Instruments -> Audible warnings and indicators for Your Ford Kuga SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Instruments  
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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Instruments  
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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