engine FORD EDGE 2012 1.G Owners Manual

using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API)
performance category of API SK or earlier (for example SJ, etc.)
Edge/MKX AWD only – vehicles operating off-road in sand during high
ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drive
Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement:Engine air filter and
cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty
conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions will require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
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
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A
Accessory delay ..........................86
Adaptive Cruise Control .............90
AdvanceTrac ..............................244
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................169, 177, 180
and child safety seats ............171
description ..............169, 177, 180
disposal ....................................183
driver airbag ............171, 178, 181
indicator light .........177, 179, 182
operation .................171, 178, 181
passenger airbag .....171, 178, 181
side airbag ...............................177
Air cleaner filter ...............352, 355
Air conditioning ........57, 59, 61, 63
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................57
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................273
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................330
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................241–242
Anti-theft system ..............136, 140
arming the system ..........136, 140
disarming a triggered
system .....................................140
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................252
fluid, adding ....................349, 352
fluid, checking ................349, 352
fluid, refill capacities ..............356
fluid, specification ..................356
Selectshift (SST) ....................254
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....53Auxiliary powerpoint ..................84
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........356
B
Battery .......................................328
acid, treating emergencies .....328
jumping a disabled battery ....298
maintenance-free ....................328
replacement, specifications ...355
servicing ..................................328
Belt-Minder.............................164
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................267
Blind spot mirror ......................266
Booster seats .............................197
Brakes ........................................241
anti-lock ...........................241–242
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................242
fluid, checking and adding ....349
fluid, refill capacities ..............356
fluid, specifications .................356
lubricant specifications ..........356
parking ....................................243
shift interlock ..........................250
Bulbs ............................................75
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....356
Cargo management system ......110
Cargo net ...................................111
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .................291, 294
Child safety seats ......................188
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attaching with tether
straps .......................................194
in front seat ............................189
in rear seat ..............................189
LATCH .....................................192
recommendations ...................186
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................197
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............313
instrument panel ....................316
interior .....................................317
plastic parts ............................315
safety belts ..............................317
washing ....................................312
waxing .....................................312
wheels ......................................313
wiper blades ............................315
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or
Heating) .....................57, 59, 61, 63
Clock ............................................46
Collision Warning System .........262
Console ........................................84
overhead ....................................83
Controls
power seat ...............................145
steering column ........................98
Convertible
cleaning ...................................316
Coolant
checking and adding ..............330
refill capacities ................333, 356
specifications ..........................356
Cross Traffic Alert ....................267
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................89
Cupholder(s) .............................153Customer Assistance ................280
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................367, 370
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................308
Getting roadside assistance ...280
Getting the service
you need .................................304
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................310
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................308
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................70
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................349, 352
engine oil .................................324
Driving under special
conditions ..................256, 274, 277
sand .........................................276
snow and ice ...........................278
through water .................276, 279
E
Electronic message center ...20, 25
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................298
running out of fuel .........298, 341
Emission control system ..........346
Engine ........................................360
cleaning ...................................313
coolant .....................................330
fail-safe cooling .......................335
idle speed control ...................328
lubrication specifications .......356
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refill capacities ........................356
service points ..................321, 323
Engine block heater .................240
Engine oil ..................................324
checking and adding ..............324
dipstick ....................................324
filter, specifications ................355
refill capacities ........................356
specifications ..........................356
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................239
F
Fail safe cooling ........................335
Fleet MyKey programming ......115
Floor mats .........................105–106
Fluid capacities .........................356
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................274
Fuel ............................................337
calculating fuel economy .......343
cap ...........................................339
capacity ...................................356
choosing the right fuel ...........340
detergent in fuel .....................341
filler funnel .............................341
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................337, 339, 343
filter, specifications ........336, 355
fuel pump shut-off ..................282
improving fuel economy ........343
octane rating ...................340, 360
quality ......................................341
running out of fuel .........298, 341
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................337
Fuses ..................................282–283G
Garage door opener ..................101
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............339
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................343
Gauges ...................................18–19
H
Hazard flashers .........................281
Headlamps ...................................69
aiming ..................................71–72
autolamp system .......................69
bulb specifications ....................75
daytime running lights .............70
flash to pass ..............................70
high beam .................................70
replacing bulbs .........................76
turning on and off ....................69
Head restraints .................142, 150
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .....................57, 59, 61, 63
Hill start assist ..........................255
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................101
Hood ..........................................320
I
Ignition ...............................234, 360
Illuminated visor mirror .............83
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................188
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................348
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................316
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................71
Intelligent Access Key ..............114
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................125
J
Jack ............................................291
positioning ...............................291
storage .....................................291
Jump-starting your vehicle ......298
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................122
keypad .....................................134
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................135
programming entry code .......134
Keys ...................................114, 136
positions of the ignition .........234
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................69
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................75
daytime running light ...............70
headlamps .................................69
headlamps, flash to pass ..........70
instrument panel, dimming .....71
interior lamps ...........................74
replacing bulbs .........................76LATCH anchors .........................192
Liftgate ......106–107, 112–113, 127
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........242
Load limits .................................222
Locks
autolock ...................................122
childproof ................................124
doors ........................................121
Lubricant specifications ...........356
Lug nuts ....................................297
Lumbar support, seats .....145, 147
M
Message center .....................20, 25
warning messages ...............25, 35
Mirrors .........................................87
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................87
fold away ...................................88
heated ........................................88
programmable memory ..........128
side view mirrors (power) .......87
signal .........................................88
Moon roof ..................................100
Motorcraftparts ..............318, 355
MyFord™ system ..................45, 56
MyKey ........................................115
O
Octane rating ............................340
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................324
Overdrive ...................................251
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