Get Starting the engine Guide for Ford Kuga SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Starting the engine

GENERAL INFORMATION

General points on starting

If the battery has been disconnected the

vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving

characteristics for approx. 8 kilometres

(5 miles) after reconnecting the battery.

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This is because the engine management

system must realign itself with the engine.

Any unusual driving characteristics during

this period may be disregarded.

Ignition on

Press the start button once. All electrical

circuits are operational, warning lamps

and indicators illuminate.

Starting the engine by towing

or pushing

Starting with automatic

transmission

WARNING

To prevent damage you must not

push or tow start your vehicle. Use

booster cables and a booster

battery. See Using booster cables

(page 153).

Note: Releasing the brake pedal during

engine start will stop the engine cranking

and return to ignition on.

1. Make sure the transmission is in P or

2. Fully depress the brake pedal.

3. Briefly press the start button.

KEYLESS STARTING

WARNINGS

Starting with manual

transmission

The keyless starting system may not

function if the key is close to metal

objects or electronic devices such

as mobile phones.

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during

engine start will stop the engine cranking

and return to ignition on.

Always check that the steering

wheel lock is deactivated before

attempting to move your vehicle.

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

2. Briefly press the start button.

Note: A valid passive key must be

located inside the vehicle to switch the

ignition on and start the engine.

Starting a diesel engine

Note: Engine cranking will not

commence until the engine glow plug

cycle has been completed. This may take

several seconds in extremely cold

conditions.

Note: To start your engine you must also

fully depress the brake or clutch pedal,

depending on the transmission fitted.

Note: Continue to press the clutch or

brake pedal until engine cranking begins.

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2. Remove the key blade. See Keyless

entry (page 31).

Failure to start

The passive starting system will not

function if:

•

The passive key frequencies are

jammed.

•

The passive key battery is flat.

If you are unable to start your vehicle carry

out the following procedure.

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3. Insert the key blade into the key

holder.

4. With the key blade in this position you

can use the start button to switch the

ignition on and start your vehicle.

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1. Hold the key next to the steering

column shroud exactly as shown.

Stopping the engine

When your vehicle is stationary, press the

start button to stop the engine. The

ignition, all electrical circuits, warning

lamps and indicators will be switched off.

2. With the key in this position you can

use the start button to switch the

ignition on and start your vehicle.

If you are still unable to start your vehicle

carry out the following procedure.

DIESEL PARTICULATE

FILTER (DPF)

The DPF forms part of the emissions

reduction systems fitted to your vehicle.

It filters harmful diesel particulates (soot)

from the exhaust gas.

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1. Carefully prise out the cover.

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•

Do not switch off the ignition.

Regeneration

Use a lower gear than normal to

maintain a higher engine speed during

this journey, where appropriate.

WARNING

Do not park or idle your vehicle over

dry leaves, dry grass or other

combustible materials. The DPF

regeneration process creates very high

exhaust gas temperatures and the

exhaust will radiate a considerable

amount of heat during and after DPF

regeneration, and after you have switched

the engine off. This is a potential fire

hazard.

SWITCHING OFF THE

ENGINE

Vehicles with a turbocharger

CAUTION

Do not switch the engine off when it

is running at high speed. If you do,

the turbocharger will continue

CAUTION

running after the engine oil pressure has

dropped to zero. This will lead to

premature turbocharger bearing wear.

Avoid running out of fuel.

Note: After you have switched your

engine off the fans may continue to run

for a short period of time.

Release the accelerator pedal. Wait until

the engine has reached idle speed and

then switch it off.

Unlike a normal filter which requires

periodic replacement, the DPF has been

designed to regenerate, or clean itself to

maintain operating efficiency. The

regeneration process takes place

automatically. However, some driving

conditions mean that you may need to

support the regeneration process.

If you drive only short distances or your

journeys contain frequent stopping and

starting, where there is increased

acceleration and deceleration, occasional

trips with the following conditions could

assist the regeneration process:

•

Drive your vehicle at a constant speed,

preferably on a main road or

motorway, for up to 20 minutes.

•

Avoid prolonged idling and always

observe speed limits and road

conditions.

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Starting the engine for Your Ford Kuga SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

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