
2. Switch the multimeter to the voltage function.
3. Connect the leads of the multimeter across the
battery terminals.
4. Read the voltage (base voltage).
5. Start the engine.
6. Run the engine at 1500 rpm with no electrical load.
7. Read the voltage. The voltage should be in the range of 14.1 volts to 15.1 volts. If the voltage
increase is less than 2.5 volts above the base
voltage, carry out the Load Test. If the voltage
increase is greater than 2.5 volts, REFER to the
Ford diagnostic equipment. Generator On-Vehicle Tests - Load Test
1. With the engine running, turn on the air
conditioning (if equipped), turn the blower motor
to high speed and the headlamps to high beam.
2. Increase the engine speed to 2000 rpm. The voltage should increase a minimum of 0.5 volts
above the base voltage. If the voltage does not
increase as specified, REFER to the Ford
approved diagnostic tool. If the voltage
increases as specified, the charging system is
charging correctly.
Battery Identification Description
Item
Cold crank amp (CCA) rating
1
Reserve capacity (RC) rating (minutes)
2
Battery voltage
3
Ford Part number
4
FINIS code
5
EN number (European Norm)
6 Description
Item G1055063en
2008.50 Kuga 8/2011 414-00-3
Charging System - General Information
414-00-3
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Turn signals
Description
Item
External mirror housing
1
Turn signals
2
The GEM switches the direction indicators and the
direction indicator side repeaters on.
The GEM sends a signal to the instrument cluster
via the CAN bus to switch on the relevant turn
indicator and the acoustic signal.
The signals from the hazard flasher switch and
from the multifunction switch are transmitted to the
GEM via a wiring connection.
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 by the GEM.
Interior lighting
Depending on the vehicle specification, the interior
lighting includes:
• Left and right-hand footwell lamps
• Overhead lights at front and rear
Depending on the vehicle specification, the
switchable interior lighting includes:
• Map lights
• Mirror lights in sun visors
• Glove compartment lamp
• Luggage compartment lamp
The front and rear overhead lights are switched on
by the GEM. The interior lighting is switched on if one of the
following conditions is satisfied:
One of the vehicle's doors is opened.
The ignition key is in the "0" or "I" position and the
vehicle is unlocked.
The ignition key is turned from the "II" to the "I" or
"0" position.
The interior lighting is switched off when all of the
doors are closed and one of the following
conditions is satisfied:
• 25 seconds have elapsed since the last door
was closed.
• The ignition key is turned from the "0" or "I" to the "II" position.
• The ignition key is in the "0" or "I" position while the vehicle is locked.
The dimmer function is not used if the interior
lighting is switched off via the battery protection
function.
Heated windscreen
The heated windshield is switched on by the GEM
under the following conditions:
• The heated windshield switch is operated, the ignition switch is in position "II" and the charge
warning lamp is switched off.
• The "Defrost" function of the two-zone air conditioning has been activated, the ignition
switch is in the position "II" and the charge
warning lamp is off.
• The battery voltage has exceeded 16 V for more
than 20 seconds (power management strategy).
Manual requests for switching off the heated
windshield by pressing the switch are ignored
at this time.
• The engine was started at an outside air temperature below 4°C and an engine
temperature below 65°. Manual requests for
switching off the heated windshield by pressing
the switch are accepted.
NOTE: If the battery voltage returns to the normal
range, the disabling of the heated windshield is
switched off. It is then switched off.
The heated windshield is switched off by the GEM
under the following conditions: G1030788en
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• 4 minutes have elapsed since the button for the
heated windshield was pressed.
• The ignition switch is turned to the "I" or "0" position.
• The "Defrost" function is deactivated or the switch for the heated windscreen is pressed
again while the heated windscreen is still
switched on.
• The charging system warning indicator is switched on.
• The battery voltage falls below the threshold value for low battery voltage for more than 20
seconds (power management strategy). Manual
requests for switching on the heated windshield
by pressing the switch are ignored at this time.
• More than 4 minutes have passed since starting
the engine.
Heated rear window and heated external
mirrors
The GEM transmits a request signal via the CAN
bus to the door modules to switch on the heated
exterior mirrors.
The heated rear window and the heated exterior
mirrors are switched on by the GEM under the
following conditions:
• The switch for the heated rear window is pressed and the ignition switch is in the "II"
position.
• The "defrost" function of the air conditioning is activated and the ignition switch is in the position
"II".
• The battery voltage has exceeded 16 V for more
than 20 seconds (power management strategy).
Manual requests to switch off the heated rear
window by pressing the button are ignored at
this time.
• The engine was started at an outside air temperature below 4°C and an engine
temperature below 65°. Manual requests for
switching off the heated rear window by pressing
the switch are accepted.
NOTE: If the battery voltage returns to the normal
range then the disabling of the heated rear window
is cancelled - the heated rear window is then in a
switched-off state.
The GEM transmits a request signal via the CAN
bus to the door modules to switch off the heated
exterior mirrors. The heated rear window and the heated exterior
mirrors are switched off by the GEM under the
following conditions
• 14 minutes have elapsed since the button for
the heated rear window was pressed.
• The ignition switch is turned to the position "0", "I" or "III".
• The switch for the heated rear window is pressed or the "defrost" function of the air
conditioning is deactivated while the heated rear
window is switched on.
• The battery voltage has dropped below 10.3 V for more than 20 seconds (power management
strategy). Manual requests for switching on the
heated rear window by pressing the switch are
ignored at this time.
• More than 14 minutes have passed since starting the engine.
Ambient air temperature
The ambient air temperature sensor is connected
via a cable to the GEM. It measures the outside
air temperature to an accuracy of around ±0.5 °C.
The GEM broadcasts the ambient air temperature
on the medium speed CAN bus, where it can be
evaluated by various systems.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level switch is connected via a
cable to the GEM.
The GEM transmits a message on the medium
speed CAN bus. The instrument cluster then
transfers this message to the high speed CAN bus
where it is made available for various other
functions.
Automatic headlamps
Refer to: Exterior Lighting (417-01 Exterior Lighting,
Description and Operation).
Combined rain sensor/light sensor
Refer to: Exterior Lighting (417-01 Exterior Lighting,
Description and Operation). G1030788en
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Brake Booster — 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5, RHD4WD/RHD FWD(12 451 0)
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Brake System Health and Safety
Precautions (100-00 General Information,
Description and Operation).
2. Torque: 24
Nm
E69829
x4
1
2
3.Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System
Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (412-00
Climate Control System - General Information,
General Procedures).
Refer to: Brake Master Cylinder - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5 (206-06 Hydraulic Brake
Actuation, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
4.
E65299
5. Torque:
• Stage 1: 10
Nm
• Stage 2: 25Nm
E99866
x6
6.
G1185955en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
206-07- 2
Power Brake Actuation
206-07- 2
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Timing Belt(21 304 0)
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment303-1054
Locking Tool, Timing Belt
Tensioner
3031054
303-1179
Holding Wrench, Crankshaft
E62035
Trolley Jack
Two Leg Puller
Removal
1.Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor
Belt (303-05 Accessory Drive - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and
Installation).
2.
E68741
3. General Equipment: Trolley Jack
E66944
4.
E68472
2
1
5.
E68742
G543492en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
303-01- 25
Engine— 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5303-01-
25
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10.Torque: 115Nm1.
2. Torque: 90
Nm
E68740
1
2
11 .
E68741
12.Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor
Belt (303-05 Accessory Drive - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and
Installation).
G543492en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
303-01- 30
Engine— 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5303-01-
30
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31.Torque:
• Stage 1: 25
Nm
• Stage 2: 60°
E122520
x4
32.Install the following items:
1. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor
Belt (303-05 Accessory Drive - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal
and Installation).
2. Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06 Starting
System - 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) -
VI5, Removal and Installation).
G1166799en2008.50 Kuga8/2011
303-01- 44
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44
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SECTION 303-05 Accessory Drive— 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2008.50 Kuga
PA G E
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
303-05-2
Accessory Drive ........................................................................\
..........................................
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 303-05-4
Accessory Drive ........................................................................\
..........................................
303-05-4
Inspection and Verification ........................................................................\
..........................
303-05-4
Accessory Drive Belt Concerns ........................................................................\
..................
303-05-6
Symptom Chart ........................................................................\
...........................................
303-05-9
Component Tests ........................................................................\
........................................
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 303-05-11
(21 569 0)
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner ......................................................................
303-05-12
(21 567 0)
Accessory Drive Belt ........................................................................\
..............
303-05-13
(21 567 0)
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt .........................................................
303-05-14
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt Tensioner ............................................................
303-05-1
Accessory Drive— 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5303-05-
1
.
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