Driving Hints
Brakes and Clutch
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below approximately
-25°C (-13°F).
Avoid heavy use of the brakes and clutch
if possible for the first 160 km (100 mi) in
town and for the first 1,600 km (1,000 mi)
on freeways.
DRIVINGTHROUGHSHALLOW
WATER
PRECONDITIONING YOUR
VEHICLEFORCOLDWEATHER
DRIVING - PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
WARNING: Do not attempt to
cross a deep or flowing body of water.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
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Fully charge your vehicle before
heading out into cold weather. This
helps maximize your driving range.
Plug in your vehicle to maintain the
best battery operating temperature
before driving.
When your vehicle is plugged in it uses
energy from your charging source to
heat the cabin and ensure maximum
battery charge level.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle.
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To maximize battery charge level, use
heated seats and a lower climate
control temperature setting.
Note: You can precondition your vehicle
prior to your departure using the FordPass
app.
BREAKING-IN
Tires
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 480 km (300 mi). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction could
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
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Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
