Unique Driving Characteristics; Start-Stop - Ford KUGA Owner's Manual

Unique Driving Characteristics

START-STOP

Note: For vehicles with start-stop the
battery requirement is different. It must be
replaced by one of exactly the same
specification as the original.
The system reduces fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions by shutting down the
engine when your vehicle is idling, for
example at traffic lights. The engine will
automatically restart when you press the
clutch pedal or when required by a vehicle
system, for example to recharge the
battery.
To obtain maximum benefit from the
system, move the transmission selector
lever to neutral and release the clutch
pedal during any stop of longer than three
seconds.
Using Start-Stop
WARNINGS
The engine may restart
automatically if required by the
system.
Switch the ignition off before
opening the hood or carrying out any
maintenance.
Always switch the ignition off before
leaving your vehicle, as the system
may have shut down the engine but
the ignition will still be live.
Note: The system only operates when the
engine is warm and the outside temperature
is between 32°F (0°C) and 86°F (30°C).
Note: If you stall the engine, and then
depress the clutch pedal within a short
period of time, the system will automatically
restart the engine.
Note: The start-stop indicator will
illuminate green when the engine shuts
down. See Warning Lamps and Indicators
(page 62).
Kuga (CBSCBS) Vehicles Built From: 15-10-2012Vehicles Built From: 15-10-2012
Note: When the start-stop indicator flashes
amber, move the transmission selector lever
to neutral or depress the clutch pedal.
Note: If the system detects a malfunction,
it will switch off. Have your vehicle checked
by an authorized dealer.
Note: When you switch the system off, the
switch will illuminate.
Note: The system automatically turns on
every time you switch the ignition on. To
switch the system off, press the switch in
the instrument panel. The system will only
be switched off for the current ignition cycle.
To turn it on, press the switch again. For item
location: See At a Glance (page 9).
To Stop the Engine
1. Stop your vehicle.
2. Move the transmission selector lever
to neutral.
3. Release the clutch pedal.
4. Release the accelerator pedal.
The system may not shut down the engine
under certain conditions, for example:
• To maintain the interior climate.
• Low battery voltage.
• The outside temperature is too low or
too high.
• The driver's door has been opened.
• Low engine operating temperature.
• Low brake system vacuum.
• If a road speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) has
not been exceeded.
• The driver's safety belt has not been
fastened.
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