towing FORD EDGE 2017 2.G Owner's Guide

Engine Coolant Check................................273
Adding Coolant................................................... 274
Coolant Change.................................................. 275
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 276
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 275
Recycled Coolant............................................... 275
Severe Climates.................................................. 275
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................75
Engine Oil Check............................................271 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 272
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ...................................................271
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ...................................................
271
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L...........................271
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................333
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 333
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................333
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 334
Engine Specifications - 3.5L....................334 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 334
Entertainment...............................................427 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 428
Apps....................................................................... 436
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 435
CD (If equipped)................................................ 434
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available).......................................................... 431
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 429
Sources.................................................................. 427
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 436
USB Ports............................................................. 436
Environment
......................................................15
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 181
Essential Towing Checks..........................233 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 234
Hitches................................................................... 233
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 234
Safety Chains...................................................... 233
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 233Trailer Lamps.......................................................
233
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 234
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................93
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 94
Blind Spot Information System......................94
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 94
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 93
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 93
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 94
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 93
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 93
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 94
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................33 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 35
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 34
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Using the Sliding Clip.......................................... 33
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................300
Floor Mats.......................................................239
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect..................................................484 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 485
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 484
Front Parking Aid..........................................189 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 189
Front Passenger Sensing System............44
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................162
Fuel Consumption........................................167 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 167
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 167
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................163
Fuel Filter........................................................280
Fuel Quality.....................................................163 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 163
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................242
Fuses................................................................254
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Fuel........................................................................\
..
120
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 120
Keys and Keyless Entry..................................... 120
Lane Keeping System......................................... 121
Maintenance.......................................................... 121
MyKey...................................................................... 122
Park Aid................................................................... 123
Park Brake.............................................................. 123
Power Steering.................................................... 124
Pre-Collision Warning System....................... 124
Remote Start........................................................ 125
Seats........................................................................\
125
Starting System .................................................. 125
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 125
Towing..................................................................... 126
Traction Control.................................................. 126
Transmission........................................................ 126
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster.........................................97
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................87
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
.................................................89
Front Interior Lamp............................................. 89
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 90
Interior Mirror
...................................................95
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 95
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................243 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 243
Jump Starting...................................................... 244
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 243
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 244
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................72
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 72
Keyless Starting
............................................154
Starting Your Vehicle......................................... 155Switching the Ignition On................................
154
Keys and Remote Controls..........................51
L
Lane Keeping System.................................210 Switching the System On and Off.................211
Lighting Control
..............................................85
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 86
High Beams............................................................ 85
Lighting..............................................................85 General Information............................................ 85
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............224
Load Carrying
................................................224
Load Limit.......................................................225
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 229
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 225
Locking and Unlocking
................................64
Activating Intelligent Access........................... 66
Autolock .................................................................. 67
Auto Relock............................................................ 66
Autounlock.............................................................. 67
Battery Saver.......................................................... 67
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 67
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 67
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 65
Power Door Locks................................................ 64
Remote Control.................................................... 64
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 66
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 327
M
Maintenance.................................................266 General Information......................................... 266
Manual Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Manual Temperature
Control (EMTC)
..........................................128
Manual Liftgate..............................................68
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 68
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 68
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Rear Parking Aid...........................................188
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 189
Rear Seat Armrest........................................145
Rear Seats
.......................................................142
Adjusting the Rear Seats................................. 142
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................224 Cargo Management System.......................... 224
Rear View Camera
.......................................198
Camera Guidelines............................................ 199
Manual Zoom..................................................... 200
Obstacle Distance Indicator......................... 200
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 200
Using the Rear View Camera System.........198
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 198
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..........84 Rear Window Washer......................................... 84
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 84
Recommended Towing Weights.............231
Refueling.........................................................164 System Warnings............................................... 166
Remote Control
...............................................51
Car Finder................................................................ 55
Intelligent Access Key.......................................... 51
Memory Feature.................................................... 57
Remote Start......................................................... 56
Replacing the Battery......................................... 53
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 55
Using the Key Blade............................................. 52
Remote Start
..................................................135
Automatic Settings............................................ 135
Removing a Headlamp.............................285
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............294
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................57
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................252
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................252 Roadside Assistance...................................241
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 241
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................242
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 242
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 241
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 241
Roadside Emergencies
...............................241
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................224
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 238
Running Out of Fuel....................................163 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 164
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 164
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................48
Safety Precautions.......................................162
Satellite Radio..............................................364 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 365
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............365
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 365
Troubleshooting................................................. 366
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........494
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................486
Seatbelt Extension........................................40
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................37
Seatbelt Reminder........................................38
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 38
Seatbelts...........................................................32 Principle of Operation......................................... 32
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................37
Conditions of operation..................................... 37
Seats.................................................................136
Security...............................................................75
Settings............................................................457 911 Assist............................................................... 462
Ambient Lighting............................................... 467
Bluetooth.............................................................. 459
Clock...................................................................... 458
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Tire Repair Kit
See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................300
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................300 First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 302
General Information.......................................... 301
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........................................................... 304
Tips for Use of the Kit....................................... 301
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed............................................................... 304
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured........................................................ 302
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 298
Towing a Trailer............................................230
Load Placement................................................ 230
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission -
6F35...............................................................235
Emergency Towing............................................ 235
Recreational Towing......................................... 235
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission -
6F50/6F55
..................................................235
Emergency Towing............................................ 235
Recreational Towing......................................... 236
Towing.............................................................230
Traction Control............................................185 Principle of Operation....................................... 185
Trailer Sway Control.....................................231
Transmission Code Designation............339
Transmission....................................................171
Transmission See: Transmission................................................ 171
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................245
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................268
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................269
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L...................270
Unique Driving Characteristics................160
Universal Garage Door Opener...............146 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........146
USB Port..........................................................367 Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............203
Automatic Cancellation.................................. 206
Blocked Sensor................................................... 207
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 206
Changing the Set Speed................................ 206
Detection Issues................................................. 207
Following a Vehicle........................................... 204
Hilly Condition Usage...................................... 206
Overriding the System..................................... 206
Resuming the Set Speed............................... 206
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed............204
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 205
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...................................................................... 206
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 203
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..........208
System Not Available....................................... 207
Using All-Wheel Drive
.................................175
Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)................................ 175
Using Cruise Control...................................202 Switching Cruise Control Off........................203
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 202
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................62
Using Snow Chains.....................................323
Using Stability Control
................................187
Using Summer Tires...................................322
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................389
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............393
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 395
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 389
Media Menu Features...................................... 392
Media Voice Commands................................ 390
USB 2..................................................................... 395
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........396
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............372 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 377
Accessing Your Phone Settings...................380
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 381
Making Calls......................................................... 376
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............373
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 374
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