Instruments for Your Ford Kuga SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Instruments  
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Tachometer  
Engine coolant temperature gauge  
Fuel gauge  
Speedometer  
Information display  
CAUTION  
Engine coolant temperature  
gauge  
Do not restart the engine until the  
cause of overheating has been  
resolved.  
All vehicles  
Shows the temperature of the engine  
coolant. At normal operating temperature,  
the needle will remain in the centre  
section.  
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If the needle enters the red section, the  
Airbag warning lamp  
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 147).  
If it illuminates when you are  
driving, this indicates a  
malfunction. Have the system  
checked by a properly trained technician.  
Fuel gauge  
Brake system lamp  
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump  
symbol indicates on which side of the  
vehicle the fuel filler cap is located.  
It illuminates when the parking  
brake is engaged.  
WARNING  
WARNING LAMPS AND  
INDICATORS  
Reduce your speed gradually and  
stop your vehicle as soon as it is  
safe to do so. Use your brakes with  
care.  
The following warning lamps and  
indicators illuminate when the ignition is  
switched on:  
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.  
Airbag  
Oil pressure  
ABS  
Stability control (ESP)  
Engine  
Cruise control indicator  
Doors open  
Brake system  
Frost  
It will illuminate when you have  
set a speed using the cruise  
E71340  
control system. See Using  
cruise control (page 119).  
Power steering  
Ignition  
Direction indicators  
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.  
Flashes during operation. A  
sudden increase in the rate of  
flashing warns of a failed  
indicator bulb. See Changing a bulb  
(page 51).  
ABS warning lamp  
Doors open warning lamp  
If it illuminates when you are  
driving, this indicates a  
malfunction. You will continue  
Illuminates when the ignition is  
switched on and remains on if  
any door, the bonnet or the  
luggage compartment is not closed  
properly.  
to have normal braking (without ABS).  
Have the system checked by a properly  
trained technician as soon as possible.  
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Engine warning lamp  
Headlamp indicator  
If it illuminates with the engine  
running, this indicates a  
malfunction. If it flashes when  
It will illuminate when you switch  
the headlamp dipped beam or  
the side and tail lamps on.  
you are driving, reduce the speed of  
your vehicle immediately. If it  
continues to flash, avoid heavy  
acceleration or deceleration. Have the  
system checked by a properly trained  
technician immediately.  
Ignition warning lamp  
If it illuminates when you are  
driving, this indicates a  
malfunction. Switch off all  
unnecessary electrical equipment. Have  
the system checked by a properly trained  
technician immediately.  
CAUTION  
If the engine warning lamp illuminates  
in conjunction with a message, have  
the system checked as soon as  
possible.  
Low fuel level warning lamp  
If it illuminates, refuel as soon as  
possible.  
Front fog lamp indicator  
It will illuminate when you switch  
the front fog lamps on.  
Main beam indicator  
It will illuminate when you switch  
the headlamp main beam on. It  
will flash when you use the  
headlamp flasher.  
Frost warning lamp  
WARNING  
Even if the temperature rises to  
above +4ºC there is no guarantee  
that the road is free of hazards  
caused by inclement weather.  
Message indicator  
It will illuminate when a new  
message is stored in the  
information display. See  
Information messages (page 72).  
It will illuminate and glow orange  
when the outside air  
temperature is between 4ºC  
Oil pressure warning lamp  
CAUTION  
(39ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). It will glow red when  
the temperature is below 1ºC (34ºF).  
Do not resume your journey if it  
illuminates despite the level being  
correct. Have the system checked  
by a properly trained technician  
immediately.  
Glow plug indicator  
See (page 100).  
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If it stays on after starting or  
illuminates when driving, this  
indicates a malfunction. Stop  
Stability control (ESP) indicator  
While driving, it flashes during  
activation of the system. After  
switching on the ignition, if it  
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so  
and switch the engine off. Check the  
engine oil level. See Engine oil check  
(page 146).  
does not illuminate or illuminates  
continuously while driving, this indicates  
a malfunction. During a malfunction, the  
system switches off. Have the system  
checked by a properly trained technician  
as soon as possible.  
Power steering warning lamp  
It illuminates to indicate a  
malfunction of the power  
steering system. Full steering  
If you switch ESP off, the warning lamp  
will illuminate. The lamp will go out when  
you switch the system back on or when  
you switch the ignition off.  
will be maintained but you will need to  
exert greater force on the steering wheel.  
Have the system checked by a properly  
trained technician as soon as possible.  
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND  
INDICATORS  
Rear fog lamp indicator  
It will illuminate when you switch  
the rear fog lamps on.  
Automatic transmission  
If position P is not selected, a warning  
chime will sound when the driver’s door  
is opened.  
Seat belt reminder  
See Seat belt reminder  
(page 24).  
Frost  
WARNING  
Shift indicator  
Even if the temperature rises to  
above +4ºC there is no guarantee  
that the road is free of hazards  
caused by inclement weather.  
It will illuminate to inform you  
that shifting to a higher gear  
may give better fuel economy  
and lower CO2 emissions. It will not  
illuminate during periods of high  
acceleration, braking or when the clutch  
pedal is pressed.  
A warning chime will sound in the following  
conditions:  
+4ºC or lower: frost warning  
0ºC or lower: danger of icy roads.  
Key outside car  
Vehicles with keyless entry  
If the engine is running and a passive key  
is no longer detected within the vehicle  
interior, a chime will sound as soon as the  
door is closed.  
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Key-in-ignition  
Except vehicles with keyless entry  
A warning tone will sound when the  
driver’s door is opened if:  
the key is in the ignition.  
Vehicles with keyless entry  
A warning tone will sound when the  
driver’s door is opened if:  
the ignition is still on  
the spare key is in the ignition.  
Lights on  
A warning chime will sound if the driver’s  
door is opened with the exterior lights  
switched on and the ignition switched off.  
Low fuel  
A warning chime will sound at the  
following ranges: 80 km (50 miles), 40 km  
(25 miles), 20 km (12 miles), 0 km (0  
miles).  
Seat belt reminder  
See Seat belt reminder (page 24).  
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