Lighting -> Automatic High Beam Control for Your Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

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WARNINGS  
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS  
Check and replace wiper blades  
regularly to ensure the camera  
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sensor has a clear view through the  
windscreen. Replacement wiper blades  
must be the correct length.  
Always remember to switch your  
headlamps on in low light situations  
or during inclement weather. The  
system does not activate the tail lamps  
and may not provide adequate lighting  
during these conditions. Failure to activate  
your headlamps under these conditions  
may result in a collision.  
Note: Keep the windscreen free from  
obstructions such as bird droppings, insects  
and snow or ice.  
Note: Reflective road signs may be  
detected as oncoming traffic and the  
headlamps will be switched to low beam.  
Note: Always fit Ford Original Parts when  
replacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs may  
reduce system performance.  
To switch the system on:  
1. Switch the ignition on.  
2. Switch the lighting control to the off or  
autolamp position.  
The system will automatically switch on  
high beams if it is dark enough and no other  
traffic is present. If it detects an  
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approaching vehicles headlamps or tail  
lamps, or street lighting ahead the system  
will switch off high beam before it can  
distract other road users. Low beam will  
remain on.  
WARNINGS  
The system does not relieve you of  
your responsibility to drive with due  
care and attention. A manual  
A camera sensor is centrally mounted  
behind the windshield of your vehicle. This  
monitors conditions continuously to decide  
when to switch the high beams on and off.  
override may be necessary if the system  
fails to switch the high beam on or off.  
A manual override may be required  
when approaching other road users  
such as cyclists.  
Once the system is active the high beam  
will switch on if:  
It is dark enough to require the use of  
high beams and  
Do not use the system in fog.  
there is no traffic or street lighting  
In cold and severe weather  
conditions the system may not  
function. A manual override may be  
necessary in these cases.  
ahead and  
vehicle speed is greater than 25 mph  
(40 km/h).  
The high beam will switch off if:  
The system may not deactivate the  
high beam if the lights of oncoming  
vehicles are hidden by obstacles (for  
example guard rails).  
The ambient light is high enough that  
high beam is not required.  
An approaching vehicle's headlamps  
or tail lamps are detected.  
Street lighting is detected.  
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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  
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Vehicle speed falls below 16 mph (25  
Manually Overriding the System  
km/h).  
The camera sensor is too hot or  
becomes blocked.  
Switching the System On  
Switch the system on using the information  
display. See InformationDisplays (page  
69).  
Push or pull the lever to switch between  
high and low beam.  
Note: This is a temporary override and the  
system will return to automatic operation  
after a short period.  
To permanently switch the system off, use  
the information display menu or turn the  
lighting control switch to the headlamps  
position.  
Turn the switch to the autolamps position.  
See Autolamps (page 51).  
The indicator will illuminate to  
confirm when the system is  
ready to assist.  
FRONT FOG LAMPS  
Note: The indicator will only illuminate  
when it is dark and headlamps have been  
switched on.  
Note: The system may take a short time to  
initialize after first switching the ignition on,  
especially in very dark conditions. The high  
beam will not automatically switch on  
during this time.  
Setting the System Sensitivity  
Press the control to switch the fog lamps  
on or off.  
You can switch the fog lamps on when the  
lighting control is in any position except  
off.  
The system has three sensitivity levels  
which can be accessed via the information  
display. See InformationDisplays (page  
69).  
The set level determines the speed at  
which the high beam will be restored after  
detected traffic leaves the field of view.  
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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