transmission fluid FORD EDGE 2011 1.G User Guide

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
As required– Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated by
message center and perform services as listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart (except Fiesta).
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
Every 300 hours of engine
operation*– Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Fiesta).
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except Fiesta and
vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission).
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs.
* Engine hour meter installation is recommended for these operating
conditions.
Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
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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 for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except Fiesta and
vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission).
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid.
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change interval– If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................93
Adaptive Cruise Control .............97
AdvanceTrac ..............................252
Air cleaner filter ...............359, 363
Air conditioning ........60, 62, 64, 66
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................60
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................176–177, 185, 188
and child safety seats ............178
description ..............177, 185, 188
disposal ....................................191
driver airbag ............179, 185, 189
indicator light .........184, 187, 190
operation .................179, 185, 189
passenger airbag .....179, 185, 189
side airbag ...............................185
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................281
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................338
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................250
Anti-theft system ..............141, 145
arming the system ..........142, 145
disarming a triggered
system .....................................145
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................260
fluid, adding ............................357
fluid, checking ........................357
fluid, refill capacities ..............364
fluid, specification ..................364
Selectshift (SST) ....................262
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....57Auxiliary power point .................91
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........364
B
Battery .......................................336
acid, treating emergencies .....336
jumping a disabled battery ....307
maintenance-free ....................336
replacement, specifications ...363
servicing ..................................336
Belt-Minder.............................172
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................275
Blind spot mirror ......................274
Booster seats .............................205
Brakes ........................................250
anti-lock ...................................250
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................251
fluid, checking and adding ....357
fluid, refill capacities ..............364
fluid, specifications .................364
lubricant specifications ..........364
parking ....................................251
shift interlock ..........................258
Bulbs ............................................81
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....364
Cargo management system ......117
Cargo net ...................................117
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .................300, 303
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Child safety seats ......................196
attaching with tether
straps .......................................202
in front seat ............................196
in rear seat ..............................196
LATCH .....................................200
recommendations ...................194
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................205
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............322
instrument panel ....................324
interior .....................................325
plastic parts ............................323
safety belts ..............................325
washing ....................................321
waxing .....................................321
wheels ......................................322
wiper blades ............................323
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) .....................60, 62, 64, 66
Clock ............................................49
Collision Warning System .........271
Console ........................................91
overhead ....................................90
Controls
power seat ...............................152
steering column ......................105
Convertible
cleaning ...................................324
Coolant
checking and adding ..............338
refill capacities ................341, 364
specifications ..........................364
Cross Traffic Alert ....................275
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................95Cupholder(s) .............................160
Customer Assistance ................289
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................373, 376
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................317
Getting roadside assistance ...289
Getting the service you
need .........................................313
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................319
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................317
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................76
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................357
engine oil .................................333
Driving under special
conditions ..................265, 283, 286
sand .........................................284
snow and ice ...........................286
through water .................285, 288
E
Electronic message center ...19, 30
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................307
running out of fuel .........307, 349
Emission control system ..........353
Engine ........................................367
cleaning ...................................322
coolant .....................................338
fail-safe cooling .......................342
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easy access/easyout
feature .....................................156
front seats .......................151, 154
heated ......................................161
memory seat ...................134, 155
Second-row power fold seat ....158
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................140
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................141
Servicing your vehicle ..............329
Setting the clock .........................49
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............191
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........303
Spark plugs, specifications ......363,
367
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................364
Speed control ..............................95
Starting your vehicle ........243–245
jump starting ..........................307
push button start system .......246
Steering wheel
controls ....................................105
tilting .........................................89
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................89
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....226
Tires ...........................211–212, 300
alignment ................................219
care ..........................................215changing ..........................300, 303
checking the pressure ............215
inflating ...................................213
label .........................................225
replacing ..................................217
rotating ....................................219
safety practices .......................218
sidewall information ...............220
snow tires and chains ............230
spare tire .........................300, 303
terminology .............................212
tire grades ...............................212
treadwear ........................211, 216
Touchscreen features
(climate) ......................................69
Towing .......................................238
recreational towing .................242
trailer towing ..........................238
wrecker ....................................311
Transmission .............................260
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....258
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................357
fluid, refill capacities ..............364
lubricant specifications ..........364
Turn signal ..................................79
U
Universal garage door
opener ........................................108
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................368
Vehicle loading ..........................231
Ventilating your vehicle ...........248
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