Get Instrument Cluster Guide for Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

Instrument Cluster

GAUGES

A

B

C

D

E

Information display

Speedometer

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Fuel gauge

Tachometer

Trip Computer

See Trip Computer (page 75).

Information Display

Odometer

Located in the bottom of the information

display, it registers the accumulated

distance your vehicle has traveled.

Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See (page 69).

Outside Air Temperature

Shows the outside air temperature.

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Instrument Cluster

Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge

Anti-LockBrakingSystemWarning

Lamp

If it illuminates when you are

WARNING

driving, this indicates a

Never remove the coolant reservoir

malfunction. You will continue

cap while the engine is running or hot.

to have the normal braking system

(without anti-lock braking system) unless

the brake system warning lamp is also

illuminated. Have your vehicle checked by

an authorized dealer.

At normal operating temperature, the

needle will remain in the center section.

Note: Do not restart the engine until the

cause of overheating has been resolved.

Automatic High Beam Lamp (If

If the needle enters the red section, the

engine is overheating. Stop the engine,

switch the ignition off and determine the

cause once the engine has cooled down.

See Engine Coolant Check (page 194).

Equipped)

It will illuminate when this

feature is on. See Automatic

High Beam Control (page 52).

Fuel Gauge

Battery Warning Lamp

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will

indicate approximately how much fuel is

left in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may

vary slightly when your vehicle is moving

or on a gradient. The arrow adjacent to the

fuel pump symbol indicates on which side

of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

If it illuminates when driving, this

indicates a malfunction. Switch

off all unnecessary electrical

equipment. Have your vehicle checked by

an authorized dealer immediately.

Blind Spot Monitor Indicator (If

Equipped)

WARNING LAMPS AND

INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and

It will illuminate when you switch

this feature off or in conjunction

with a message. See Blind Spot

Information System (page 156). See

Information Messages (page 75).

indicators will alert you to a vehicle

condition that may become serious. Some

lamps will illuminate when you start your

vehicle to make sure they work. If any

lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,

refer to the respective system warning

lamp for further information.

Brake System Warning Lamp

It will illuminate when you

engage the parking brake with

the ignition on.

Note: Some warning indicators appear in

the information display and function the

same as a warning lamp but do not display

when you start your vehicle.

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If it illuminates when you are driving, check

If it illuminates with the engine

running or when you are driving,

this indicates a malfunction.

that the parking brake is not engaged. If

the parking brake is not engaged, this

indicates low brake fluid level or a brake

system malfunction. Have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer

immediately.

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so and switch the engine off. Check the

engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check

(page 193).

WARNING

Driving your vehicle with the warning

lamp on is dangerous. A significant

decrease in braking performance

Engine Warning Lamps

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

may occur. It will take you longer to stop

your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by

an authorized dealer immediately. Driving

extended distances with the parking brake

engaged can cause brake failure and the

risk of personal injury.

Powertrain Warning Lamp

All Vehicles

If either lamp illuminates when the engine

is running, this indicates a malfunction. The

engine will continue to run but it may have

limited power. If it flashes when you are

driving, reduce the speed of your vehicle

immediately. If it continues to flash, avoid

heavy acceleration or deceleration. Have

your vehicle checked by an authorized

dealer immediately.

Cruise Control Indicator(If Equipped)

It will illuminate when you switch

this feature on. See Using

Cruise Control (page 145).

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when the left or right

direction indicator or the hazard

warning flasher is turned on. If

WARNING

Have this checked immediately.

the indicators stay on or flash faster, check

for a burnt out bulb. See Changing a Bulb

(page 196).

If both lamps illuminate together, stop your

vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so

(continued use may cause reduced power

and cause the engine to stop). Switch the

ignition off and attempt to restart the

engine. If the engine restarts have your

vehicle checked by an authorized dealer

immediately. When the engine does not

restart have your vehicle checked by an

authorized dealer.

Engine Oil Warning Lamp

WARNING

Do not resume your journey if it

illuminates despite the level being

correct. Have your vehicle checked

by an authorized dealer immediately.

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Instrument Cluster

Fasten Safety Belt Warning Lamp

Information Indicator

It will illuminate and a chime will

sound to remind you to fasten

your safety belt. See Safety

It will illuminate when a new

message is stored in the

information display. It will be red

Belt Minder (page 25).

or amber in color depending on the severity

of the message and will remain on until the

cause of the message has been rectified.

See Information Messages (page 75).

Front Airbag Warning Lamp

If it fails to illuminate when you

start your vehicle, continues to

flash or remains on, it indicates

a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked

by an authorized dealer.

Lane Keeping System Indicator

It will illuminate when this

feature is switched off or in

conjunction with a message. See

Lane Keeping System (page 153).

Front Fog Lamps Indicator

It will illuminate when you switch

Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp

the front fog lamps on.

If it illuminates, refuel as soon as

possible.

Frost warning lamp

WARNING

Headlamp and Parking Lamp

Indicator

Even if the temperature rises to

above 39°F (4°C) there is no

It will illuminate when you switch

the headlamps or parking lamps

on.

guarantee that the road is free of

hazards caused by inclement weather.

It will illuminate when the

outside air temperature is 39°F

(4°C) or below.

Rear Fog Lamps Indicator

It will illuminate when you switch

the rear fog lamps on.

Glow Plug Indicator

Shift Indicator

See Starting a Diesel Engine

(page 113).

It will illuminate to inform you

that shifting to a higher or lower

gear as indicated may give

High Beam Indicator

better fuel economy and lower

CO2 emissions. It will not

It will illuminate when you switch

the high beam headlamps on. It

will flash when you use the

headlamp flasher.

illuminate during periods of high

acceleration, braking or when

the clutch pedal is pressed.

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Instrument Cluster

Stability Control Off Indicator

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

It will illuminate when you switch

the system off. It will go out

when you switch the system

back on or when you switch the ignition

off.

Sounds when you have left the parking

brake on and drive your vehicle. If the

warning chime remains on after you have

released the parking brake, have your

vehicle checked by an authorized dealer

immediately.

Stability Control Warning Lamp

Automatic Transmission Warning

Chime

It will flash when the system is

active. If it remains illuminated

or does not illuminate when you

switch the ignition on, this indicates a

malfunction. During a malfunction the

system will switch off. Have your vehicle

checked by an authorized dealer

immediately.

Sounds when you have not moved the

transmission selector lever to park. A

message will be shown in the display.

Start-Stop Indicator

It will illuminate to inform you

when the engine shuts down or

in conjunction with a message.

See Auto-Start-Stop (page 115). See

Information Messages (page 75).

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND

INDICATORS

Key in Ignition Warning Chime

Sounds when you open the driver's door

and you have left the key in the ignition

with it in the off or accessory position.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key from the

ignition and open the driver's door and you

have left the headlamps or parking lamps

on.

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Instrument Cluster for Your Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

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