Get Starting and Stopping the Engine -> Starting a Gasoline Engine Guide for Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

Starting and Stopping the Engine

1. Remove the key from the ignition

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal while the

engine is starting will stop the engine

cranking and return to ignition on.

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

2. Start the engine.

switch.

2. Rotate the steering wheel slightly to

engage the lock.

Vehicles with Keyless Starting

Note: The steering wheel lock does not

engage when the ignition is on or if your

vehicle is moving.

Your vehicle has an electronically

controlled steering wheel lock. This

operates automatically.

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1. Move the transmission selector lever

to position P or N.

2. Start the engine.

The steering wheel lock engages after a

short period after you have parked your

vehicle and the passive key is outside of

your vehicle.

All Vehicles

If the engine does not start within 10

seconds, wait for a short period and try

again.

If the engine does not start after three

attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow the

flooded engine procedure.

If you have difficulty starting the engine

when the temperature is below -13°F

(-25°C), press the accelerator pedal to the

mid-way point of its travel and try again.

Unlocking the Steering Wheel

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

Switch the ignition on or press the brake

pedal.

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

Switch the ignition on or press the clutch

Flooded Engine

pedal.

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

STARTING A GASOLINE

ENGINE

Note: You can only operate the starter for

a limited period of time, for example 10

seconds. The number of start attempts is

limited to approximately six. If you exceed

this limit, the system will not allow you to

try again until a period of time has elapsed,

for example 30 minutes.

2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

3. Start the engine.

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

1. Move the transmission selector lever

to position P or N.

2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and

Cold or Hot Engine

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

hold it there.

3. Start the engine.

All Vehicles

If the engine does not start, repeat the cold

or hot engine procedure.

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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 -> Starting a Gasoline Engine for Your Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

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