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SECTION 417-01 Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE APPLICATION:
2008.50 Kuga
PAGE
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
417-01-3
Specifications ......................................................................................................................
417-01-3
Headlamp adjustment.....................................................................................................
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 417-01-4
Exterior Lighting (Component Location).............................................................................
417-01-5
Exterior Lighting (Overview)...............................................................................................
417-01-5
Front headlamps.................................................................................................................
417-01-5
Conventional Headlamps................................................................................................
417-01-5
Xenon headlamp.............................................................................................................
417-01-6
Headlamp levelling.........................................................................................................
417-01-7
Combined rain sensor/light sensor.....................................................................................
417-01-7
autolamps ...........................................................................................................................
417-01-7
Headlamp switch-off delay.................................................................................................
417-01-7
Turn signals........................................................................................................................
417-01-7
Door entry illumination........................................................................................................
417-01-8
Rear Lighting......................................................................................................................
417-01-9
Exterior Lighting (System Operation and Component Description)....................................
417-01-9
System Diagram.................................................................................................................
417-01-10
System Operation...............................................................................................................
417-01-10
Headlamp levelling.........................................................................................................
417-01-10
Xenon headlamp.............................................................................................................
417-01-10
Conventional Headlamps................................................................................................
417-01-11
Turn signals....................................................................................................................
417-01-11
Combined rain sensor/light sensor.................................................................................
417-01-11
Component Description......................................................................................................417-01-11Combined rain sensor/light sensor.................................................................................
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 417-01-12
Fog Lamps..........................................................................................................................
417-01-12
Description of operation......................................................................................................
417-01-13
Inspection and Checking....................................................................................................
417-01-15
Headlamps..........................................................................................................................
417-01-15
Description of operation......................................................................................................
417-01-16
Inspection and Checking....................................................................................................
417-01-17
Headlamp Leveling.............................................................................................................
417-01-17
Description of operation......................................................................................................
417-01-18
Inspection and Checking....................................................................................................
417-01-19
Parking, Rear and License Plate Lamps............................................................................
417-01-19
Description of operation......................................................................................................
417-01-20
Inspection and Checking....................................................................................................
417-01-21
Reversing Lamps................................................................................................................
417-01-21
Description of operation......................................................................................................
417-01-22
Inspection and Checking.................................................................................................... 417-01-1
Exterior Lighting
417-01-1
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417-01-24
Stoplamps ...........................................................................................................................
417-01-24
Description of operation......................................................................................................
417-01-25
Inspection and Checking....................................................................................................
417-01-26
Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps..........................................................................................
417-01-26
Description of operation......................................................................................................
417-01-27
Inspection and Checking....................................................................................................
GENERAL PROCEDURES 417-01-29
Front Fog Lamp Adjustment...............................................................................................
417-01-30
Headlamp Adjustment........................................................................................................
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
417-01-32
Headlamp Switch................................................................................................................
417-01-34
Stoplamp Switch.................................................................................................................
417-01-35
Trailer Module.....................................................................................................................
417-01-36
Front Fog Lamp..................................................................................................................
417-01-37
Headlamp Assembly........................................................................................................... 417-01-2
Exterior Lighting
417-01-2
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Headlamp adjustment
X value
Component
X = 10 cm/10 m = 0°34' = 1.0%
Headlamp
X = 22 cm/10 m = 1°16' = 2.2%
Front fog lamp G1209238en
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Exterior Lighting – Component Location
Description
Item
Vehicle level sensors on the front and rear
axles
1
Side lamp/stoplamp, turn signal lamp
2
Reversing Lamp
3
Additional high-mounted stoplamp
4
Number plate lamp
5
Rear fog lamp
6
Front side turn light
7 Description
Item
Door entry illumination (courtesy lamps)
8
Lighting switch
9
Control module for the automatic
headlamp leveling system
10
Dipped beam headlamp, main beam
headlamp, turn signal lamp, side lamp
11
Fog lamp
12
Combined rain sensor/light sensor
13 G1079625en
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417-01-4
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The turn signal lamps and side lights are the same as in conventional headlamps.
Bulb color
Current draw
Bulb
Lamp
Clear
35W
D1S
Low-beams
Clear
55W
H1
High beam headlamp
Clear
21W
H21W
Turn signal indicator
Clear
5W
W5W
Side lamp
Headlamp levelling
Vehicles with conventional headlamps are
equipped with a manual headlamp leveling system. An automatic headlamp leveling system is a legal
requirement for vehicles with gas discharge
headlamps.
The automatic headlamp levelling system is a
dynamic system which provides additional benefits
for the driver in terms of improved illumination of
the road due to improved control over the
headlamp beam.
In a static system, the vehicle is only considered
as a stationary object, whereas a dynamic system
also takes into account the dynamic changes to
the inclination of the vehicle whilst driving.
In order to prevent unnecessary changes in the
height of the headlamp beam, the system filters
out surface irregularities and any pitching of the
vehicle under braking and acceleration.
The system is designed to respond to changes in
the inclination of the vehicle caused by load
changes or long-term effects of aerodynamic forces
acting on the vehicle (e.g. due to continuous driving
at high speeds).
Accordingly, the system needs to be set up with
the aid of WDS (Worldwide Diagnostic System)
after any components are replaced or any other
repairs are carried out.
G1079626en
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Exterior Lighting
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Combined rain sensor/light sensor
CAUTIONS:
On vehicles with autolamps, retrofitting
with daytime running lamps is not
permissible, as otherwise, the engine
cannot be stopped when the lighting is
switched on.
On vehicles with autolamps, the daytime
running lamp fuse must not be fitted, as
otherwise, the engine cannot be stopped
when the lighting is switched on.
The combined rain sensor/light sensor is located
behind the interior rear view mirror.
autolamps The low beams, side lamps, license plate lamps
as well as the instrument cluster and instrument
panel illumination are switched on automatically if
all the following conditions are met:
• Ignition ON
• Light switch in the "AUTO" position
•
Detected ambient light conditions below a stored
threshold value
These are switched on and off by the GEM (generic
electronic module) in accordance with the input
signals from the combined rain/light sensor.
Headlamp switch-off delay
In vehicles with mid to high-end equipment, the
headlamp switch-off delay uses the dipped beam
headlamps and the door entry illumination (if
equipped) to illuminate the vehicle surroundings.
This function is activated by operating the main
beam headlamp lever with the ignition switched
off. After the last door has been closed, the function
remains active for a further 30 seconds and then
switches off automatically.
When a door or the tailgate is open, the switch-off
time is extended to 180 seconds. After the last door
has been closed, the switch-off time is reset to 30
seconds.
The headlamp switch-off delay can be deactivated
prematurely by operating the high beam lever again
or by switching on the ignition.
The switch-off time is adjusted to fixed values at
the factory and can
notbe re-programmed using
WDS.
Turn signals The turn signals and the warning lamp flash at a
specified frequency and, in the case of failure of a
turn signal, the frequency is doubled.
The turn signal lamps also have a one-touch lane
change function. If the multifunction lever is
pressed just slightly then the relevant turn signal
lamp is actuated 3 times.
Door entry illumination
G1079626en
2008.50 Kuga 8/2011 417-01-7
Exterior Lighting
417-01-7
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On some models, the door entry lamps are installed
in the external mirrors.
The door entry lamps should illuminate the ground
in the immediate vicinity of the front doors; they
are equipped with white bulbs, which are installed
in the underside of the mirror.
The door entry illumination is switched on when
one of the doors or the tailgate are opened, or if
an unlocking command is detected and the
following conditions are satisfied:
• Vehicle Ignition is off.
• Reverse gear is not engaged.
• The vehicle speed is below 7 km/h.
The door entry illumination is switched off if one of
the following conditions is satisfied:
• The ignition is selected on.
• Reverse gear is engaged.
• The vehicle speed exceeds 7 km/h.
• More than 25 seconds have elapsed since the
tailgate was closed or a central locking
command was determined.
• The time set for the battery protection function for the interior lighting has elapsed.
• More than 5 seconds have elapsed since the doors and the tailgate were closed.
• More than 5 seconds have elapsed since a central locking command was received and the
all doors and the tailgate were closed. Rear Lighting The rear lamps are each divided into three units.
The reversing lamps are located in the units in the
liftgate.
The outer units in the D-pillars contain the side
lamp as well as the turn signal and stoplamp.
The rear fog lamp is integrated in the lower area
of the bumper.
The high-mounted additional stop lamp is installed
in the middle of the roof spoiler.
Bulb color
Current draw
Bulb
Lamp
Orange
19W
PSY19W
Turn signal indicator
Clear
21W
P21W
Reversing Lamp
Clear
21/5W
W21/5W
Stoplamp/side lamp
Clear
21W
P21W
Rear fog lamp
–
1,4W
1 x LED board
Additional high-mounted
stoplamp G1079626en
2008.50 Kuga 8/2011 417-01-8
Exterior Lighting
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Description
Item
Headlamp units with turn signal lamp, side
lamp, dipped beam headlamp, main beam
headlamp, positioning motor for headlamp
leveling system
8
External mirror with side turn signal lamps
and door entry lamp
9
Door locking units for the front doors
10
Fog lamp
11
Rear fog lights
12
Gas discharge headlamp control module
13 Description
Item
GEM14
Vehicle level sensors
15
Lighting switch
16
Multifunction lever
17
Hazard flasher switch
18
Combined rain sensor/light sensor
19
Reverse gear switch
20
Keyless Vehicle Module
21
System Operation
Headlamp levelling
Xenon headlamp
The following components are part of the automatic
headlamp leveling system:
• Vehicle level sensors on the front and rear axles
• Control module
• Actuator motors for headlamp leveling Accordingly, the system needs to be set up with
the aid of WDS after any components are replaced
or any other repairs are carried out.
The front and rear sensors are Hall sensors which
send a digital signal to the control unit.
Conventional HeadlampsDescription
Item
Light switch with manual headlamp
leveling system
1
Headlamp units with positioning motors
for headlamp leveling system
2 G1079627en
2008.50 Kuga 8/2011 417-01-10
Exterior Lighting
417-01-10
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