Maintenance
Check Monthly
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 371).
Engine coolant level. See Engine
WARNING: Do not work on a hot
engine.
Coolant Check (page 372).
Brake fluid level. See Brake Fluid
Check (page 377).
WARNING: Switch the ignition off
and apply the parking brake.
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Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
Air conditioning operation.
Parking brake operation.
Horn operation.
WARNING: Do not touch the
electronic ignition system parts after you
have switched the ignition on or when
the engine is running. The system
operates at high voltage. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death.
Tightness of lug nuts. See Lug Nuts
(page 407).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
WARNING: Keep your hands and
clothing clear of the engine cooling fan.
Opening the Hood
Under certain conditions, the engine
cooling fan may continue to run for several
minutes after you switch your vehicle off.
Make sure that you fit filler caps securely
after carrying out maintenance checks.
We recommend that you carry out the
following checks.
Check Daily
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Exterior lamps.
Interior lamps.
Warning lamps and indicators.
Check When Refueling
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Washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid
Check (page 380).
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Tire pressures. See General
Information (page 389).
1. Open the left-hand front door.
2. Fully pull the hood release lever and
Tire condition. See Wheels and Tires
let it completely retract.
(page 389).
Note: This action releases the hood latch.
3. Fully pull the hood release lever for a
second time.
Note: This action fully releases the hood.
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Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
