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EnglishLighting for your Ford Kuga 2019-2025
Lighting
Turn the dial to make a selection.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Note: The indicator illuminates next to the
Condensation in the Exterior Front
active selection.
Lamps and Rear Lamps
Lamps off.
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have
vents to accommodate normal changes
in air pressure.
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
rear lamps.
Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
Autolamps.
Headlamps on.
through the vents during normal operation.
Note: The lighting control defaults to
autolamps every time you switch your
vehicle on.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
Switching High Beam Headlamps
On and Off
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The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).
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A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.
Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:
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A water puddle inside the lamp.
Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.
If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.
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Push the lever away from you to
switch the high beam on.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Lighting Control Selections
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.
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Flashing High Beam Headlamps
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, the
headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on. They turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with the
wipers:
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During a single wipe.
When using the windshield washers.
If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
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Pull the lever toward you and release it to
flash the high beam headlamps.
Note: If you switch the autolamps and the
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.
AUTOLAMPS
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
WARNING: The system does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog.
The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control.
Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low
light situations or when the wipers operate.
Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
Note: The lighting control defaults to
autolamps each time you switch your
vehicle on.
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you again
or switching the ignition on.
The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the instrument cluster display or
touchscreen to adjust the period of time
that the headlamps remain on.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, you
cannot switch the high beams on until the
system turns the low beams on.
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DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING:Inspect and replace the
windshield wiper blades regularly to
make sure the camera sensor has a clear
view. The windshield wiper blades must
be the correct length.
WARNING: The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
About Glare-Free High Beam
The system is designed to prevent you
from distracting other road users when the
high beams are on.
The system turns the lamps on in daylight
conditions.
To switch the system on, switch the
lighting control to any position except
headlamps.
GLARE-FREE HIGH BEAM(IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING: The system does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the high beams on or off.
WARNING: You may need to
override the system when approaching
other road users.
WARNING: You may need to
override the system during inclement
weather.
WARNING: Do not use the system
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow.
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WARNING: The system may not
adapt the high beams to avoid glare if
the lights of oncoming vehicles are
hidden by obstacles, for example guard
rails.
A
B
Normal High Beam.
Glare-Free High Beam.
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The system is designed to turn the high
beams on if all of the following occur:
Switching Glare-Free High Beam
On or Off
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You switch the system on through your
You can switch the system on or off
vehicle settings.
through your vehicle settings.
You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
Depending on your vehicle options, the
vehicle settings may be in the following:
The ambient light level is low enough
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Information display. See General
that high beams are required.
Information (page 110).
There is no traffic in front of your
vehicle.
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Touchscreen. See Settings (page 462).
Note: The lighting control defaults to
autolamps each time you switch your
vehicle on.
Your vehicle speed is greater than
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
The system is designed to adapt the high
beams to avoid glare if all of the following
occur:
Glare-Free High Beam Indicator
It illuminates to confirm when
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•
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You switch the system on through your
the system is ready to assist.
vehicle settings.
You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
Overriding Glare-Free High Beam
The system detects an approaching
Push the lever away from you to switch
vehicle's headlamps or rear lamps.
between high beam and low beam.
The high beam headlamp
indicator remains on when the
system adapts the high beams
FRONT FOG LAMPS(IF EQUIPPED)
to avoid glare.
SwitchingtheFrontFogLampsOn
or Off
The system is designed to turn the high
beams off if any of the following occur:
Only switch the front fog lamps on during
reduced visibility.
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You switch the system off through your
vehicle settings.
You can switch the front fog lamps on if
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You set the lighting control to any
position except autolamps.
any of the following occur:
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You set the lighting control to the
parking lamps position.
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You switch the rear fog lamps on.
The system detects severe rain, snow
You set the lighting control to the
or fog.
headlamps position.
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The system detects street lighting.
The camera has reduced visibility.
You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position and the headlamps
are on.
Your vehicle speed falls below
approximately 30 km/h (19 mph).
The front fog lamp button is on the lighting
control.
Note: The deactivation speed is lower on
curves.
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Press the button to switch the
HEADLAMP LEVELING -
VEHICLES WITH: AUTOMATIC
HEADLAMP LEVELING
This vehicle is equipped with a dynamic
automatic leveling system. The headlamps
do not require additional aim adjustment.
front fog lamps on or off.
Note: The brightness of the daytime running
lamps may decrease when the front fog
lamps are switched on.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator
It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
HEADLAMP LEVELING -
VEHICLES WITH: MANUAL
HEADLAMP LEVELING
REAR FOG LAMPS
Switching the Rear Fog Lamps On
To adjust the level of the headlamp
beams, do the following:
or Off
WARNING: Do not use the rear fog
lamps when it is raining or snowing and
visibility is more than 50 m (164.0 ft).
You can switch the rear fog lamps on if any
of the following occur:
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You switched the front fog lamps on.
You set the lighting control to the
headlamps position.
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You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position and the headlamps
are on.
Rotate the control in accordance with your
vehicle load to prevent you from distracting
other road users when the headlamps are
on.
The rear fog lamp button is on the lighting
control.
Note: Set the control to zero when your
Press the button to switch the
vehicle is unloaded.
rear fog lamps on or off.
Note: Set the headlamp beams to give
between 35–100 m (115–328 ft) of road
surface illumination when your vehicle is
partially or fully loaded.
Rear Fog Lamp Indicator
It illuminates when you switch
the rear fog lamps on.
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Camera Detects Lane Markings
ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS(IF
EQUIPPED)
You can switch the feature off in the
information display.
The headlamps are designed to adapt
when you are steering around a curve, or if
the camera detects lane markings
indicating a curve or traffic signs indicating
an intersection or a roundabout.
Note: Set the lighting control to the
autolamps position to use the adaptive
headlamps.
Steering Around a Curve
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Camera Detects Traffic Signs
You can switch the feature off in the
information display.
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A
B
Without adaptive headlamps.
With adaptive headlamps.
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The camera only detects traffic signs if
your vehicle speed is below 50 km/h
(31 mph).
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Adaptive Headlamps Settings
To switch the camera detection off, use the information display controls on the
steering wheel to select the following:
Menu Item
Settings
Action
Press the menu button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Vehicle settings
Lighting
Predictive lighting
Adaptive Headlamps Information Messages
Message
Description
Front camera Low visib- The camera has reduced visibility. Clean the windshield. If
ility Clean screen
the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Front camera temporarily The camera has malfunctioned. Wait a short period of time
not available
for the camera to cool down. If the message continues to
appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Switching All of the Interior Lamps
Off
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Switching the Direction Indicators
Fully press the button on the
overhead console towards the
icon.
On and Off
Interior Lamp Function
Switching the Interior Lamp Function
On
The switch is on the overhead console.
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Push the lever up or down to switch the
direction indicators on.
Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the
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direction indicators flash three times.
Set the switch to the middle position.
Set the lever to the middle position to
switch the direction indicators off.
When you switch the interior lamp function
on, the interior lamps turn on if:
Direction Indicator
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•
You open a door.
Flashes when you switch the
You press the unlock button on the
direction indicators on.
remote control.
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You switch the ignition off.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing
warns of a failed indicator bulb.
Switching the Front Interior Lamps
On and Off
INTERIOR LAMPS
Switching All of the Interior Lamps
On
Fully press the button on the
overhead console towards the
icon.
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Press the edge of the lamp lens.
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Switching the Rear Interior Lamps
On and Off
Press the edge of the lamp lens.
Note: If the rear lamps are switched on
through the overhead console, you cannot
switch them off with the rear lamp switch.
AMBIENT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED)
Use the touchscreen to select the
following:
Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
Select Vehicle.
Select Ambient light.
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Switching Ambient Lighting On
Drag the slider above zero brightness.
Adjusting the Brightness
Drag the slider left or right.
Switching Ambient Lighting Off
Drag the slider left to zero brightness.
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