Ford Kuga

 Owners Manual

Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information

WARNINGS

• Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage.
• Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
• Do not start the engine in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas.

  Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine.

• If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics for approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) after you reconnect it. This is because the engine management system must realign itself with the engine. You can disregard any unusual driving characteristics during this period.

The powertrain control system meets all Canadian interference-causing equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field or radio noise.

When you start the engine, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before and during operation. Only use the accelerator pedal when you have difficulty starting the engine.

General Information

Ignition Switch

Keyless Starting

Steering Wheel Lock

Starting a Gasoline Engine

Starting a Diesel Engine

Diesel Particulate Filter

Switching Off the Engine