Ford 2011 Edge - Manual

Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizeddisposal of waste, cleaning andlubrication materials are significantsteps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in thisguide with the tree symbol. CALIFORN...

SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide. Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicl...

DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, st...

CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metricsimilar Optional instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metricsimilar Warning lights can alert you to a vehicle condition that may becomeserious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light mayillumin...

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned on when theengine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or byapplying the parking brake when the ignition is turned on. If the brakesystem war...

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or thehazard lights are turned on. If theindicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Heads up display (if equipped): A red beam of lights will illuminateon the wi...

GAUGESBase cluster shown in standard measure–metric similar 1. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scalemay damage the engine.2. Multifunction display: This displays the engine coolant temperature, odom...

3. Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 4. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may varyslightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The fuel icon andarrow indicates which side of th...

Main menu Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrowkey or OK to enter into that menu option. Trip Computer 1 or 2 Trip distance — shows the accumulated trip distance. Trip time — shows the elapsed trip time. This timer will stop when thevehicle is turned off and will...

Settings In this mode, you can view vehicle information and configure differentvehicle settings. Press the right arrow key (when in the Settings menu)to reach the different menus. Settings Driving Traction Control Blind Spot Collision Warning Sensitivity (if MyKey isprogrammed) High, Normal orLow Ch...

Settings (cont’d) MyKey Create MyKey Hold OK to Create MyKey Traction Control Always On or User SelectableMax Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off Speed Warning 45 mph (75 km/h), 55 mph (90 km/h),65 mph (105 km/h) or Off Volume LimiterClear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys SystemReset Hold OK to Re-set Syst...

Press the up/down arrow buttons tomove up/down through the messagecenter choices. Press the left/right arrow buttons tomove left/right through the messagecenter choices. Press the OK button to selecthighlighted options and confirmchoices/messages. Main menu From the main menu screen you can choose t...

Display mode Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button whenDisplay mode is selected. The boxes in the upper right corner of thescreen indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigatethrough. Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screenuntil the l...

Fuel Economy Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button whenfuel economy is selected. The boxes in the upper right corner of thescreen indicate that there are multiple screens that you can navigatethrough. Each press of the right arrow will navigate to the next screenuntil the l...

To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following: 1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed controlsystem engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press RESET in order to reset the function ...

Vehicle Autolamp Delay Off, 10 / 20 (default setting) / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 /180 seconds Easy Entry/Exit On (default on key cycle) / Off Fuel DTE Calculation Normal, Towing Long Term Econ Hold OK to Reset... Locks Autolock, On (default on key cycle) / Off Autounlock On (default on key cycle) / Off Re...

*MyKey Create MyKey Press and hold OK to create MyKey Traction Control Always On / User Selectable Speed Warning Off, 65 mph (105 km/h), 55 mph (89 km/h), 45 mph(72 km/h) Max Speed Set to 80 MPH (130 km/h) / Off Volume Limiter On (default setting) / Off Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys *Some MyK...

System Check* Oil Life Wash Fluid Doors Liftgate B lind spot Cross Traffic Brakes Fuel (distance to empty) *Some items will only display during a system check if a problem hasbeen detected. If an issue exists on one of the monitored systems, themessage center will display the number of warnings that...

vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system isoverheating. The AWD system will resume normal function and clear thismessage after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed orafter the system is allowed to cool. CHECK AWD — Displayed in conjunction with the throttle ...

REAR PARK AID ON OFF (if equipped) — Displays the rear park aid status. TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE — Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on thedriver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system fromtriggering, the ignition must...

MYFORD™ SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperatio...

3. Use the center control in thesame manner you would a joystick— press / to move up/down in menus or press / to move out of or into a menu. When theseoptions are available, icons willappear on the screen.4. Press OK on the center control to make or confirm selections. Note: You can also use the OK ...

• Select the Mute soft key to mute the playing media. Press again toreturn to the playing media. • Press / to seek to the previous/next station. • Select the AST (Autostore) soft key to activate the auto store feature.Autostore allows you to store the 10 strongest local stations availablefrom the AM...

• Wipe discs from the center out. • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. • Do not clean using a circular motion. Note: CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain...

Troubleshooting tips • Don’t connect the AIJ to a line level output. These are intended forconnection to a home stereo and are not compatible. • Don’t set the volume on your portable music player higher thannecessary as this may cause distortion and reduce sound quality. • If the music sounds distor...

SINGLE ZONE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius: Press MENU > Display Settings > Temp. Setting. 1. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/Ce...

• : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system willautomatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. • : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. • : Distributes air through the instrument panel vent...

For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode: 1. Select MAX A/C.2. Move temperature control selector to the coolest setting.3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially. As the interior starts to cooldown, adjust the fan speed to maintain comfort. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in col...

automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off,and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach thedesired temperature. 11. Manual override controls: Press repeatedly to toggle through the settings and manually choose one of the following air distribution...

2. (Recirculated air): Touch to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed tocool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesiredodors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engagesautomatically...

MyTemp: Touch and hold to save the desired temperature for MyTemp. To access this setting again, simply touch the indicator.The MyTemp feature can be used to store and recall a preset driver’stemperature. This feature is provided so this temperature can be quicklyadjusted to a frequently used settin...

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select (panel/floor). 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer...

9. (Defrost): Press to distribute outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshieldof fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air toreduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previousair flow select...

There are additional climate control commands but in order to accessthem, you have to say “Climate” first, then when the system is ready tolisten, you may say any of the following commands: • Automatic • Dual Off • Off • On • A/C Off • A/C On • Max A/C On • Max A/C Off • Defrost On • Defrost Off • R...

If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors,the same button will activate both. Refer to Heated outside mirrors in the Driver Controls chapter. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the insideof the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of ther...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the hea...

3. Rotate the headlamp control to the off position. 4. Turn the vehicle on. 5. Turn the vehicle off. 6. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position (the headlightsshould turn on). 7. Turn the headlamp control to the off position when the desired delaytime (up to three minutes) has been reache...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicablelit components in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parking lampoperation. • Tap the top or bottom of thecontrol to brighten/dim all interiorlit components incrementally, or • Press and hold the top or bottomof t...

4. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach headlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise (to adjust down) orcounterclockwise (to adjust up).The horizontal edge of the brighterlight should touch the horizontalreference line. 5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. HORIZONT...

INTERIOR LAMPS Front row map lamps (if equipped) To turn on the map lamps, press theouter edge of the clear lens. Thefront row map lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the dome lamp button on theinstrument panel is activated. • the remote entry controls arepressed and the ignition is off. Map/d...

BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist airenters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility thatcondensation can occur when the temperature is...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamp high/low beam (halogen) 2 HIR2 * HID (high intensity discharge) headlamp 2 D3S * Front sidemarker lamp N/A LED Front park/turn signal lamp 2 3457NAK (amber) Rear turn lamp 2 3757NAK (amber) Stop/tail/sidemarker lamp 4 3157K LCP or 3157K Backup lamp 2 92...

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch isin the off position. 2. Press the lever and carefully prythe license plate lamp assembly(located above the license plate)from the liftgate. 3. Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove fromlamp assembly. 4. Pull bulb strai...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Speed dependent wipers (ifequipped): When the wiper control is set to any of the interval settings except the longest pause settin...

Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick press and hold: thewipers will swipe three times withwasher fluid. • a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated forup to ten seconds. Note: Do not op...

From either position, the control will automatically return to the 2 or O(off) position. Reverse wiper feature: The rear wiper will be automatically activated in an intermittent setting when shifting into R (Reverse) if the frontwipers are activated. This feature may be enabled/disabled through them...

Slide-on-rod feature Rotate the visor towards the sidewindow and extend it rearward foradditional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must beretracted before moving it backtowards the windshield. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console...

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: 1. Cupholders 2. Two pen/pencil holders, traveltissue pack holder, and businesscard/paper holder (if equipped,located on underside of console lid). 3. Rear power point 4. Utility compartment with in-binpowe...

To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required tobe running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To preventthe battery from being discharged: • do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine isnot running, • do not leave battery chargers, video ...

To operate one-touch up, pull the switch completely up to the seconddetent and release quickly. The window will close fully. Momentarilypress the switch to any position to stop the window operation. Bounce-back When the window is moving upward and an obstacle or a rough roadcondition interferes with...

Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped) The interior rear view mirror has an auto-dimming function. Theelectronic day/night mirror will change from the normal (high reflective)state to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reachthe mirror. When the mirror detect...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper orattempt to readjust the mirrorglass if it is frozen in place.These actions could cause damage to the glass...

Using speed control The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The followingbuttons work with speed control: SET: Press to set a speed or to increase or decrease the set speed. RES (Resume): Press to resume the set speed. CNCL (Cancel): Press to cancel the set speed. ON/OFF: Press to turn...

WARNING: Always pay close attention to changing road conditions, especially when using adaptive cruise control. Adaptive cruise control cannot replace attentive driving. Failing tofollow any of the warnings below or failing to pay attention to the roadmay result in a collision, serious injury or dea...

Setting adaptive cruise control 1. Press and release ON. Themessage center will display thegray ACC indicator light, current gap setting and SET. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press SET upward and release.The vehicle speed will be stored in the memory and the message centerwill display a gr...

Blocked sensor If a message regarding a blockedsensor is displayed, the radar signalsfrom the sensor have beenobstructed. The sensor is locatedbehind a fascia cover near the driverside of the lower grille. When theradar signals are obstructed, avehicle ahead cannot be detectedand the ACC will not fu...

WARNING: Do not use tires sizes other than those recommended because this can affect the normal operation of ACC. Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control, whichcould result in serious injury. Switching to normal cruise control You can manually change from adaptive cruise control (AC...

Navigation/SYNC 威 system hands-free control features (if equipped) Press to active the voice recognition feature. Refer to Voice recognition feature in the MyFord Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™ supplement. Press to access phone features. Refer to Phone features in the MyFord Touch™ / MyLincolnTouch™ supp...

Do not use the HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required byU.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door openermodel manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannotdetect an object, signaling t...

signal has been accepted by the HomeLink 威 . The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink 威 accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with Step 3 in the Programming section. Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and releasethe appropri...

For questions or comments, contact HomeLink 威 at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING: Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Position the floor mat so that th...

failure. If any excessive load is removed and you still have a fasterchime, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Do not attempt to manually force the liftgate to travel faster than thepower system will permit. This will activate the obstacle detectionfeature. Note: Cycling...

To power open the liftgate withoutside liftgate control button: 1. Unlock the liftgate with thetransmitter or power door unlockcontrol. If the intelligent accesstransmitter (if equipped) is within3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, theliftgate will unlock when you pressthe liftgate release button. 2. ...

CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo management system (if equipped) The cargo management systemconsists of storage compartmentslocated in the floor of the rear cargoarea. 1. To open, lift the release handleand the lid. 2. To close, lower the lid. Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo net secures lightweightobject...

Utility hook The utility hook can be used tohang small items such as grocerybags, etc. Do not hang more than10 lb (4.5 kg) on the hook. ROOF RACK SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Loads should never be placed directly on the roof panel. For properfunction of the roof rack system, loads must be placed directly on...

KEYS Integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo integrated keyhead transmitters(IKTs). The key blade functions as aprogrammed key which starts thevehicle and unlocks/locks thedriver’s door. The transmitterportion functions as the remoteentry transmitter...

Intelligent Access Key (IA key) (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo intelligent access keys whichoperate the power locks and theremote entry system. You have tohave the IA key in the vehicle toactivate the push button startsystem. The IA key also contains aremovable mechanical key bla...

feature. When the MyKey™ feature is enabled the user can use systemcheck in the message center to see how many MyKeys™ and admin keysare programmed to the vehicle, and see the total distance the vehicle hasbeen driven with the MyKey™ active. MyKey™ restricted features Standard settings – these setti...

3. Hold the OK button as prompted until you see a message that the keyis restricted. MyKey™ is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you candistinguish it from the admin keys. Note: To program the optional settings go to Step 2 in the Programming MyKey™ Optional Settings section. If you...

• # ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many admin keysare programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect if an additionalspare key has been programmed to the vehicle Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for MyKey™ system warnings displays. Using MyKey™ with remote start sys...

POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Smart unlocks for integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicleif your key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors...

If your vehicle’s perimeter alarm is in the armed state, the smart unlockfeature will not allow you to lock your IA key inside the vehicle. Whenthe alarm is armed, if the IA key is detected in the vehicle, the liftgatewill automatically be released, and the horn will chirp, as a reminder thatthe IA ...

1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press the power door unlockcontrol on the door panel threetimes. 3. Turn the ignition off. 4. Press the power door unlockcontrol on the door panel threetimes. 5. Turn the ignition back on. Thehorn will chirp one time to confirmprogramming mode has been entered and is acti...

Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entrycode. 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8. While still holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8 a second ti...

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) and intelligent access keys(IA key) comply with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This devicemust...

Intelligent access (if equipped) WARNING: Radio waves from the intelligent access system transmitters in the vehicle may affect certain implanted medical devices such as pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators. People havingsuch implanted medical devices should ask the medical devicemanufacturer or the...

Opening the power liftgate (if equipped) Press twice within three seconds to fully unlatch and open the liftgate. WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the liftgate area before using power liftgate control. In order to fully lower and latch the liftgate, press the control twice. If the liftgat...

4. Press . 5. Repeat this procedure for memory 2 and another transmitter ifdesired. Deprogramming the memory feature from the transmitter To deactivate this feature: 1. Press and hold either the 1 or 2 button for five seconds. A tone will beheard after 1 1 ⁄ 2 seconds when the memory store is done, ...

5. Snap the battery cover back onto the key. Intelligent access key (IA key) 1. Remove the backup key from thetransmitter, then twist a thin coin inthe slot hidden behind the backupkey slot to remove the batterycover. Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the backsurface of...

remote start feature has an extended operating range which allows youto remote start your vehicle from a farther distance from your vehicle.All the buttons have this increased range performance capability whenequipped with remote start. Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to op...

1. Press to lock all the doors. 2. Press two times. The exterior lamps will flash twice. If for some reason, the system fails to start, the horn will chirp. Note: If equipped with an IKT, you must turn the ignition on before driving the vehicle. If equipped with an IA transmitter, you must pressthe ...

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entrykeypad to: • lock or unlock the doors withoutusing a key. • recall memory seat/power mirrorspositions (if equipped). The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; thiscode is located on the owner’s wall...

Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. 2. Within five seconds, press the 1 • 2 on the keypad and release. 3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2. All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5–digit ...

Your vehicle comes with two coded integrated keyhead transmitters orintelligent access keys; additional coded transmitters may be purchasedfrom your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer can program yourspare transmitters to your vehicle or you can program then yourself.Refer to Programming spare...

button start systems as well as a remote keyless entry transmitter. Amaximum of four intelligent access keys can be programmed to yourvehicle. If your programmed transmitters or standard SecuriLock 威 coded keys (IKTs only) are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key, youwill need to hav...

5. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. Turn the ignition off and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 7. After three seconds but within 20 seconds of turning the ignition offand removing the...

doors remain closed throughout the procedure. Perform this procedureexactly as described below, and perform all steps within 30 seconds ofstarting the sequence. If any steps are performed out of sequence, stopand wait for at least one minute before starting again. Please read and understand the enti...

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright an...

Power recline (if equipped) Move the switch to recline theseatback forward or rearward. Using the power lumbar support The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control toadjust firmness. Press the other side of the controlto adjust softness. Heated ...

To operate the heated seats: Press the heated seat symbol tocycle through the various heatsettings and off. Warmer settings areindicated by more indicator lights. The heated seats will turn off after 15 minutes. If the engine falls below 350 rpm while the heated seats are on, thefeature will turn it...

3. Pull up on the recliner handlelocated on the outboard side of theseat to fold the front passengerseatback. 4. Without releasing the handle,push the seatback forward. 5. Move the seat as far forward aspossible. WARNING: Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the ...

Folding down the 60/40 rear seats Note : The head restraints should be placed in the full down position before folding the seatback down. Note : Ensure that no objects such as books, purses, or briefcases are on the floor in front of, on or under the second row seat cushion beforeactuating the relea...

Press and hold the controlmechanism to lower the seatback.The top portion lowers the right(40%) seatback, and the bottomportion lowers the left (60%)seatback. Returning the 2nd row seatback to the upright position WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo ...

Seat-mounted armrest and cupholders Your vehicle is equipped with a rearseat armrest. To fold the armrestdown, release the latch located onthe seatback by pressing down andpulling forward. To access the cup holders, lift upone of the slotted areas on thecover. WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cuph...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System™ The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help furtherreduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyzedifferent occupant conditions and crash s...

longitudinal deceleration. The pretensioners are designed to activate infrontal and near-frontal collisions, and in rollovers and side collisionswhen the Safety Canopy 威 is activated. Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor...

WARNING: Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the frontpassenger airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. The system isdesigned to help protect small...

The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuitsand the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s),safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, driver seatposition sensor, and front passenger sensing system. In addition, theRCM also monitor...

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the ...

2. To unfasten, press the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. Restraint of pregnant women WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. Theshou...

(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver and passengers.In addition, the retractor is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled outtoo quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull webbingout again in a slow and controlle...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is an 8 inch(20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number611C22). This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the sa...

Second row comfort guide The second row outboardlap/shoulder belt is equipped with abelt comfort guide. This guide isattached to the head restraint and isstored in a pocket in the seatback.It is used to adjust the comfort ofthe shoulder belt for smalleroccupants in the outboard secondrow seats. To a...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the onposition... The safety belt warning lightilluminates 1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’s safety belt isbuckled while the indicatorlight is illuminat...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts(All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rareevents” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events,even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

WARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder 威 chime. To do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s airbagsystem. One-time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbucklesthe safet...

1. Turn the ignition on. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (approximately1–2 minutes). • Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety beltwarning light turns off. 3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle thesafety be...

Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying airbag is greatest close tothe trim covering the airbag module. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belt...

The front passenger sensing system will disable (will not inflate) thefront passenger’s frontal airbag if: • the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects inthe front seat. • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infantseat that is installed according...

WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resultingin serious injury or death in a crash.Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the f...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function properly in the event of acollision. Seat-mounted side airbag system WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on...

WARNING: If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again.The side airbag system(including the seat) must beinspected and serviced by anauthorized dealer. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepairedarea will increase the risk of injuryin a collision. Determining if the system is...

Any difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of thefollowing: • The readiness airbag light (same light as for front airbag system) willeither flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The...

Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in ani...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infantsor tod-dlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier, convertibleseat, or toddlerseat). Small...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybelt...

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, which may result in serious injury ordeath. WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase ...

Follow all the safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adultpassengers in your vehicle. If the child is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by yourchild safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can berestrained properly, then restrain the child in the c...

Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions(center seating use) The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced460 mm (18 inches) apart. The standardized spacing for LATCH loweranchors is 280 mm (11 inches) center to center. A child seat with rigidLATCH at...

2. Locate the correct anchor behindthe gap cover for the selectedseating position. 3. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown. WARNING: If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not beretained properly in the event of acollision. 4. Tighten the child safety seat tethe...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a collis...

NOTICE TO CROSSOVER VEHICLE OWNERS Crossover vehicles handle differentlythan passenger cars in the variousdriving conditions that areencountered on streets, highwaysand off-road. Crossover vehicles arenot designed for cornering at speedsas high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars ar...

driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwisesimilar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicleunder other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessivestress which might result in damage which is not covered under yourwarranty. For AWD vehicl...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality G...

WARNING: Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increasedrisk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rollingresistance, resulting in heat buildup a...

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the airpressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, ...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautionslisted below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressureindicated, re-lubricate and try again.When inflating the ...

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to fiveseconds. WARNING: Do not spin th...

• Front-wheel drive(FWD)/All-wheel drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanicalprobl...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well ...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporaryspare, the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind youthat the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back onyour vehicle. To restore the full functionality o...

Low tirepressurewarninglight Possiblecause Customer action required Flashingwarning light Sparetire inuse Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repairthe damaged road wheel and re-mount it onthe vehicle to restore system functionality.For a description of how the system func-tions under these conditi...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, ve...

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design ratingcapability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehicle design p...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a TireLabel). Look for “THE COMBINED WEI...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loadweight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb wei...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

• Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. Tires, Wheels and Lo...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that willbe riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combin...

calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 -540 = -103 kg. You will need to reduce the load weight by at least240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, thenthe load calculation would be: 1,400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now yo...

For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. Powertrain Maximum GCWR - lb (kg) Maximum Trailer Weight - lb (kg) FWD 3.5L Class I 671...

Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to theaxle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10–15% of thetotal weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the hook retainers on thevehicle. To conne...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles(800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts. • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • U...

STARTING Positions of the ignition (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with a push button start system, refer to Push button start system in this section for ignition modes. 1. Off— locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. Thisposition also shuts the engine andall electrical accessorie...

Push button start system (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with thepush button start system, you canstart your vehicle by pressing thestart button in combination with thebrake pedal rather than using a key.The start button is located on theinstrument panel to the right of thesteering wheel. ...

the roof, or in the overhead console area) or in the extreme corners ofthe rear package tray, near your audio speakers. It is not recommendedthat you stow the IA key in these locations. If you move the IA key to alocation where it has been detected before and you still see the NO KEYDETECTED message...

Whenever a door is opened and then closed while the vehicle is running,the system will search for an IA key inside the vehicle and the messagecenter will display NO KEY DETECTED if the IA key is no longerpresent. This message is a reminder that someone else in the vehiclemay have taken the IA key wh...

Prior to using the engine block heater, follow these recommendations forproper and safe operation: • For your safety, use an outdoor extension cord that is productcertified by Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or Canadian StandardsAssociation (CSA). Use only an extension cord that can be usedoutdoors, i...

factory installed block heater system does not have a thermostat;however, maximum temperature is attained after approximately threehours of operation. Block heater operation longer than three hours willnot improve system performance and will unnecessarily use additionalelectricity. Make sure system ...

application is detected, the system will remain activated as long as thebrake pedal is pressed or ABS is engaged. The system is deactivated byeither releasing the brake pedal or coming to a complete stop. When thesystem activates, noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedalpulsation may be observe...

Electronic stability control (ESC) Electronic stability control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directionalstability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severelyor avoiding objects in the roadway. ESC operates by applying brakes toone or more of the wheels individually and, if nece...

STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until itstops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering fluid level(below the MIN mark on the reservoir)...

• The transmission will operate in gears one through six. L (Low) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Will downshift to the lowest available gear for the current vehiclespeed; allows for first gear when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (SST) This...

Paddle shifters (Sport) The paddle shifters allow you to shift gears quickly, without taking yourhands off the steering wheel. Temporary manual control is providedwhen pulling the paddles with the gearshift in the D (Drive) position.The system will determine when temporary manual control is no longe...

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out byshifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in asteady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal op...

REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The rear video camera system,located on the liftgate above thelicense plate, provides a video imageof the area behind the vehicle. Itadds assistance to the driver whilereversing or reverse parking thevehicle. To use the rear videocamera system, place thetransmiss...

Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the greenzone (4) to the yellow (3) or red zones (2). Use the side mirrors andrearview mirror to get better coverage on both sides and rear of thevehicle. Visual park aid alert (if equipped) Visual park aid alert allows the driver to see t...

When manual zoom is enabled, onlythe centerline will be shown. Rear camera delay After shifting out of R (Reverse) and into any gear other than P (Park),the image will remain until the vehicle speed reaches five mph (8 km/h).This will only occur if the rear camera delay feature is on, or until anyra...

Note: If the camera system image is not clear or seems distorted, it may be covered with water droplets, snow, mud or any other substance. Ifthis occurs, clean the camera lens before using the camera system. WARNING: The rearview camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requires t...

Servicing • If the image comes on while the vehicle is not in R (Reverse), havethe system inspected by your authorized dealer. • If the image is not clear, check if anything is covering the lens such asdirt, mud, ice, snow, etc. If the image is still not clear after cleaning,have your system inspect...

Operation The radar sensor detects vehiclesahead that are moving in the samedirection as your vehicle. If the radar detects that yourvehicle is rapidly closing on anothervehicle a red warning light willilluminate and an audible warningchime will sound. After that, if the risk of collisionfurther inc...

Note: If the system cannot be turned off in a MyKey™ equipped vehicle, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. Note: If collision warnings are perceived as being too frequent or disturbing then the warning sensitivity can be reduced, though themanufacturer recommends ...

WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear. BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS 姞 ) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED) The BLIS 威 is a convenience feature that aids the driver in assessingwhether a vehicle is within an areaon either side of the vehicleextending r...

BLIS 威 False Alerts Due to the nature of radar technology, there may be certain instanceswhen the BLIS 威 will alert with no object present in the blind zone. This is known as a false alert. Some level of false alerts are normal.Circumstances that may cause a false alert are guardrails, freewayconcre...

The CTA system detects vehicles approaching up to 45 feet (14 meters)away. Coverage decreases when vehicles and objects in close proximityblock the CTA sensors (refer to figure for approximate zone coverageareas [sensor obstructed for vehicle on left] ). Backing slowly from the parking spot in these...

The following table lists possible causes and actions for this messagebeing displayed: The surface of the radar isdirty or obstructed in someway Clean the fascia area in front of the radar,either side, or remove obstruction. The surface of the radar isnot dirty or obstructed Drive normally in traffi...

All components of the AWD system are sealed for life and require nomaintenance. Note: When an AWD system fault is present, the warning CHECK AWD will display in the message center. The AWD system is not functioningcorrectly and defaulted to front-wheel drive. When this warning isdisplayed, have your...

the system has cooled down, normal AWD function will return. Whendriving at slow speeds in deep sand under high outside temperatures,use L (Low) gear when possible. L (Low) gear operation will maximizethe engine and transmission cooling capability. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycl...

Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest andother public and private lands by “treading lightly.” Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally upor down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive stra...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth isnot known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or ...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for the...

Canadian customers refer to your Warranty Guide or visit ourwebsite at www.ford.ca for information on: Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in theOwner Guide portfolio i...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF In the event of a moderate to severe collision, this vehicle is equippedwith a fuel pump shut-off feature that stops the flow of fuel to theengine. Not every impact will cause a shut-off. Should your vehicle shut off after a collision due to this feature, you mayrestart your vehic...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A Driver front smart window 2 15A Not used (spare) 3 30A Not used (spare) 4 10A Demand lamps 5 20A Not used (spare) 6 5A RF module 7 7.5A Power mirror switch, Memory seatswitch, Driver seat module 8 10A Not us...

CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmlyand slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when...

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead toimpairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability (...

Removing the spare tire and jack 1. Lift the carpeted load floor panellocated in the rear of the vehicle. 2. Remove the spare tire cover (ifequipped). 3. Remove the wing nut securingthe spare tire by turning itcounterclockwise. 4. Remove the washer. 5. Lift and remove the temporaryspare tire from th...

If you are stowing a flat 22 inch tire and wheel assembly, temporarily remove the load floor, plastic stowage bins (if equipped), andthe foam load floor supports to make space for the 22 inch tire andwheel assembly. Place the 22 inch tire & wheel assembly in the spare tirewell with the valve ste...

Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation. If there isvisible corrosion in wheel pilot hole,remove loose particles by wipingwith clean rag and apply grease.Apply grease only to the wheel pilothole surface by smearing a “dime”(1 square cm) sized glob of greasearound the wheel pilot sur...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, theautomatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, thetransmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation isconsidered normal and will not affect function or durability of thetransmi...

1. Connect the positive (+) jumpercable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. 2. Connect the other end of thepositive (+) cable to the positive(+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable tothe negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the fi...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 1. Remove the jumper cable fromthe ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on thenega...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...

If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized towtruck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. Emergency towing In case of a...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

In Canada: Mailing address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

You can get more information by calling BBB AUTO LINE at1-800-955-5100, or writing to: BBB AUTO LINE4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800Arlington, Virginia 22203–1833 BBB AUTO LINE applications can also be requested by calling the FordMotor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Note: F...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft 威 Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can ...

• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roofracks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowlarea. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time. PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer...

• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all partsthat require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, useMotorcraft Engine Shampoo (CXC-66-A). • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. 3.5L V6 engine shown, 3.7L engine similar • Never was...

coatings, tree sap, or other organic contamination; these contaminantsmay cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking andsmearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow these tips: • The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned witha non-abrasive cleaner ...

• Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities ofthe seat materials. WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s seatbelts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. LEATHER SEA...

Cleaning For dirt, use a vacuum cleaner then use a clean, damp cloth or softbrush. For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For morethorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution. • Clean spills as quickly as possible. • Test any cleaner or stain remov...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many qualityproducts available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. Thesequality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide to find out wh...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel nearthe steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the secondary hood latchthat is located under the frontcenter of the hood. 3. Lift the hood and support it with th...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.5L V6 engine shown, 3.7L engine similar 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Air filter assembly 7. Transmission fluid dipstick 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engin...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specifications. Do not use anyspecial washer fluid such aswindshield water repellent type fluidor bug wash. They may causesque...

To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. Thelayer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of thewiper rubber element. Changing rear window wiper blade The rear wiper arm is designed withou...

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insertthe dipstick fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is be...

• If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must beremoved from the engine by anauthorized dealer. 7. Put the dipstick back in an...

Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American PetroleumInstitute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to thecurrent engine and emission system protection standards and fueleconomy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization andAppr...

For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean anddry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened tothe battery terminals. If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cablesfrom the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neut...

the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine mustrelearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability andperformance. To begin this process: 1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake. 2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories ...

which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant concentrationtesting is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester. The level ofcoolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within theCOLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, addcoolant per the instr...

WARNING: Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the...

Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system byfollowing these steps: 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).Slowly tur...

Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°F [–36°C]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • A ...

Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; ...

Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximumof 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leadedfuel or any other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law andcould damage your vehicle. Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or ...

performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used whenavailable. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet theWorld-Wide Fuel Charter. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines...

When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use thefunnel included with the vehicle. 1. After lifting the trunk cargocover, locate the white plasticfunnel. It is attached to the rear,lower edge of the spare tirecompartment. 2. Slowly insert the funnel into theEasy Fuel™ syst...

Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal tothe rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempt...

5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fueleconomy: Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cit...

Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fueleconomy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled mainte...

for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If the service enginesoon indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if the service engine soon indicator stays on solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for I/M testing. The OBD-II system is designed to check ...

BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the MIN andMAX lines are within the normaloperating range; there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels areoutside of the normal operatingrange, the performan...

Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may causeinternal transmission component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint(250 ml) increments through thefiller tube until the level is correct. If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by an authorizeddealer. An overfill condi...

5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filterelement edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could causefilter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properlyseated. 6. Replace the air filter housingcover and secure the clamps. Besure that t...

Tires • Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle arecovered with grease to prevent rust. • Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricateworking parts and prevent corrosion. Removing vehicle from storage When yo...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3.5L V6 Engine 3.7L V6 Engine Air filter element FA-1884 FA-1884 Battery (non-push buttonstart systems) BXT-59 BXT-59 Battery (push button startsystems) BXT-65 BXT-65 Oil filter FL-500-S FL-500-S Spark Plugs SP-520 1 SP-520 1 1 Replace the spark plugs with ones that...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintDevices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant ...

FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford Custom Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement the ...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discoveredthe powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service planbacked by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty cove...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a FordExtended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contractbacked by Ford Motor Company. Depending on the plan you purchase,Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • Rental reimbursement...

Genuine Ford parts and service When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford andLincoln Mercury dealership for all your vehicle’s needs. Get the most from your service and maintenance visits There are a lot of reasons why visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercurydealership for all your ser...

Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealeror qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper serviceadvice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not coveredby warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or lubricants used. Multi-point ...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG For your convenience, your vehicle is equipped with a message centerwhich determines the proper oil change service interval. You shouldperform the engine oil change as indicated by the instrument clustermessage center. The message center will display ENGINE OIL C...

Oil Change S ervice Interval* 1 23456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Change engine oil and filter • •••••••••••••• Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth • •••••••••••••• Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear , looseness or drag • •••••••••••••• Perform multi-po...

Maintenance schedule log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding Special Operating Conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not...

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery As required – Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated bymessage center and perform services as listed in theNormal Scheduled Maintenance chart (except Fi...

Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Inspect frequently, service as required – Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). – Replace engine air filter. Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Inspect the wheels and related components forabnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.– Rotate tir...

Special operating condition log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. Theyare listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-designaxles are lubricated for life. These lubricants...

COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Engine coolant ❑ 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) - change coolant (whichever comes first). ❑ After initial change - change coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). Scheduled Maintenance Guide 395 2011 Edge (edg) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)

Engine coolant change log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M...

A Accessory delay ..........................93 Adaptive Cruise Control .............97 AdvanceTrac ..............................252 Air cleaner filter ...............359, 363 Air conditioning ........60, 62, 64, 66 manual heating and airconditioning system .................60 Airbag supplemental re...

easy access/easyoutfeature .....................................156front seats .......................151, 154heated ......................................161memory seat ...................134, 155 Second-row power fold seat ....158 SecuriCode keyless entrysystem .......................................

W Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 Washer fluid ..............................332 Water, Driving through .............288 Windows power .........................................92rear wiper/washer .....................89 Windshield washer fluid andwipers ...........................................