FORD EDGE 2021 Owners Manual

2021
FORD EDGE Owner's Manual

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Contacting Us
Contacting Us
..................................................15
Introduction
About This Publication .................................
17
Using This Publication .................................
18
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle .................
19
Data Privacy
Data Privacy .....................................................
22
Service Data ....................................................
23
Event Data ........................................................
23
Settings Data ..................................................
24
Connected Vehicle Data .............................
24
Mobile Device Data .......................................
25
Emergency Call System Data ...................
25
Visual Search
Steering Wheel ..............................................
26
Instrument Panel ...........................................
27
Vehicle Interior ...............................................
28
Front Exterior ..................................................
29
Rear Exterior ...................................................
30
Child Safety
Child Safety Precautions .............................
31
Child Restraint Anchor Points ...................
32
Child Restraints ..............................................
33
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
34
Booster Seats .................................................
39
Child Safety Locks .........................................
41
Seatbelts
Seatbelt Precautions ...................................
42
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts ........................................................................\
..
43
Sensitive Locking Mode ..............................
44Automatic Locking Mode
...........................
44
Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy ....................................................
45
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height ..................
45
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
45
Checking the Seatbelts ...............................
47
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
48
Personal Safety System ™
What Is the Personal Safety System ........................................................................\
..
49
How Does the Personal Safety System Work ..............................................................
49
Personal Safety System Components ........................................................................\
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49
Airbags
How Do the Front Airbags Work .............
50
How Do the Side Airbags Work ...............
50
How Do the Knee Airbags Work ...............
51
How Does the Safety Canopy ™ Work
........................................................................\
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51
Airbag Precautions .......................................
52
Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front Passenger Seats ........................................
53
Children and Airbags ...................................
54
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
54
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......
57
Disposing of Airbags ....................................
58
911 Assist
How Does 911 Assist Work .........................
59
Emergency Call Requirements ................
59
Emergency Call Limitations .....................
60
Keys and Remote Controls
Remote Control Limitations ......................
61
Using the Remote Control ..........................
61
Removing the Key Blade ............................
62
Sounding the Panic Alarm .........................
62
Locating Your Vehicle ..................................
62
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Changing the Remote Control Battery
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Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
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63
Programming the Remote Control ........
64
Keys and Remote Controls – Troubleshooting ........................................
65
MyKey ™
What Is MyKey ...............................................
66
MyKey Settings ..............................................
66
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
67
Programming a MyKey ................................
67
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
67
Checking MyKey System Status .............
68
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
68
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
68
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside Your Vehicle ...........................................................
70
Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle ............................................................
71
Autounlock ........................................................
71
Autolock ............................................................
72
Mislock ...............................................................
72
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings ........
72
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
...
72
Keyless Entry
Keyless Entry Limitations ...........................
74
Keyless Entry Settings .................................
74
Using Keyless Entry .......................................
74
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting .............
75
Keyless Entry Keypad
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad ..........
76
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations ...........
76
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad ........
76Keyless Entry Keypad Master Access
Code ...............................................................
76
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal Access Codes .............................................................
77
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad ..............
78
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
...
78
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work ........................................................................\
...
79
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off ...................................................................
79
Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate ...................................
80
Closing the Liftgate ......................................
80
Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate
Liftgate Precautions .....................................
82
Opening the Liftgate ....................................
82
Setting the Liftgate Opening Height ........................................................................\
..
84
Closing the Liftgate ......................................
84
Stopping the Liftgate Movement ...........
86
Liftgate Obstacle Detection ......................
87
Liftgate – Troubleshooting ........................
87
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System .......................
89
Anti-Theft Alarm System ..........................
89
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings ........
90
Security – Troubleshooting ......................
90
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
92
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................92
Resetting the Stopping Position - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable
Steering Column .......................................
93
Horn ....................................................................
93
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off ...................................................
93
Wipers and Washers
Wipers ...............................................................
94
Autowipers ......................................................
94
Switching the Rear Window Wiper On and Off ..........................................................
95
Reverse Wipe ..................................................
95
Checking the Wiper Blades .......................
95
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades ..........
95
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades ...........
96
Washers ............................................................
96
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
...
97
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control ............................
98
Headlamps ......................................................
98
Headlamps – Troubleshooting ...............
99
Autolamps .......................................................
99
Exterior Lamps .............................................
100
Automatic High Beam Control ................
101
Automatic High Beam Control – Troubleshooting ......................................
103
Adaptive Front Lighting ............................
103
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On and Off ........................................................
105
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off ........................................................
105
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off ........................................................
105
Interior Lamp Function ..............................
105Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting
Brightness ..................................................
106
Ambient Lighting .........................................
106
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting ......
106
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows ......
107
Global Opening ............................................
107
Window Bounce-Back ..............................
108
Locking the Rear Window Controls ......
108
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions .......................
109
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror ........................................................................\
109
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror .................
109
Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors ..................
110
Folding the Exterior Mirrors ......................
110
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror .................
110
Moonroof
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade ........................................................................\
...
111
Opening and Closing the Moonroof .......
111
Venting the Moonroof .................................
112
Moonroof Bounce-Back .............................
112
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Overview ...................
113
What Is the Tachometer ............................
113
What Is the Speedometer .........................
113
Fuel Gauge ......................................................
113
What Is the Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ............................................................
114
What Is the Turbo Boost Gauge ..............
114
What Are the Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps .........................................
114
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps ......
114
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What Are the Instrument Cluster
Indicators .....................................................116
Instrument Cluster Indicators ..................
116
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls ........................................................
117
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu ........................................................................\
..
117
Trip Computer ................................................
118
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display .........................................................
120
Personalized Settings ................................
120
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start ................................
125
Remote Start Precautions ........................
125
Remote Start Limitations .........................
125
Enabling Remote Start ..............................
125
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle .........................................................
125
Extending the Remote Start Duration ........................................................................\
.
126
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators ........................................................................\
.
126
Remote Start Settings ...............................
126
Climate Control
Switching Climate Control On and Off ........................................................................\
.
128
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off ........................................................................\
.
128
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off ........................................................................\
.
128
Switching Defrost On and Off ................
128
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off ........................................................................\
.
128
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off ........................................................................\
.
128
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off ........................................................
129
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off ........................................................................\
.
129 Setting the Blower Motor Speed
...........
129
Setting the Temperature ..........................
129
Directing the Flow of Air ............................
129
Auto Mode .....................................................
130
Climate Control – Troubleshooting .......
131
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter .......................
132
Locating the Cabin Air Filter .....................
132
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ..................
132
Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions ..............................
133
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
133
Manual Seats ................................................
134
Power Seats ..................................................
136
Heated Seats ................................................
139
Cooled Seats .................................................
140
Rear Seats
Manual Seats .................................................
141
Power Seats ...................................................
142
Heated Seats .................................................
143
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System ........................................................................\
.
144
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work .............................................
144
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
.
144
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
.
144
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off .................................................
144
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators ........................................................................\
.
145
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings .....................................................
145
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Memory Function
How Does the Memory Function Work
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.146
Memory Function Precautions ...............
146
Locating the Memory Function Buttons ........................................................................\
.
146
Saving a Preset Position ...........................
146
Recalling a Preset Position ......................
146
Garage Door Opener
What Is the Garage Door Opener ..........
148
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work ........................................................................\
.
149
Garage Door Opener Precautions .........
149
Garage Door Opener Limitations ..........
149
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Hand-Held Transmitter .........
149
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Garage Door Opener Motor
........................................................................\
.
150
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Gate Opener Motor ..................
151
Clearing the Garage Door Opener ..........
151
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener ........................................................................\
..
151
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies ........................................................................\
.
152
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports .............................
153
Playing Media Using the USB Port ........
153
Charging a Device ........................................
154
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet .........................
155
Power Outlet Precautions ........................
155
Power Outlet Limitations .........................
155
Locating the Power Outlet .......................
155
Power Outlet Indicators ............................
155Power Outlet - Vehicles With:
110V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet .........................
156
Power Outlet Precautions ........................
156
Locating the Power Outlet .......................
156
Power Outlet Indicators ............................
156
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
.
157
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions ........................................................................\
.
157
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
.
157
Charging a Wireless Device ......................
157
Storage
Cup Holders ...................................................
159
Under Floor Storage ...................................
159
Glasses Holder .............................................
159
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions ...............................................
160
Push Button Ignition Switch ...................
160
Starting the Engine ......................................
161
Engine Block Heater ....................................
161
Stopping the Engine ...................................
162
Automatic Engine Stop .............................
163
Accessing the Passive Key Backup Position .......................................................
164
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting ......................................
164
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop ..........................
167
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions .................
167
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off ........................................................................\
.
167
Stopping the Engine ...................................
167
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Restarting the Engine
.................................167
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators ......................
167
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
168
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions .............
170
Fuel Quality .....................................................
171
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel .................
171
Running Out of Fuel .....................................
171
Refueling .........................................................
173
Fuel Tank Capacity ......................................
175
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.
175
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter .............
176
Catalytic Converter Precautions ............
176
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.
176
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions ........................................................................\
..
177
Automatic Transmission Positions ........
177
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear ...............
178
Automatic Transmission Position Indicators ....................................................
178
Manually Shifting Gears ............................
178
Temporary Neutral Mode .........................
179
Automatic Return to Park (P) ................
180
Manual Park Release .................................
180
Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings .....................................................
182
All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work ...........
183
All-Wheel Drive Precautions ...................
183
All-Wheel Drive Limitations ....................
183
All-Wheel Drive Driving Hints .................
183
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting ......
186Brakes
Brake Precautions
.......................................
187
Anti-Lock Braking System ........................
187
Brake Over Accelerator ..............................
187
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir ........
187
Checking the Brake Fluid ..........................
187
Brake Fluid Specification .........................
188
Brakes – Troubleshooting ........................
188
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake .......
190
Applying the Electric Parking Brake ......
190
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency .................................................
190
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ............................................................
190
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake .............................................
191
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning ........................................................................\
..
191
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge ..........................................................
191
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
..
191
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist ............................
193
How Does Hill Start Assist Work ...........
193
Hill Start Assist Precautions ....................
193
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting .......
193
Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work .........
194
Switching Traction Control On and Off ........................................................................\
.
194
Traction Control Indicator ........................
194
Traction Control – Troubleshooting ......
194
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work .........
195
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