Maintenance -> Opening and Closing the Hood for Your Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

Maintenance  
Washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
Check (page 195).  
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help  
maintain its roadworthiness and resale  
value. There is a large network of Ford  
authorized repairers that are there to help  
you with their professional servicing  
expertise. Authorized repairers are best  
qualified to service your vehicle properly  
and expertly, with a wide range of highly  
specialized tools.  
Tire pressures (when cold). See  
Technical Specifications (page 224).  
Tire condition. See Wheels and Tires  
(page 209).  
Monthly Checks  
Engine coolant level (engine cold). See  
Engine Coolant Check (page 194).  
Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.  
Air conditioning operation.  
Parking brake operation.  
Horn operation.  
In addition to regular servicing, we  
recommend that you carry out the  
following checks.  
WARNINGS  
Switch the ignition off before  
touching or attempting adjustment  
of any kind.  
Tightness of lug nuts. See Technical  
Specifications (page 224).  
Do not touch the electronic ignition  
system parts after you have switched  
the ignition on or when the engine is  
running. The system operates at high  
voltage.  
OPENING AND CLOSING THE  
HOOD  
Opening the Hood  
Keep your hands and clothing clear  
of the engine cooling fan. Under  
certain conditions, the fan may  
continue to run for several minutes after  
you have switched the engine off.  
Make sure that you fit filler caps  
securely after carrying out  
maintenance checks.  
Daily Checks  
Exterior lamps.  
Interior lamps.  
Warning lamps and indicators.  
1. Pull the hood release lever.  
2. Slightly lift the hood.  
Check When Refueling  
Engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check  
(page 193).  
Brake fluid level.  
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Maintenance  
3. Move the catch to the right to release  
the hood.  
4. Open the hood and support it with the  
hood strut.  
Closing the Hood  
1. Remove the hood strut from the catch  
and secure it correctly in the clip.  
2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop  
under its own weight for the last 8-12  
in (20-30 cm).  
Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly  
closed.  
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Maintenance  
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Engine coolant reservoir*: See Engine Coolant Check (page 194).  
Brake fluid reservoir (right-hand drive)*: See Brake Fluid Check (page 194).  
Engine oil filler cap*: See Engine Oil Check (page 193).  
Engine oil dipstick*: See Engine Oil Check (page 193).  
Brake fluid reservoir (left-hand drive)*: See Brake Fluid Check (page 194).  
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Battery: See Changing the 12V Battery (page 195).  
Engine compartment fuse box: See Fuses (page 176).  
Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.  
Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer Fluid Check  
(page 195).  
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are colored for easy identification.  
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