Windows and mirrors for Your Ford Kuga SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Windows and mirrors  
Opening and closing the  
ELECTRIC WINDOWS  
windows automatically  
WARNING  
Press or lift the switch to the second  
action point and release it completely.  
Press or lift it again to stop the windows.  
Do not operate the electric windows  
unless they are free from  
obstruction.  
Safetyswitch for rear windows  
Note: If you operate the switches often  
during a short period of time, the system  
might become inoperable for a certain  
time to prevent damage due to  
overheating.  
Note: You can always operate the rear  
windows from the driver’s door.  
Switch on the ignition to operate the  
electric windows.  
Global opening and closing  
You can also operate the electric  
windows with the ignition off via the global  
opening and closing function. See Locks  
(page 29).  
Driver's door switches  
E70850  
You can operate all the windows with the  
switches on the door trim panel of the  
driver’s door.  
A switch in the driver’s door disables the  
rear electric window switches.  
The light in the switch comes on and the  
lights in the rear window switches go off  
when the rear windows are disabled.  
Anti-trap function  
WARNING  
Careless closing of the windows can  
override the protection function and  
cause injuries.  
The electric windows will stop  
automatically while closing and reverse  
some distance if there is an obstacle in  
the way.  
E70848  
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Windows and mirrors  
Overriding the anti-trap function  
CAUTION  
6. Lift and hold the switch until the  
window is fully closed.  
7. Open the window and try to close it  
automatically.  
While you close the window for the  
third time, the anti-trap function is  
disabled. Make sure there are no  
obstacles in the way of the closing  
window.  
8. Reset and repeat procedure if the  
window does not close automatically.  
EXTERIOR MIRRORS  
To override this protection function when  
there is a resistance, e.g. in the winter,  
proceed as follows:  
WARNING  
Do not overestimate the distance  
of the objects that you see in the  
convex mirror. Objects seen in  
1. Close the window twice until it  
reaches the resistance and let it  
reverse.  
convex mirrors will appear smaller and  
further away than they actually are.  
2. Close the window a third time to the  
resistance. The anti-trap function is  
disabled and you cannot close the  
window automatically. The window will  
override the resistance and you can  
close it fully.  
Manual folding mirrors  
Folding  
Push the mirror towards the door window  
glass.  
3. If the window does not close after the  
third attempt, have it checked by an  
expert.  
Unfolding  
Make sure that you fully engage the mirror  
in its support when returning it to its  
original position.  
Resetting the memory of the  
electric windows  
WARNING  
The anti-trap function is deactivated  
until you have reset the memory.  
After the battery has been disconnected  
from the vehicle you must reset the  
memory separately for each window:  
1. Lift and hold the switch until the  
window is fully closed.  
2. Release the switch.  
3. Lift the switch again for one more  
second.  
4. Push and hold the switch until the  
window is fully open.  
5. Release the switch.  
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Windows and mirrors  
Electric folding mirrors  
ELECTRIC EXTERIOR  
MIRRORS  
Note: When the mirrors are operated  
often during a short period of time, the  
system may become inoperable for a  
period of time to prevent damage due to  
overheating.  
Note: The switch must be in position B.  
The electric folding mirrors operate with  
the ignition on.  
A
C
B
E70846  
A
B
C
Left-hand mirror  
Off  
E122706  
Press the button to fold or unfold the  
mirrors.  
Right-hand mirror  
If you press the switch again while the  
mirrors are moving, they will stop and  
reverse the direction of movement.  
Mirror tilting positions  
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR  
E71028  
The auto-dimming mirror will adjust  
automatically when hit by glaring light from  
behind. It will not work when you have  
selected reverse gear.  
E70847  
The electric exterior mirrors are fitted with  
a heating element that will defrost or  
demist the mirror glass. See Heated  
windows and mirrors (page 85).  
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