towing capacity FORD EDGE 2018 Owners Manual

Payload
Payload is the combined weight
of cargo and passengers that your
vehicle is carrying. The maximum
payload for your vehicle appears
on the Tire and Loading label. The
label is either on the B-pillar or the
edge of the driver door. Vehicles
exported outside the US and
Canada may not have a tire and
loading label. Look for
“The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg OR XXX lb ” for maximum
payload. The payload listed on the
Tire and Loading Information label
is the maximum payload for your
vehicle as built by the assembly
plant. If you install any additional
equipment on your vehicle, you
must determine the new payload.
Subtract the weight of the
equipment from the payload listed
on the Tire and Loading label.
When towing, trailer tongue
weight or king pin weight is also
part of payload. WARNING: The appropriate
loading capacity of your vehicle
can be limited either by volume
capacity (how much space is
available) or by payload capacity
(how much weight the vehicle
should carry). Once you have
reached the maximum payload of
your vehicle, do not add more
cargo, even if there is space
available. Overloading or
improperly loading your vehicle
can contribute to loss of vehicle
control and vehicle rollover.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
GAWR is the maximum allowable
weight that a single axle (front or
rear) can carry. These numbers
are on the Safety Compliance
Certification label. The label is
located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver seating position.
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be used for safe control of towed
vehicles and for trailers where the
Gross Combined Weight of the
towing vehicle plus the trailer
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating of the towing vehicle.
The gross combined weight must
never exceed the Gross Combined
Weight Rating.
Note:
For trailer towing
information refer to the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide available at
an authorized dealer. WARNING: Do not exceed
the GVWR or the GAWR specified
on the Safety Compliance
Certification label. WARNING:
Do not use
replacement tires with lower load
carrying capacities than the
original tires because they may
lower your vehicle ’s GVWR and
GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the
original tires do not increase the
GVWR and GAWR limitations. WARNING:
Exceeding any
vehicle weight rating limitation
could result in serious damage to
your vehicle, personal injury or
both. Steps for determining the
correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement "The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lb." on your
vehicle ’s placard.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lb.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lb. and there will
be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING: Do not exceed
the GVWR or the GAWR specified
on the certification label. WARNING:
Towing trailers
beyond the maximum
recommended gross trailer weight
exceeds the limit of your vehicle
and could result in engine
damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and
personal injury.
Note: Your vehicle may have
electrical items, such as fuses or
relays, related to towing. See
Fuses
(page 260).
Your vehicle's load capacity
designation is by weight, not by
volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space when
loading a vehicle or trailer.
Towing a trailer places an extra
load on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires
and suspension. Inspect these
components periodically during,
and after, any towing operation. Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer
movement affects your vehicle
when driving:
•
Load the heaviest items closest
to the trailer floor.
• Load the heaviest items
centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.
• Load the heaviest items above
the trailer axles or just slightly
forward toward the trailer
tongue. Do not allow the final
trailer tongue weight to go
above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.
• Select a ball mount with the
correct rise or drop. When both
the loaded vehicle and trailer
are connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly
angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the
side.
When driving with a trailer or
payload, a slight takeoff vibration
or shudder may be present due to
the increased payload weight.
Additional information regarding
proper trailer loading and setting
your vehicle up for towing is
located in the Load Carrying
chapter. See
Load Limit (page
232).
You can also find information in
the
RV & Trailer Towing Guide
available at your authorized
dealer, or online.
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When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
•
Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure WARNING: When one of the front
wheels is off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission is in park (P). WARNING:
To help prevent your
vehicle from moving when changing a
wheel, shift the transmission into park (P),
set the parking brake and use an
appropriate block or wheel chock to secure
the wheel diagonally opposite to the wheel
being changed. For example, when
changing the front left wheel, place an
appropriate block or wheel chock on the
right rear wheel. WARNING:
Do not get under a
vehicle that is only supported by a vehicle
jack. WARNING:
Do not attempt to
change a tire on the side of the vehicle
close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit
when operating the jack or changing the
wheel. WARNING:
Always use the jack
provided as original equipment with your
vehicle. If using a jack other than the one
provided, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including
any vehicle cargo or modifications. If you
are unsure if the jack capacity is adequate,
contact the authorized dealer. WARNING:
Make sure there is no
grease or oil on the threads or the surface
between the wheel lugs and nuts. This can
cause the lug nuts to loosen while driving.
Note: Passengers should not remain in your
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake and activate the hazard flashers.
2. Place the transmission in park (P) and
turn the engine off. 3. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire.
For example, if the left front tire is flat,
block the right rear wheel.
4. Lift and remove the carpeted load floor
panel to access the minispare and jack
kit.
5. Remove the steel winged washer nut securing the spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
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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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