Heated Windows And Mirrors; Auxiliary Heater - Ford Kuga Owner's Handbook Manual

HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated windows
Use the heated windows to defrost or
demist the windscreen or rear window.
Note: The heated windows operate only
when the engine is running.
Heated windscreen
E72506
Heated rear window
E72507
Heated exterior mirrors
Electric exterior mirrors are fitted with a
heating element that will defrost or demist
the mirror glass. They will switch on
automatically when you switch the heated
rear window on.

AUXILIARY HEATER

Programmable auxiliary heater
WARNINGS
The programmable auxiliary heater
must not be operated in enclosed
spaces, at filling stations or near
sources of combustible vapours or dust.
The programmable auxiliary heater
should be switched on for
approximately 10 minutes at least
once a month all year round. This
prevents the water pump and heater
motor from seizing.
Climate control
Note: The programmable auxiliary heater
will only operate if there is at least 7.5 litres
of fuel in the fuel tank.
Note: The heating depends on the
outside air temperature.
Note: It is possible that when the
programmable auxiliary heater is
activated, exhaust fumes may come from
under the sides of the vehicle. This is
normal.
Note: On vehicles with manual climate
control the heating of the vehicle interior
is dependent on the temperature, air
distribution and blower control settings.
The programmable auxiliary heater
operates independently of the vehicle
heater by heating the engine s coolant
circuit. It is fed from the vehicle fuel tank.
Used properly, the programmable auxiliary
heater provides the following benefits:
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The programmable auxiliary heater may
also be used while the vehicle is in motion
to help the vehicle heater and warm up
the interior more quickly.
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WARNINGS
To avoid corrosion, the coolant in
your vehicle should contain at least
10 % antifreeze all year round.
It preheats the interior of the vehicle.
It keeps the windows clear of ice in
the event of frost and prevents
condensation.
It avoids cold starts and allows the
engine to reach operating
temperature sooner.