Ford KUGA Owner's Manual page 128

Moving Off
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Shift the gearshift lever to drive (D),
reverse (R) or sport (S).
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
Stopping
1. Release the accelerator pedal and
press the brake pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the gearshift lever to neutral (N)
or park (P).
Kickdown
Press the accelerator pedal fully with the
gearshift lever in the drive (D) position to
shift to the next lowest gear for optimum
performance. Release the accelerator
pedal when you no longer require
kickdown.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
it may be rocked out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur, or the
engine may overheat.
Kuga (CBS) Vehicles Built From: 08-09-2014 Vehicles Built Up To: 31-05-2015, CG3585en enGBR, Edition date: 08/2014, First Printing
Transmission
Emergency Park Position Release
Lever
Do not drive your vehicle until you
verify that the brake lamps are
working.
This procedure requires you to shift
the gearshift lever out of park (P)
causing your vehicle to roll. Make
sure you fully set the parking brake before
attempting to release the gearshift lever.
If you release the parking brake and
the brake warning lamp remains
illuminated, the brakes may not be
working correctly. The system has
detected a fault that requires service.
In the event of an electrical malfunction or
if the vehicle battery has no charge, use
the following procedure to shift the
gearshift lever from the park (P) position.
1. Apply the parking brake and switch the
ignition off.
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2. Using a screwdriver, remove the
gearshift lever housing cover.
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