Get Climate Control Guide for Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

Climate Control

Air Conditioning

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Outside Air

The system directs air through the

evaporator for cooling. The evaporator

extracts humidity from the air to help keep

the windows free of mist. The system

directs the resulting condensation to the

outside of your vehicle, which may cause

a small pool to form under your vehicle.

This is normal.

Keep the air intakes in front of the

windshield free from obstruction (such as

snow or leaves) to allow the climate

control system to function effectively.

Recirculated Air

WARNING

Prolonged use of recirculated air may

cause the windows to mist up. If the

windows mist up, follow the settings

for demisting the windshield.

Note: The air conditioning operates only

when the temperature is above 39°F (4°C).

Note: When you use air conditioning, your

vehicle uses more fuel.

AIR VENTS

Center

The air currently in the passenger

compartment recirculates. Outside air does

not enter your vehicle.

Heating

Heating performance depends on the

temperature of the engine coolant.

GeneralInformationonControlling

the Interior Climate

Fully close all the windows.

Warming the Interior

Direct the air toward your feet. In cold or

humid weather conditions, direct some of

the air toward the windshield and the door

windows.

Cooling the Interior

Direct the air toward your face.

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Side

Center Console

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL

A

B

Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and

recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.

This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors

from entering your vehicle.

C

D

E

Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your

vehicle.

A/C: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Use air

conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.

Air distribution control: Adjust the control to turn airflow from the windshield,

instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

A

B

AUTO: Press the button to select automatic operation. The system

automatically controls the temperature, amount and distribution of the airflow

to reach and maintain your previously selected temperature.

Fan speed: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Press the

buttons to select the desired fan speed. The setting is shown in the display.

C

D

On and off button: Press the button to switch the system on and off.

MAX Defrost: Press the button to distribute outside air through the windshield

air vents. Air conditioning is automatically selected. The fan is set to the highest

speed and the temperature to HI. When the air distribution is set in this position

you are unable to select recirculated air or manually adjust the temperature

control. Press the AUTO button to return to auto mode.

E

F

MAX A/C: Press the button to distribute maximum air conditioning through

the instrument panel air vents. This mode is more economical and efficient

than normal air conditioning.

Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and

recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.

This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors

from entering your vehicle.

G

H

Defrost: Press the button to distribute air through the windshield air vents. You

can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of

ice.

Instrument panel: Press the button to distribute air through the instrument

panel air vents.

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I

Footwell: Press the button to distribute air through the footwell air vents.

J

Air conditioning: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air

conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning

when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three

minutes.

Switching Mono Mode Off

Temperature Control

Select a temperature for the passenger

side using the rotary control on the

passenger side. Mono mode automatically

switches off. The temperature on the driver

side remains unchanged. You can now

adjust the driver side and passenger side

temperatures independently. The

temperature settings for each side are

shown in the display.

Switching Mono Mode Back On

Press and hold the AUTO button. The

passenger side temperature is adjusted to

the driver side temperature setting.

You can set the temperature between

60°F (15.5°C) and 85°F (29.5°C). In

position LO, the system switches to

permanent cooling. In position HI, the

system switches to permanent heating.

Note: If you select either position LO or HI,

the system does not regulate a stable

temperature.

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE

INTERIOR CLIMATE

General Hints

Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may

Mono Mode

cause the windows to fog up.

In this mode, the temperature settings for

both the driver side and passenger side are

linked. If you adjust the setting using the

rotary control on the driver side, the system

adjusts the temperature to the same

setting on the passenger side.

Note: A small amount of air may be felt

from the footwell air vents regardless of the

air distribution setting.

Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside

your vehicle, do not drive with the system

switched off or with recirculated air always

switched on.

Note: Do not place objects under the front

seats as this may interfere with the airflow

to the rear seats.

Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from

the air intake area at the base of the

windshield.

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Manual Climate Control

Note: When the system is switched off,

outside air is prevented from entering your

vehicle.

Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield

during humid weather, adjust the air

distribution control to the windshield air

vents position. Increase the temperature

and fan speed to improve clearing, if

required.

Note: When the system is in AUTO mode,

and the interior and exterior temperatures

are high, the system automatically selects

recirculated air to maximize cooling of the

interior. When the selected air temperature

is reached, the system automatically selects

outside air.

Note: When you select windshield

defrosting and defogging, the instrument

panel and footwell level functions

automatically switch off and air conditioning

switches on. Outside air flows into your

vehicle.

Automatic Climate Control

Note: Do not adjust the settings when your

vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold. The

system automatically adjusts to the

previously stored settings. For the system

to function efficiently, the instrument panel

and side air vents should be fully open.

Note: At low ambient temperatures with

AUTO selected, the air stream is directed

toward the windshield and side windows

for as long as the engine remains cold.

Heating the Interior Quickly

Vehicle With Manual Climate Control

Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

speed setting.

Press the high fan speed button control.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

highest setting.

Adjust the temperature control to the

highest setting.

Adjust the air distribution control to the Press the footwell button to distribute

footwell air vents position. air to the footwell air vents.

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Recommended Settings for Heating

Vehicle With Manual Climate Control

Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the second

speed setting.

Press the slow fan speed button.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the hot settings.

Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the hot settings.

Adjust the air distribution control to the Press the footwell and windshield air

footwell and windshield air vents posi- distribution buttons.

tion.

4

Close the instrument panel air vents.

Open the side air vents and direct them

toward the side windows.

Cooling the Interior Quickly

Vehicle With Manual Climate Control

Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

speed setting.

Press the AUTO button.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

MAX A/C position.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the air distribution control to the

instrument panel air vents position.

Recommended Settings for Cooling

Vehicle With Manual Climate Control

Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the second

speed setting.

Press the slow fan speed button.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the cold settings.

Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the cold settings.

Adjust the air distribution control to the Press the instrument panel vent button

instrument panel air vents position.

to distribute air to the instrument panel

air vents.

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Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient

Temperatures

Vehicle With Manual Climate Control

Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control

1

Apply the parking brake.

2

Move the transmission selector lever to Move the transmission selector lever to

position P.

3

4

Adjust the temperature control to the

MAX A/C position.

Press the MAX A/C button.

Adjust the fan speed to the lowest speed

setting.

Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather

Vehicle With Manual Climate Control

Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control

1

Adjust the air distribution control to the Press the windshield defrosting and

instrument panel and footwell air vents defogging button.

positions.

2

3

4

5

6

Press the A/C button.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

setting.

Direct the instrument panel side air vents

toward the side windows.

Close the instrument panel vents.

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Maximum Cooling Performance in

Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)

Instrument Panel or Instrument

Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors

with a scraper or attempt to readjust the

mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These

actions could cause damage to the glass

and mirrors.

Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of

any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other

petroleum-based cleaning products.

Panel and Footwell Positions

1. Adjust the temperature control to the

lowest setting.

2. Press the A/C and recirculated air

buttons.

3. Adjust the fan speed to the highest

setting initially and then adjust it to suit

the desired comfort level.

Both mirrors are heated to remove ice, mist

and fog when the heated rear window is

switched on.

HEATED WINDOWS AND

MIRRORS

AUXILIARY HEATER

Fuel Operated Parking Heater

Note: Make sure the engine is running

before operating the heated windows.

Heated Windshield

WARNING

Do not use the fuel operated parking

heater at fuel filling stations or near

sources of combustible vapors, dust

or in enclosed spaces. This could result in

serious personal injury or death.

Press the button to clear the window of

thin ice and fog.

The system warms the engine and the

vehicle interior, it uses fuel from the vehicle

fuel tank. The system will only operate

when your vehicle is stationary with the

engine switched off.

Heated Rear Window

Press the button to clear the window of

thin ice and fog. Press the button to switch

the system off. The heated rear window

will automatically turn off after a short

period of time.

Note: Do not use razor blades or other

sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear

window or to remove decals from the inside

of the rear window. This may cause damage

to the heated grid lines and will not be

covered by your warranty.

Used correctly the system will:

•

Warm the engine and the vehicle

interior.

•

Keep the windows clear of ice in the

event of frost and prevent

condensation.

•

Avoid cold starts to assist the engine

to reach operating temperature sooner.

Following a heating cycle, if you do not

start the engine the system will not turn

on the next programmed heating cycle.

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Following a heating cycle we recommend

Note: On vehicles with manual climate

control, heating the vehicle interior will

depend on the heater control settings. See

Climate Control (page 88).

that you drive your vehicle for at least the

same period of time as the heating cycle.

This prevents the vehicle battery from

running out of charge.

Programming the Fuel Operated

We recommend you switch the system on

for approximately 10 minutes every month

to prevent the water pump or heater motor

seizing.

The system will only operate if there is a

minimum of 7.5 liters (1.6 gallons) of fuel

in the vehicle fuel tank and the outside air

temperature is below 59°F (15°C). The

system will not operate if the battery

charge level is low.

Parking Heater

Use the information display controls on

the steering wheel. See Information

Displays (page 69).

Note: The time and date on your vehicle’s

clock must be set correctly. See Clock

(page 75).

Note: You must program the time at least

70 minutes before the time you wish to set.

Note: When the system is operating,

exhaust fumes will come from under your

vehicle. This is normal.

Note: The programmed time is when you

want your vehicle to be warm and ready to

drive, not when the heater turns on.

To program the fuel operated parking heater, scroll to:

Message Action and Description

Settings

Press the OK button.

Convenience

Park heater

Select one of the following:

Time 1

Allows you to program a heating cycle for each day of the

week. These times will remain stored and the system will

warm up your vehicle at the programmed times.

Time 2

Allows you to program a second heating cycle for each day

of the week. These times will remain stored and the system

will warm up your vehicle at the programmed times.

Select to set a second heating cycle, for example different

times on different days or twice on the same day.

Once

Allows you to program one heating cycle for a specific day.

Switches the system on immediately.

Heat now

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Programming the Time Functions

Programming the Once Function

Set the time you want your vehicle to be

warm and ready to drive. Use the

information display controls on the

steering wheel. See Information

Displays (page 69).

1. Select the desired days you want the

system to warm up your vehicle.

Highlight each desired day and press

the OK button.

Selecting this function allows you to

program one heating cycle for one specific

day.

Set the time you want your vehicle to be

warm and ready to drive. Use the

information display controls on the

steering wheel. See Information

Displays (page 69).

1. Highlight the time at the top of the

menu and press the OK button. The

hours start to flash.

2. Highlight the time at the top of the

menu and press the OK button. The

hours will flash.

2. Set the hours using the up and down

3. Set the hours using the up and down

arrow buttons.

3. Press the right arrow button. Set the

minutes using the up and down arrow

buttons. Press the OK button.

4. Press the right arrow button. The

minutes will flash. Set the minutes

using the up and down arrow buttons.

Press the OK button.

Switching Programmed Functions Off

Use the information display controls on

the steering wheel. See Information

Displays (page 69).

To switch the programmed functions off, scroll to:

Message Action and Description

Settings

Press the OK button.

Convenience

Park heater

Select one of the following:

Time 1

Time 2

Once

Uncheck the active programmed heating cycles as required.

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Switching the Heat Now Function On

WARNING

Do not use the fuel operated parking

heater at fuel filling stations or near

sources of combustible vapors, dust

or in enclosed spaces. This could result in

serious personal injury or death.

Selecting this function allows you to switch

the system on immediately.

Use the information display controls on

the steering wheel. See Information

Displays (page 69).

To switch the heat now function on, scroll to:

Message Action and Description

Settings

Press the OK button.

Convenience

Park heater

Heat now

Press the OK button. An X appears in the box when the heater

is switched on. To switch the heater off, uncheck the option.

The heater operates by warming the

Switching the Heat Now Function On

and Off Using the Remote Control

Selecting this function allows you to switch

the system on immediately using the

remote control.

engine cooling system, it uses fuel from

the vehicle fuel tank. The system will only

operate when your vehicle is stationary

with the engine switched off.

The system will only operate if there is a

minimum of 7.5 liters (1.6 gallons) of fuel

in the vehicle fuel tank. The system will not

operate if the battery charge level is low.

The system automatically turns on and off

depending on the engine coolant

temperature when the outside air

temperature is below 37°F (3°C), unless

you have switched it off.

Note: The default setting is on.

Note: When the system is operating,

exhaust fumes will come from under your

vehicle. This is normal.

Note: The vehicle does not need to be

unlocked.

1. Press the ON button on the remote

control to switch the system on.

2. Press the OFF button on the remote

control to switch the system off.

Fuel Operated Heater

WARNING

Do not use the fuel operated parking

heater at fuel filling stations or near

sources of combustible vapors, dust

or in enclosed spaces. This could result in

serious personal injury or death.

Note: On vehicles with manual climate

control, heating the vehicle interior will

depend on the heater control settings. See

Climate Control (page 88).

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Climate Control

Use the information display controls on

the steering wheel. See Information

Displays (page 69).

To switch the auxiliary heater on and off, scroll to:

Message Action and Description

Settings

Press the OK button.

Convenience

Aux heater

Press the OK button. An X appears in the box when the

system is switched on.

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