Maintenance -> Brake Fluid Check for Your Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

Maintenance  
Adding Oil  
Adding Engine Coolant  
WARNINGS  
WARNINGS  
Only add oil when the engine is cold.  
If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes  
for the engine to cool down. Failure  
to take care may result in personal injury.  
Only add coolant when the engine is  
cold. If the engine is hot, wait 10  
minutes for the engine to cool down.  
Do not remove the filler cap when  
Do not remove the filler cap when  
the engine is running. Failure to take  
care may result in personal injury.  
the engine is running.  
Do not remove the filler cap when  
the engine is hot. Wait for the engine  
to cool down.  
1. Remove the filler cap.  
Undiluted coolant is flammable and  
2. Add oil that meets Ford specifications.  
See Capacities and Specifications  
(page 228).  
may ignite if spilt on a hot exhaust.  
Note: In an emergency, you can add just  
water to the cooling system to reach a  
vehicle service station. Have the system  
checked by an authorized dealer as soon as  
possible.  
Note: Prolonged use of incorrect dilution  
of the coolant can cause engine damage  
from corrosion, overheating or freezing.  
3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you  
feel a strong resistance.  
Note: Do not add oil further than the  
maximum mark. Oil levels above the  
maximum mark may cause engine damage.  
Note: Soak up any spillage with an  
absorbent cloth immediately.  
Note: Do not add coolant further than the  
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK  
MAX mark.  
1. Remove the filler cap. Any pressure will  
escape slowly as you unscrew the cap.  
WARNING  
Do not allow the fluid to touch your  
skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse the  
affected areas immediately with  
2. Add a 50/50 mixture of coolant and  
water using fluid that meets the Ford  
specifications. See Capacities and  
Specifications (page 228).  
plenty of water and contact your physician.  
3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you  
Note: Make sure that the level is between  
the MIN and the MAX marks.  
feel a strong resistance.  
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The  
level may therefore extend beyond the MAX  
mark.  
BRAKE FLUID CHECK  
Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX  
lines are within the normal operating range;  
there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid  
levels are outside of the normal operating  
range, the performance of the system  
could be compromised; seek service from  
your authorized dealer immediately.  
If the level is at the MIN mark, add coolant  
immediately.  
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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  
Maintenance  
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid  
WASHER FLUID CHECK  
or water applied with a soft sponge or  
cloth.  
Note: The reservoir supplies the front and  
rear washer systems.  
CHANGING THE WIPER  
BLADES  
The wiper arms can be manually moved  
when the ignition is off. This allows for ease  
of blade replacement and cleaning under  
the blades.  
When adding fluid, use a mixture of washer  
fluid and water to help prevent freezing in  
cold weather and improve the cleaning  
capability. We recommend that you use  
only high quality washer fluid.  
For information on fluid dilution, refer to  
the product instructions.  
1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away  
from the glass.  
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY  
WARNING  
For vehicles with start-stop the  
battery requirement is different. You  
must replace the battery with one of  
exactly the same specification.  
Note: Where applicable you must  
reprogram the audio system using the  
keycode.  
The battery is located in the engine  
compartment. See Maintenance (page  
187).  
2. Press the locking buttons together.  
3. Rotate and remove the wiper blade.  
4. Install in the reverse order.  
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks  
into place. Lower the wiper arm and blade  
back to the windshield. The wiper arms will  
automatically return to their normal position  
when the ignition is turned on.  
CHECKING THE WIPER  
BLADES  
To change the rear blades, do the  
following:  
1. Lift the wiper arm.  
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of  
the blade to check for roughness.  
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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