Get Starting and Stopping the Engine -> Diesel Particulate Filter Guide for Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal while the

Engine Idle Speed after Starting

engine is starting will stop the engine

cranking and return to ignition on.

The speed at which the engine idles

immediately after starting is optimized to

minimize vehicle emissions and maximize

cabin comfort and fuel economy.

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

2. Start the engine.

The idle speed will vary depending on

certain factors. These include vehicle

component and ambient temperatures as

well as electrical and climate system

demands.

Vehicles With Automatic Transmission

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Note: Releasing the brake pedal while the

engine is starting will stop the engine

cranking and return to ignition on.

Failure to Start

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

1. Move the transmission selector lever

to position P or N.

If the engine does not crank when the

clutch pedal has been fully depressed and

the ignition key is turned to position III.

2. Fully depress the brake pedal.

3. Start the engine.

Failure to Start

Vehicles With Manual Transmission

1. Fully depress the clutch and brake

pedals.

2. Turn the key to position III until the

If the engine does not crank when the

clutch pedal has been fully depressed and

the ignition key is turned to position III.

engine has started.

STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE

Cold or Hot Engine

All Vehicles

1. Fully depress the clutch and brake

pedals.

2. Turn the key to position III until the

engine has started.

Note: When the temperature is below 5°F

(-15°C), you may need to crank the engine

for up to 10 seconds.

DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER

The filter forms part of the emissions

reduction system on your vehicle. It filters

harmful diesel particulates (soot) from the

exhaust gas.

Note: You can only operate the starter for

a limited period of time.

Note: After a limited number of attempts

to start your engine, the system will not

allow you to try again until a period of time

has elapsed, for example 30 minutes.

Switch the ignition on and wait

until the glow plug indicator goes

off.

Vehicles With Manual Transmission

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

You must carry out occasional trips with

Regeneration

the following conditions to assist the

regeneration process:

WARNING

•

Drive your vehicle in more favorable

conditions, which you will find at higher

vehicle speeds in normal driving, on a

main road or freeway for a minimum

of 20 minutes. This drive may include

short stops that will not affect the

regeneration process.

Do not park or idle your vehicle over

dry leaves, dry grass or other

combustible materials. The

regeneration process creates very high

exhaust gas temperatures and the exhaust

will radiate a considerable amount of heat

during and after regeneration and after you

have switched the engine off. This is a

potential fire hazard.

•

Avoid prolonged idling and always

observe speed limits and road

conditions.

Note: Avoid running out of fuel.

•

Do not switch the ignition off.

Note: During regeneration at low speed or

engine idle, you may smell a hot metallic

odor and could notice a clicking metallic

sound. This is due to the high temperatures

reached during regeneration and is normal.

Note: Changes in the engine or exhaust

sound may be heard during the regeneration

process.

Note: After you have switched your engine

off the fans may continue to run for a short

period of time.

The diesel particulate filter on your vehicle

requires periodic regeneration to maintain

its correct function. Your vehicle will carry

out this process automatically.

Select a suitable gear to ideally

maintain engine speed between 1500

and 3000 RPM.

SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE

Vehicles With a Turbocharger

WARNING

Do not switch the engine off when it

is running at high speed. If you do, the

turbocharger will continue running

after the engine oil pressure has dropped

to zero. This will lead to premature

turbocharger bearing wear.

If your journeys meet one of the following

Release the accelerator pedal. Wait until

the engine has reached idle speed and then

switch it off.

conditions:

•

You drive only short distances.

You frequently switch the ignition on

and off.

•

Your journeys contain a high level of

acceleration and deceleration.

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