Warning Lamps And Indicators - Ford Kuga Owner's Handbook Manual

If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled
down. See Engine coolant check
(page 137).
Fuel gauge
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler cap is located.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators illuminate when the ignition is
switched on:
• Airbag
• Oil pressure
• ABS
• Stability control (ESP)
• Engine
• Doors open
• Brake system
• Frost
• Power steering
• Ignition
If a warning or indicator lamp does not
illuminate when the ignition is switched
on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the
system checked by properly trained
technician.
ABS warning lamp
If it illuminates when driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Have
the system checked by a
properly trained technician. You will
continue to have normal braking (without
ABS) but have this checked as soon as
possible.
Instruments
Airbag warning lamp
this indicates a malfunction. Have the
system checked by a properly trained
technician.
Brake system warning lamp
Reduce your speed gradually. Use
your brakes with great care. Do not
step on the brake pedal abruptly.
circuits. Check the brake fluid level. See
Brake and clutch fluid check (page
137).
Have this checked immediately.
If the brake system warning lamp
illuminates with the ABS warning lamp,
this indicates a malfunction. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
have this checked before continuing you
journey.
Cruise control indicator
E71340
cruise control (page 113).
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If it does not illuminate, if it stays
on or illuminates intermittently
or continuously while driving,
WARNING
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction in one of the brake
WARNING
It will illuminate when you have
set a speed using the cruise
control system. See Using