuses
Fuse box locations................................134
Changing a fuse....................................134
Fuse specification chart.......................135
Vehicle recovery
Towing points.........................................140
Towing the vehicle on four wheels.....140
Maintenance
General information..............................142
Opening and closing the bonnet........142
Engine compartment overview - 2.5L
Duratec (VI5).......................................144
Engine compartment overview - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel..............145
Engine oil dipstick - 2.5L Duratec (VI5)......................................................147
Engine oil dipstick - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel..........................................147
Engine oil check.....................................147
Engine coolant check...........................148
Brake and clutch fluid check...............149
Power steering fluid check..................149
Washer fluid check................................149
Technical specifications........................150
Vehicle care
Cleaning the exterior............................152
Cleaning the interior..............................152
Repairing minor paint damage............153
Vehicle battery
Using booster cables............................154
Wheels and tyres
General information..............................156
Changing a road wheel........................156
Tyre repair kit...........................................161
Run flat tyres..........................................165
Tyre care.................................................166
Using winter tyres..................................166
Using snow chains................................166
Tyre pressure monitoring system.......167
Technical specifications........................168
Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification plate....................170
Vehicle identification number (VIN).....170
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1. Position the vehicles so that they do
not touch one another.
2. Switch off the engine and any electrical equipment.
3. Connect the positive (+) terminal of vehicle Bwith the positive (+) terminal
of vehicle A(cable C).
4. Connect the negative (-) terminal of vehicle Bto the ground connection
on the left-hand side suspension turret
of vehicle A(cable D). CAUTIONS
Do not connect to the negative
(–) terminal of the flat battery.
Make sure that the cables are clear
of any moving parts.
To start the engine
1.
Run the engine of vehicle Bat
moderately high speed.
2. Start the engine of vehicle A.
3. Run both vehicles for a minimum of three minutes before disconnecting
the cables. CAUTION
Do not switch on the headlamps
when disconnecting the cables. The
peak voltage could blow the bulbs.
Disconnect the cables in the reverse
order.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTIONS
Use only approved wheel and tyre
sizes. Using other sizes could
damage the vehicle and will make
the National Type Approval invalid. If you change the diameter of the
tyres from that fitted at the factory,
the speedometer may not display
the correct speed. Take the vehicle to
your dealer to have the engine
management system reprogrammed. A decal with tyre pressure data is located
in the driver’s door opening at the B-pillar.
Check and set the tyre pressure at the
ambient temperature in which you are
intending to drive the vehicle and when
the tyres are cold.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
Locking wheel nuts
You can obtain a replacement locking
wheel nut key and replacement locking
wheel nuts from your dealer using the
reference number certificate.
Vehicles with a temporary
spare wheel
WARNINGS
If the spare wheel differs from the
other fitted wheels, these rules must
be followed:
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
Drive the shortest possible
distances.
Do not fit more than one spare
wheel on your vehicle at any one
time. WARNINGS
Do not use snow chains on this type
of wheel.
Do not drive through an automatic
car wash.
Do not carry out any tyre repairs on
a temporary spare wheel.
CAUTION
The ground clearance of your vehicle
will be reduced. Take care when
parking next to a kerb.
Note:Your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
Vehicle jack WARNINGS
The vehicle jack supplied with your
vehicle should only be used when
changing a wheel in emergency
situations. Before using the vehicle jack, check
that it is not damaged or deformed
and that the thread is lubricated and
free from foreign matter. Never place anything between the
jack and the ground, or the jack and
the vehicle.
Note:
Vehicles with a tyre repair kit or run
flat tyres are not equipped with a vehicle jack or a wheel brace.
It is recommended to use a workshop
type hydraulic jack for changing between
summer and winter tyres.
Note:
Use a jack with a minimum lifting
capacity of 1.5 tonnes and a lifting plate with a minimum diameter of 80 millimetres(3.1 inches).
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Vehicles without tyre repair kit or
run flat tyres
Your vehicle jack, wheel brace, screw-in
towing eye and wheel trim remover are
located in the spare wheel well.
Jacking and lifting points CAUTION
Use only the specified jacking points.
If you use other positions, you may
damage the body, steering,
suspension, engine, braking system or
the fuel lines. Emergency use only
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Maintenance
B
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Note:The spare wheel is located under
the floor cover in the luggage compartment.
1. Install the locking wheel nut key. 2. Slacken the wheel nuts.
3. Jack up the vehicle until the tyre is
clear of the ground.
4. Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel.
Installing a road wheel WARNINGS
Use only approved wheel and tyre
sizes. Using other sizes could
damage the vehicle and will make
the National Type Approval invalid. See
Technical specifications (page 168). WARNINGS
Do not fit run flat tyres on vehicles
that were not originally fitted with
them. Please contact your dealer
for more details regarding compatibility. CAUTION
Do not install alloy wheels using
wheel nuts designed for use with
steel wheels.
Note:
Make sure the wheel and hub
contact surfaces are free from foreign matter.
Note:Make sure that the cones on the
wheel nuts are against the wheel.
1. Install the wheel.
2. Install the wheel nuts finger tight.
3. Install the locking wheel nut key. 4. Partially tighten the wheel nuts in the
sequence shown.
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
6. Fully tighten the wheel nuts in the sequence shown. See Technical
specifications (page 168).
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7. Install the wheel trim using the ball of
your hand. WARNING
Have the wheel nuts checked for
tightness and the tyre pressure
checked as soon as possible.
Note:If the spare wheel is different in size
or construction to the road wheels, have this replaced as soon as possible.
TYRE REPAIR KIT
Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare
tyre, but does include an emergency tyre
repair kit that can be used to repair one
flat tyre.
The tyre repair kit is located in the
underfloor storage compartment. See
Storage compartments (page 98).
General information WARNINGS
Depending on the type and extent
of tyre damage, some tyres can
only be partially sealed or not sealed
at all. Loss of tyre pressure can affect
vehicle handling, leading to loss of vehicle
control. Do not use the tyre repair kit if the
tyre has already been damaged as
a result of being driven under
inflated. Do not use the tyre repair kit on run
flat tyres.
Do not try to seal damage other
than that located within the visible
tread of the tyre.
Do not try to seal damage to the
tyre’s sidewall. The tyre repair kit seals most tyre
punctures [with a diameter of up to six
millimetres (1/4 inch)] to temporarily
restore mobility.
Observe the following rules when using
the kit:
•
Drive with caution and avoid
making sudden steering or
driving manoeuvres, especially if
the vehicle is heavily loaded or you are
towing a trailer.
• The kit will provide you with an
emergency temporary repair, enabling
you to continue your journey to the
next vehicle or tyre dealer, or to drive
a maximum distance of
200 kilometres (125 miles).
• Do not exceed a
maximum speed
of 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Keep the kit out of the reach of
children.
• Only use the kit when the ambient
temperature is between –30°C (-22°F)
and +70°C (+158°F).
Using the tyre repair kit WARNINGS
Compressed air can act as an
explosive or propellant.
Never leave the tyre repair kit
unattended while in use.
CAUTION
Do not keep the compressor
operating for more than 10 minutes.
Note:
Use the tyre repair kit only for the
vehicle with which it was supplied.
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•
Park your vehicle at the roadside so
that you do not obstruct the flow of
traffic and so that you are able to use
the kit without being in danger.
• Apply the parking brake, even if you
have parked on a level road, to make
sure that the vehicle will not move.
• Do not attempt to remove foreign
objects like nails or screws penetrating
the tyre.
• Leave the engine running while the kit
is in use, but not if the vehicle is in an
enclosed or poorly ventilated area (for
example, inside a building). In these
circumstances, switch the
compressor on with the engine turned
off.
• Replace the sealant bottle with a new
one before the expiry date (see top
of bottle) is reached.
• Inform all other users of the vehicle
that the tyre has been temporarily
sealed with the tyre repair kit and
make them aware of the special
driving conditions to be observed.
Inflating the tyre WARNINGS
Check the sidewall of the tyre prior
to inflation. If there are any cracks,
bumps or similar damage, do not
attempt to inflate the tyre. Do not stand directly beside the tyre
while the compressor is pumping.
Watch the sidewall of the tyre. If any
cracks, bumps or similar damage
appear, turn off the compressor and
let the air out by means of the pressure
relief valve B. Do not continue driving with
this tyre. WARNINGS
The sealant contains natural rubber
latex. Avoid contact with skin and
clothing. If this happens, rinse the
affected areas immediately with plenty of
water and contact your doctor. If the tyre inflation pressure does not
reach 1.8 bar (26 psi) within seven
minutes, the tyre may have suffered
excessive damage, making a temporary
repair impossible. In this case, do not
continue driving with this tyre. CAUTION
Screwing the bottle onto the bottle
holder will pierce the seal of the
bottle. Do not unscrew the bottle
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RUN FLAT TYRES
Principle of operation
Standard tyre
Wheel rim position with correct
tyre pressure
A
Wheel rim position with
insufficient tyre pressure
B
TyreC
Run flat tyre Wheel rim position with correct
tyre pressure
A
Wheel rim position with
insufficient tyre pressure
B
TyreC
Reinforced sidewall
D When a standard tyre experiences a
drastic loss of inflation pressure, the rim
of the wheel brings the full weight of the
vehicle to bear on the collapsed sidewalls.
You can barely manoeuvre the vehicle
and the tyre is destroyed.
Run flat tyres have sturdy, reinforced
sidewalls that support the rim should the
tyre suffer a loss of inflation pressure.
What to do if a run flat tyre has
a puncture
Due to the run-flat properties of these
tyres, you may not notice any tyre defect.
Your vehicle is equipped with a tyre
pressure monitoring system that alerts
you to any drop in tyre pressure. See
Technical specifications
(page 168).
In the event of a tyre defect:
• immediately slow down to a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph)
• avoid sudden or erratic braking and
steering manoeuvres and be
especially careful negotiating bends
• do not drive more than 80 kilometres
(50 miles) after the defect is detected
• have the defective tyre replaced as
soon as possible.
Replacing run flat tyres WARNINGS
Make sure that the workshop is
aware that your vehicle is equipped
with special run flat tyres.
Never repair or reuse run flat tyres
that are damaged or have been
driven on run flat.
If a run flat tyre has to be replaced, have
the respective wheel rim inspected for
any damage.
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