Ford 2011 Edge v.3- User Manual

Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizedd...

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–metric similar 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...

Low washer fluid (RTT): Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low. Engine coolant temperature(RTT): Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Referto Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications ...

GAUGES Base 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, o...

The engine coolant temperature gauge can be enabled or disabled. See Base message center in this chapter for information on changing the display settings. • AWD gauge (if equipped andenabled): Indicates AWD status. See All-Wheel Drive (Awd) system in the Driving chapter for information. 3. Speedomet...

3. Infotainment display: This display is used for the entertainment, phone, navigation and climate systems. See the MyFord Touch™ supplement for more information. BASE MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford stro...

Trip 1 or 2 Trip Odometer — shows the accumulated trip distance. Trip Timer — shows the elapsed trip time. This timer will stop whenthe vehicle is turned off and will restart when the vehicle is restarted. Distance to E — shows the approximate distance the vehicle can travelbefore running out of fue...

Settings Driver Assist Traction Control Blind Spot Collision Warning Sensitivity (if MyKey isprogrammed) High, Normal orLow Chimes Warning Cross Traffic Rear Park Aid Trailer Sway Display Language English, Español or Français Units Distance Miles andGallons or Kmand Liters Temperature Fahrenheit (°F...

Settings (cont’d) MyKey Create MyKey Hold OK to Create MyKey Traction Control Always On or User Selectable Max 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) orOff Volume Limiter Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys System Reset Hold OK toReset Syst...

Menu Control: You can choose a different menu control operation tosuite your needs. In any screenwhich shows these category icons(other than the Main menu screen)and: • Standard is set– then scrolling up and down will scroll through themain categories. • Memory on is set– then scrolling up and down ...

Press OK to pause the Trip 1 or 2 screen. Press again to un-pause. Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information. 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...

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 reset fuel economy after setting the speed ...

Units Distance Miles & Gal / Km & Liters Temperature Fahrenheit (°F) / Celsius (°C) Restore Defaults Hold OK to Restore Settings to Factory Defaults Information In this mode, you can view different vehicle system information andperform a system check. MyKey Admin Keys (Number of admin keys) ...

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 ...

The auxiliary input jack (AIJ) provides a way to connect and play musicfrom your portable music player over the vehicle speakers. To access: 1. Plug in one end of the cable into the AIJ (located in your centerconsole). 2. Listen to an FM station or a CD first to adjust the volume to acomfortable lis...

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...

5. (Multifunction control): Press repeatedly to toggle through the settings and manually choose one of the following air distribution modes: • : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system willautomatically provide outsid...

Turn to adjust the temperature for either the driver side of the vehicle(dual zone) or the entire vehicle cabin (single zone) if the passengerside temperature is not activated. 10. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The syste...

Note: Your vehicle is also equipped with touchscreen climate control features. To access, press the lower right corner of the touchscreen.Refer to Touchscreen features later in this section for more information. Temperature conversion: To access the temperature setting, press Menu on the touchscreen...

9. Driver temperature control: Touch to increase (+) or decrease (-) the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. If the passengertemperature controls are not activated (dual zone), the driver’s settingswill determine the temperature setting for the entire vehicle cabin. MyTemp: Touch and hold...

2. A/C, and will be selected. 3. Fan speed will be determined by the vehicle’s internal temperature,but can be adjusted as desired. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan to the highe...

• : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. • : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents. To return to full automaticcontrol, press AUTO. • : Distributes air through the demiste...

• Temperature • Temperature Increase • Temperature Decrease • Temperature <15.5–29.5> degrees • Temperature <60–85> degrees • My Temp • Help *Note: If you have said “Temperature”, you can then say any of the following commands: • High • Low • <15.5–29.5> degrees • <60–85> deg...

Note: No climate control adjustments will be recognized during remote start operation. Once the ignition is cycled to the on position, the climatecontrol system will return to the previous settings (last ignition-on cycle)and adjustments can be made normally. If the previous setting was off,the clim...

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 Rear turn lamp 2 3757NAK (amber) Stop/tail/sidemarker lamp 4 3157K LCP or 3157K Backup lamp 2 921 License plate lamp 2 168 * High-mount brake lamp N/A LED Map lamp 2 W5W Second row dome/readinglamp 3 578 Rear courtesy lamp 1 578 Visor vanity lamp 2 37 All replac...

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 settingsexcept the longest pause setting...

Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes the wipers toswipe three times with washerfluid. • a long press and hold: the wipersand washer fluid will be activatedfor up to ten seconds. Mist wipe: Press the stalk down and release for a single swipe of the wipers without washer fl...

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...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamp. 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 ...

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 prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s)over the vehicle capacity of 12V DC/180W. If the power point or cigarlighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses....

To operate one-touch down, press the switch completely down to thesecond detent and release quickly. The window will open fully.Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the windowoperation. To operate one-touch up, pull the switch completely up to the seconddetent and release quickly. Th...

Memory mirrors (if equipped) The power side view mirror positions are saved when doing a memoryset and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features whena memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter,keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver’s door. Refer ...

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keepingyour foot on the accelerator pedal. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Using speed control The speed controls are located on the stee...

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...

• A failure has occurred in the ACC system or related system. 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 obstru...

WARNING: Do not use ACC when towing a trailer with brake controls. Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated because the brakes are electronically controlled.Failing to do so may result in loss of vehicle control, which could resultin serious injury. WARNING: Do not...

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...

• If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink 威 button is pressed and released. • If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with “Programming” Steps 4 through6 to complet...

• Continue to press and hold the HomeLink 威 button (note Step 2 in the Programming section) while you press and release — every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink 威 . The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly aft...

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Withoutreleasing the HomeLink 威 button, follow Step 1 in the Programming section.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 mat...

If the liftgate reverses and starts to close after an open request, a fastcontinuous chime indicates excessive load on the gate or a possible strutfailure. If any excessive load is removed and you still have a fasterchime, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Do not attemp...

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...

The IA key also contains aremovable mechanical key bladethat can be used to unlock thedriver door. To release themechanical key blade, slide therelease on the back of thetransmitter and pull the blade out. Your IA keys are programmed toyour vehicle. You cannot enter or start your vehicle with anunpr...

When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with thepower door lock control (on the driver or passenger door trim panel), allthe doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlock remindingyou that your key is still in the ignition. The vehicle can still be locked with the k...

The autolock feature repeats when: • any door is opened then closed while the ignition is on and the vehiclespeed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and • the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). Deactivating/activating autolock feature Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature a...

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when thechildproof door locks are set, butthe doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onthe rear edge of each rear door andmust be set separate...

The transmitter allows you to: • remotely unlock the vehicle doors . • remotely lock all the vehicle doors . • remotely open the power liftgate (if equipped) . • remotely start/stop the vehicle (if equipped) . Refer to Remote start later in this section. • activate the personal alarm . • arm and dis...

To lock the doors, press and hold for half a second the lock area oneither front door handle (black button on chrome handled doors or thesmall bump on painted door handles). Activating intelligent access at the liftgate: If your IA key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, you can activate you...

Programming the memory feature to the transmitter To activate this feature: 1. Move the driver seat and power mirrors to the desired positions usingthe associated controls. 2. Press and hold button 1 for fiveseconds. A tone will be heard afterabout two seconds confirmingmemory position has been set....

2. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing oftransmitter batteries. 3. Insert the new battery. Refer tothe instructions inside the IA keyfor the correct orientation of thebattery. Press the battery down toensure that the battery is fullyseated in the battery ho...

The lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. Illuminated exit When all vehicle doors are closed, the ignition is turned off and the keyis removed from the ignition (IKT only), the interior dome lamps,parking lamps and the puddle lamps (i...

Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operatewhen the vehicle is started. Refer to Remote start climate options in the Climate Controls chapter for more information and also refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter to learn how to enable different climate opti...

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 the vehicle has been remote started and is equipped with an IKT, you must turn the ignition on before driving the vehicle. If equipped...

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). • enable/disable autolock and autounlock. • program/erase user codes. • arm/disarm the perimeter alarm syst...

Tips: • Do not set a code that uses five of the same number. • Do not use five numbers in sequential order. • The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personalcode. Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. 2. Within five seconds, press the 1 • 2 on the keypad ...

SECURILOCK 姞 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock 威 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from beingstarted unless a coded integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) or intelligent access keys programmed to your vehicle is used. Th...

The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) functions as both a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts thevehicle, as well as a remote keyless entry transmitter. A maximum ofeight coded keys can be programmed to your vehicle; only four of theseeight coded keys can be IKTs with r...

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 ...

The heated seats will only function when the engine is running. 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 belo...

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...

WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments at the front outboardseating positions. Adjust the heightof the shoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To a...

To adjust the comfort guide: 1. Slip the shoulder belt into thebelt guide. 2. Slide the guide up or down alongthe webbing so that the belt iscentered on the occupant’s shoulder. WARNING: Position the safety belt comfort guide so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adju...

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 rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety be...

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 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, sh...

Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. WARNING: Airb...

The airbags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion pr...

• a readiness light and tone • and the electrical wiring which connects the components • Side curtain airbag system. Refer to Safety Canopy 威 System later in this chapter. • Front passenger sensing system. Refer to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter. • “Passenger airbag off” or “pa...

Passenger airbag status indicator The front passenger sensing systemuses a passenger airbag statusindicator which will illuminateindicating that the front passengerfrontal airbag is either ON (enabled)or OFF (disabled). The indicatorlamp is located in the center stackof the instrument panel. Note: T...

• Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket (if equipped) • Objects placed on the occupant’s lap • Cargo interference with the seat • Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a p...

WARNING: Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident. WARNING: Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback. WARNING...

The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of thefront seats. In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected bythe collision will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflate betweenthe door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection providedoccupa...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. Any difficulty with the syst...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make ...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infants ortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier,convertible seat,or toddler seat). Smallc...

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 seattether...

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...

Note: Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in whichdriving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwisesimilar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicleunder other than those condi...

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...

Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance chapter) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Front-wheel drive(FWD)/All-wheel drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Somet...

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...

Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) The tire pressure monitoring system measures pressure in your four roadtires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The low tirepressure warning light will turn on if the tire pressure is significantly low.Once the light is ill...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to thefollowing chart for information conc...

Low tirepressurewarning light Possiblecause Customer action required Flashing warninglight Spare tire inuse Your temporary spare tire is in use.Repair the damaged road wheel andre-mount it on the vehicle to restoresystem functionality. For adescription of how the systemfunctions under these conditio...

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...

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 weight and all pa...

• 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...

1,400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now youhave the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home.In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg. The above calculations also assume that the loads are position...

Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the hook retainers on thevehicle. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the chains under thetrailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agencygives to you....

All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles can be towed with all four wheels on the ground or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicletransport trailer. Do not tow your AWD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheelson the ground; this will cause damage to ...

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. ...

There may be areas inside your vehicle where the IA key is not detected.If the message NO KEY DETECTED appears on your message centerwhen you press the START/STOP button, it may be necessary to moveyour IA key to another area within the vehicle. The IA key may not bedetected near the roof (between t...

Absence of the intelligent access key: Once the vehicle has started, the vehicle will remain running until being turned off by theSTART/STOP button, even if the IA key is no longer found in the vehicle.Whenever a door is opened and then closed while the vehicle is running,the system will search for ...

How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To cleanthem, use a dry cloth. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine blockheater will use .4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours of energy per hour of use. Yourfactory installed block hea...

Brake assist The brake assist system provides full braking force during panic brakingsituations. It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal and uses theABS system to achieve maximum braking pressure. Once a panic brakeapplication is detected, the system will remain activated as long as thebra...

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)...

Gearshift lever toggle switch • To manually downshift thetransmission with the gearshiftlever in M (Manual), press – onthe gearshift lever. • To manually upshift thetransmission with the gearshiftlever in M (Manual), press + onthe gearshift lever. P R N D M Driving 256 2011 Edge (edg) Owners Guide, ...

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...

Engine damage may occur if excessive engine revving is heldwithout shifting. Hill start assist (HSA) system The hill start assist system makes it easier to pull away when the vehicleis on a slope without the need to use the parking brake. When hill startassist is active, the vehicle will remain stat...

WARNING: If the engine is revved excessively, or if a malfunction is detected when hill start assist is active, hill start assist will be deactivated. 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 gear...

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...

Always use caution while backing. Objects in the red zone (2) are closestto your vehicle and objects in the green zone (4) are further away.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 ge...

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...

WARNING: The rearview camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requires the driver to use it in conjunction with the rearview mirror and the side mirrors formaximum coverage. WARNING: Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper, might not be seen on 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...

WARNING: The collision warning system’s brake support can only help reduce the speed at which a collision occurs if the driver applies the vehicle’s brakes. The brake pedal must be pressedjust like for any typical braking situation. Blocked sensor If a message regarding a blockedsensor is displayed,...

Activating/deactivating collision warning system To turn the warning system and/or chime on or off and set the warningsensitivity <– –>, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Note: If the system cannot be turned off in a MyKey™ equipped vehicle, refer to MyKey™ in the Lock...

Driving with blind spot mirrors Before a lane change, check themain mirror first, then check theblind spot mirror. If no vehicles arepresent in the blind spot mirror andthe traffic in the adjacent lane is ata safe distance, signal that you aregoing to change lanes. Glance overyour shoulder to verify...

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 rearward from the outsidemirrors to approximately 10 feet(3 meters) beyo...

Cross traffic alert (CTA) system operation The CTA system warns the driver of approaching vehicles when R(Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is backing out of a front-in parkingspot. It sounds a series of tones and flashes the BLIS 威 indicator found on the exterior mirror on the side of the approa...

CTA coverage also decreases when parking at shallow angles (refer tofigure for approximate zone coverage areas [sensor obstructed for vehicle on left] ). CTA detection limitations: Due to the nature of radar technology, there may be certain instances where vehicles entering and exiting theblind spot...

CTA and reverse sensing system (RSS) interaction CTA works along with the reverse sensing system (RSS) (if equipped).Become familiar with the warning tones of both systems. BLIS 威 and/or CTA on/off and disable operation The BLIS 威 and/or the CTA can be turned off via the message center. If either th...

location and allow it to idle. The AWD OFF message will turn off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns. Note: The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-freeand otherwise similar to normal on-road ...

If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac 威 with Roll Stability Control™, it may be beneficial to disengage the AdvanceTrac 威 with Roll Stability Control™ system while attempting to rock the vehicle. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operatingtemperature or damage to the tran...

After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshaftsand tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes animbalance that could damage drive components. Driving through deep water may damage the transmission. If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the ...

Maintenance and modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designedand tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or emptyand durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford MotorCompany strongly recommends that you do not make modifications suc...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles sold in the U.S. : 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,...

U.S. Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers who require RoadsideAssistance, call 1-800-241-3673. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearestdealership within 35 miles (56 km). To obtain reimbursementinformation, ...

Should your vehicle shut off after a collision due to this feature, you mayrestart your vehicle by doing the following: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the off position. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. In some instances the vehicle may not restart the first time you try torestart and ...

COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural — Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A — — Orange Green Green 50A — — Red Red Red 60A — — Blue Yellow Yellow 70A — — Tan — Brown 80A —...

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...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 12 15A Interior lighting, Puddle lamps,Backlighting 13 15A Right turn/stop lamps and turnsignals 14 15A Left turn/stop lamps and turn signals 15 15A Reverse lamps, Stop lamps,High-mounted stop lamps 16 10A Low beam headlamps (right) 17 10A Low b...

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Thepower distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To red...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 86 7.5A* PCM keep-alive, PCM relay 87 5A* Run/start relay 88 — Run/start relay 89 — Not used 90 10A* PCM 91 10A* Adaptive cruise control 92 10A* ABS module 93 5A* Blower motor/rear defroster relay 94 30A** Passenger compartment f...

WARNING: Refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for important information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, itwill no longer function. Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information WARNING: Failure to follow these guidelines could resul...

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheellocation can lead to impairment 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...

Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and set the parkingbrake. 2. Place the gearshift lever in P(Park) and turn the engine off. Removing the spare tire and jack 1. Lift the carpeted load floor panellocated in the rear of the vehicle. 2. Remove the spa...

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 authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Plea...

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 ...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and causedamage. • Do not spray a hot engine with ...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellen...

• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set. • Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities ofthe seat materials. WARN...

FORD AND LINCOLN CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has many quality productsavailable to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These qualityproducts have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement the style andap...

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 V6 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. En...

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...

Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. Whenthe battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine mustrelearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability andperformance. To...

Battery management system The Battery Management System (BMS) monitors battery conditions andtakes actions to extend battery life. With the engine off, the audio systemmay turn off due to low battery state of charge conditions or the ignitionhas been in accessory position or on position with the eng...

Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and waterconcentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A 50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • Improved freeze protection. • Im...

WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. • DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of engine ...

2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release. 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure ...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates: • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • A coolant concentration of 60% will provide improved freezepoint protection. Increased engine coolant concentrationsa...

• The service engine soon symbol will illuminate. If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the enginewill automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabledcylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine. When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However...

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; ...

4. After you are done pumping fuel, wait about five seconds beforeslowly removing the fuel filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel to drainback into the fuel tank and not spill onto the vehicle. Note: A fuel spillage concern may occur if overfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfill the tank to the po...

Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline with apump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.Some stations offer fuels posted as“Regular” with an octane ratingbelow 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levelsbelow 87 are not recommended. Do not be co...

The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and shouldnot be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling yourvehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not beable to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of thefuel tank due to the empty reserve still pres...

• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bugdeflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) mayreduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first8–10 miles (12–16 km...

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting theengine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Theengine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. Ifthe vehicle is s...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does notconsume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if thetransmission is not working properly, i.e., if the ...

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 condition oftransmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concernsand/or possible damage. Do not u...

6. Replace the air filter housingcover and secure the clamps. Besure that the air cleaner cover tabsare engaged into the slots of the aircleaner housing. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage tothe eng...

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 your vehicle is ready to come out of storage,...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3.5L V6 Engine 3.7L V6 Engine Air filter element FA-1884 FA-1884 Battery (non-pushbutton startsystems) BXT-59 BXT-59 Battery (pushbutton startsystems) BXT-65 BXT-65 Oil filter FL-500-S FL-500-S Spark Plugs SP-520 1 SP-520 1 Cabin air filter FP65 FP65 1 Replace the s...

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 ...

• Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories • Cargo organization and management Peace of mind • Remote start • Back up camera* • Keyless entry keypad • Vehicle tracking and recovery* • Cargo security shade • Protective seat covers* • Wheel locks • Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors* *F...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 30 million Ford and Lincoln owners have discovered thepowerful 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 coverage. Up t...

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 of Canada, Limited. Depending on theplan you purchase, Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • R...

Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple complexperformance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems usingdifferent specifications and performance features. That’s why it’simportant to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repairyour vehicle. Ford Motor Compa...

Convenience Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to makeyour service visit more convenient. How’s that for quality service? Factory-trained technicians Service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsoredcertification training to help them become experts on the operati...

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 message center. Themessage center will display ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON or OILCH...

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 vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintainedmore frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additionalmain...

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 filter as indicated by messagecenter and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart (except Fiesta) Inspect f...

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 tires,...

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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 fluid and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axlesare lubricated for life. These fluids are not...

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)(whichever comes first) After initial change Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) 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...

A Accessory delay ..........................88 Adaptive Cruise Control .............92 AdvanceTrac ..............................245 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................170, 178, 181 and child safety seats ............172description ..............170, 178, 181disposal ..........

Passenger OccupantClassification Sensor .................156 Power distribution box(see Fuses) ...............................290 Power door locks ......................121 Power liftgate ............................108 Power mirrors .............................89 Power point .........................