brakes FORD EDGE 2020 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 238).
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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General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• 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.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt 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 you disconnect the battery
cables.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
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1
180 Degree Camera...................................209
Camera Views.................................................... 209
Using the Front 180 Degree Camera System............................................................. 209
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 131
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 186
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 186
Accessories....................................................426
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............211
Active Park Assist.........................................199 Using Active Park Assist................................. 200
Adaptive Headlamps...................................88 System Check....................................................... 88
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................291 Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 291
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................79
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................78
End of Travel Position......................................... 78
Memory Feature.................................................... 78
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps............................... 88
Airbag Disposal................................................51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 131
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............283
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 76
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................181 Ambient Lighting...........................................89
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 90
Changing the Color............................................. 90
Switching Ambient Lighting Off.................... 90
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 90
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................76
Arming the Alarm................................................. 76
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 76
Appendices....................................................447
Apps.................................................................408 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 410
Using Apps on an Android Device..............409
Using Apps on an iOS Device....................... 409
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device............................................................... 409
At a Glance........................................................18
At a Glance - ST...............................................18 Engine Specifications.......................................... 18
Suspension Specifications................................ 19
Audible Warnings and Indicators
...........104
Headlamps On Warning Chime.................... 104
Keyless Warning Alert....................................... 104
Parking Brake On Warning Chime................104
Audio Control
...................................................79
You can operate the following functions
with the control:............................................... 79
Audio System.................................................372 General Information.......................................... 372
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3/Bang and Olufsen Audio System....................374
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 374
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 374
Changing Radio Stations................................ 374
Ejecting the CD.................................................... 374
Inserting a CD...................................................... 374
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........375
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 375
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
.......................................................................372
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 373
Changing Radio Stations................................ 373
Ejecting the CD.................................................... 373
Inserting a CD...................................................... 373
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........373
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 373
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Autolamps........................................................86
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 86
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: SYNC 3/Bang and Olufsen Audio
System...........................................................132
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 132
Setting the Temperature.................................. 132
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................133
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 133
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 133
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
133
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
133
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
133
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
133
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: SYNC 3................................................131
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 131
Setting the Temperature................................... 131
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................131
Switching Defrost On and Off......................... 131
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 131
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
132
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
132
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Automatic High Beam Control...................91
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.........................................................91
Automatic Transmission............................175 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................ 180
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................. 180
Manual Park Release......................................... 178
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission.................................................... 177Understanding the Positions of Your Rotary
Shift Transmission......................................... 175
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................288
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................162 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 163
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 162
Autowipers.......................................................82 Autowipers Settings............................................ 83
Auxiliary Power Points
................................153
110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 153
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 153
USB Port and Power Point Locations.........153
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 181
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 289
Blind Spot Information System..............226 ........................................................................\
.......... 226
Switching the System On and Off..............228
System Errors...................................................... 228
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 227
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........226
Body Styling Kits.........................................304
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........277
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check........................................288 Brake Fluid Service Interval........................... 289
Brakes...............................................................186 General Information.......................................... 186
Breaking-In......................................................251
Bulb Specification Chart..........................366
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................135
Canceling the Set Speed............................211
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................346
Air Conditioning System................................. 346
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Apps.......................................................................
398
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 397
CD........................................................................\
.... 396
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 393
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 391
Sources................................................................. 390
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 398
USB Ports............................................................. 398
Environment......................................................17
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 187
Essential Towing Checks...........................247
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 248
Hitches................................................................... 247
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 248
Safety Chains....................................................... 247
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 247
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 247
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 248
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
.................................16
Exterior Mirrors................................................94 360-Degree Camera........................................... 95
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 95
Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 95
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 96
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 94
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 95
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 95
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 94
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 95
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 95
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using a Sliding Clip.............................................. 36
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................37
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 333
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................306 Floor Mats
.......................................................252
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 87
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect...................................................427 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 428
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 427
Front Fog Lamps
............................................87
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 88
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
. 87
Front Parking Aid
..........................................196
Object Distance Indicator................................ 197
Front Passenger Sensing System............45
Fuel and Refueling.......................................164
Fuel Consumption
.......................................169
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 169
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 169
Fuel Economy...................................................... 170
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................165
Fuel Filter........................................................292
Fuel Quality
....................................................164
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 164
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................254
Fuses................................................................265
Fuse Specification Chart..........................265 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........271
Power Distribution Box.................................... 265
G
Garage Door Opener...................................148
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........148
Gauges...............................................................98 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............99
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 99
Information Display............................................. 98
Left Information Display.................................. 100
Type 1........................................................................\
98
Type 2..................................................................... 100
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 175
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General Information on Radio
Frequencies...................................................52
Intelligent Access................................................. 52
General Maintenance Information.......429 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 431
Owner Checks and Services......................... 430
Protecting Your Investment........................... 429
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 429
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 429
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................261
Getting the Services You Need...............258
Away From Home.............................................. 258
Global Opening
...............................................94
Remote Control Front Windows.................... 94
H
Hazard Flashers
...........................................254
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 291
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................86
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 294
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 137
Head Restraints
.............................................137
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 138
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 138
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................135
Heated Rear Window..................................135
Heated Seats..................................................145 Front Seats............................................................ 145
Rear Seats............................................................. 145
Heated Steering Wheel...............................80
Heated Windshield.......................................135 Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 135
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 131
Hill Start Assist.............................................188 Switching the System On and Off...............189
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 189
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................134
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 134
General Hints....................................................... 134Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................
134
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 134
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........134
Recommended Settings for Heating..........134
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................186
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........277
Horn
......................................................................81
I
In California (U.S. Only)............................259
Information Display Control......................80
Information Displays
...................................105
General Information.......................................... 105
Information Messages
.................................115
Active Park.............................................................. 115
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 116
Airbag....................................................................... 116
Alarm........................................................................\
117
All-Wheel Drive..................................................... 117
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 117
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 118
Auto Start-Stop................................................... 118
Battery and Charging System......................... 119
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 120
Doors and Locks................................................. 120
Driver Alert.............................................................. 121
Electronic Stability Control.............................. 121
Engine....................................................................... 121
Fuel........................................................................\
... 122
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 122
Keys and Keyless Entry..................................... 122
Lane Centering Assist........................................ 123
Lane Keeping System........................................ 123
Maintenance......................................................... 124
MyKey...................................................................... 124
Park Aid................................................................... 125
Park Brake.............................................................. 125
Power Steering.................................................... 126
Pre-Collision Warning System....................... 127
Remote Start........................................................ 127
Seats........................................................................\
127
Starting System .................................................. 127
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 128
Towing....................................................................\
.128
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Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
Off........................................................................\
215
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
. 212
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............218
System Not Available........................................ 216
Using Lane Centering........................................ 218
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................181 Driving in Special Conditions with All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)...................................................... 181
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................61
Using Snow Chains.....................................329
Using Stability Control................................192
Electronic Stability Control ............................ 192
Using Summer Tires...................................329
Using Traction Control
...............................190
Switching the System Off............................... 190
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 190
Using a Switch..................................................... 190
Using Voice Recognition...........................383 Apps....................................................................... 388
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction........................................................ 389
Climate.................................................................. 385
Entertainment.................................................... 384
General.................................................................. 383
Navigation............................................................. 387
Phone.................................................................... 386
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 388
Voice Settings..................................................... 389
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.........................261
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................297
General Information.......................................... 297
Vehicle Certification Label.......................345
Vehicle Identification Number................344
Vehicle Storage
............................................302
Body....................................................................... 303
Brakes.................................................................... 303
Cooling system................................................... 303
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............303
Engine.................................................................... 303
Fuel system......................................................... 303General..................................................................
303
Miscellaneous..................................................... 304
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................304
Tires........................................................................\
303
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.................................371
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 131
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............344
Voice Control...................................................80
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................101 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 101
Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 101
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................. 101
Auto Start-stop.................................................... 101
Battery..................................................................... 101
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 101
Brake System........................................................ 101
Cruise Control...................................................... 102
Direction Indicator.............................................. 102
Door Ajar................................................................ 102
Electric Park Brake............................................. 102
Engine Coolant Temperature......................... 102
Engine Oil.............................................................. 102
Fasten Seatbelt................................................... 102
Front Airbag.......................................................... 102
Front Fog Lamps Indicator.............................. 102
High Beam............................................................. 102
Hill Start Assist Indicator................................. 102
Hood Ajar............................................................... 103
Lane Keeping Aid................................................ 103
Liftgate Ajar.......................................................... 103
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 103
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 103
Low Washer Fluid............................................... 103
Parking Lamps..................................................... 103
Powertrain Fault................................................. 103
Service Engine Soon.......................................... 103
Stability Control.................................................. 103
Stability Control Off.......................................... 104
Washer Fluid Check
....................................292
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 298
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 82
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