maintenance FORD EDGE 2009 1.G Repair Manual

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission each code
represents.
Description Code
6F 6–Speed Automatic Transmission J
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A
Accessory delay ..........................71
AdvanceTrac ..............................220
Air cleaner filter ...............305–307
Air conditioning ..........................51
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................147, 156, 159
and child safety seats ............149
description ..............147, 156, 159
disposal ....................................162
driver airbag ............149, 156, 160
indicator light .........155, 158, 161
operation .................149, 156, 160
passenger airbag .....149, 156, 160
side airbag ...............................156
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................232
Ambient mood/lighting ...............59
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................286
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ......................................218
Anti-theft system ......................116
Audio system (see
Radio) ..............................20, 24, 32
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................227
fluid, adding ............................304
fluid, checking ........................304
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
fluid, specification ..................308
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....40
Auxiliary power point .................68
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........308B
Battery .......................................284
acid, treating emergencies .....284
jumping a disabled battery ....255
maintenance-free ....................284
replacement, specifications ...307
servicing ..................................284
Belt-Minder.............................143
Booster seats .............................175
Brakes ........................................218
anti-lock ...................................218
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................219
fluid, checking and adding ....303
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
fluid, specifications .................308
lubricant specifications ..........308
parking ....................................219
shift interlock ..........................226
Bulbs ............................................60
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....308
Cargo management system ........99
Cargo net .....................................99
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .................248, 252
Child safety seats ......................166
attaching with tether straps ..172
in front seat ............................167
in rear seat ..............................167
LATCH .....................................170
recommendations ...................164
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................175
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refill capacities ........................308
specifications ..........................308
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................216
F
Fail safe cooling ........................290
Floor mats ...................................93
Fluid capacities .........................308
Fog lamps ....................................56
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................233
Fuel ............................................292
calculating fuel
economy ............................85, 297
cap ...........................................294
capacity ...................................308
choosing the right fuel ...........295
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................299
detergent in fuel .....................296
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................292, 294, 297
filter, specifications ........291, 307
fuel pump shut-off switch .....240
improving fuel economy ........297
octane rating ...................295, 310
quality ......................................296
running out of fuel .................296
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................292
Fuses ..................................241–242
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............294
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................297Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................240
Head restraints .........................130
Headlamps ...................................55
aiming ........................................57
autolamp system .......................55
bulb specifications ....................61
daytime running lights .............56
flash to pass ..............................56
high beam .................................56
replacing bulbs .........................62
turning on and off ....................55
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................49, 51
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................79
Hood ..........................................277
How to get going ........................20
I
Ignition ...............................213, 310
Illuminated visor mirror .............67
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) .........................................166
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................302
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................272
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................57
J
Jack ............................................248
positioning ...............................248
storage .....................................248
Jump-starting your vehicle ......255
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