wipers FORD EDGE 2018 User Guide

WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect your
car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the
painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.
•
Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
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Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level. Battery
•
Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow.................................................................. 180
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission.................................................... 178
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 177
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................283
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.5L.............................284
Adding Transmission Fluid* ......................... 285
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level ........................................................................\
..... 284
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................164 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 165
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 164
Autowipers.......................................................82 Autowipers Settings............................................ 83
Auxiliary Power Points................................156 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 156
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 156
USB Port and Power Point Locations.........156
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 181
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 287
Blind Spot Information System
..............222
Switching the System Off and On...............223
System Errors...................................................... 223
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 222
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........222
Body Styling Kits
..........................................303
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........272
Booster Seats..................................................26 Types of Booster Seats....................................... 27
Brake Fluid Check........................................286
Brakes...............................................................186 General Information.......................................... 186
Breaking-In.....................................................246
Bulb Specification Chart...........................293 C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................138
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................347
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 350
Specifications..................................................... 348
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................351
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 354
Specifications...................................................... 352
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L................................................................355
Alternative Engine Oil for Extreme Cold Climates........................................................... 359
Specifications..................................................... 356
Capacities and Specifications...............340
Cargo Nets
.......................................................231
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 296
Catalytic Converter.......................................174 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 175
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 175
Center Console
..............................................158
Changing a Bulb............................................291 Headlamp............................................................. 292
LED Lamps........................................................... 292
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 293
Changing a Fuse...........................................270 Fuses...................................................................... 270
Changing a Road Wheel...........................334 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 334
Stowing the flat tire ......................................... 338
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 336
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................287
Changing the Engine Air Filter................295
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................289 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 289
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 289
Checking MyKey System Status..............60
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................288
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................39
Child Restraint Positioning.........................28
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Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 296
Waxing.............................................................298
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 334
Wheels and Tires.........................................304
General Information......................................... 304
Technical Specifications................................. 338
Windows and Mirrors....................................92
Windshield Washers
.....................................83
Front Camera Washer........................................ 83
Windshield Wipers
.........................................82
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 82
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 82
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................288
Wipers and Washers
.....................................82
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