warning FORD EDGE 2013 1.G Owners Manual
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Introduction 9
Child Safety 16
Child seats...........................................18
Child seat positioning...................................18
Booster seats.........................................20
Installing child seats with lap and shoulder belts................23
Installing child safety seats with lower anchors and tethers for
children.............................................26
Installing child safety seats with tether straps..................28
Child safety locks......................................30
Safety Belts 31
Fastening the safety belts................................33
Safety belt height adjustment.............................37
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................37
Safety belt-minder.....................................38
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................40
Personal Safety System 41
Supplementary Restraints System 42
Driver and passenger airbags..............................44
Front passenger sensing system............................46
Side airbags..........................................49
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................51
Crash sensors and airbag indicator..........................53
Airbag disposal........................................54
Keys and Remote Control 55
General information on radio frequencies.....................55
Remote control........................................56
Keys...............................................56
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................62
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Windows and Mirrors 94
Power windows.......................................94
Exteriormirrors.......................................95
Interiormirrors........................................98
Sun visors...........................................98
Moonroof............................................99
Instrument Cluster 101
Gauges.............................................101
Warning lamps and indicators............................102
Audible warnings and indicators..........................107
Information Displays 108
Controls............................................108
Trip computer........................................112
Information messages..................................120
Audio System 129
MyFord™ system.....................................131
Auxiliary input jack....................................138
USBport ...........................................140
Satellite radio information...............................141
Climate Control 144
Manual heating and air conditioning........................144
Dual automatic temperature control........................146
Rear window defroster.................................153
Cabin air filter.......................................154
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Brakes 201
Brakes.............................................201
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................202
Parking brake........................................202
Traction Control 203
TractionControl™ ....................................203
Stability Control 204
AdvanceTrac........................................205
Parking Aids 206
Sensing system.......................................206
Rear-view camera system...............................208
Cruise Control 212
Using cruise control...................................212
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................213
Driving Aids 221
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)...............................221
Collision warning system................................226
Steering............................................230
Load Carrying 231
Cargo net...........................................231
Roof racks and load carriers.............................233
Utility hooks.........................................234
Vehicle loading.......................................234
Towing 242
Trailertowing........................................242
Wrecker towing.......................................246
Recreational towing....................................247
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Driving Hints 249
Economical driving....................................249
Floormats..........................................251
Roadside Emergencies 253
Getting roadside assistance..............................253
Hazard warning flashers................................254
Fuel cut-off switch....................................255
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................255
Customer Assistance 259
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)........................266
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................266
Fuses 267
Changing a fuse......................................267
Fuses and relays......................................267
Fuse specification chart.................................268
Maintenance 277
General information...................................277
Opening and closing the hood............................278
Under hood overview..................................279
Engine oil dipstick....................................281
Engine oil check......................................281
Engine coolant check..................................282
Automatic transmission fluid check........................287
Brake fluid check.....................................289
Power steering fluid check..............................289
Fuel filter...........................................290
Washer fluid check....................................290
Changing the vehicle battery.............................290
Checking the wiper blades...............................292
Changing the wiper blades...............................293
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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 it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.
WARNING:Always drive with due care and attention when using
and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.
Note:This manual describes a range of product features and options,
sometimes before they are generally available. Therefore, you may find
options in this manual that are not found on your vehicle.
Note:Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different
models, so they may appear different than your vehicle.. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
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 the vehicle.
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
Information in this respect is highlighted in this manual with the tree
symbol.
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
WARNING:You risk death or serious injury to yourself and
others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol.
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Safety AlertSee Owner’s
ManualFasten Safety
Belt
Airbag –
FrontAirbag – SideChild Seat
Lower Anchor
Child Seat
Tether
AnchorBrake SystemAnti-Lock
Brake System
Parking Brake
SystemBrake Fluid –
Non-Petroleum
BaseParking Aid
System
Stability
Control
SystemCruise
ControlMaster
Lighting
Switch
Hazard
Warning
FlasherFog Lamps –
FrontFuse
Compartment
Fuel Pump
ResetWindshield
Wash/WipeWindshield
Defrost/Demist
Rear Window
Defrost/DemistPower
Windows
Front/RearPower
Window
Lockout
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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Child Safety
Door
Lock/UnlockInterior
Luggage
Compartment
ReleasePanic Alarm
Engine OilEngine
CoolantEngine
Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open
When HotBatteryAvoid
Smoking,
Flames, or
Sparks
Battery AcidExplosive GasFan Warning
Power
Steering FluidMaintain
Correct Fluid
LevelService
Engine Soon
Engine Air
FilterCabin Air
FilterJack
Check Fuel
CapLow Tire
Pressure
Warning
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle
components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
Note:Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety
belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate
material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for more
information.
FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)
Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you
acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through
Ford Credit, thank you for your business.
For your convenience we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well as
help manage your account.
Phone: 1-800-727-7000
For more information regarding Ford Credit, as well as access Account
Manager, please go to www.fordcredit.com.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by
your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to theWarranty
Manualthat is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
WARNING:Please read theSupplementary Restraints System
chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury.
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WARNING:Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
shouldNEVERbe placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you
must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and
security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations.
Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment
to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and
portable two-way radios.
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature 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 handheld device
while driving, encourage the use of voice operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with
features and options that are different from the features and options that
are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may
be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market
unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This
Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets.
Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built
for Export.Refer to this Owner’s Manual for all other required
information and warnings.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety
restraints for children.
WARNING:Always make sure your child is secured properly in a
device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child
safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle. Failure
to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased
risk of serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING:All children are shaped differently. The
recommendations for safety restraints are based on probable child
height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety
organizations, or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford
recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician (CPST) and consult your pediatrician to make sure your
child seat is appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and
properly installed in the vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station
and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or on the
internet at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, check with your local
St. John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for further
information, contact your provincial ministry of transportation, your
local St. John Ambulance office at http://www.sfa.ca, or Transport
Canada at 1–800–333–0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly
restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height, age,
and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to
your child.
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