User manual FORD KUGA BROCHURE

[. . . ] 73 Instrument Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Steering Column Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Electronic Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This increases traction, enabling you to drive your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions two-wheel drive vehicles cannot. Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case that allows you to select four-wheel drive when necessary. Methods for engaging and disengaging 4WD and low range will depend on which system your vehicle has. 188 4x4 Systems -- Lever Operated The lever operated transfer case can be placed into four positions. The 2H position is the two-wheel drive position in which power is delivered only to the rear axle. The 4H position provides four-wheel drive with power delivered to the front and rear axles for increased traction. The 4L position provides four-wheel drive with power delivered to the front and rear axles when the above average power is required at reduced speeds. In the N (neutral) position, there is no power delivered to either axle. When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. RWARNING Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 189 Transfer case selections Four-wheel drive operation (4H or 4L) on dry pavement is not recommended. Place the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the clutch on manual transmission vehicles. Push the transfer case knob down (toward the ground) and at the same time move the transfer case shift lever to the desired 193 position. If it is difficult to shift into either 4H or 4L, it may be necessary to let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off the engine (particularly on vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions). Lever Operated System With Manual Locking Hubs To shift from 2H to 4H: Stop the vehicle and engage the manual locking hubs by turning both hub lock selector knobs clockwise to the LOCK position. Move the transfer case shift lever straight back to the 4H position. After both hubs have been turned to the LOCK position, shifts between 2H and 4H (or 4H to 2H) may take place at any speed. Locking hub positions u Do not drive the vehicle in 4H or 4L with the manual locking hubs in the FREE position. right manual locking hubs set to different positions. u Do not drive the vehicle with the left and To shift from 4H to 2H: Move the transfer case shift lever forward to the 2H position. This can be done at any speed. 194 However, the front driveline will remain engaged to the front wheels until the manual locking hubs are disengaged. To disengage the manual locking hubs, stop the vehicle and rotate both hub lock selector knobs counter-clockwise to the FREE position. Operating in 2H with the hubs in the LOCK position increases fuel consumption, noise, vibration, and wear. For prolonged 2H operation on dry pavement, set the manual locking hubs to the FREE position. To shift between 4H and 4L: Stop the vehicle and place the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the clutch on manual transmission vehicles. [. . . ] 149 347 305 136 126 97 344 Index 375 Remote entry system illuminated entry . Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints) adult. Safety information relating to automotive fuels . Safety restraints automatic locking mode (retractor) . [. . . ]