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FORD KUGA Owner's Manual
The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of
continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time
without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a
retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© Ford Motor Company 2013
All rights reserved.
Part Number: CG3585en 03/2013 20130416113022
Introduction
About This Manual...........................................5
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
Data Recording..................................................7
Replacement Parts
Recommendation........................................8
Mobile Communications
Equipment......................................................8
At a Glance
At a Glance........................................................10
Child Safety
Child Seat Positioning....................................17
Installing Child Seats.....................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................22
Safety Belts
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................23
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................24
Safety Belt Minder.........................................24
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation..................................26
Driver Airbag.....................................................26
Passenger Airbag............................................27
Knee Airbag.......................................................27
Side Airbags.....................................................28
Side Curtain Airbags.....................................28
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................29
Remote Control..............................................29
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control.............................................................31
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................32
Manual Liftgate...............................................34
Power Liftgate.................................................35
Keyless Entry....................................................37
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................40
Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................40
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................43
Audio Control...................................................43
Voice Control...................................................45
Cruise Control..................................................45
Information Display Control.......................45
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................46
Autowipers.......................................................46
Windshield Washers......................................47
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........47
Headlamp Washers......................................48
Lighting
General Information.....................................49
Lighting Control..............................................49
Autolamps........................................................50
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................50
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................50
Daytime Running Lamps..............................51
Automatic High Beam Control...................51
Front Fog Lamps............................................52
Rear Fog Lamps..............................................53
Headlamp Leveling........................................53
Cornering Lamps............................................54
Direction Indicators.......................................54
Interior Lamps.................................................54
Ambient Lighting............................................55
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Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................57
Exterior Mirrors................................................58
Interior Mirror...................................................59
Sun Visors.........................................................59
Moonroof..........................................................60
Global Opening and Closing.......................61
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................63
Warning Lamps and Indicators................64
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............67
Information Displays
General Information.....................................68
Clock....................................................................73
Trip Computer..................................................73
Personalized Settings...................................73
Information Messages..................................74
Climate Control
Principle of Operation...................................87
Air Vents.............................................................87
Manual Climate Control..............................88
Automatic Climate Control........................89
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate...........................................................91
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................94
Auxiliary Heater..............................................95
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................96
Head Restraints..............................................96
Manual Seats..................................................98
Power Seats.....................................................99
Rear Seats......................................................100
Heated Seats.................................................100
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................101
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................102
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders....................................................104
Overhead Console.......................................104
Seat Back Trays............................................104
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information....................................105
Ignition Switch...............................................105
Keyless Starting............................................105
Steering Wheel Lock...................................107
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................108
Starting a Diesel Engine............................109
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................109
Switching Off the Engine...........................110
Unique Driving Character-
istics
Start-Stop.........................................................111
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................113
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................114
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................114
Running Out of Fuel......................................114
Catalytic Converter.......................................115
Refueling...........................................................116
Fuel Consumption.........................................117
Technical Specifications.............................118
Transmission
Manual Transmission...................................119
Automatic Transmission.............................119
Hill Start Assist..............................................122
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Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation.................................124
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................124
Brakes
General Information....................................129
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................129
Parking Brake.................................................129
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................131
Using Traction Control.................................131
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................132
Using Stability Control................................132
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................133
Parking Aid......................................................133
Active Park Assist.........................................135
Rear View Camera........................................137
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................139
Using Cruise Control....................................139
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................140
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Monitor.......................................145
Speed Limiter.................................................147
Driver Alert......................................................148
Lane Keeping System.................................150
Traffic Sign Recognition.............................152
Active City Stop.............................................154
Eco Mode.........................................................155
Load Carrying
General Information....................................156
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................156
Luggage Covers.............................................157
Luggage Anchor Points...............................157
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................158
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................159
Tow Ball...........................................................159
Trailer Sway Control....................................162
Towing Points.................................................162
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......163
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................164
Cold Weather Precautions........................164
Driving Through Water...............................164
Floor Mats.......................................................164
Roadside Emergencies
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................166
First Aid Kit......................................................166
Warning Triangle..........................................166
Fuel Shutoff...................................................166
Jump-Starting the Vehicle........................166
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations.....................................168
Fuse Specification Chart...........................169
Changing a Fuse............................................178
Maintenance
General Information....................................179
Opening and Closing the Hood...............179
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L EcoBoost
(132kW/180PS) - Sigma........................181
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel.................182
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Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L
EcoBoost™.................................................183
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel................................................183
Engine Oil Check...........................................183
Engine Coolant Check................................184
Brake Fluid Check.........................................184
Washer Fluid Check.....................................184
Changing the 12V Battery..........................184
Checking the Wiper Blades......................185
Changing the Wiper Blades......................185
Removing a Headlamp..............................186
Changing a Bulb...........................................186
Bulb Specification Chart............................192
Technical Specifications............................193
Vehicle Care
Cleaning the Exterior...................................195
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............195
Cleaning the Interior....................................196
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................196
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................197
Temporary Mobility Kit...............................197
Tire Care...........................................................201
Using Winter Tires........................................201
Using Snow Chains......................................201
Changing a Road Wheel............................201
Technical Specifications..........................208
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Vehicle Identification Plate.......................210
Vehicle Identification Number..................211
Technical Specifications.............................211
Audio System
General Information....................................214
Audio unit - Vehicles With:
AM/FM/CD..................................................215
Audio unit - Vehicles With:
AM/FM/CD/Digital Audio Broadcast
(DAB) Radio/SYNC................................220
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Digital Audio
Broadcast (DAB) Radio/Navigation
System/SYNC...........................................225
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Digital Audio
Broadcast (DAB) Radio/SYNC/Sony
AM/FM/CD..................................................231
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Digital Audio
Broadcast (DAB) Radio/Navigation
System/SYNC/Sony AM/FM/CD.......237
Digital Audio..................................................243
Auxiliary Input Jack.....................................245
USB Port.........................................................246
Audio Troubleshooting..............................246
SYNC™
General Information....................................247
Using Voice Recognition...........................248
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............251
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......261
Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player...........................................................264
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................268
Navigation
Navigation.......................................................275
Appendices
Electromagnetic compatibility..............280
End User License Agreement...................281
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about it,
the greater the safety and pleasure you
will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any handheld device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to your
vehicle.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may be used for different models,
so may appear different to you on your
vehicle. However, the essential information
in the illustrations is always correct.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of the
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat.
Right-hand sideA
Left-hand sideB
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and
the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant
steps toward this aim.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
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Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
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Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
A large number of electronic components
of your vehicle contain data storage
modules temporarily or permanently
storing technical data about the condition
of the vehicle, events and errors.
In general, this technical information
documents the condition of parts,
modules, systems or the environment:
• Operating conditions of system
components (e.g. filling levels).
• Status messages of the vehicle and its
individual components (e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/rotational speed,
deceleration, lateral acceleration).
• Malfunction and defects in important
system components (e.g. lighting and
brake system).
• Vehicle reactions in particular driving
situations (e.g. inflation of an airbag,
activation of the stability regulation
system).
• Environmental conditions (e.g.
temperature).
These data are exclusively technical and
help identification and correction of errors
as well as optimisation of vehicle
functions. Motion profiles indicating
travelled routes cannot be created with
these data.
If services are used (e.g. repair works,
service processes, warranty cases, quality
assurance), employees of the service
network (including manufacturers) are
able to read out this technical information
from the event and error data storage
modules using special diagnostic devices.
If required, you will receive further
information. After an error has been
corrected, these data are deleted from the
error storage module or they are constantly
overwritten.
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When using the vehicle, situations may
occur in which these technical data related
to other information (accident report,
damages on the vehicle, witness
statements etc.) may be associated with
a specific person - possibly, with the
assistance of an expert.
Additional functions contractually agreed
upon with the client (e.g. vehicle location
in emergency cases) allow the
transmission of particular vehicle data
from the vehicle.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
Your vehicle has been built to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that
conform to the specifications detailed in
this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and
Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these
specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine
Ford replacement collision parts meet our
stringent requirements for fit, finish,
structural integrity, corrosion protection
and dent resistance. During vehicle
development we validate these parts
deliver the intended level of protection as
a whole system. A great way to know for
sure you are getting this level of protection
is to use genuine Ford replacement
collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of the
failure of non-Ford parts may not be
covered by the Ford Warranty. For
additional information, refer to the terms
and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
communications equipment to avoid
negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.
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WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
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Front Exterior OverviewSee Locking and Unlocking (page 32). See Keyless Entry (page 37).ASee Automatic High Beam Control (page 51). See Driver Alert (page 148).See Lane Keeping System (page 150). See Traffic Sign Recognition (page152). See Active City Stop (page 154).BSee Changing the Wiper Blades (page 185).CSee Maintenance (page 179).DSee Towing Points (page 162).ESee Changing a Bulb (page 186).F10Kuga (CBS) Vehicles Built From: 05-07-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013At a Glance
Tire pressures. See Technical Specifications (page 208).G
See Changing a Road Wheel (page 201).H
Vehicle Interior Overview
See Transmission (page 119).A
See Locking and Unlocking (page 32).B
See Power Windows (page 57). See Exterior Mirrors (page 58).C
See Head Restraints (page 96).D
See Fastening the Safety Belts (page 23).E
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At a Glance
See Rear Seats (page 100).F
See Manual Seats (page 98). See Power Seats (page 99).G
See Parking Brake (page 129).H
See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 179).I
Instrument Panel Overview
Left-Hand Drive
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Right-Hand Drive
Air vents. See Air Vents (page 87).A
Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 54). High beam. See
Lighting Control (page 49).
B
Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 63). See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 64).
C
Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 46).D
Information and entertainment display.E
Audio unit. See Audio System (page 214).F
Door lock indicator. See Locking and Unlocking (page 32).G
Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers (page 166).H
Parking aid switch. See Parking Aids (page 133).I
Active park assist switch. See Active Park Assist (page 135).J
Start-stop switch. See Start-Stop (page 111).K
Heated rear window switch. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 94).L
Heated windshield switch. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 94).M
Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 87).N
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Start button. See Keyless Starting (page 105).O
Audio control. See Audio Control (page 43). Voice control. See Voice Control
(page 45). Telephone control. See Using SYNC™ With Your Phone (page
251).
P
Ignition switch. See Ignition Switch (page 105).Q
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 43).R
Horn.S
Cruise control switches. See Using Cruise Control (page 139). Adaptive cruise
control (ACC) switches. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 140).
T
Information display controls. See Information Displays (page 68).U
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 49). Front fog lamps. See Front
Fog Lamps (page 52). Rear fog lamp. See Rear Fog Lamps (page 53).
Headlamp levelling control. See Headlamp Leveling (page 53). Instrument
lighting dimmer. See (page 87).
V
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Rear Exterior Overview
See Changing a Bulb (page 186).A
See Changing the Wiper Blades (page 185).B
See Changing a Bulb (page 186).C
See Refueling (page 116).D
See Changing a Road Wheel (page 201).E
Tire pressures. See Technical Specifications (page 208).F
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See Towing Points (page 162).G
See First Aid Kit (page 166). See Warning Triangle (page 166). See Temporary
Mobility Kit (page 197). Spare wheel, jack and wheel brace. See Changing a
Road Wheel (page 201). Towing eye. See Towing Points (page 162). Fuel
funnel. See Running Out of Fuel (page 114).
H
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CHILD SEAT POSITIONING
WARNINGS
See an authorized dealer for the
latest details relating to our
recommended child seats.
Extreme Hazard! Do not use a
rearward facing child seat on a seat
protected by an air bag in front of it!
WARNINGS
When using a child seat with a
support leg, the support leg must
rest securely on the floor.
When using a child seat with a safety
belt, make sure that the safety belt
is not slack or twisted.
The child seat must rest tightly
against the vehicle seat. It may be
necessary to lift or remove the head
restraint. See Head Restraints (page 96).
Mass group categories
Seating positions
3210+0
46 - 79 lbs
(22 - 36 kg)
33 - 55 lbs
(15 - 25 kg)
20 - 40 lbs
(9 - 18 kg)
Up to 29
lbs (13 kg)
Up to 22
lbs (10 kg)
UF¹UF¹UF¹XX
Front passenger seat
with airbag ON
U¹U¹U¹U¹U¹
Front passenger seat
with airbag OFF
UUUUURear seats
X Not suitable for children in this mass group.
U Suitable for universal category child seats approved for use in this mass group.
U¹ Suitable for universal category child seats approved for use in this mass group. However,
we recommend that you secure children in a government approved child seat, on the rear
seat.
UF¹ Suitable for universal category forward facing child seats approved for use in this
mass group. However, we recommend that you secure children in a government approved
child seat, on the rear seat.
Note: When using a child seat on a front
seat, always adjust the front passenger's
seat to its fully rearward position. If it proves
difficult to tighten the lap section of the
safety belt without slack remaining, adjust
the seatback to the fully upright position
and raise the height of the seat. See Seats
(page 96).
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Child Safety
ISOFIX Child Seats
Mass group categories
Seating positions
10+
Forward facingRear facing
20 - 40 lbs (9 - 18 kg)Up to 29 lbs (13 kg)
Not ISOFIX equipped
Size classFront seat
Seat type
A, B, B1
1
C, D, E
1
Size class
Rear outboard seat ISOFIX
IL, IUF
3
IL
2
Seat type
Not ISOFIX equipped
Size classRear center seat
Seat type
IL Suitable for particular ISOFIX child seat systems of the semi-universal category. Please
consult child seat systems suppliers' vehicle recommendation lists.
IUF Suitable for ISOFIX forward facing child seat systems of universal category approved
for use in this mass group and ISOFIX size class.
1
The ISOFIX size class for both universal and semi-universal child seat systems is defined
by the capital letters A to G. These identification letters are displayed on ISOFIX child
seat.
2
At time of publishing the recommended Group O+ ISOFIX baby safety seat is the Britax
Romer Baby Safe. See an authorized dealer for the latest details relating to our
recommended child seats.
3
At time of publishing the recommended Group 1 ISOFIX child seat is the Britax Romer
Duo. See an authorized dealer for the latest details relating to our recommended child
seats.
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Child Safety
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS
WARNINGS
Use an approved child seat to secure
children less than 59 inches (150
centimeters) tall in the rear seat.
Extreme Hazard! Do not use a
rearward facing child seat on a seat
protected by an air bag in front of it!
Read and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when you are installing
a child seat.
Do not modify child seats in any way.
Do not hold a child on your lap when
your vehicle is moving.
Do not leave unattended children in
your vehicle.
WARNINGS
If your vehicle has been involved in a
crash, have the child seats checked
by an authorized dealer.
Note: Mandatory use of child seats varies
from country to country.
Only child seats certified to ECE-R44.03
(or later) have been tested and approved
for use in your vehicle. A choice of these
are available from an authorized dealer.
Child Seats for Different Mass
Groups
Use the correct child seat as follows:
Baby Safety Seat
Secure children that weigh less than 29
pounds (13 kilograms) in a rearward facing
baby safety seat (Group 0+) on the rear
seat.
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Child Safety Seat
Secure children that weigh between 29
and 40 pounds (13 and 18 kilograms) in a
child safety seat (Group 1) on the rear seat.
Booster Seats
WARNINGS
Do not install a booster seat or a
booster cushion with only the lap
strap of the safety belt.
Do not install a booster seat or a
booster cushion with a safety belt
that is slack or twisted.
Do not put the safety belt under your
child’s arm or behind their back.
Do not use pillows, books or towels
to boost your child’s height.
Make sure that your children sit in an
upright position.
Note: When using a child seat on a rear
seat, make sure that the child seat rests
tightly against the vehicle seat. It may be
necessary to lift or remove the head
restraint. See Head Restraints (page 96).
Booster Seat (Group 2)
Secure children that weigh more than 33
pounds (15 kilograms) but are less than 59
inches (150 centimeters) tall in a booster
seat or a booster cushion.
We recommend that you use a booster
seat that combines a cushion with a
backrest instead of a booster cushion only.
The raised seating position will allow you
to position the shoulder strap of the adult
safety belt over the center of your child’s
shoulder and the lap strap tightly across
their hips.
Booster Cushion (Group 3)
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Child Safety
ISOFIX Anchor Points
WARNING
Use an anti-rotation device when
using the ISOFIX system. We
recommend the use of a top tether
or support leg.
Note: When you are purchasing an ISOFIX
seat, make sure that you know the correct
mass group and ISOFIX size class for the
intended seating locations. See Child Seat
Positioning (page 17).
Your vehicle has ISOFIX anchor points that
accommodate universally approved
ISOFIX child seats.
The ISOFIX system comprises two rigid
attachment arms on the child seat that
attach to anchor points on the outboard
rear seats, where the cushion and backrest
meet. Tether anchor points are located
behind the outboard rear seats for child
seats with a top tether.
Top Tether Anchor Points
Attaching a Child Seat with Top
Tethers
WARNINGS
Do not attach a tether strap to
anything other than the correct
tether anchor point.
Make sure that the top tether strap
is not slack or twisted and is properly
located on the anchor point.
Note: Where applicable, remove the
luggage cover to ease installation. See
Luggage Covers (page 157).
Note: You may need to raise or remove the
head restraint to ease installation. See
Head Restraints (page 96).
1. Route the tether strap under the head
restraint to the anchor point.
2. Push the child seat back firmly to
engage the ISOFIX lower anchor points.
3. Tighten the tether strap in line with the
child seat manufacturer's instructions.
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Child Safety
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
Manual Child Safety Locks
When these locks are set, the rear doors
cannot be opened from the inside.
The child safety locks are located on the
rear edge of each rear door and must be
set separately for each door.
Left-Hand Side
Turn counterclockwise to lock and
clockwise to unlock.
Right-Hand Side
Turn clockwise to lock and
counterclockwise to unlock.
Electric Child Safety Locks
Press the switch to turn them on.
Press the switch again to turn them off.
Note: You cannot use the rear power
window switches with the child safety locks
on.
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Child Safety
FASTENING THE SAFETY
BELTS
WARNINGS
Insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear a distinct click. You have
not fastened the safety belt correctly
if you do not hear a click.
Make sure that your safety belt is
securely stored away and is not
outside your vehicle when closing the
door.
Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock if you
pull it sharply or if your vehicle is on a slope.
The rear outer safety belts can lock if you
return the seatback from a folded position
to the upright position forcefully. Should
the safety belt lock, recline the seat using
the recline adjustment. See Rear Seats
(page 100).
Press the red button on the buckle to
release the belt. Hold the tongue and let it
retract completely and smoothly to its
stowed position.
Using Safety Belts During
Pregnancy
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Safety Belts
WARNING
Position the safety belt correctly for
your safety and that of your unborn
child. Do not use only the lap strap
or the shoulder strap.
Pregnant women should always wear their
safety belt. The lap belt portion of a
combination lap and shoulder belt should
be positioned low across the hips below
the belly and worn as tight as comfort will
allow. The shoulder belt should be
positioned to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Position the safety belt height
adjusters so that the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
Failure to adjust the safety belt correctly
could reduce the effectiveness of the
safety belt and increase the risk of injury in
a crash.
To adjust the shoulder belt height, squeeze
the button and slide the height adjuster up
or down. Release the button and pull down
on the height adjuster to make sure it is
locked in place.
SAFETY BELT MINDER
WARNING
The system will only provide
protection when you use the safety
belt correctly.
The warning lamp illuminates and an
audible warning will sound when the
following conditions have been met:
• The front safety belts have not been
fastened.
• Your vehicle exceeds a relatively low
speed.
It will also illuminate when a front safety
belt is unfastened when your vehicle is
moving.
If you do not fasten your safety belt both
the audible and visual warnings will switch
off automatically after approximately five
minutes.
Switching the Safety Belt Minder
Off
See an authorized dealer.
Rear Safety Belt Minder
WARNING
If multiple belts are unfastened
within a few seconds of each other,
only one audible chime will sound.
Note: Press OK on the steering wheel
control to confirm the message.
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Safety Belts
The following status updates will be
shown in the display:
• Tick symbol: Fastened safety belt.
• Exclamation mark: A safety belt that
has been unfastened when your vehicle
is moving. You will also hear an audible
chime.
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Safety Belts
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Extreme Hazard! Never use a
rearward facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an active airbag in
front of it. Death or serious injury to the
child can occur.
Do not modify the front of your
vehicle in any way. This could
adversely affect deployment of the
airbags. Failure to adhere to this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
Wear a safety belt and keep
sufficient distance between yourself
and the steering wheel. Only when
you use the safety belt correctly, can it hold
you in a position that allows the airbag to
achieve its optimum effect. See Sitting
in the Correct Position (page 96). Failure
to adhere to this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death.
Repairs to the steering wheel,
steering column, seats, airbags and
safety belts must be carried out by
an authorized dealer. Failure to adhere to
this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.
Keep the areas in front of the airbags
free from obstruction. Do not affix
anything to or over the airbag covers.
In the event of a crash, hard objects could
cause serious personal injury or death.
Do not puncture the seat with sharp
objects. This could damage and
adversely affect deployment of the
airbags. Failure to adhere to this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
Use seat covers designed for seats
with side airbags. Have these fitted
by an authorized dealer. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death.
Note: You will hear a loud bang and see a
cloud of harmless powdery residue if an
airbag deploys. This is normal.
Note: Only wipe airbag covers with a damp
cloth.
DRIVER AIRBAG
The airbag will deploy during significant
frontal collisions or collisions that are up
to 30 degrees from the left or the right. The
airbag will inflate within a few thousandths
of a second and deflate on contact with
the occupant, thus cushioning forward
body movement. During minor frontal
collisions, overturns, rear collisions and
side collisions, the airbag will not deploy.
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Supplementary Restraints System
PASSENGER AIRBAG
The airbag will deploy during significant
frontal crashes or crashes that are up to
30 degrees from the left or the right. The
airbag will inflate within a few thousandths
of a second and deflate on contact with
the occupant, thus cushioning forward
body movement. During minor frontal
crashes, overturns, rear crashes and side
crashes, the airbag will not deploy.
Switching the Passenger Airbag
Off
WARNING
You must switch the airbag off when
using a rearward facing child seat on
the front seat.
Switch offA
Switch onB
Turn the switch to position A.
When you switch the ignition on, check that
the airbag deactivation warning lamp
illuminates.
Note: The key switch is located on the end
of the instrument panel on the passenger
side with the airbag deactivation warning
lamp in the overhead console.
Switching the Passenger Airbag
On
WARNING
You must switch the airbag on when
you are not using a child seat on the
front seat.
Turn the switch to position B.
KNEE AIRBAG
WARNING
Do not attempt to open the airbag
cover.
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Supplementary Restraints System
The airbag will deploy during frontal
collisions or collisions that are up to 30
degrees from the left or the right. The
airbag will inflate within a few thousandths
of a second and deflate on contact with
the occupants, thus providing a cushion
between the driver’s knees and the steering
column. During overturns, rear collisions
and side collisions, the knee airbag will not
deploy.
For item location: See At a Glance (page
10).
Note: The airbag has a lower deployment
threshold than the front airbags. During a
minor collision, it is possible that only the
knee airbag will deploy.
SIDE AIRBAGS
WARNING
Use seat covers designed for seats
with side airbags. Have these fitted
by an authorized dealer.
The airbags are located inside the
seatback of the front seats. There is a label
attached to the side of the seatback to
indicate this.
The airbag will deploy during significant
lateral collisions. The airbag will not deploy
in minor lateral and frontal collisions, rear
collisions, or overturns.
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS
The airbags are located over the front and
rear side windows.
The airbag will deploy during significant
lateral collisions. It will also deploy during
significant frontal angled collisions. The
curtain airbag will not deploy in minor
lateral and frontal collisions, rear collisions,
or overturns.
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Supplementary Restraints System
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