Introduction -> Data Recording for Your Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

Introduction  
Parking aid  
In general, this technical information  
documents the condition of parts,  
modules, systems or the environment:  
Parking brake  
Operating conditions of system  
components (e.g. filling levels).  
Status messages of the vehicle and its  
individual components (e.g. number of  
wheel revolutions/rotational speed,  
deceleration, lateral acceleration).  
Malfunction and defects in important  
system components (e.g. lighting and  
brake system).  
Vehicle reactions in particular driving  
situations (e.g. inflation of an airbag,  
activation of the stability regulation  
system).  
Power steering fluid  
Power windows front/rear  
Power window lockout  
Service engine soon  
Side airbag  
Environmental conditions (e.g.  
temperature).  
These data are exclusively technical and  
help identification and correction of errors  
as well as optimisation of vehicle  
functions. Motion profiles indicating  
travelled routes cannot be created with  
these data.  
If services are used (e.g. repair works,  
service processes, warranty cases, quality  
assurance), employees of the service  
network (including manufacturers) are  
able to read out this technical information  
from the event and error data storage  
modules using special diagnostic devices.  
If required, you will receive further  
information. After an error has been  
corrected, these data are deleted from the  
error storage module or they are constantly  
overwritten.  
Shield the eyes  
Stability control  
Windshield wash and wipe  
DATA RECORDING  
A large number of electronic components  
of your vehicle contain data storage  
modules temporarily or permanently  
storing technical data about the condition  
of the vehicle, events and errors.  
When using the vehicle, situations may  
occur in which these technical data related  
to other information (accident report,  
damages on the vehicle, witness  
statements etc.) may be associated with  
a specific person - possibly, with the  
assistance of an expert.  
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Kuga (CBS) Vehicles Built From: 08-09-2014 Vehicles Built Up To: 31-05-2015, CG3585en enGBR, Edition date: 08/2014, Second Printing  
Introduction  
Additional functions contractually agreed  
Warranty on Replacement Parts  
upon with the client (e.g. vehicle location  
in emergency cases) allow the  
transmission of particular vehicle data  
from the vehicle.  
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement  
parts are the only replacement parts that  
benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage  
caused to your vehicle as a result of the  
failure of non-Ford parts may not be  
covered by the Ford Warranty. For  
REPLACEMENT PARTS  
RECOMMENDATION  
additional information, refer to the terms  
and conditions of the Ford Warranty.  
Your vehicle has been built to the highest  
standards using quality parts. We  
recommend that you demand the use of  
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts  
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled  
maintenance or repair. You can clearly  
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts  
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or  
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their  
packaging.  
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS  
EQUIPMENT  
Using mobile communications equipment  
is becoming increasingly important in the  
conduct of business and personal affairs.  
However, you must not compromise your  
own or otherssafety when using such  
equipment. Mobile communications can  
enhance personal safety and security when  
appropriately used, particularly in  
Scheduled Maintenance and  
Mechanical Repairs  
emergency situations. Safety must be  
paramount when using mobile  
One of the best ways for you to make sure  
that your vehicle provides years of service  
is to have it maintained in line with our  
recommendations using parts that  
conform to the specifications detailed in  
this Owners Manual. Genuine Ford and  
Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these  
specifications.  
communications equipment to avoid  
negating these benefits. Mobile  
communication equipment includes, but  
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,  
portable email devices, text messaging  
devices and portable two-way radios.  
WARNING  
Collision Repairs  
Driving while distracted can result in  
loss of vehicle control, crash and  
We hope that you never experience a  
collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine  
Ford replacement collision parts meet our  
stringent requirements for fit, finish,  
structural integrity, corrosion protection  
and dent resistance. During vehicle  
development we validate these parts  
deliver the intended level of protection as  
a whole system. A great way to know for  
sure you are getting this level of protection  
is to use genuine Ford replacement  
collision parts.  
injury. We strongly recommend that  
you use extreme caution when using any  
device that may take your focus off the  
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe  
operation of your vehicle. We recommend  
against the use of any hand-held device  
while driving and encourage the use of  
voice-operated systems when possible.  
Make sure you are aware of all applicable  
local laws that may affect the use of  
electronic devices while driving.  
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Kuga (CBS) Vehicles Built From: 08-09-2014 Vehicles Built Up To: 31-05-2015, CG3585en enGBR, Edition date: 08/2014, Second Printing