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

Vehicle Care

Cleaning the Headlamps

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

We recommend that you wash your vehicle

regularly with a sponge and lukewarm

water containing a neutral pH car

shampoo.

WARNINGS

Do not scrape the headlamp lenses

or use abrasives, alcoholic solvents

or chemical solvents to clean them.

Do not wipe the headlamps when

Never use strong household detergents or

soap, such as dish washing or laundry

liquid. These products can discolor and

can cause spotting on painted surfaces.

Never wash your vehicle when it is hot to

the touch or during exposure to strong,

direct sunlight.

Dry your vehicle with a chamois or soft

terry cloth towel in order to eliminate water

spotting.

Immediately remove items such as

gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and

insect deposits as they can cause damage

to your vehicle’s paintwork and trim over

time.

they are dry.

Cleaning the Chrome Trim

Do not use abrasives or chemical solvents.

Use soapy water.

Do not apply cleaning product to hot

surfaces.

Do not leave cleaning product on chrome

surfaces longer than recommended.

Industrial-strength (heavy-duty) cleaners,

or cleaning chemicals, may cause damage

over a period of time.

Underbody

Flush the complete underside of your

vehicle frequently. Keep body and door

drain holes free from packed dirt.

Suntan lotions and insect repellents can

damage any painted surface. If these

substances come in to contact with your

vehicle, wash them off as soon as possible.

Using a Car Wash

WARNINGS

Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts

Use only approved products to clean

plastic parts.

If you use a car wash with a waxing

cycle, make sure that you remove the

wax from the windshield.

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

Note: Do not allow air fresheners and hand

sanitizers to spill on interior surfaces. If a

spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damage

may not be covered by your warranty.

Switch the heater blower off to

prevent contamination of the fresh

air filter.

Prior to using a car wash facility check the

suitability of it for your vehicle.

Some car wash installations use water at

high pressure. This could damage certain

parts of your vehicle.

Remove any exterior accessories, including

the antenna, before using an automatic

car wash.

Safety Belts

Note: Do not use abrasives, or chemical

solvents to clean them.

Note: Do not allow moisture to penetrate

the safety belt retractor mechanism.

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Vehicle Care

Clean them with interior cleaner or water

Note: If you intend parking your vehicle for

an extended period after cleaning the

wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your

vehicle for a few minutes before doing so.

This will reduce the risk of increased

corrosion of the brake discs, brake pads and

linings.

Note: Some automatic car washes may

cause damage to the finish on your wheel

rims and covers.

applied with a soft sponge. Let them dry

naturally, away from artificial heat.

Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD

Screens and Radio Screens

Note: Do not use abrasives, alcoholic

solvents or chemical solvents to clean them.

Rear Windows

Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated

with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain

their condition we recommend that you:

Note: Do not use any abrasive materials to

clean the interior of the rear windows.

Note: Do not install stickers or labels to the

•

Clean them weekly with the

interior of the rear windows.

recommended wheel and tire cleaner.

•

Use a sponge to remove heavy

deposits of dirt and brake dust

accumulation.

REPAIRING MINOR PAINT

DAMAGE

You should repair paintwork damage

caused by stones from the road or minor

scratches as soon as possible. A choice of

products are available from an authorized

dealer.

Remove particles such as bird droppings,

tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road

salt and industrial fallout before repairing

paint chips.

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Rinse them thoroughly with a

pressurized stream of water when you

have completed the cleaning process.

We recommend that you use Ford service

wheel cleaner. Make sure that you read

and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Using other non-recommended cleaning

products can result in severe and

permanent cosmetic damage.

Always read and follow the manufacturer’s

instructions before using the products.

CLEANING THE ALLOY

WHEELS

Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to

warm or hot wheel rims and covers.

Note: Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)

cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in

combination with brush agitation to remove

brake dust and dirt, could wear away the

clear coat finish over a period of time.

Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based

or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel

wool, fuels or strong household detergent.

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Vehicle Care for Your Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

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