FORD EDGE 2018 Owners Manual

2018 EDGE Owner’s Manual
2018 EDGE Owner’s Manual
May 2018
Second Printing
Owner’s Manual Edge
Litho in U.S.A.
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Part Number: 201706 20180606184131
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure,
avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine
except as necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling
.

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate ........................................................
11
Ford Credit .........................................................
11
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
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12
Special Notices ...............................................
12
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
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13
Export Unique Options .................................
13
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
14
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview ........................
15
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
17
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
18
Booster Seats .................................................
26
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
28
Child Safety Locks ........................................
30
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
32
Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................
33
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime .............................................................
37
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
38
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
39
Seatbelt Extension .......................................
40
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™..........................
41 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
42
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
43
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
44
Side Airbags ....................................................
46
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags .......
47
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
48
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
49
Airbag Disposal .............................................
50
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ..................................................
51
Remote Control ..............................................
51
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
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56
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation ..................................
57
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
58
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
59
Checking MyKey System Status .............
60
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems .........................................................
61
MyKey Troubleshooting ...............................
61
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
63
Keyless Entry ...................................................
67
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate ..............................................
70
Power Liftgate ..................................................
71
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
74
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
75
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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................77
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................
77
Audio Control ..................................................
78
Voice Control ..................................................
80
Cruise Control ................................................
80
Information Display Control .....................
80
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
80
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
82
Autowipers ......................................................
82
Windshield Washers ....................................
83
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ..........
83
Lighting
General Information .....................................
85
Lighting Control .............................................
85
Autolamps .......................................................
86
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
86
Headlamp Exit Delay ...................................
87
Daytime Running Lamps ............................
87
Automatic High Beam Control ................
88
Direction Indicators ......................................
89
Interior Lamps ................................................
89
Ambient Lighting ..........................................
90
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
92
Global Opening ..............................................
93
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
93
Interior Mirror ..................................................
95
Sun Visors ........................................................
95
Moonroof .........................................................
96Instrument Cluster
Gauges
...............................................................
97
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
99
Audible Warnings and Indicators ..........
103
Information Displays
General Information ...................................
104
Information Messages ................................
113
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Manual Temperature
Control (EMTC) ........................................
128
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Touchscreen
Display/Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC) ........................................
129
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System ......................
131
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC .......................
133
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
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135
Heated Windows and Mirrors .................
138
Cabin Air Filter ..............................................
138
Remote Start .................................................
139
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ................
140
Head Restraints ...........................................
140
Manual Seats ................................................
142
Power Seats ...................................................
142
Memory Function ........................................
145
Rear Seats ......................................................
147
Heated Seats ................................................
148
Climate Controlled Seats .........................
149
Rear Seat Armrest ......................................
150
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ................
151
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Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
...............................156
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
158
Overhead Console ......................................
158
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
159
Keyless Starting ...........................................
159
Starting a Gasoline Engine ......................
160
Engine Block Heater ...................................
162
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ..........................................
164
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
166
Fuel Quality ...................................................
166
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
167
Running Out of Fuel ....................................
167
Refueling ........................................................
169
Fuel Consumption ........................................
171
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law .................................................
173
Catalytic Converter .....................................
174
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ............................
177
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive .................................
181
Brakes
General Information ...................................
186
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
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187 Electric Parking Brake
................................
187
Hill Start Assist ............................................
189
Traction Control
Principle of Operation .................................
191
Using Traction Control ................................
191
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
192
Using Stability Control ..............................
193
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
194
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
194
Front Parking Aid .........................................
195
Side Sensing System .................................
196
Active Park Assist ........................................
198
Rear View Camera .....................................
204
180 Degree Camera ...................................
207
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ..............................
209
Using Cruise Control .................................
209
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
210
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ......................................................
216
Lane Keeping System .................................
217
Blind Spot Information System .............
222
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
223
Steering ..........................................................
226
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
227
Drive Control ................................................
230
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage .........................
231
Cargo Nets ......................................................
231
Roof Racks and Load Carriers .................
231
Load Limit ......................................................
232
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Towing
Towing a Trailer
...........................................238
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
239
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
239
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
241
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission -
6F50/6F55 ...............................................
243
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission -
6F35 ............................................................
244
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
246
Economical Driving ....................................
246
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
246
Driving Through Water ..............................
246
Floor Mats ......................................................
247
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
248
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
249
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
249
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
250
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
251
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
252
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
253
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
254
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
255
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
256
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
256
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
258
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
258
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
258 Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
.........................
260
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
270
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
272
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
272
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
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273
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
274
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L ..................
275
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
277
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
277
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L ..........................
277
Engine Oil Check ..........................................
277
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
279
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
279
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .....................................
283
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.5L ...........................
284
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
286
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................
286
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
286
Fuel Filter .......................................................
287
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
287
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
288
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
289
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
289
Removing a Headlamp ..............................
291
Changing a Bulb ...........................................
291
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
293
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
295
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
296
Cleaning Products ......................................
296
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Cleaning the Exterior
.................................296
Waxing ............................................................
298
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
298
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
298
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
299
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
299
Cleaning Leather Seats ...........................
300
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
301
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
301
Vehicle Storage ............................................
301
Body Styling Kits .........................................
303
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
304
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ...................
306
Tire Care ..........................................................
313
Using Summer Tires ..................................
329
Using Snow Chains ....................................
329
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
330
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
334
Technical Specifications ..........................
338
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .......................................................................
340
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .......................................................................
340
Engine Specifications - 3.5L ....................
341
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ......
341
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ......
343
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L .............................
344
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
345
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
346
Transmission Code Designation ...........
346
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
347
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ................................................
351Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
........................................................................\
355
Audio System
General Information ..................................
360
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC ............................................................
361
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Touchscreen Display ...............
366
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System ........................................................
367
Digital Radio .................................................
369
Satellite Radio ...............................................
371
USB Port .........................................................
374
SYNC™
General Information ...................................
375
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
377
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........
379
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
391
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player .......................................................................
396
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
405
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................
413
Home Screen ...............................................
425
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
427
Entertainment .............................................
433
Climate ...........................................................
444
Phone .............................................................
448
Navigation .....................................................
453
Apps .................................................................
461
Settings ..........................................................
464
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
478
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
492
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Ford Protect
Ford Protect
.................................................494
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information ......
496
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........
499
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance ............................................
502
Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........
504
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility ..............
514
End User License Agreement .................
516
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
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