Roadside Emergencies -> Jump Starting the Vehicle Excluding Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle for Your Ford Kuga SUV 2020

Roadside Emergencies  
If your vehicle has a key system:  
HAZARD FLASHERS  
1. Switch off the ignition.  
2. Switch to start position.  
3. Switch off the ignition.  
Note: The hazard flashers operate when  
the ignition is in any position, or if the key is  
not in the ignition. If used when the vehicle  
is not running, the battery loses charge. As  
a result, there may be insufficient power to  
restart your vehicle.  
The flasher control is on the  
instrument panel. Use your  
hazard flashers when your  
vehicle is creating a safety hazard for other  
motorists.  
4. Switch on the ignition to re-enable the  
fuel pump.  
5. If the vehicle does not start, repeat  
steps 1 through 4.  
If your vehicle has a push button start  
system:  
1. Press START/STOP to switch off your  
vehicle.  
Press the flasher control and all front  
and rear direction indicators flash.  
2. Press the brake pedal and  
START/STOP to switch on your  
vehicle.  
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal  
and press START/STOP to switch off  
your vehicle.  
Press the button again to switch them  
off.  
FUEL SHUTOFF  
4. You can attempt to start the vehicle  
by pressing the brake pedal and  
START/STOP, or press START/STOP  
without pressing the brake pedal.  
WARNING:If your vehicle has been  
involved in a crash, have the fuel system  
checked. Failure to follow this instruction  
could result in fire, personal injury or  
death.  
5. If the vehicle does not start, repeat  
steps 1 through 4.  
JUMPSTARTINGTHEVEHICLE  
- EXCLUDING: FULL HYBRID  
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (FHEV)/  
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC  
VEHICLE (PHEV)  
Note: When you try to restart your vehicle  
after a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes sure  
that various systems are safe to restart.  
Once the vehicle determines the systems  
are safe, then the vehicle allows you to  
restart.  
Note: In the event that your vehicle does  
not restart after your third attempt, contact  
a qualified technician.  
The fuel pump shutoff stops the flow of  
fuel to the engine in the event of a  
moderate to severe crash. Not every  
impact causes a shutoff.  
WARNING: Batteries normally  
produce explosive gases which can  
cause personal injury. Therefore, do not  
allow flames, sparks or lighted  
substances to come near the battery.  
When working near the battery, always  
shield your face and protect your eyes.  
Always provide correct ventilation.  
Should your vehicle shut off after a crash,  
you may restart your vehicle.  
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Roadside Emergencies  
Note: In the illustration that follows, the  
bottom vehicle represents the booster  
vehicle.  
WARNING: Keep batteries out of  
reach of children. Batteries contain  
sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin,  
eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when  
working near the battery to protect  
against possible splashing of acid  
solution. In case of acid contact with skin  
or eyes, flush immediately with water for  
a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt  
medical attention. If acid is swallowed,  
call a physician immediately.  
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WARNING: Use only adequately  
sized cables with insulated clamps.  
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WARNING: Make sure that the  
cables are clear of any moving parts and  
fuel delivery system parts.  
Note: Do not attempt to push-start your  
automatic transmission vehicle. Attempting  
to push-start a vehicle with an automatic  
transmission may cause transmission  
damage.  
Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the  
disabled vehicle as this could damage the  
vehicle electrical system.  
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Preparing Your Vehicle  
1. Pull the red rubber boot backward.  
Connect the positive (+) jumper cable  
to the positive (+) terminal of the  
discharged battery.  
2. Connect the other end of the positive  
(+) jumper cable to the positive (+)  
terminal of the booster vehicle battery.  
Note: Use only a 12 volt supply to start your  
vehicle.  
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood  
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the  
two vehicles do not touch.  
3. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable  
to the negative (-) terminal of the  
booster vehicle battery.  
Connecting the Jumper Cables  
WARNING: Do not connect the  
negative jumper cable to any other part  
of your vehicle. Use the ground point.  
Note: If you are using a jump pack or  
booster box, follow that manufacturer's  
instructions.  
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Roadside Emergencies  
4. Make the final connection of the  
negative (-) jumper cable to an  
exposed metal part of the stalled  
vehicle's engine, as shown in the  
following illustration, away from the  
battery and the fuel injection system,  
or connect the negative (-) jumper  
cable to a ground connection point if  
available.  
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E142665  
1. Remove the negative (-) jumper cable  
from the disabled vehicle.  
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2. Remove the jumper cable on the  
negative (-) terminal of the booster  
vehicle battery.  
3. Remove the jumper cable from the  
positive (+) terminal of the booster  
vehicle battery.  
4. Remove the jumper cable from the  
positive (+) terminal of the disabled  
vehicle battery.  
Starting the Engine  
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle  
and moderately rev the engine, or  
gently press the accelerator to keep  
your engine speed between 2000 and  
3000 RPM, as shown in your  
tachometer.  
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.  
5. Allow the engine to idle for at least one  
3. Once you start the disabled vehicle, run  
both vehicle engines for an additional  
three minutes before disconnecting the  
jumper cables.  
minute.  
Removing the Jumper Cables  
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse  
order that they were connected.  
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Roadside Emergencies  
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood  
JUMPSTARTINGTHEVEHICLE  
- FULL HYBRID ELECTRIC  
VEHICLE (FHEV)/PLUG-IN  
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE  
(PHEV)  
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the  
two vehicles do not touch.  
Connecting the Jumper Cables  
WARNING: Do not connect the  
negative jumper cable to any other part  
of your vehicle. Use the ground point.  
WARNING: Batteries normally  
produce explosive gases which can  
cause personal injury. Therefore, do not  
allow flames, sparks or lighted  
Your vehicle has a 12-volt battery that has  
two prongs accessible from under the  
hood. Your vehicle can be jumped the  
same way conventional vehicles can by  
using these prongs. The illustration below  
shows the two connector prongs used for  
jump starting your vehicle.  
substances to come near the battery.  
When working near the battery, always  
shield your face and protect your eyes.  
Always provide correct ventilation.  
WARNING: Keep batteries out of  
reach of children. Batteries contain  
sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin,  
eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when  
working near the battery to protect  
against possible splashing of acid  
solution. In case of acid contact with skin  
or eyes, flush immediately with water for  
a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt  
medical attention. If acid is swallowed,  
call a physician immediately.  
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WARNING: Use only adequately  
sized cables with insulated clamps.  
A. Positive prong (+).  
B. Negative prong (-).  
Note: If you are using a jump pack or  
booster box, follow that manufacturer's  
instructions.  
Note: In the illustration that follows, the  
bottom vehicle represents the booster  
vehicle.  
Note: Do not attempt to push-start your  
automatic transmission vehicle. Attempting  
to push-start a vehicle with an automatic  
transmission may cause transmission  
damage.  
Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the  
disabled vehicle as this could damage the  
vehicle electrical system.  
Preparing Your Vehicle  
Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your  
vehicle.  
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Roadside Emergencies  
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Starting the Engine  
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle  
and moderately rev the engine, or  
gently press the accelerator to keep  
your engine speed between 2000 and  
3000 RPM, as shown in your  
E142664  
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable  
to the positive (+) terminal of the  
discharged battery. Pull the red rubber  
boot backward.  
2. Connect the other end of the positive  
(+) jumper cable to the positive (+)  
terminal of the booster vehicle battery.  
tachometer.  
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.  
3. Once you start the disabled vehicle, run  
both vehicle engines for an additional  
three minutes before disconnecting the  
jumper cables.  
3. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable  
to the negative (-) terminal of the  
booster vehicle battery.  
Removing the Jumper Cables  
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse  
order that they were connected.  
4. Make the final connection of the  
negative (-) jumper cable to an  
exposed metal part of the stalled  
vehicle's engine, as shown in the  
following illustration, away from the  
battery and the fuel injection system,  
or connect the negative (-) jumper  
cable to a ground connection point if  
available.  
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