brakes FORD EDGE 2018 Owner's Guide

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with
towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment
specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives
you.
You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's
load in the Load Carrying chapter. See
Load Limit
(page 232).
Remember to account for the trailer
tongue weight as part of your vehicle load
when calculating the total vehicle weight.
Hitches
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.
Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.
Safety Chains
Note: Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Always connect the safety chains to the
hook retainers of your vehicle hitch.
To connect the safety chains, cross them
under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow
the chains to drag on the ground. Trailer Brakes WARNING: Do not connect a trailer's
hydraulic brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may
not have enough braking power and your
chances of having a collision greatly
increase.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems
are required for safe control of towed
vehicles and trailers weighing more
than 1500 lb (680 kg) when load.
Trailer Lamps WARNING: Never connect any trailer
lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail lamp
wiring; this may damage the electrical
system resulting in fire. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible for
assistance in proper trailer tow wiring
installation. Additional electrical
equipment may be required.
Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.
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Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) to aid engine
and transmission cooling and to help
A/C performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow. 2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the transmission in park (P).
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back
of the trailer wheels. Chocks are not
included with your vehicle.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before
backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime
you submerge the rear axle in water. Water
may contaminate the rear axle lubricant,
which is not a normal maintenance
inspection item unless there is a possibility
of a leak or other axle repair is required.
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Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNING: Use a floor mat designed
to fit the footwell of your vehicle that does
not obstruct the pedal area. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death. WARNING: Pedals that cannot
move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious
personal injury. WARNING:
Secure the floor mat to
both retention devices so that it cannot
slip out of position and interfere with the
pedals. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not place additional
floor mats or any other covering on top of
the original floor mats. This could result in
the floor mat interfering with the operation
of the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Always make sure that
objects cannot fall into the driver foot well
while your vehicle is moving. Objects that
are loose can become trapped under the
pedals causing a loss of vehicle control. To install the floor mats, position the floor
mat eyelet over the retention post and
press down to lock in position.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
Note:
Regularly check the floor mats to
make sure they are secure.
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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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1
180 Degree Camera....................................207
Camera Views.................................................... 208
Using the 180 degree camera system.............................................................. 208
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 128
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 186
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 187
Accessories....................................................492 Exterior Style....................................................... 492
Interior Style........................................................ 492
Lifestyle................................................................. 492
Peace of Mind..................................................... 492
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............210
Active Park Assist.........................................198 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 199
Adjusting the Headlamps........................289 Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 289
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .............................................................
77
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .............................................................
77
End of Travel Position......................................... 78
Memory Feature.................................................... 78
Airbag Disposal..............................................50
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 128
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............295
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 75
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................181 Ambient Lighting...........................................90
Adjusting the Brightness.................................... 91
Changing the Color............................................... 91
Switching Ambient Lighting Off...................... 91
Switching Ambient Lighting On....................... 91
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................75 Arming the Alarm................................................. 75
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 75
Appendices.....................................................514
Apps..................................................................461 ........................................................................\
........... 461
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link...................463
At a Glance........................................................15
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........103 Headlamps On Warning Chime....................103
Key in Ignition Warning Chime.......................103
Keyless Warning Alert....................................... 103
Parking Brake On Warning Chime................103
Audio Control...................................................78 Type One.................................................................. 79
Type Two................................................................. 79
Audio System
...............................................360
General Information......................................... 360
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Touchscreen Display
.................366
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................361
Menu Structure................................................... 363
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System
..........................................................367
Autolamps........................................................86
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 86
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Touchscreen
Display/Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC)...........................................129
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC.........................133
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System
........................131
Automatic High Beam Control.................88 Automatic High Beam Indicator....................89
Switching the System On and Off................88
Automatic Transmission
.............................177
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................ 180
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 179
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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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End User License Agreement..................516
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 516
Engine Block Heater....................................162 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 163
Engine Coolant Check................................279
Adding Coolant.................................................. 280
Coolant Change................................................. 282
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 283
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 282
Recycled Coolant................................................ 281
Severe Climates.................................................. 281
Engine Emission Control............................173
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................74
Engine Oil Check...........................................277 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 278
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................277
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................277
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L...........................277
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................340
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 340
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™................................................340
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 341
Engine Specifications - 3.5L.....................341 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 341
Entertainment...............................................433 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 435
Apps....................................................................... 443
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 442
CD (If equipped)................................................. 441
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 438
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 436
Sources.................................................................. 434
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 443
USB Ports............................................................. 443
Environment......................................................14
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 187Essential Towing Checks...........................241
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 242
Hitches.................................................................... 241
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 242
Safety Chains....................................................... 241
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 241
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 241
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 242
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................93
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 94
Blind Spot Information System......................95
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 94
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 94
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 94
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 94
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 94
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 See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 334
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................306
Floor Mats
.......................................................247
Ford Credit..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
..................................................494
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 495
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 494
Front Parking Aid..........................................195 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 196
Front Passenger Sensing System............44
Fuel and Refueling.......................................166
Fuel Consumption
.........................................171
Advertised Capacity............................................ 171
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Fuel Economy........................................................
171
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................167
Fuel Filter........................................................287
Fuel Quality....................................................166
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 166
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................249
Fuses................................................................260
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................260
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 266
Power Distribution Box................................... 260
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............151
Gauges................................................................97 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............98
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 98
Information Display............................................. 97
Left Information Display................................... 99
Type 1........................................................................\
. 97
Type 2....................................................................... 99
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 177
General Information on Radio Frequencies....................................................51
Intelligent Access.................................................. 51
General Maintenance Information.......496 Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 498
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 497
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 496
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 496
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 496
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................256
Getting the Services You Need
...............253
Away From Home.............................................. 253
Global Opening
...............................................93
Moonroof................................................................. 93
Remote Control Front Windows.................... 93
H
Hazard Flashers
...........................................249
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 289Headlamp Exit Delay....................................87
Headlamp Removal
See: Removing a Headlamp........................... 291
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................ 140
Head Restraints............................................140 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 141
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 141
Heated Seats.................................................148 Front Seats........................................................... 148
Rear Seats............................................................. 148
Heated Steering Wheel...............................80
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................138 Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 138
Heated Rear Window........................................ 138
Windshield Wiper De-icer............................... 138
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 128
Hill Start Assist
.............................................189
Switching the System On and Off...............190
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 189
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................135
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 138
General Hints........................................................ 135
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 137
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 136
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........137
Recommended Settings for Heating...........137
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................187
Home Screen................................................425
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........272
I
In California (U.S. Only)............................254
Information Display Control......................80
Information Displays
...................................104
General Information.......................................... 104
Information Messages
.................................113
Active Park............................................................. 114
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 114
Adaptive Steering................................................ 115
Airbag....................................................................... 115
Alarm........................................................................\
115
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Bluetooth Devices and System
Settings............................................................ 402
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 396
Media Menu Features...................................... 399
Media Voice Commands................................. 397
USB 2..................................................................... 402
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........403
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............379 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 384
Accessing Your Phone Settings....................387
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 388
Making Calls........................................................ 383
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............380
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 381
Phone Options during an Active Call.........383
Phone Voice Commands................................. 381
Receiving Calls.................................................... 383
System Settings................................................. 389
Text Messaging................................................... 385
Using Traction Control.................................191 Switching the System Off................................ 191
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 191
Using a Switch...................................................... 191
Using the Information Display Controls.............................................................. 191
Using Voice Recognition............................377 Audio Voice Commands.................................. 427
Climate Voice Commands............................. 428
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 377
Mobile App Voice Commands....................... 431
Navigation Voice Commands.......................430
Phone Voice Commands................................ 429
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 432
System Interaction and Feedback..............378
Voice Settings Commands............................ 432
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................256
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................296
General Information......................................... 296
Vehicle Certification Label.......................346
Vehicle Identification Number................345 Vehicle Storage.............................................301
Battery................................................................... 302
Body........................................................................\
301
Brakes.................................................................... 302
Cooling system................................................... 302
Engine.................................................................... 302
Fuel system.......................................................... 302
General................................................................... 301
Miscellaneous..................................................... 302
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................302
Tires........................................................................\
302
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 128
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............345
Voice Control...................................................80
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................99 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................. 100
Adaptive Steering.............................................. 100
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 100
Auto Start-stop.................................................. 100
Battery.................................................................... 100
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 100
Brake System........................................................ 101
Cruise Control....................................................... 101
Direction Indicator............................................... 101
Door Ajar................................................................. 101
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 101
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 101
Engine Oil............................................................... 101
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 101
Front Airbag........................................................... 101
Heads Up Display............................................... 102
High Beam............................................................. 102
Hood Ajar............................................................... 102
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 102
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 102
Low Washer Fluid............................................... 102
Parking Lamps..................................................... 102
Powertrain Fault................................................. 102
Service Engine Soon.......................................... 102
Stability Control.................................................. 103
Stability Control Off.......................................... 103
Washer Fluid Check
....................................286
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