Deutsch
EnglishMaintenance -> Opening and Closing the Hood for your Ford Kuga 2019-2025
Maintenance
Check Monthly
GENERAL INFORMATION
•
•
•
Engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 371).
Engine coolant level. See Engine
WARNING: Do not work on a hot
engine.
Coolant Check (page 372).
Brake fluid level. See Brake Fluid
Check (page 377).
WARNING: Switch the ignition off
and apply the parking brake.
•
•
•
•
•
Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
Air conditioning operation.
Parking brake operation.
Horn operation.
WARNING: Do not touch the
electronic ignition system parts after you
have switched the ignition on or when
the engine is running. The system
operates at high voltage. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death.
Tightness of lug nuts. See Lug Nuts
(page 407).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
WARNING: Keep your hands and
clothing clear of the engine cooling fan.
Opening the Hood
Under certain conditions, the engine
cooling fan may continue to run for several
minutes after you switch your vehicle off.
Make sure that you fit filler caps securely
after carrying out maintenance checks.
We recommend that you carry out the
following checks.
Check Daily
•
•
•
Exterior lamps.
Interior lamps.
Warning lamps and indicators.
Check When Refueling
•
•
•
Washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid
Check (page 380).
E263274
Tire pressures. See General
Information (page 389).
1. Open the left-hand front door.
2. Fully pull the hood release lever and
Tire condition. See Wheels and Tires
let it completely retract.
(page 389).
Note: This action releases the hood latch.
3. Fully pull the hood release lever for a
second time.
Note: This action fully releases the hood.
362
Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
Maintenance
4. Open the hood.
2. Insert a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, in the position shown.
Note: There is no secondary latch under the
hood.
E263802
E193263
3. Gently pry the hood release lever
securing clip upward.
5. Support the hood with the strut.
Note: Hold the yellow section of the hood
strut.
Opening the Hood if the Passenger
Door cannot be Opened
1. Unlock the right-hand front door using
the key and access the left-hand front
footwell. See LockingandUnlocking
(page 56).
E263803
4. Use a suitable tool, for example a
hexagonal socket, and turn the hood
release mechanism clockwise until you
feel a strong resistance.
5. Let the hood release mechanism
completely retract.
Note: This action releases the hood latch.
E263801
363
Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
Maintenance
6. Turn the hood release mechanism
8. Support the hood with the strut.
clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance for a second time.
Note: Hold the yellow section of the hood
strut.
Note: This action fully releases the hood.
7. Open the hood.
9. Reinstall the hood release lever. To
install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: There is no secondary latch under the
Note: Make sure the hood release lever
hood.
securing clip is fully engaged.
Closing the Hood
1. Remove the strut from the catch and
secure it correctly in the clip.
2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop
under its own weight for the last
25–35 cm (10–14 in).
Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly
closed.
Warning Lamps and Indicators
It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.
E193263
Information Messages
Message
Action
Bonnet open
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
close the hood.
364
Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
