2011 FORD KUGA ASSEMBLY

Output signals
SWITCH the wiper switch to the "intermittent""
position to test the output signals. PRESSING the
heated rear window switch activates the output
signals in the following order:
a.
Left-hand turn signal
b. Right-hand turn signal
c. Main beam
d. Dipped beam
e. Windshield wiper stage I
f. Windshield wiper stage II
g. Heated rear windshield
h. Heater blower motor
i. Headlamp washer system (vehicles with HID headlamps)
j. Electric booster heater (if fitted)
k. Autolamps (position lamps only if fitted)
l. Alarm horn (vehicles with alarm system)
m. Rear window wiper
n. Heated front window relay
When the heated rear window switch is pressed
again, the test of the relevant signal is terminated.
When the heated rear window switch is pressed
once more, the test for the next signal in the list is
started.
End service mode
The GEM automatically ends service mode 20
seconds after the last input or at a driving speed
of over 7km/h. However, service mode can be
manually ended at any time by proceeding as
follows:
• PRESS and HOLD the switch of the heated rear
window
• SWITCH OFF the ignition.
• RELEASE the switch of the heated rear window
3 signals sound and the turn signal lamps illuminate
to indicate that service mode has ended.
Reset service mode
If, after completion of service mode, some functions
do not operate or do not operate properly, check
the following functions:
• Instrument cluster illumination, side marker lamps (side lights) and licence plate lamp in
automatic headlamps mode
• Rear wiper
• Headlamp washer assembly
• Electric booster heater • Alarm horn
• Heated windshield
If one or more of the listed functions is not OK, it's
possible that the cause of the fault is due to not
exiting service mode properly. To reactivate the
functions correctly, perform the following steps:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. SWITCH OFF the switch for the windscreen
wash/wipe system
3. OPERATE the switch of the heated rear window
and HOLD IT THERE
4. SWITCH ON the ignition.
5. RELEASE the heated rear window switch (an acoustic signal will sound if activation has been
performed correctly)
6. SWITCH the windscreen wash/wipe switch to the "Intermittent wipe" position
7. OPERATE the heated rear window switch 6 times (the main beam headlamps switch on and
off automatically)
8. SWITCH OFF the switch for the windscreen wash/wipe system
9. OPERATE the switch of the heated rear window
and HOLD IT THERE
10. Switch off the ignition.
11. RELEASE the heated rear window switch (three
acoustic signals will sound if activation has been
performed correctly)
After completion of the work, check all the
functions.
Inspection and Checking
NOTE: The generic electronic module (GEM) is
integrated into the central junction box (CJB).
1. VERIFY customer concern.
2. Visually CHECK for any obvious mechanical or electrical damage.
NOTE: Ensure correct locking of the wiring harness
connector.
Visual Inspection Electrical
Fuses
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• Vehicles without load levellingshock absorbers, CHECK for
abnormal loading, spring sag
or non-standard springs.
• Vehicles with load levelling shock absorbers, GO to
Pinpoint Test C.
• Vehicle attitude incorrect (front
or rear is high or low).
• Steering wheel off center
• CHECK the steering system.REFER to: Steering System
(211-00 Steering System -
General Information,
Diagnosis and Testing).
• Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged.
• CARRY OUT the Ball JointInspection Component Test in
this procedure.
• Suspension lower arm ball joint.
• ADJUST the wheel alignment.REFER to: Front Toe Adjust-
ment (204-00 Suspension
System - General Informa-
tion, General Procedures)
/ Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
• Incorrect wheel alignment.
• CARRY OUT the Strut orShock Absorber Testing
component test in this
procedure.
• CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Front Strut and
Spring Assembly (204-01
Front Suspension, Disas-
sembly and Assembly).
• Front strut and spring assem-
blies.
• Rough ride
• CHECK and INSTALL newsuspension components as
necessary. REFER to:
Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front
Suspension, Disassembly
and Assembly),
Rear Stabilizer Bar (204-02
Rear Suspension, Removal
and Installation).
• Front or rear stabilizer bar
connecting links or bushings.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• INSTALL a new lower arm.REFER to: Lower Arm (204-01
Front Suspension, Removal
and Installation).
• Front suspension lower arm
bushings.
• CHECK and INSTALL newcomponents as necessary.
REFER to: Rear Stabilizer Bar
Bushing (204-02 Rear
Suspension, Removal and
Installation).
• Rear suspension arm bushings.
• CARRY OUT the Strut orShock Absorber Testing
component test in this
procedure.
• CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as
necessary.
• Rear shock absorbers.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Front strut and spring assembly
or rear shock absorber and
spring upper mounting bolts or
nuts loose or broken.
• Excessive noise
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Shock absorbers leaking.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Shock absorbers performance
incorrect.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Stabilizer bar components.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Strut and spring assembly and
springs.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Springs moving on springs
upper or lower seats.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Suspension bushings.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Lower arm ball joint.
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Worn front wheel bearings
• GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Wheels and tires.
• CHECK and INSTALL newsuspension components as
necessary.
• Front or rear suspension
damage.
• Incorrect tire wear
• ADJUST the wheel alignment.REFER to: Front Toe Adjust-
ment (204-00 Suspension
System - General Informa-
tion, General Procedures)
/ Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
• Incorrect wheel alignment.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• CHECK the front wheel bear-ings.
• Damaged or worn front wheel
bearings.
• Vibration
• CHECK the tires. BALANCE orINSTALL new tires as neces-
sary.
• Wheels and tires.
• CHECK the steering system.REFER to: Steering System
(211-00 Steering System -
General Information,
Diagnosis and Testing).
• Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged.
• CARRY OUT the Strut orShock Absorber Testing
component test in this
procedure.
• CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Front Strut and
Spring Assembly (204-01
Front Suspension, Removal
and Installation).
• Front strut and spring assem-
blies.
• CHECK and INSTALL newsuspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Lower Arm (204-01
Front Suspension, Removal
and Installation).
• Damaged front suspension
lower arm(s).
• GO toPinpoint Test C.
• Load-levelling shock absorbers.
• Vehicle lean
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A : DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
WARNING: To avoid personal injury due to the loss of vehicle control, the inspection should
be carried out by two people to maintain safe driving conditions. Adequate grip should
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DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
always be maintained on the steering wheel. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in personal injury.
NOTE: The following conditions must be met when evaluating the vehicle.
NOTE: The tire swapping procedures are for bi-directional rotating tires only.
A1: SWAP THE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES
1 Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (100-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
– Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the front right-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
– Road test the vehicle.
• Does the vehicle drift?
zYe s GO to A2.
zNoThe concern has been corrected.
A2: SWAP THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES
1 Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (100-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
– Swap the rear left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear right-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
– Road test the vehicle.
• Does the vehicle drift?
zYe s GO to A3.
zNoThe concern has been corrected.
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A3: SWAP THE LEFT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES
1 Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (100-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
– Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear left-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
– Road test the vehicle.
• Does the vehicle drift?
zYe s GO to A4.
zNoThe concern has been corrected.
A4: SWAP THE RIGHT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES
1 Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (100-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
– Swap the front right-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear right-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
– Road test the vehicle.
• Does the vehicle drift?
zYe s GO to A5.
zNoThe concern has been corrected.
A5: SWAP THE FRONT LEFT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY
1 Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (100-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
– Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear right-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
– Road test the vehicle.
• Does the vehicle drift?
zYe s GO to A6.
zNoThe concern has been corrected.
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A6: SWAP THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY
1 Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (100-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
– Swap the front right-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear left-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
– Road test the vehicle.
• Does the vehicle drift?
zYe s GO to A7.
zNoThe concern has been corrected.
A7: INSTALL NEW TIRES
NOTE: Install new tires only once.
1Install new tires to the four road wheels. TEST
the system for normal operation.
• Does the vehicle drift?
zYe s Verify possible sources, refer to the Symptom
Chart.
zNoThe concern has been corrected.
PINPOINT TEST B : EXCESSIVE NOISE
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
B1: INSPECT ALL STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLY AND SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BOLTS
AND NUTS
1 Inspect the strut and spring assembly and shock
absorber mounting bolts and nuts.
• Are the mounting bolts or nuts loose or broken?
zYe s TIGHTEN or INSTALL new suspension
mounting bolts.
REFER to: Specifications (204-01 Front
Suspension, Specifications).
zNo
GO to B2.
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B2: INSPECT THE STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLIES AND SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR LEAKS
NOTE:Make sure that the oil is not from another
source.
1 Inspect the strut and spring assemblies and
shock absorbers for signs of oil weepage or
leaks. Refer to weepage and leakage conditions
in the Strut or Shock Absorber Testing
component test in this procedure.
• Are the struts or shock absorbers leaking?
zYe s INSTALL new struts or shock absorbers as
necessary.
REFER to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly
(204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and
Installation).
zNo
GO to B3.
B3: INSPECT THE SPRINGS AND STABILIZER BAR(S)
1 Inspect the springs and stabilizer bar(s) for
damage.
• Are the springs or stabilizer bar(s) damaged?
zYe s INSTALL new springs or stabilzer bar(s).
REFER to:
Front Strut andSpring Assembly (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation),
Front Stabilizer Bar (204-01 Front Suspension,
Removal and Installation),
Rear Stabilizer Bar Link (204-02 Rear Suspen-
sion, Removal and Installation).
zNo
GO to B4.
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