Get Instrument Cluster -> Warning Lamps and Indicators Guide for Ford Kuga SUV 2020

Instrument Cluster

Information Display

Information that appears depends on your

vehicle settings. See General

Information (page 110).

WARNING: Do not remove the

coolant reservoir cap when the engine is

on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10

minutes for the cooling system to cool

down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap

with a thick cloth to prevent the

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge indicates about how much

possibility of scalding and slowly remove

the cap. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury.

fuel is in the fuel tank.

The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump

symbol indicates on which side of your

vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

WARNING LAMPS AND

INDICATORS

Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly

when your vehicle is moving or on a slope.

The following warning lamps and

indicators alert you to a vehicle condition

that may become serious. Some lamps

illuminate when you start your vehicle to

make sure they work. If any lamps remain

on after starting your vehicle, refer to the

respective system warning lamp for further

information.

Note: Some warning indicators appear in

the information display and function the

same as a warning lamp, but do not display

when you start your vehicle.

Low Fuel Reminder

A low fuel level reminder displays and

sounds when the distance to empty

reaches 120 km (75 mi) to empty for

MyKey, and at 80 km (50 mi), 40 km

(25 mi), 20 km (10 mi) and 0 km (0 mi) for

all vehicle keys.

Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at

different fuel gauge positions depending on

fuel economy conditions. This variation is

normal.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Adaptive Cruise Control ^{(If Equipped)}

Gauge

The speed control system

Indicates engine coolant temperature. At

normal operating temperature, the level

indicator will be in the normal range. If the

engine coolant temperature exceeds the

normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as

safely possible, switch off the engine and

let the engine cool.

indicator light changes color to

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indicate what mode the system

is in.

Illuminates white when you switch on the

adaptive cruise control system. Turns off

when the speed control system is turned

off.

Illuminates green when you engage the

adaptive cruise control system. Turns off

when you disengage the speed control

system.

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Instrument Cluster

Anti-Lock Braking System

Blind Spot Monitor ^{(If Equipped)}

If it illuminates when you are

Illuminates when you switch this

driving, this indicates a system

feature off or in conjunction with

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error. You continue to have the

normal braking (without ABS) unless the

brake system warning lamp also

illuminates. Have the system checked by

an authorized dealer.

a message.

Brake System Warning Lamp

WARNING: Driving your vehicle

with the warning lamp on is dangerous.

A significant decrease in braking

Automatic High Beam Control^(If

Equipped)

performance may occur. It may take you

longer to stop your vehicle. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Driving extended distances with the

parking brake engaged can cause brake

failure and the risk of personal injury.

Illuminates when this feature is

on.

Auto Hold Active

Illuminates when the system

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Note: Indicators vary depending on region.

holds your vehicle stationary.

This lamp is a dual function lamp and

illuminates when:

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You apply the parking brake with the

ignition on.

Your vehicle has a brake fault or low

brake fluid level, regardless of parking

brake position.

Auto Hold Unavailable

Illuminates when the system is

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on, but unavailable to hold your

vehicle stationary.

If the lamp illuminates when you

are moving, you may have the

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parking brake applied. Make sure

the parking brake is off. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as

possible if the lamp continues to

Auto Start-stop (If Equipped)

Illuminates when the engine

shuts down or in conjunction

with a message.

illuminate.

Cruise Control ^{(If Equipped)}

Illuminates when you switch this

Battery

feature on.

If it illuminates while driving, it

indicates a system error. Switch

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off all unnecessary electrical

equipment and have the system checked

by an authorized dealer immediately.

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Instrument Cluster

Direction Indicator

Engine Oil

Illuminates when you switch on

If it illuminates with the engine

running or when you are driving,

this indicates a system error.

the left or right direction

indicator or the hazard flasher. If

they stay on or flash faster, check for a

burned out bulb.

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so and switch the engine off. Check the

engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check

(page 371).

Diesel Exhaust Fluid ^{(If Equipped)}

Note: Do not resume your journey if it

illuminates despite the level being correct.

Have the system immediately checked.

It illuminates when the AdBlue

level is low. If the AdBlue® level

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is sufficient, this indicates a

system malfunction.

EV Charge^{(If Equipped)}

Illuminates when you switch on

Door Ajar

this feature. See Plug-In Hybrid

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Illuminates when the ignition is

on and any door is not

completely closed.

Vehicle Operation (page 184).

EV Later^{(If Equipped)}

Illuminates when you switch on

Electric Park Brake

this feature. See Plug-In Hybrid

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Note: Indicators vary depending on region.

Vehicle Operation (page 184).

Illuminates or flashes when the

EV Now (If Equipped)

electric parking brake has a

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system error. See Electric

Parking Brake (page 244).

Illuminates when you switch on

this feature. See Plug-In Hybrid

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Vehicle Operation (page 184).

Engine or Motor Coolant

Temperature

Illuminates when your vehicle

coolant temperature is high.

Stop your vehicle as soon as

possible, switch off your vehicle and let it

cool.

Fasten Seatbelt

Illuminates and a tone sounds

to remind you to fasten your

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seatbelt. See Seatbelt

Reminder (page 32).

Fasten Rear Seatbelt (If Equipped)

Illuminates and a tone sounds

to signal the rear seatbelts are

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not fastened.

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Instrument Cluster

Front Airbag

Hood Ajar

If it does not illuminate when you

Illuminates when the ignition is

on and the hood is not

completely closed.

switch the ignition on, continues

to flash or remains on when the

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engine is running, this indicates a

malfunction. Have your vehicle checked

as soon as possible.

Lamps On

Illuminates when you switch the

low beam headlamps or the

parking lamps on.

Front Fog Lamps ^{(If Equipped)}

Illuminates when you switch the

front fog lamps on.

Liftgate Ajar

Illuminates when the liftgate is

Frost Warning Lamp^{(If Equipped)}

not completely closed.

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Low Beam Warning

WARNING:Even if the temperature

rises to above 4°C (39°F) there is no

guarantee that the road is free of hazards

caused by inclement weather.

Illuminates when the low beam

headlamp bulb is not functioning

properly.

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Illuminates when the outside air

temperature is 4°C (39°F) or

below.

Low Fuel Level

Illuminates when the fuel level

is low or the fuel tank is nearly

empty. Refuel as soon as

Glow Plug Indicator(If Equipped)

possible.

With the key in the on position,

it illuminates when the glow plug

Low Tire Pressure Warning

heat is necessary as a starting

aid. Wait until it goes off before starting.

Illuminates when the tire

pressure is low. If the lamp

After you start the engine, the indicator

should turn off. When the engine is cold,

the indicator should always illuminate for

a short period.

remains on with the engine

running or when driving, check the tire

pressure as soon as possible.

It also illuminates momentarily when you

switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp

is functional. If it does not illuminate when

you switch the ignition on, or begins to

flash at any time, have the system checked

by an authorized dealer.

High Beam

Illuminates when you switch the

high beam headlamps on. It

flashes when you use the

headlamp flasher.

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Instrument Cluster

Low Washer Fluid

Shift Indicator (If Equipped)

Illuminates when the windshield

Illuminates to inform you that

washer fluid is low.

shifting to a higher or lower gear

as indicated may give better fuel

economy and lower CO2

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

emissions. It does not illuminate

during periods of high

If it illuminates when the engine

acceleration, braking or when

is running this indicates a

the clutch pedal is pressed.

malfunction. The On Board

Diagnostics system has detected a

malfunction of the vehicle emission control

system. If it flashes, engine misfire may be

occurring. Increased exhaust gas

temperatures could damage the catalytic

converter or other vehicle components.

Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration

and have your vehicle immediately

serviced.

Stability Control

It flashes when the system is

active. If it remains illuminated

or does not illuminate when you

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switch the ignition on, this indicates a

system error. During a system error the

system switches off. Have the system

immediately checked. See Using

Stability Control (page 253).

Powertrain Fault

Stability Control Off

Illuminates when the system

detects a powertrain or a

Illuminates when you switch the

4WD/AWD fault. Contact an

system off. It goes out when you

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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switch the system back on or

when you switch the ignition off. See

Ready to Drive ^{(If Equipped)}

Using Stability Control (page 253).

Illuminates when you have

Stop Safely Now (If Equipped)

switched on your vehicle and it

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is ready to drive. A corresponding

Illuminates if your vehicle has an

message may appear stating ready to

drive.

electrical component fault or

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failure that will cause your

vehicle to shutdown or enter into a limited

operating mode. You may also see a

message.

Rear Fog Lamps

Illuminates when you switch the

rear fog lamps on.

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Vehicle Plugged in(If Equipped)

Illuminates when your vehicle is

plugged in. A corresponding

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message may display after

attempting to start your vehicle.

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Instrument Cluster

Water-In-Fuel (If Equipped)

Illuminates when there is excess

water in the fuel filter.

Immediately drain off the water.

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND

INDICATORS

Keyless Warning Alert

The horn will sound twice when you exit

your vehicle with the passive key and your

vehicle is in ON, indicating your vehicle is

still on. The horn will also sound twice

when you exit your vehicle and attempt to

lock the doors manually while the passive

key is still in the vehicle. The doors will not

lock if the passive key remains in the

vehicle.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key from the

vehicle and you have left the headlamps

or parking lamps on.

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