Hi " does anyone know how to open the bonnet with the passenger door still locked ? My 12v battery is dead and key blade only opens drivers door " need bonnet up to get power pack on  so I can open tailgate to change 12v battery ' any advice much appreciated. 

2 minutes ago, David1961 said:

need bonnet up to get power pack on  so I can open tailgate to change 12v battery ' any advice much appreciated. 

Instructions are in the Ford Kuga's owners handbook. Available online:

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/CG3851en-202012-20201203120609.pdf

Read pages 336 and 337.

Most of us with this stupid bonnet opening handle have found that if you pull the handle sideways towards the centre of the car before then pulling it back, you can get just enough clearance for the handle to just miss the door panel without the need to take the handle completely off.

 

Assuming it's the same as the Focus, you can't.  You have to lay across the front seats from the drivers side and dismantle the bonnet latch, then twist it using a socket.

Thanks guys " big help ' very much appreciated ' hopefully can get it sorted now 

On 12/1/2024 at 12:53 PM, TomsFocus said:

Assuming it's the same as the Focus, you can't.  You have to lay across the front seats from the drivers side and dismantle the bonnet latch, then twist it using a socket.

What size socket do you need for the Focus?

Someone PM me as I had same issue on my csr, but couldn't remember socket size I used.

So, are we saying that if the car is totally dead, you can't open the passenger door to open the bonnet?

Is the lock barrel on the driver's door then?

25 minutes ago, DaveT70 said:

So, are we saying that if the car is totally dead, you can't open the passenger door to open the bonnet?

Is the lock barrel on the driver's door then?

If it's the same as the Focus then yes if it is Deadlocked, the Lock Barrel is on the Drivers Door.

The inside Handle on the Passenger Door only will open the door when it is just Single Locked.

That's the most ridiculous thing ever.

Lock barrel is supposed to deactivate deadlocks and always be fitted to side with the bonnet release so you can open bonnet and connect power.

How on earth did they get that through regulations?

1 hour ago, DaveT70 said:

How on earth did they get that through regulations?

Joe Biden said it was OK 🤣

5 minutes ago, unofix said:

Joe Biden said it was OK 🤣

More like the E spU

Why would the USA or EU care about RHD cars?