child seat FORD EDGE 2021 Owner's Manual

•
When the front passenger sensing
system disables the front passenger
frontal airbag, the passenger airbag
status indicator illuminates the off
lamp.
• If you have installed the child restraint
and the passenger airbag status
indicator illuminates the on lamp,
switch your vehicle off, remove the
child restraint from your vehicle and
reinstall the restraint following the
child restraint manufacturer's
instructions.
The front passenger sensing system works
with sensors that are part of the front
passenger seat and seatbelt. The sensors
are designed to detect the presence of a
properly seated occupant and determine
if the front passenger frontal airbag should
be enabled.
• When the front passenger sensing
system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag, the passenger airbag
status indicator illuminates the on
lamp.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger seat, but the passenger airbag
status indicator off lamp is illuminated, it
is possible that the person is not sitting
properly in the seat. If this happens:
• Switch your vehicle off and ask the
person to place the seat backrest in an
upright position.
• Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person's legs comfortably extended.
• Restart your vehicle and have the
person remain in this position for about
two minutes. This allows the system
to detect that person and enable the
passenger frontal airbag.
• If the indicator off lamp remains
illuminated even after this, you should
advise the person to ride in the rear
seat. After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit upright,
leaning against the seat backrest, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash greatly
increases.
If you think that the state of the passenger
airbag status indicator lamp is incorrect,
check for the following:
•
Objects lodged underneath the seat.
• Objects between the seat cushion and
the center console.
• Objects hanging off the seat backrest.
• Objects stowed in the seat backrest
map pocket.
• Objects placed on the occupant's lap.
• Cargo interference with the seat
• Other passengers pushing or pulling on
the seat.
• Rear passenger feet and knees resting
or pushing on the seat.
The listed conditions could cause the
weight of a properly seated occupant to
be incorrectly interpreted by the front
passenger sensing system. The person in
the front passenger seat could appear
heavier or lighter due to the conditions
listed. Make sure the front passenger
sensing system is operating
properly. See Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 57).
If the airbag readiness light is on, do the
following:
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Pull your vehicle over.
• Switch your vehicle off.
• Check for any objects lodged
underneath the front passenger seat
or cargo interfering with the seat.
• Remove the obstruction if found.
• Restart your vehicle.
• Wait at least two minutes and verify
that the airbag readiness light in the
instrument cluster is no longer
illuminated.
• If the airbag readiness light in the
instrument cluster remains illuminated,
there may be a problem due to the
front passenger sensing system.
Do not attempt to repair or service the
system. Take your vehicle in for service
immediately.
If it is necessary to modify an advanced
front airbag system to accommodate a
person with disabilities, contact your
Customer Relationship Center. See
Contacting Us (page 15). Front Passenger Sensing System
Precautions WARNING:
Sitting improperly, out
of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash. Always sit upright against your
seat back, with your feet on the floor. WARNING:
Any alteration or
modification to the front passenger seat
may affect the performance of the front
passenger sensing system. This could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.
Front Passenger Sensing System Indicators Passenger Airbag
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
Occupant
Disabled
OFF: Illuminated
Empty
ON: Not Illuminated Disabled
OFF: Illuminated
Child
ON: Not Illuminated Enabled
OFF: Not Illuminated
Adult
ON: Illuminated
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LIFTGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Make sure that you fully
close the liftgate to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. If you
are unable to fully close the liftgate,
open the air vents or the windows to
allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. WARNING: Keep keys out of reach
of children. Do not allow children to
operate or play near an open or moving
power liftgate. You should supervise the
operation of the power liftgate at all
times.
OPENING THE LIFTGATE
Opening the Liftgate From Inside
Your Vehicle
P o w er Lift g a t e R el e a s e
P o w er Lift g a t e Ob s t a cl e D e t e c tion
With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel. Note:
Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example
a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
Opening the Liftgate From Outside
Your Vehicle
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control.
If a remote control is within 3 ft (1 m)
of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks
when you press the liftgate release
button. 2. Press and release the liftgate control
button.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system ’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
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WHAT IS THE REAR
OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
The rear occupant alert system monitors
vehicle conditions and notifies you to check
for rear seat occupants when you switch
the ignition off.
HOW DOES THE REAR
OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
WORK
The system monitors when rear doors have
been opened and closed to indicate the
potential presence of an occupant in the
rear seat.
A message displays in the information and
entertainment display screen and an
audible warning sounds when you switch
the ignition off after any of the following
conditions have been met:
•
A rear door is opened or closed while
the ignition is on.
• You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of a rear door opening and
closing.
• You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of the alert having displayed
or sounded.
REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS WARNING: On hot days, the
temperature inside the vehicle can rise
very quickly. Exposure of people or
animals to these high temperatures for
even a short time can cause death or
serious heat related injuries, including
brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk. WARNING:
Do not leave children
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.
REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
The system does not detect the presence
of objects or passengers in the rear seat.
It monitors when rear doors are opened
and closed.
Note: It is possible to receive an alert when
there is no rear seat occupant, but alert
conditions are met.
Note: It is possible to receive no alert when
there is an occupant in the rear seat, if alert
conditions are not met. For example, if a rear
seat occupant does not enter the vehicle
through a rear door.
Note: The audible warning does not sound
when the front door is opened before you
switch the ignition off.
SWITCHING REAR OCCUPANT
ALERT SYSTEM ON AND OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Switch
Rear Occupant Alert on or off.
Note: The default setting is on.
Note: Performing a master reset causes the
system to switch on again.
Semiannual Reminder
(If Equipped)
When you switch the system off, a
message appears every six months as a
reminder that the system is off. You can
switch the system back on or leave it off.
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(If Equipped)

Blind Spot Information System
Precautions..................................................231
Blind Spot Information System Requirements.............................................232
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting........................................233
Blind Spot Information System – Information Messages................................ 233
Bluetooth®.....................................................381
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............286 Accessing the Body Control Module Fuse
Box..................................................................... 286
Identifying the Fuses in the Body Control Module Fuse Box........................................... 287
Locating the Body Control Module Fuse Box..................................................................... 286
Body Styling Kit Precautions....................312
Body Styling Kits...........................................312
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........290
Booster Seats
..................................................39
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 39
Brake Fluid Specification
..........................188
Brake Over Accelerator...............................187
Brake Precautions........................................187
Brakes................................................................187 Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 187
Brakes – Troubleshooting............................... 188
Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................188 Brakes – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 189
Brakes – Information Messages................... 189
Brakes – Warning Lamps................................ 188
Breaking-In.....................................................263 Brakes and Clutch............................................. 263
Tires........................................................................\
263
C
Calculating Payload
....................................249
Calculating the Load Limit.......................249
Helpful examples for calculating the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.................................................. 250
California Proposition 65 - United States of America
..................................................440
Canceling the Set Speed...........................213
Capacities and Specifications................347 Catalytic Converter.......................................176
Catalytic Converter –
Troubleshooting............................................. 176
Catalytic Converter Precautions
.............176
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting.........................................176
Catalytic Converter – Warning Lamps................................................................. 176
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................341 ........................................................................\
.......... 346
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information...................................................... 341
Stowing the flat tire ......................................... 345
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 342
Changing a Road Wheel
............................341
Changing the 12V Battery.........................299 Remove and Reinstall the Battery.............300
Changing the Engine Air Filter................298
Changing the Fuel Filter............................298
Changing the Remote Control Battery.............................................................62
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password..................................364
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Frequency........................................................ 365
Charging a Device
.........................................154
Charging a Wireless Device.......................157
Checking MyKey System Status
..............68
Checking the Brake Fluid...........................187
Checking the Coolant................................294 Adding Coolant.................................................. 295
Coolant Change................................................. 296
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 297
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 296
Severe Climates................................................. 296
Checking the Seatbelts................................47
Checking the Tire Pressures....................326
Checking the Wiper Blades........................95
Children and Airbags....................................54
Child Restraint Anchor Points....................32 Locating the Child Restraint Lower Anchor
Points................................................................... 32
Locating the Child Restraint Top Tether Anchor Points................................................... 33
What Are the Child Restraint Anchor Points................................................................... 32
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Child Restraints...............................................33
Child Restraint Position Information.............33
Child Restraints Recommendation...............34
Child Safety
.......................................................31
Child Restraint Anchor Points.......................... 32
Child Restraints..................................................... 33
Installing Child Restraints................................. 34
Child Safety Locks..........................................41 Left-Hand Side....................................................... 41
Right-Hand Side.................................................... 41
Child Safety Precautions
..............................31
Cleaning Products.......................................307 Materials............................................................... 307
Cleaning the Exterior..................................307 Cleaning Camera Lenses and
Sensors............................................................ 309
Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or Stainless Steel.................................................................. 308
Cleaning Headlamps and Rear Lamps............................................................... 307
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics........................ 309
Cleaning the Engine Compartment...........308
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............307
Cleaning the Underbody................................ 309
Cleaning Wheels............................................... 308
Cleaning Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................... 308
Cleaning the Interior...................................309 Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats.................310
Cleaning Displays and Screens..................... 310
Cleaning Fabric Seats and Headliners........................................................ 310
Cleaning Leather and Vinyl ............................ 310
Cleaning Moonroof Tracks............................... 311
Cleaning Plastic................................................. 309
Cleaning Seatbelts.............................................. 311
Cleaning Storage Compartments.................311
Cleaning the Instrument Panel.................... 309
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................67
Clearing the Garage Door Opener...........151
Climate Control
.............................................128
Auto Mode............................................................ 130
Climate Control – Troubleshooting..............131
Climate Control – Troubleshooting
........131
Climate Control – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................... 131
Closing the Liftgate.......................................80 Closing the Hands-Free Liftgate.................... 85Closing the Liftgate From Inside Your
Vehicle................................................................. 84
Closing the Liftgate From Outside Your Vehicle................................................................ 80
Closing the Liftgate Using the Remote Control................................................................ 85
Cold Weather Precautions.......................263
Connected Vehicle
.....................................360
Connected Vehicle –
Troubleshooting............................................. 361
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................... 360
Connected Vehicle Data
..............................24
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............360
Connected Vehicle Requirements........360
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting.........................................361
Connected Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 361
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device...........381
Connecting a Trailer....................................254 Safety Chains...................................................... 255
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 254
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 254
Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........254
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.......................................................360
Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........360
Enabling and Disabling the Modem..........360
What Is the Modem.......................................... 360
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.......................................................360
Connecting Your Phone
.............................377
Contacting Us...................................................15
Argentina.................................................................. 15
Asia Pacific.............................................................. 15
Australia.................................................................... 15
Brazil........................................................................\
... 15
Canada...................................................................... 15
Caribbean, Central America and Israel.........15
Europe....................................................................... 15
Ford Credit - US Only........................................... 16
Middle East.............................................................. 16
New Zealand........................................................... 15
North Africa ............................................................ 15
Puerto Rico.............................................................. 16
South Korea............................................................ 16
Sub-Saharan Africa ............................................. 15
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Information on the Tire Sidewall............316
Information on P Type Tires............................ 317
Inspecting the Tire for Damage..............327 Safety Practices.................................................. 327
Inspecting the Tire for Wear.....................327
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems............................................................328
Installing and Removing the Luggage Compartment Cargo Net.......................252
Installing and Removing the Luggage Compartment Cover................................252
Installing the Luggage Cover......................... 252
Removing the Luggage Cover....................... 253
Installing Child Restraints...........................34 Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchors
for Attaching Child Restraints.................... 38
Installing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat....................................................................... 37
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children............................................................... 36
Using Seatbelts..................................................... 34
Using Tether Straps............................................. 38
Instrument Cluster Display.........................117 Personalized Settings....................................... 120
Trip Computer....................................................... 118
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu................................................................117
Instrument Cluster Indicators...................116
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 116
Automatic Headlamp High Beam.................116
Auto-Start-Stop.................................................. 116
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 116
Cruise Control....................................................... 116
Front Airbag........................................................... 116
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 116
High Beam.............................................................. 116
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 116
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 116
Side Marker Lamps............................................. 116
Stability and Traction Control........................ 116
Turn Signal Lamps.............................................. 116
Instrument Cluster........................................113 Fuel Gauge............................................................. 113
Instrument Cluster Overview
....................113
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps.......114 Anti-Lock Brake System.................................... 114
Battery..................................................................... 114
Brake System........................................................ 115Door Ajar.................................................................
115
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 115
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 115
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 115
Hood Ajar................................................................ 115
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 115
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 115
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 115
Low Washer Fluid Level..................................... 115
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............................ 115
Oil Pressure............................................................ 115
Powertrain Fault................................................... 115
Instrument Panel............................................27
Interior Air Quality.........................................132
Interior Bulbs................................................306 Interior Bulb Specification Chart.................306
Interior Lamp Function...............................105 Switching the Interior Lamp Function On
and Off.............................................................. 105
What Is the Interior Lamp Function............105
Interior Lighting
.............................................105
Ambient Lighting................................................ 106
Interior Lamp Function..................................... 105
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.............106
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting........................................106
Interior Lighting – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 106
Interior Mirror.................................................109 Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror........................ 109
Interior Mirror Precautions........................109
Introduction.......................................................17
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................266 Jump Starting Precautions............................ 266
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................... 267
Preparing the Vehicle....................................... 267
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................74
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting.................... 75
Keyless Entry Keypad....................................76 Keyless Entry Keypad –
Troubleshooting............................................... 78
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations............76
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