dead battery FORD EDGE 2020 Owners Manual

To exit SelectShift mode:
•
Press and hold the + paddle on the
steering wheel to deactivate
SelectShift mode in drive (D) or sport
(S).
OR
• Diesel vehicles only: Press and hold the
+ toggle or + steering wheel paddle for
a few seconds.
The instrument cluster displays your
current gear. If you request a gear that is
not available due to vehicle conditions, too
low or too high engine speed, the current
gear flashes three times.
Note: At full accelerator pedal travel, the
transmission may automatically downshift
for maximum performance.
Manual Park Release WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which
means your vehicle can roll freely. To
avoid unwanted vehicle movement,
always fully apply the parking brake prior
to doing this procedure. Use wheels
chocks if appropriate. WARNING:
If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning
lamp remains illuminated, the brakes
may not be working properly. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. WARNING:
Do not drive your
vehicle until you verify that the
stoplamps are working.
Use the manual park release to move your
transmission from the park (P) position in
the event of an electrical malfunction or
emergency. Activating the Manual Park Release
Cable
1. Apply the parking brake.
Note:
If vehicle battery is dead, for example,
no electrical power available, an external
power may be required to apply the parking
brake. 2. Locate the manual park release cable
access cover under the dash, below the
steering wheel.
3. Using a tool, carefully remove the screw from the access cover and open.
Note: Do not pull the tether until you are in
the driver's seat.
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4.
Switch ignition on, but do not start your
vehicle.
5. Once in the driver seat, fully apply the brake pedal and hold. Do not release.
Pull the orange tether outward towards
the driver seat, move the tether to the
lower right-hand corner to seat the
metal bead in the pocket, and lock it
into the override position. If done
correctly, a message on the instrument
cluster displays Park Not Available,
Transmission Not In Park or Shift
System Fault.
Note: Your vehicle is now out of the park
(P) position and is free to roll.
6. With your foot still fully applied on the
brake pedal, disengage the parking
brake.
7. Your vehicle remains in neutral (N) for emergency towing purposes.
8. Switch off the ignition 9.
Once safe to do so, and there is no risk
that your vehicle will roll, disconnect
the negative (black) battery cable from
the battery.
Returning Your Vehicle to Normal
Mode
1. Once it is safe to do so, reconnect the negative (black) battery cable to the
battery.
2. Apply the parking brake.
Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for example,
no electrical power available, an external
power may be required to apply the parking
brake.
Note: Do not pull the tether until you are in
the driver seat.
3. Once in the driver seat, fully apply the brake pedal and hold, do not release.
Pull the orange tether outward towards
the driver seat.
4. Move the tether towards the left and release to return it to the rest position.
5. Stow the manual park release cable tether, install the access cover and
replace the screw.
6. With your foot fully applied on the brake pedal, start your vehicle. Confirm
that your vehicle is in the park (P)
position and that the instrument
cluster indicates park (P).
7. If the instrument cluster is not displaying the park (P) position or there
is a message stating Park Not
Available, Transmission Not In Park or
Shift System Fault, apply the parking
brake before exiting your vehicle.
Contact an authorized dealer for
service.
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