light FORD EDGE 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium”
unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to
become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized
dealer.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the Right
Fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than 1
gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•TheService engine soon
indicator may come on. For more
information on theService engine soon
indicator, refer to
Warning lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle may reduce fuel economy at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle.
The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy
comparisons with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed inscheduled maintenance information
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed inscheduled maintenance
informationare essential to the life and performance of your vehicle
and to its emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of theService engine soon
indicator, charging system
warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors,
smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control
system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust
to enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust
system inspected and repaired immediately.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
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Accessory delay ..........................97
AdvanceTrac ..............................238
Air cleaner filter ...............321–323
Air conditioning ..........................77
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................171, 180, 183
and child safety seats ............173
description ..............171, 180, 183
disposal ....................................186
driver airbag ............173, 181, 184
indicator light .........179, 182, 185
operation .................173, 181, 184
passenger airbag .....173, 181, 184
side airbag ...............................180
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................247
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................302
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................236
Anti-theft system ......................141
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................18, 22, 30
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................320
fluid, checking ........................320
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................243
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specification ..................324
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....38
Auxiliary power point .................94
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........324B
Battery .......................................300
acid, treating emergencies .....300
jumping a disabled battery ....270
maintenance-free ....................300
replacement, specifications ...323
servicing ..................................300
Belt-Minder
.............................166
Booster seats .............................187
Brakes ........................................236
anti-lock ...................................236
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................237
fluid, checking and adding ....319
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specifications .................324
lubricant specifications ..........324
parking ....................................237
shift interlock ..........................242
Bulbs ............................................86
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....324
Cargo management system ......124
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .................264, 267
Child safety restraints ..............186
child safety belts ....................186
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with tether straps ..194
in front seat ............................191
in rear seat ..............................191
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................187
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............287
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dipstick ....................................296
filter, specifications ........299, 323
recommendations ...................299
refill capacities ........................324
specifications ..........................324
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................234
F
Fail safe cooling ........................306
Family entertainment system ....45
Floor mats .................................120
Fluid capacities .........................324
Foglamps .....................................82
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................247
Fuel ............................................307
calculating fuel economy ......112,
313
cap ...........................................310
capacity ...................................324
choosing the right fuel ...........311
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................315
detergent in fuel .....................312
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................307, 310, 313
filter, specifications ........307, 323
fuel pump shut-off switch .....256
improving fuel economy ........313
octane rating ...................311, 326
quality ......................................312
running out of fuel .................312
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................307
Fuses ..................................256–257
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............310Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................313
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................255
Head restraints .................145, 152
Headlamps ...................................81
aiming ........................................83
autolamp system .......................81
bulb specifications ....................86
daytime running lights .............82
flash to pass ..............................82
high beam .................................82
replacing bulbs .........................87
turning on and off ....................81
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................75, 77
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................106
Hood ..........................................293
How to get going ........................18
I
Ignition ...............................231, 326
Illuminated visor mirror .............93
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................190
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................318
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................289
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................83
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Jack ............................................264
positioning ...............................264
storage .....................................264
Jump-starting your vehicle ......270
K
Keyless entry system ...............139
autolock ...................................128
keypad .....................................140
locking and unlocking doors ..141
programming entry code .......140
Keys ...................................126, 143
positions of the ignition .........231
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................81
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................86
daytime running light ...............82
fog lamps ...................................82
headlamps .................................81
headlamps, flash to pass ..........82
instrument panel, dimming .....83
interior lamps .....................85, 87
replacing bulbs .........................87
Liftgate ......................120–121, 135
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........237
Load limits .................................219
Locks
autolock ...................................128
childproof ................................132
doors ........................................128
Lubricant specifications ...........324
Lug nuts ....................................269Lumbar support, seats .............146
M
Message center .................109–111
english/metric button .............115
system check button ..............115
warning messages ...................117
Mirrors ...................................97–98
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................97
fold away ...................................99
heated ........................................99
programmable memory ..........136
side view mirrors (power) .......98
Moon roof ..................................104
Motorcraft parts ........291, 307, 323
N
Navigation system .......................74
O
Octane rating ............................311
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................296
Overdrive ...................................243
P
Parking brake ............................237
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....323
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................157
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................260
Power door locks ......................128
Power liftgate ............................121
Power mirrors .............................98
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Power point .................................94
Power steering ..........................241
fluid, checking and adding ....319
fluid, refill capacity ................324
fluid, specifications .................324
Power Windows ...........................96
R
Radio ................................18, 22, 30
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................45
Relays ........................................256
Remote entry system .......132, 134
illuminated entry ............137, 139
locking/unlocking doors .........134
opening the trunk ...................135
panic alarm .............................135
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................137
replacing the batteries ...........136
Reverse sensing system ...........245
Roadside assistance ..................254
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........165
Safety belts
(see Safety
restraints) ..................156, 159–163
Safety Canopy ...................180, 183
Safety defects, reporting ..283–284
Safety restraints ........156, 159–163
Belt-Minder
...........................166
extension assembly ................164
for adults .........................160–162for children .............................186
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................157
safety belt maintenance .........165
warning light and
chime ...............................165–166
Safety seats for children ..........190
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................327
Satellite Radio Information ........43
Seats ..........................................145
child safety seats ....................190
easy access/easyout feature ..150
front seats .......................145–146
heated ................................77, 151
memory seat ...................136, 150
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................141
Servicing your vehicle ..............292
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................24
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................32
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........267
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................323, 326
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................324
Speed control ..............................99
Starting your vehicle ........231–233
jump starting ..........................270
Steering wheel
controls ....................................102
tilting .........................................92
SYNC ............................................74
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Tilt steering wheel ......................92
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....215
Tires ...........................200–201, 264
alignment ................................208
care ..........................................204
changing ..................264, 266–267
checking the pressure ............204
inflating ...................................202
label .........................................214
replacing ..................................206
rotating ....................................208
safety practices .......................207
sidewall information ...............209
snow tires and chains ............219
spare tire .........................264, 266
terminology .............................201
tire grades ...............................201
treadwear ........................200, 205
Towing .......................................225
recreational towing .................229
trailer towing ..........................225
wrecker ....................................275
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................320
Transmission .............................242brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....242
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
lubricant specifications ..........324
Turn signal ..................................85
U
USB port ......................................39
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................327
Vehicle loading ..........................219
Ventilating your vehicle ...........234
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................295
Water, Driving through .............253
Windows
power .........................................96
rear wiper/washer .....................92
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................91
checking and adding fluid .....295
replacing wiper blades ...295–296
Wrecker towing .........................275
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