Ford Kuga

 Owners Manual

Starting and Stopping the Engine
Keyless Starting

WARNING

Always check that the steering wheel lock is deactivated before attempting to move your vehicle.

Failure to deactivate the steering wheel lock could result in a crash.

Note: The system may not function if the remote control is close to metal objects or electronic devices such as cell phones.

Note:The ignition will automatically switch off if your vehicle is left unattended. This is to prevent the vehicle battery from losing charge.

Note: A valid passive key must be located inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on and start the engine.

Switching the Ignition On (Accessory Mode)

Press the button once without your foot on the brake or clutch pedal. It is located on the instrument panel near the steering wheel. All electrical circuits and accessories are operational and the warning lamps and indicators illuminate.

Press the button again without your foot on the brake or clutch pedal to turn your vehicle off completely.

Starting Your Vehicle

Manual Transmission

1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

2. Briefly press the button.

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during engine start will stop the engine cranking and return to ignition on.

Automatic Transmission

1. Move the transmission selector lever to park.

2. Fully depress the brake pedal.

3. Briefly press the button.

Note: Releasing the brake pedal during engine start will stop the engine cranking and return to ignition on.

Diesel Engine

Note: Engine cranking will not commence until the engine glow plug cycle has been completed. This may take several seconds in extremely cold conditions.

Failure to Start

The system does not function if:

• The passive key frequencies are jammed.
• The passive key battery has no charge.

If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the following.

1. Place the passive key into the slot next to the symbol on the steering column.

2. With the passive key in this position, you can use the button to switch the ignition on and start your vehicle.

Manual Transmission

If the engine does not crank when the clutch pedal has been fully depressed and the button is pressed: 1. Fully depress both the clutch and brake pedals.

2. Press the button until the engine has started.

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during engine start will stop the engine cranking and return to ignition on. A message will be shown in the display.

Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary

Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits warning lamps and indicators will be switched off.

Manual Transmission

Briefly press the button.

Automatic Transmission

1. Move the transmission selector lever to park.

2. Press the button.

Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving

WARNING

Stopping the engine when your vehicle is moving will result in a loss of brake and steering assistance. The steering will not lock, but higher effort will be required. When the ignition is switched off some electrical circuits, warning lamps and indicators may also be off.

1. Press and hold the button for a moment, or press it three times within two seconds.

2. Move the transmission selector lever to neutral and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission selector lever to park and switch the ignition off.

Fast Restart

The fast restart feature allows you to restart your vehicle within 10 seconds of switching it off, even if a valid passive key is not detected.

Within 10 seconds of switching your vehicle off, press the brake pedal and press the button. After 10 seconds have expired, you can no longer start your vehicle if a valid passive key is not detected.

Once your vehicle has started, it remains running until you press the button, even if a valid passive key has not been detected.

If you open and close a door while your vehicle is running, the system searches for a valid passive key. You cannot start your vehicle if a valid passive key is not detected within 10 seconds.

Manual Transmission

If the engine does not crank when the clutch pedal has been fully depressed and the button is pressed: 1. Fully depress both the clutch and brake pedals 2. Press the button until the engine has started.

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during engine start will stop the engine cranking and return to ignition on. A message will be shown in the display.

General Information

Ignition Switch

Keyless Starting

Steering Wheel Lock

Starting a Gasoline Engine

Starting a Diesel Engine

Diesel Particulate Filter

Switching Off the Engine