Introductional information

• Content

  
  Daily checks and troubleshooting
  Operation of the car in winter
  Trip to STR
  Instructions for use and maintenance
  Consumables for maintenance
  Cautions and safety regulations when performing work by car
  Basic tools, measuring instruments and working methods
  Mechanical part of the engine (gasoline engines)
  Mechanical engine (diesel engines)
  Cooling system
  Lubrication system
  Supply system
  Engine management system
  Inlet and release system
  Electrical engine equipment
  Clutch
  Manual Transmission
  Automatic transmission
  Drive shafts and main transmission
  Suspension
  Brake system
  Steering
  Body
  Passive security system
  Air conditioning system
  Electrical equipment and electrical system
  Dictionary

• Introduction

  Introduction

  Premiere of the second generation of the medium-sized crossover Ford Kuga. It took place at the Los Angeles Motor Show in 2011. In the US, the car went on sale called Ford Escape.. In Europe, the model was presented within Geneva car dealership in 2012.
  

  

  The dimensions of the new car are 4524 mm in length, 1842 mm wide and 1710 mm in height. In other words, with the previous wheelbase (2690 mm), the new KUGA has become a longer than 81 mm predecessor. The main features and lines of the exterior remained unchanged, but the design itself has become more modern. New "tracked" headlights are thrown into the eyes, which are perfectly combined with a large massive bumper and the whole front of the whole. In general, the car began to look more solid and rapidly.
  

  

  The second-generation Ford Kuga interior is made in one stylistic direction with others. ford models. Convenient steering wheel with control buttons and volumetric dashboard consisting of characteristics control indicators, central console, main control buttons and on-board computer, familiar inner decoration Ford. Focus third Generations, and the inner finish of the doors and the central tunnel resemble Ford Grand C-Max. Noise insulation at a high level, so outsided sounds Practically do not penetrate inside. Ergonomics and comfort also at height, as well as the quality of assembly and finishing materials.
  

  

  The increase in the size has favorably affected the space in the cabin. Comfortable front armchairs are equipped with a large number of adjustments. The rear seats seem to be shifted in the trunk, have separately adjustable backs with three fixed positions. And now the backs of the rear seats are not falling after the pillow, and on top of it.
  

  

  The increase in the dimensions was reflected in the luggage compartment: now its volume is 456 liters, and with folded rear seats that form the perfectly smooth surface of the floor, the space for loading is at all increases to 1928 liters. Depending on the configuration, the trunk door can be equipped with an electric drive, so that it can be opened without the help of hands, but only by spending a foot under the rear bumper.
  

  

  The engine ruler consists of petrol engines EcoBoost (two 1.6-liter power 150 and 182 liters. And one 2.0-liter power 242 liters.), As well as two 2.0-liter turbodiesels with a capacity of 140 and 163 liters. from. Fuel economy indicators for a new model demonstrate a flow reduction gasoline fuel by 25%, and diesel - by 10%.
  From January 2014, the gamma engines replenished with gasoline atmospheric engine Duratec working capacity of 2.5 liters with a capacity of 150 hp This engine can only be equipped with versions of Trend and Trend Plus.
  The buyer is offered to choose from three options for gearboxes: mechanical, robotic and automatic. A type automatic transmission Depends on the type of engine: Diesels are equipped with a "robot" PowerShift with double clutch, and gasoline versions are a classic six-speed "automatic". In addition, versions are available as soon as with the front and fully drive. Interestingly, the company's engineers abandoned the use of Flaldex coupling rear wheels. Instead, they applied own development - Active Torque Coupling Couple, which has already been previously used on the Explorer model.
  The standard equipment of Ford Kuga of the second generation includes air conditioning, MPZ-audio system, a stabilization system, seven airbags, as well as front and front and windows. rear doors. In more expensive versions, 18-inch alloy wheel disks, bixenon headlights, panoramic roof, activity of active assistance during parking, navigation, rear view camera, driver adjustment electric drive, leather Salon, Sync multimedia system with voice control in Russian, climate control, as well as an Active CITY automatic braking system, which tracks the distance to the object in front of the machine, or the BLIS blind zone monitoring feature.
  Ford Kuga second generation is a machine that is ideal for everyday use. The functionality and specifications of this car make it one of the best in the segment of family crossovers.
  Ford Kuga second generation is going to russian factory In Elabuga (Republic of Tatarstan) using the full cycle technology.
  This manual provides instructions for the operation and repair of all ford modifications KUGA II / ESCAPE, manufactured since 2012.
  

  FORD KUGA II / ESCAPE
  1.6 I (150 l. P.) Body: Universal Engine volume: 1596 cm3		Fuel: AI-95 Consumption (city / highway): 10.2 / 6.3 l / 100 km
  1.6 I (182 liters with.) Years of release: from 2012 to present Body: Universal Engine volume: 1596 cm3	Transmission: Mechanical or Automatic Drive: Front or Full	Fuel: AI-95 Fuel tank capacity: 65 l Consumption (city / highway): 10.3 / 6.3 l / 100 km
  2.0 I (242 liters with.) Years of release: from 2012 to present Body: Universal Engine volume: 1983 cm3	Transmission: Mechanical or Automatic Drive: Front or Full	Fuel: AI-95 Fuel tank capacity: 65 l Consumption (city / highway): 11.1 / 6.8 l / 100 km
  2.0 TDCI (140 l. P.) Years of release: from 2012 to present Body: Universal Engine volume: 1997 cm3	Drive: Front or Full	Fuel: Diesel Fuel tank capacity: 65 l Consumption (city / highway): 7.4 / 5.5 l / 100 km
  2.0 TDCI (163 l. P.) Years of release: from 2012 to present Body: Universal Engine volume: 1997 cm3	Transmission: Mechanical or Robotic Drive: Front or Full	Fuel: Diesel Fuel tank capacity: 65 l Consumption (city / highway): 7.6 / 5.6 l / 100 km
  2.5 DURATEC (150 l. P.) Years of release: from 2014 to present Body: Universal Engine volume: 2490 cm3	Transmission: Automatic Drive: Front or Full	Fuel: AI-95 Fuel tank capacity: 65 l Consumption (city / highway): 10.7 / 7.6 l / 100 km

• Emergency Situations
• Exploitation
• Engine

Instructions for use Ford Kuga II / Ford Escape. Controls, dashboard, equipment salon Ford. KUGA II / FORD ESCAPE

2. Controls, dashboard, salon equipment

A. Ventilation deflectors. V. Authorities lighting equipment and turn signs. C. Combination of devices. D. Stewed switch wiper and washer. E. Information and entertainment display. F. Audio unit. G. Door lock indicator. N. Alarm button. I. Parking help system switch. J. Switch active parking assistance system. K. Start / stop button. L. Electric heating switch rear glass. M. Heating Switch windshield. N. Microclimate controls. O. Start button. R. Management of the audio system on the steering wheel. Q. Ignition Castle (Switch). R. lever of the steering wheel adjustment mechanism. S. Beep. T. Switches of cruise control system. U. Information Display Management Authorities. V. Dashboard backlight brightness knob.

Steering wheel

Steering wheel adjustment

ATTENTION
Do not regulate steering wheel When moving a car.Note
Make sure you sit in the correct position.

1. Unlock steering column (1).

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the required position (2).

3. Block the steering column (3).

Control of the audio system from the steering wheel

Select the desired source in the audio system.

Management allows you to use the following functions.

A. Increased volume. B. Search is higher in the range, then or end of the call. C. Reducing volume. D. Search below by range, back or receiving a call.

A. Increased volume. B. Search in the direction of increasing the frequency of broadcasting (see below). C. Reducing volume. D. Search in the direction of reducing the frequency of broadcasting (search previous). E. Mode.

Press the "M" button to select an audio source.

Click the "Seek" button to:

Configure the radio to the next or previous pre-installation;

Play the next or previous track.

Press and hold the search button to:

Start automatic search for a neighboring radio station;

Perform a search in the track.

Press the button to enable or disable voice control.

Wipers and washers

Windshield cleaners

Note

Do not use wipers with dry windscreen. This can lead to the appearance of scratches in the windshield, damage to the wiper brushes or the winding of the wiper motor. Before cleaning dry windscreen, always use the windshield washer.

A. One-time cleaning. B. Intermittent work of wipers. C. Normal cleaning mode. D. Work with high frequency.

Intermittent wiper mode

A. Short cleaning interval. B. Intermittent work of wipers. S. A large cleaning interval.

To regulate a discontinuous cleaning interval, use a rotary regulator.

Wiper wipers working depending on the speed of the car (if available)

With an increase in the velocity of the car, the cleaning interval decreases.

Automatic wipers (if available)

Note
Before turning on windshield cleaners, completely remove the ice and frost from the windshield.
Before entering the sink, make sure that windshield cleaners are turned off.
If the wiper brushes begin to leave stripes or divorces, clean the windshield and wiper brushes. If the fault is not eliminated, install new wiper brushes.
If you turn on the system automatic control Inclusion external lighting Together with the system automatic inclusion Wiper, Middle Light Headlights will turn on automatically when the rain sensor activates wipers to work in continuous mode. When driving in wet road covering Wipers can start working unexpectedly or move by jerks.

Reduce the sensitivity of automatically working wipers;

Switch the cleaning speed to normal or high;

Disconnect automatic wiper operation mode.

A. High sensitivity. B. "ON" ("incl."). C. Low sensitivity.

Wiper wipers will work when moisture is detected on the windshield.

The rain sensor will continue to measure the amount of moisture on the windshield and automatically change the speed of the wiper.

Use the rotating regulator to select necessary level Sensitivity of the rain sensor. When installing low sensitivity, wiper wipers will work if the sensor determines that a large amount of moisture is located on the windshield. When installing high sensitivity, wiper wipers will work if the sensor determines that there is a small amount of moisture on the windshield.

Watch out for cleanliness outside Windshield: The sensor operation will be broken if the glass area around the inner mirror is contaminated.

The rain sensor is very sensitive, so the wiper can work when driving mud, moisture or insects on the windshield.

Windshield washers

Note
Do not turn on the washers with an empty flash drive tank, as this can lead to overheating of the washer pump.
Washers will spray liquid all the time while you press the lever from yourself. After the lever is released, the windshield wipers will work for a short period of time.

Rear window cleaner and washers

Rear window wiper

A. Intermittent work of wipers. B. Working with low frequency.

Press the button at the end of the lever to switch between the "Off", "intermittent" and "low speed" modes.

When translating the gear shift lever to the "R" position, the rear wiper switches to the intermittent mode of operation if the front wipers are activated.

Omeor rear window

The washer fluid will splash all the time until you press the lever from yourself. After the lever is released, the windshield wipers will work for a short period of time.

Plaidwater washers

When the headlights are turned on, headlight washers will work together with windshield washers.

Note
Headlight washers will not work every time you use windshield washers. This is necessary to save fluid in the washer tank.

Lighting equipment

Condensate in the Lantern Block

To establish normal air pressure in external lamps there are deflectors.

Condensate can be a natural consequence of such a design. When in the lamp assembled through the deflectors enters the wet air, there is a possibility of condensate formation at low temperature. When forming a normal condensate on the inner surface of the glass, a fine fog is formed.

During normal work The fine fog as a result comes out through deflectors.

In dry weather, the time of fog disappearance can be up to 48 hours.

Examples of permissible condensate:

The presence of a fine fog (no drills, traces of flows or large drops);

The fine fog covers less than 50% of the glass.

Examples of unacceptable condensate:

Puddle of water inside the lamp;

Things, traces of leaks or large drops on the inside of the glass.

If unacceptable condensate is found, check the car from an authorized dealer.

Lighting Authorities

A. Fan is turned off. B. Overhead lights, lamps of the instrument panel, license plate lighting lamps and rear oven lights. S. headlights.

Far light lights

To turn on the high light, turn the lever forward.

To turn off the overall light, turn the lever forward again or pull it on yourself.

Light alarm light

To turn on the alarm with light headlights, pull the lever slightly on yourself and release.

Automatic Control Including External Lighting

In conditions of poor illumination or rainy weather, the headlights will be turned on and off automatically.

Note
With difficult weather conditions, manual inclusion of car headlamp may be required.
The headlights remain inclusive after the ignition is turned off.
You can set the shutdown delay time using the information display.Note
If the automatic headlight on the automatic switching on the automatic wiper wiper was turned on simultaneously, the dipped lights turn on automatically when the rain sensor activates wipers to work in continuous mode.

Instrument panel illumination brightness

Depripping delay

After the ignition is turned off, you can turn on the headlights by pressing the direction indicator lever ahead of you. Sound a short beep. The front headlights will turn off automatically after three minutes if the doors are open, or after 30 seconds after the last door is closed. You can disable this feature by re-clicking on the direction pointer ahead of you or by turning off the ignition.

Day lighting

ATTENTION
Be sure to include headlights when driving in conditions of poor illumination or cold weather. The system does not include the rear parking lights And it cannot provide sufficient lighting in such conditions. Failure to comply with this requirement in such conditions may result in a collision.

Enable System:

1. Turn the ignition.

2. Turn the lighting control module switch to the off position or the position of the automatic lighting.

Automatic control far Light Far

ATTENTION
The system does not exempt the driver from the obligation to be attentive and carefully driving. If the system does not turn on (does not turn off) far light automatically, maybe you need manual switching.
Manual intervention may be required when approaching other participants road, for example cyclists.
Do not use this system In the fog.
The system may not work with low temperatures And other difficult weather conditions. If the lights of the oncoming cars are hidden by obstacles (for example, fence), the system may not turn off the far headlights.
Check and change the wiper brushes regularly to provide a clear look through the windshield for the camera sensor. To replace, you need to use the wiper brushes of the optical length.Note
Windshield should be cleaned from traces bird litter, insects, snow and ice.
Reflective road signs can be registered as participants in the counter movement, causing switching to the near light of the headlights.
When replacing headlight lamps should always use Ford branded spare parts. In the case of using lamps of other manufacturers it is possible to reduce the efficiency of the system.

The system automatically includes distant lights if the illumination of the road is low and near other vehicles. In case of detection of lights of the approaching vehicle Either the road lighting system turns off the far light so that it does not interfere with the rest of the movement. Middle Light remains on.

Camera sensor is mounted in the center behind the windshield of the car.

The sensor continuously tracking the conditions of movement to make a decision on turning on and off the long-distance light.

If the system is enabled, the far lights of the headlights are included in the following conditions:

It is dark so much that the use of far beam headlights is required, and there is no movement, or there are lanterns of street lighting;

Car speed above 40 km / h.

Far light headlights turns off under the following conditions:

The level of outdoor illumination is high enough, so far headlights are not required;

The light of the headlights or overall lamps of the approaching car was found;

Street lighting lights were found;

Car speed drops below 25 km / h;

The video camera sensor overheats and blocked.

Enable System

Use the information display to turn on the system.

Turn the switch to the automatic lighting on the lighting.

When the system is ready to assist, the indicator will light up.

Note
The indicator is lit only in the dark with the headlights.
After the first inclusion of ignition, it may be necessary for some time on the initialization of the system, especially in the dark. During this period, the far lights are automatically turned on.

Setting system sensitivity

The system has three levels of sensitivity, to access which the information display is used.

The established level of sensitivity determines how long headlights are restored after the detected road participants disappear from the field of view.

Manual intervention in system operation

To switch between near and distant headlights, move the switch forward or backward.

Note
This is a temporary intervention, and the system will return to automatic regime.
For full shutdown Systems Use the Information Display menu or turn the light switch to the headlight on position.

Front fog lights

To turn off the fog lights, press the switch.

Fog lights can be enabled with any position of the lighting control switch, except for the "off" position,

Rear fog lights

ATTENTION
Use the rear fog lights only if visibility is limited to 50 m.
Do not use the rear fog lights, if visibility is limited due to rain or snow and exceeds 50 m.

Rear fog lights can be enabled when the front fog lights or the headlights of the near light are included.

Correction of inclination of light beams headlights

Note
Cars S. xenon headlights Equipped automatic headlights inclination correction.

A. Raised light beam headlights.

B. Lowned light beam headlights.

You can adjust the inclination of light beam headlights according to the loading of the car.

Prix \u200b\u200bheadlights (if available)

A. Light headlights. B. Light turning lighting headlights.

When turned on, the corresponding headlight lighting the turning point is activated from the vehicle.

Run signs

Turn the lever up or down to use the rotation indicators.

Note
Lightly press the lever up or down so that the rotation indicators blink three times to indicate the movement to another traffic strip.

Flafones internal lighting

The lamps are included when performing one of the following conditions:

You open any door;

You press the remote control button;

You press the switch (B) on the front interior lamp.

Front lamp salon

Cars without panoramic roof

(A) Switch the lighting modes when opening the door. Press this button to turn off the cabin lighting plaffers. When the cabin plaffers are disabled, the color of the lighting modes indicator when opening the door will become yellow. Press the switch again to re-turn the cabin lighting plaffers.

The color of the indicator will change to blue.

(B) Total lighting switch.

(C) Passenger Zone Lighting Switch.

(D) Driver Zone Lighting Switch.

Cars with panoramic roof

(C) Lighting switch separate cabin zone.

Rear Lamp Salon (if available)

(A) You can switch separate cabin lighting plaffers yourself by pressing the switch.

General lighting (if available)

The lighting system can illuminate the salon in various colors.

The general light control switch is located on the ceiling console.

A. Color palette. V. Control knob. C. Search mode.

Turn the control knob (B) to click to enable and adjust the required brightness level.

Each press of the button (A) consistently includes all color lighting modes.

Press the (C) button to enable all cabin lighting plaffers and overall lighting. Press the (C) button again to turn off the cabin lighting plaffers and enable the previous color of general lighting.

General lighting is included in the implementation of one of the following conditions:

Outdoor temperature

The window displays the outdoor temperature.

Engine coolant temperature pointer

ATTENTION
Never remove the coolant tank cover when working or hot engine.
At normal operating temperature, the arrow of the pointer remains in the center.Note
Do not run the engine until the problem of its overheating is eliminated. If the arrow moves to the red zone, it indicates the engine overheating. Mock the engine, turn off the ignition and determine the reason when the engine cools.

Pointer of the amount of fuel

Turn on the ignition. The fuel number indicator will display an approximate amount of fuel in fuel tank. The readings of the fuel number of fuel may vary if the car is in motion or is located on a slope. The arrow shown next to the symbol of the fueling speaker shows, on which side of the car there is a hatch cover of the fuel tank of the fuel tank.

Signalizers and indicators

The following warning lamps and signals are designed to inform the driver if serious faults occur. Some lamps are turned on when the car engine is started to confirm the performance of the systems. If some lamp does not turn off after starting the engine, refer to the information on the warning lamp of the corresponding system.

Note
Some warning signals are displayed on information Display And perform the same functions as warning lamps, but they are not displayed on the display when the engine is started.

Anti-lock brake anti-lock brake lamp

If it lights up while driving, it indicates a malfunction. Brakes will continue to work normally (without anti-lock brake system) if the warning signal lamp brake system does not burn.

ATTENTION
When this warning lamp is included, the car driving is danger. The efficiency of the brake system can be significantly reduced. You may need more time to stop the car. Immediately check the car from an authorized dealer. Long-term riding parking brake May cause a brake system malfunction and lead to serious injury.

Cruise control system status indicator (if available)

The indicator lights up when this function is turned on.

Turn indicator

Turns on when the lamp is turned on or the rotation or emergency lighting indicator.

If the indicators are not turned off or blinking more often, check if the lamp has not burned.

Level control lamp motor oil

ATTENTION
Do not continue the trip if this indicator is on, despite the fact that the level corresponds to the norm. Immediately check the car from an authorized dealer.
If the lamp lights up during the engine operation or while driving, it indicates a malfunction. Observing all precautions, as quickly as possible, stop the car and turn off the ignition. Check the oil level in the engine.

Engine control lamps

Engine control system control lamp

Control lamp of the power unit

If any of the lamps lights up with the engine running, it indicates a malfunction. In this case, the engine continues to work, but maybe with limited power. If the warning lamp flashes while moving, immediately reduce the speed. If the alarm continues to flash, avoid sharp acceleration or deceleration.

ATTENTION
Check immediately.

If both lamps are turned on simultaneously, stop the car in the nearest safe place (Continuing the trip can lead to a power drop and engine stop). Turn off the ignition and try to restart the engine. If the engine is restarted, the system must be immediately verified from an authorized dealer. If the engine does not start, the car should be checked by the official dealer.

Warning Safety Strapping Indicator

Enabling the indicator, accompanied by a sound warning, will remind you of the need to fasten the seat belt.

Front airbag inspection lamp

If the warning lamp did not turn on after starting the engine, it continues to flash or does not turn off, this indicates a malfunction. Check the car from an authorized dealer.

The indicator lights up when you turn on the headlights or overall lights.

Turning on the rear fog light indicator

The indicator lights up when you turn on the rear fog lights.

Transmission Shift Indicator

This indicator lights up, informing the driver that switching to a higher or low transmission (depending on the indication) can reduce fuel consumption and C02 emissions. The indicator does not light up during rapid acceleration, braking or when the clutch pedal is squeezed.

The instruction is relevant for all bodies of Kug 1 generation, models 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 release.

Options

A.: Trip computer
B.: Odometer
C.: Daily mileage counter

The route computer includes the following information windows:

Odometer
Registers the total mileage of the car.

Counter of daily mileage
The pointer can register the magnitude of the run during individual trips.

Fuel reserve
Displays the approximate magnitude of the car's mileage on the amount of fuel that remains in the tank. Changing driving style can affect this indicator.

Instant fuel consumption
Shows the current value of the average fuel consumption.

Middle fuel consumption
Shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset of the readings.

Ford Eco mode
The ECO Mode menu opens. See Eco Mode.

average speed
Shows the average speed since the last reset of the testimony.

Outdoor temperature
The window displays the outdoor temperature.

Press and hold "SET" to set tire pressure.
Recalling the system in accordance with actual tire pressure. Computer menu
Login to the main menu.

Use the knob to go between the shields of the route computer.
The position of the windows of the route computer can vary greatly depending on the type of information displayed.

Use the main menu to reset the readings of the route computer.

To reset the testimony in one of the windows:
1. Use the rotating knob to go to the main menu.
2. Highlight the option Reset Trip. (Reset Indications).
3. Click on the button SET / RESET..
4. Select the reset function.
5. Press and hold the button. SET / RESET..

To reset all three screens, highlight All. (All), press and hold the button SET / RESET..

On-board computer

On the dashboard between the tachometer and speedometer there is a small window of the side assistant. It displays standard data - temperatures overboard, total mileage, movement direction (compass) selected transmission.

Ford Kuga II - on-board computer

The assistant consists of three sections: "On-board computer", "Information" and "Settings". In the first one is displayed information about the current mileage, stock, average and current fuel consumption and average speed. It is noteworthy that all this information can be displayed on one screen - so informative.

Ford Kuga II - Onboard Computer Information

The "Information" section also contains completely standard information, minus the remarkable scheme, on which the torque distribution is conventionally displayed between the wheels of the car. Also here are reports of security systems about open doors and unaccounted passengers.

Ford Kuga II - Onboard Computer Information

In the settings menu, you can adjust the tire pressure sensors, configure automatic lighting in the rain, set the display brightness, select units of measurement and configure other parameters of the car. There is nothing particularly important here, except for the disabled security parameters.

Ford Kuga II - Side Computer Settings

⇡ driver assistance system

We apologize to the respected reader for the repetition, but once again remind that Ford engineers pay great attention active security car. The company's assortment has a number of auxiliary electronic systemsAnd all of them are installed in our test copy of "Kuga".

Ford Kuga II - Activation of Security Systems

We have already spoke about the control of the "dead" zones (BLIS) in the Exterior section. Equipped with this system, cars regularly scan the situation around themselves. If a "neighbor" in a stream interferes with rebuilding appears next to the rearview mirror, a small redhead light lights on the potential danger. In theory, this system can help many novice drivers. The disconnected beep would not hurt specifically for those who do not look in principle in lateral mirrors during rebuilding.

Ford Blis - Monitoring System "Blind" zones

Ford cars are also watching what happens in front. FROM active system City Stop at speeds up to 30 kilometers per hour The machine itself will slow down, if it feels the possibility of a collision. Useful option in case the driver in the traffic jam is distracted from the road. At the same time, the car blinks the "accidental" to warn the driver from behind a sharp stop. If the car is on mechanical box Transmissions, then it will stall, if on the "automatic" - the system will last the car on the brake one and a half seconds. This is done in order to attract the driver's attention. If he fell asleep at the wheel - to prevent trouble, the City Stop system could not, she was not designed for it.

FORD CITY STOP - work scheme

The system is implemented using sensors located at the top of the windshield - in the place of attachment of the rearview mirror. If they "see" the approaching reflective surface back and state number Car ahead, use emergency braking. The CITY STOP system does not interfere in the control of the machine - if the driver presses or turn the wheel to drive around the obstacle, braking, of course, will not. For the correct operation of the City Stop surface of the windshield and the car in front should be clean. The system works quite reliably, but in our territories suffers from abundance of dirt in the cold season and dislike car owners to sinks.

Ford Kuga II - Rear Camera

For some money, "CUGU" can be equipped with a rear view chamber. She knows how to build a trajectory of the movement of the steering wheel. System with help sound signal It warns about the possible race for an obstacle, and on the display schematically shows where it is located.

FORD ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (APA)

Another busy system, which is no analogues from most competitors - Ford Active Park Assist. It is easy to guess that it helps to park the car. When it is involved, everything that is required from the driver is to press gas and brake. Search free place and turn the car the car will be the car itself. To park the Ford production machine with an active parking assistant, slowly riding in parallel to a row of cars and follow the prompts on the screen: "The place is found. Drive forward; Turn on the rear gear. Be careful when moving reverse; Parking Assistant Completed "(SIC). That's so simple, in three steps you can park KUGA. It should be noted that such a system is very rapid, but it works very well - except that it is not solved to put a car in crash parking places . It is implemented using sensors located "in a circle" of the body.

⇡ Multimedia and navigation

The first-generation SYNC multimedia system was installed in the Ford Kuga test. It is known that she has a successor - Sync II, which will completely replace it and will be installed in new cars, for example, in the third "focus". With her, we have already managed to get acquainted at the MWC 2014 exhibition. It remains to look at it in motion.

Ford Kuga II - Multimedia System Control Keys

Behind the big and massive central panel with an abundance of different keys hides the display multimedia system. In a good way, it would be slightly closer to the driver and turn a little - eagle vision is not all. The display is not a touch - control occurs using context keys and joysticks.

SYNC - Main menu

Opportunities for multimedia system standard: playing music from different sources, including Bluetooth protocol, loud connection for mobile phone, navigation, display for the rear view camera. On the same screen displays messages of electronic assistants.

SYNC - Navigation System Menu

When choosing a Sync route, thoughtfully clarifies how it is better to go - economically, fast or shortest way. The system is focused on the terrain enough quickly, and the routes offer quite adequate. She was not confused in the Moscow courts.

Sync - navigation

The system uses two-dimensional cards that look robustly, but quite visual. Maps are quite modern. For example, about new paid road In a detour Odintsovo Sync is aware.

SYNC - settings of the navigation system

In the settings, you can specify the default answers for standard system questions to do not spend time on them every time. It also indicates what roads should be avoided, but for Russia it is not too applicable.

SYNC - Phone menu

With the creation of a pair of smartphone and sync, we did not have any problems. Data (voice, musical compositions) are broadcast without irritant delays and interrupts. Sync can display incoming SMS messages on the display, contact book and call log. In general, thanks to her, you don't need a phone from my pocket. The system works smoothly and quickly. We liked.

⇡ Hello

Denis Nivniki
Editor-in-chief 3dnews.
Rides on Ford C-Max

I happened to ride the most different cars, including very status and expensive. But none of them was so ... caring. Here, for example, I approached the car, frightened by bags. Hands are busy - neither the keys to get nor click the trunk button. And do not need! He led his leg to the bumper - the door opens automatically. And then shut it later, even a fragile lady, just press the button on the frame. It is not necessary to remove the car from alarm system too: I pulled the handle, opened the door, started the motor with the button - and shown. The car learns the owner by contactless keywhich from the pocket will have to have to have except when it came to the jeans to wash.

Assistant Parking a man to use it seems to be inconvenient - that I myself, or what, I do not know how? But I tried once, then you will not refuse this help - why, if so more reliable and faster? When rebuilding, it is impossible to roam the car in the dead zone - Kuga will warn about the obstacle to the light bulb on side mirror. True, according to the standards of Moscow traffic, this system is too careful, well, so care.

Well, if in a traditional morning traffic jam, the driver was distracted by something and missed the braking ahead of the creeping - the car itself activates the brakes and will allow either avoiding the collision at all or to reduce its consequences to a minimum. Honestly - on the test kuga, yes on the roads of general use, I did not risk this system on the roads. But in a few weeks before testing, Ford representatives provided the opportunity to try it on Ford Focus In a little more secure terms, it works!

With all this, Ford Kuga is not perceived at all as a "pensioner" car. On the contrary - both in appearance, and on the chants, this device is in a good aggressive. Sometimes even measures - due to unnecessary nervous reactions robotic box I quickly changed the Sport mode soon to a calmer Drive. At low speeds, the car becomes smaller in it, and 100+ km / h dynamics are enough and without sports box settings. In addition, at high speeds, the college of the chassis is more important, and here Kuga does not fail - it feels canceled! Perhaps this box would come more gas enginethan "Moment" diesel.

I would like to tell about some shortages, I understand that in the comments accused of advertising, but ... I can do something to the seats - I personally did not find a convenient position, despite the abundance of adjustments. The rest is a high crossover with a full drive, excellent handling, beautiful lounge, bright appearance, a bunch of electronic phishchekes and also on a competitive price for this class. If I picked up a new car, Kuga would be one of the first candidates.

⇡ What is your favorite color?

Alexey Drozdov
Expert test laboratory
Rides on Mazda MX-5

"This is so not mine," I thought in the metro car, which was supposed to deliver me to "Kuga", which was at the other end of the city. High, unhurried, heavy car. I wanted to postpone the meeting with him on later, but did not come out. Work is a job, so, returning from vacation, right from the plane, I immediately drove it. Without any mood and without any expectations. Do not argue about tastes, but I don't have such cars in spirit. Forgive me generously.

"Here is the onboard computer control, there is navigation and music, and the buttons at the top can open a huge curtain panoramic Luca And choose the color of the backlight. " I was confused from the abundance of the buttons, so I asked for a brief instruction. "Well, all the documents gave, you can not get the keys from the pocket! Until". And so we stayed alone with the crossover named Ford Kuga, but I'm not moving anywhere. I am intrigued. There are so many any buttons, levers ... Even displays two! Meet, in parallel, set up a completely comfortable chair on the electric drives "for yourself." This is also unfamiliar to me - all my personal cars in the "drum" configuration. They are easier - go better. And cheaper. At once two advantages.

So-s. Mirrors set up, I moved the seat, I connected the phone to the "blue teuba", the hatch opened, the red lighting of the cabin turned on. You can go! In the habit, I turn on the Sport mode, I take the gas in half the stroke of the pedal and I feel like a car begins to dramatically dial the speed. Still would! Traction at the two-liter "turbodiesel" at least debugs. Parabe with the signature six-speed transmission Ford PowerShift. With two clutches, it turns out quite confident acceleration ... up to eighty. That's what it is cruising speed "Kuga". You can more, but accelerated after this mark the car is not too willingly. In traffic jams, notice that the car twisted too much, especially when the movement and complete stop. The sporty regime was too sporty, as much as he instructs. Switch to Drive. In this mode, the temperature of the car becomes calmer.

However, this is the only remark that I have to the move qualities of "Kuga". It is managed well - with excitement goes into a transparent and completely controlled drift and does not have sharp braking. True, in most cases it is not required from it - it's a pleasant to go on the "CUG", then it's a business asking for passengers, what their favorite color, and changing the color of the backlight to the corresponding one. In general, it is so much that I did not even expect. And if I have free money, I would love to consider new Ford Kuga as a second car. Only necessarily in the most complete configuration.

⇡ Conclusion

This time everything is quite obvious. Ford Kuga is a truly "smart crossover", which has a number of options that are inherent in cars high-class. Unfortunately, they are available only in the most expensive equipment. However, for the sake of them should be forciled. It is noteworthy that Kuga boasts not only by the "smart" options, but also excellent driving characteristics. The offer is very interesting, and the "pitfalls" here is extremely small. We approve.

Almost every car has secrets. What kind? For example, activation of some function using a special combination of buttons or using a long button to hold. All this is definitely described in the instruction manual, but who reads it? I am confident that the following information will be useful to each Kuga owner, and not only as we.

• The simplest thing is to open or close all windows at once remote using a regular key. This feature is on many modern carsBut few know about her. There is such a chip and Kuga. When removing protection, we press the button with an icon in the form once open CastleAnd then click on it for the second time and keep a few seconds. All windows will open automatically. If you simultaneously hold the button with the closed lock, then all windows will close. It is convenient if, coming out of the car, we noticed that one of the windows remained unlocked. And it is even more useful when you approach the sun-hot sun parked.

• Helves the trunk curtain? It can be hidden under rear seats - There it will be reliably fixed and does not take useful space.

• I am sure that the majority of current car owners do not know about it: there is a secret niche under the front passenger seat in the floor. You can get to it from the rear row, shifting front chair as much as possible. Why is it needed? For example, an acute need arose to leave valuable things in the car in the car. Here is a solution. Even if the criminal and flows into the cabin, it is unlikely that he will be able to detect this cache.

• Wiper brushes move from the center to the side bridges. The most interesting thing is that when the ignition is turned off, they are not fixed. They can be pulled out and raise their hands to replace the brush, for example. And then also manually fold. Moreover, it is possible to fold in any order. If you are wrong, then at the first inclusion of ignition, they will automatically change in places.

• The 12-volt cigarette lighter socket on the central tunnel always remains under voltage, even when the ignition is turned off. You can leave for the night and not be afraid that the gadget battery will eat ahead of time. But in the case of a long parking lot so better not to risk - suddenly the battery will sit down?

• Header washers work for each fifth turning on the windshield washer under the condition of the closest light. If you want to save a wash, you can wash the glass, switch to DRL. By the way, if you pull the right blower lever briefly, the wiper brushes will make only one wave. Hold the lever longer - headlight workers will work.
• To reset the counter, you need to push the brake and gas pedals. Ignition should be included. Make it all right - the reminder of the replacement of engine oil will appear after 15,000 km of run.