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

Navigation

Press the relevant button on the unit bezel

to access the system functions. This will

take you into the selected mode.

For instructions on how to operate the

audio unit and the available navigation

features, see the relevant audio unit

procedure. See Audio System (page 236).

Loading Map Data

WARNINGS

The indicated maximum speed may

not be applicable to your vehicle. It

is always your responsibility to

1. Load the navigation SD card into the

slot.

2. Press the NAV button. The road safety

warning confirms the map data import

was successful.

control your vehicle, supervise any system

and obey the correct speed limit. Failure

to do so could result in loss of vehicle

control.

3. The system is now ready to use.

For map updates and system upgrades,

The front glass on the liquid crystal

display may break if hit with a hard

object. If the glass breaks, do not

touch the liquid crystalline material. In case

of contact with the skin, wash immediately

with soap and water.

see an authorized dealer.

Note: You can only use Ford licensed data.

Road Safety

WARNING

Note: Do not switch the ignition on or

attempt to start the engine while the

software is updating.

Note: Do not clean the unit with solvents

or aerosol cleaning agents. Use only a damp

cloth.

Note: The navigation SD card must be in

the SD card slot to operate the navigation

system. If you need a replacement SD card,

see an authorized dealer.

Note: The SD card slot is spring-loaded. To

remove the SD card, push the card in and

release it. Do not attempt to remove the

card without first pushing it in. This could

cause damage.

Driving while distracted can result in

loss of vehicle control, crash and

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 handheld 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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Navigation

Note: You are ultimately responsible for

Safety Information

If detailed viewing of route instructions is

necessary, pull off the road when it is safe

to do so and park your vehicle.

the safe operation of your vehicle and must

evaluate whether it is safe to follow route

suggestions. Navigation features are

provided only as an aid. Driving decisions

based on observations of local conditions

and existing traffic regulations must be

observed. Do not follow route suggestions

if they would result in an unsafe or illegal

maneuver, an unsafe situation, or if you

would be directed into an area that you

consider unsafe. Maps used by this system

may be inaccurate due to errors, changes in

roads, traffic or driving conditions.

Setting a Route

Note: After the first entry, the country

selected will remain the default option until

you manually change it.

Press the NAV button and select:

Message

Action

Destination input

Starting at the top, select the country followed by either the

postcode or city and street name, together with the house

number or intersection. Use the arrow buttons to enter the

destination details.

Start guidance

Select this after entering sufficient information.

Note: If you only need to navigate to a

The route is calculated and the screen

returns to the main navigation screen. If

prompted, select the type of route you

require first. Follow the screen and voice

prompts to reach your destination.

Note: If required you can select different

character screens by using the up and down

arrow buttons.

district, within a city for example, just enter

the district name and start guidance.

Menu Structure

You can access the menu using the

information and entertainment display

control. See Information Displays (page

69).

Note: If you only need to navigate to a city

center, just enter the city name and start

guidance.

For a description on some menu items refer

to the relevant table.

Note: Some options may appear slightly

different or not at all if the items are

optional.

Message

Active guidance

Route

Route sections list

Block next section

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Message

Unblock route sections

Country

Destination input

City/postcode

Street

District

Start guidance

TA

Traffic

TMC for route

All TMC

Block next section

Route sections list

Unblock route sections

Start guidance

Change address

Home address

Last destinations

Favourites

Favourites (A-Z)

POIs nearby

Points of interest

Near destination

Along motorway

POIs near address

Search by name

New tour

Tour planning

Stored tours

Store position

Route options

Route:

Eco

Fast

Short

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Message

Always ask

Leisurely

Normal

Fast

Driver:

Eco settings

Trailer:

Roof box

Dynamic

Motorway

Tunnel

Ferry/motorail

Toll

Seasonal roads

Toll sticker

GPS info

Special functions

System info

Enter position

Demo mode

Route Options

Press the NAV button and scroll to route

options. You can then set your route

options for any of the following.

Message

Description and Action

Route:

Always ask

Select to make sure that you are always

given the choice of route option for your

journey.

Eco

Uses the most fuel efficient route. Your

driving style will influence this.

Fast

Uses the fastest route possible.

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Message

Description and Action

Short

Uses the shortest distance possible.

Driver:

Leisurely

This option will calculate your time of

arrival based on a leisurely drive to the

destination.

Normal

Fast

This option will calculate your time of

arrival based on a normal drive to the

destination.

This option will calculate your time of

arrival based on a fast drive to the destina-

tion.

Eco settings

Trailer:

Use this feature to change the economy

settings of your journey relating to whether

or not you are towing a trailer and if so the

size of trailer being towed.

Roof box

Dynamic

Use this feature to change the economy

settings of your journey relating to the use

of a roof box.

When switched on, and if the unit is

receiving a valid traffic message channel

signal, the route will be automatically

updated to take into account real time

traffic incidents or congestion. This feature

can be useful in avoiding delays or hold ups

on journeys.

Motorway

Tunnel

When switched off the system will avoid

freeways on your route and automatically

update your route distance and timings.

When switched off the system will avoid

tunnels on your route and automatically

update your route distance and timings.

Ferry/motorail

When switched off the system will avoid

ferry crossings and car train facilities on

your route and automatically update your

route distance and timings.

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Message

Description and Action

Toll

When switched off the system will avoid

toll roads on your route and automatically

update your route distance and timings.

Seasonal roads

When switched off the system will avoid

seasonal roads (for example, mountain

passes) on your route and automatically

update your route distance and timings.

Toll sticker

When switched off the system will avoid

toll routes and automatically update your

route distance and timings.

Setting Your Navigation

Preferences

Information

Press the information button to view

details of your current location or journey.

During active route guidance pressing this

button will repeat the last navigation

instruction.

Select settings for the system to take into

account when planning your route.

Press the NAV button and choose any of the following options.

Message

Description and Action

Destination input

Enter your destination details (for example enter city names,

enter street names or pick a place from a map).

Traffic

Choose how you want the system to handle traffic problems

along your route (for example, block sections on route).

Home address

Last destinations

See the location on the map currently stored as the home

position. Only one entry can be saved as the home address.

Access a history of previous destinations entered in the

system. Select the required repeat destination from the list.

Favourites

See a list of your saved favorites.

Points of interest

Search for and select points of interest nearby, on your route

or at your destination. You can search by name or by category.

Tour planning

Set up and store a new tour by entering a number of different

destinations and select the order in which you wish to visit

them. You can also modify an existing tour or recall a previous

tour. The system will automatically calculate and display

your chosen journey.

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Message

Store position

Description and Action

Store and name your current position. This will automatically

save in your favorites.

Route options

Set your route options from the available list.

Special functions

Select GPS and system information or a demonstration of

the system functionality.

Select a demonstration mode where the system will simulate

a journey whilst the vehicle is stationary. You can manually

select a vehicle start position.

Press the MENU button, select the navigation option and choose any of the

following options.

Message

Description and Action

Route options

Set your route options.

Map display

Customize the map display for your journey (for example

arrows on map, arrival times and map content).

Assistance options

Customize display information for your journey (for example

signs, lanes and speed limits). Turn the hazard warning

feature on or off.

Personal data

Delete personal data (for example your home address).

Reset the navigation settings.

Reset all settings

3. Enter the required details using the

Storing Your Home Address

arrow buttons.

4. Press the store function button.

1. Press the NAV button.

Note: If you select store position, this will

2. Select the home address option.

also save the destination in your favorites.

3. Enter the required details using the

arrow buttons.

Selecting a Favorite

1. Press the NAV button.

2. Select the favorites option.

4. Press the confirm function button.

Note: Your last destination will

automatically display if you go to change

your home address.

3. Scroll to the required destination using

the arrow buttons.

Adding a Favorite

1. Press the NAV button.

2. Scroll to the destination input option.

4. Press the OK button to start

navigation.

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Adjusting the Navigation Voice Level

Nav Audio Mixing

You can adjust the voice prompt level

during an active voice prompt by using the

volume control.

This feature allows you to adjust the

volume mix between the audio unit and

navigation voice level.

Note: During active route guidance pressing

the information button will repeat the last

navigation instruction.

Tolerant Destination Input

This function will search a number of

destinations with a similar spelling to what

you have entered. This is helpful if you are

unsure on how to spell a destination.

Message

Action

Tolerant

Press the NAV button and scroll to this destination input

option before entering your destination details.

Map scale settings may be set between

Then begin to input your destination. Press

the OK button. The system will search for

destinations with similar spellings. Use the

arrow buttons to select a destination from

the list and press the OK button to confirm

your destination.

0.05 miles to 500 miles or 50 meters to

500 kilometers, with an auto setting on

the top. The auto setting continuously

changes the map scale according to

vehicle speed and the road type being

driven.

Route Displays

You can use the arrow buttons to change

the view to 2D, turn-by-turn, 3D or a clean

view.

Map Display

Press the MAP button to view map mode.

This view will show your current location

with your vehicle in the center shown as

an arrow surrounded by a circle. The arrow

will face in the direction of travel.

The information on the top line gives the

name of the current road, or the next road

to take if a turn is approaching.

Zoom

This feature will automatically increase

the zoom on the map display at times

when you are required to make a turn, or

perform more complex maneuvers. Shortly

after the zoom scale will return to the

previous level when in auto mode.

Manual: Press function button one and

adjust the setting using the left or right

arrow buttons. Press OK to confirm your

setting.

Auto: Press function button one and using

the up or down arrow key select the auto

option. Press OK to confirm your setting.

You can change the way the map is

displayed by altering the zoom and

orientation settings. Press function button

one. The current map scale is shown on

the display.

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Move

Once an active route is underway, guidance

will be given by on-screen information and

voice prompts. Whichever audio source

you wish to leave the unit in, basic turn by

turn and distance information will remain

on the screen in the form of a graphic inset.

You do not need to leave the unit on the

main navigation screen when you are

navigating a route. Press the MAP button

at any time to return to the main navigation

screen. Slightly more detailed information

on your route may be available using the

main navigation screen if required.

When you are in map mode, press function

button two. You can now use the arrow

buttons on the audio unit to move around

the map.

Press function button two again to return

to the original view.

Navigation Display

After commencing a navigation route, the

default screen is the main navigation

screen.

Hazard Spot Warning

The system supports a hazard spot

warning feature which informs you with

visible and audible feedback about

hazardous traffic areas.

Message

Description

Assistance options

You can switch the system on and off using the information

and entertainment display menu. Refer to this option in the

navigation menu.

Note: This feature is only available in

SD Logo is a trademark.

certain countries.

The navigation software is based in part

Navigation Map Updates

Annual navigation map updates are

available for purchase. See an authorized

dealer.

The navigation software is based in part

on the work of the independent JPEG

Group.

Type Approvals

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