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

Load carrying

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS

Use load securing straps to an

approved standard, e.g. DIN.

Make sure that you secure all loose

items properly.

Place luggage and other loads as

low and as far forward as possible

within the luggage or loadspace.

Do not drive with the tailgate or rear

door open. Exhaust fumes may

enter the vehicle.

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Do not exceed the maximum front

and rear axle loads for your vehicle.

See Vehicle identification (page

LUGGAGEANCHORPOINTS

169).

Heavy loads, when placed in the

passenger compartment, should be

on folded rear seats as shown. See

Rear seats (page 93).

CAUTIONS

Do not allow items to contact the rear

windows.

Do not use any abrasive materials to

clean the interior of the rear windows.

Do not install stickers or labels to the

interior of the rear windows.

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LUGGAGE COVERS

WARNING

Do not place objects on the luggage

cover.

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To remove or install the cover, push either

end of the case inwards.

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Pull out the cover until it locks.

Stowing the luggage cover -

vehicles with tyre repair kit

Space is provided under the luggage

compartment floor.

REAR UNDER FLOOR

STORAGE

WARNING

When you are using a child seat with

a support leg, make sure that you

install the foam spacer correctly

inside the storage compartment and that

you position the cover correctly.

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Release it from the retaining points by

pressing below the handle. Let it roll slowly

back into the case.

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Installing the crossbars

WARNING

Distribute the load evenly over the

loading area and keep the centre of

gravity as low as possible. Secure

the load well to prevent it from slipping.

Never place any loads directly onto the

roof surface.

CAUTION

Remove the crossbars before

entering an automatic car wash.

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Note: The side mounting tracks are

designed such that crossbars (for bicycle

carriers, ski carriers etc.) from the Ford

accessories range can be fitted.

ROOF RACKS AND LOAD

CARRIERS

Note: Before installing the crossbars,

clean the side mounting tracks with water

and a sponge.

Roof rack

WARNINGS

If you use a roof rack, the fuel

consumption of your vehicle will be

higher and you may experience

different driving characteristics.

Note: Position the crossbars as shown.

A

B

Read and follow the manufacturer’s

instructions when you are fitting a

roof rack.

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CAUTION

A

110 mm

700 mm

Do not exceed the maximum

permissible roof load of 75 kilograms

(165 pounds) (including the roof

rack).

B

Check the security of the roof rack and

tighten its fittings as follows:

•

•

•

before starting

after driving 50 kilometres (30 miles)

at 1 000 kilometres (600 miles)

intervals.

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4 Nm

2

1

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1. Pull the handle out.

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2. Turn the handle clockwise to bring the

crossbar in contact with the rail.

4. Push the handle in. Turn the key

clockwise to lock.

5. Remove the key.

Accessing the T-notch

A

3

3

1

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Note: Make sure there is no gap

between crossbar and rail (A).

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3. Turn the handle a minimum of 3.5

revolutions.

1. Pull the handle out.

2. Lower the cover.

3. Remove the sliding bar.

Cycle carrier

CAUTION

The cycle carrier fixtures must only

be fitted to the main luggage

compartment lid.

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Related Topics

General information

Luggage anchor points

Luggage covers

Rear under floor storage

Roof racks and load carriers

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