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

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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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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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