child restraint FORD EDGE 2023 User Guide

SEATBELT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always drive and ridewith your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Children must alwaysbe properly restrained.
WARNING: Do not allow apassenger to hold a child on their lapwhen your vehicle is moving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death in the event of asudden stop or crash.
WARNING: All occupants of yourvehicle, including the driver, shouldalways properly wear their seatbelts,even when an airbag supplementalrestraint system is provided. Failure toproperly wear your seatbelt couldseriously increase the risk of injury ordeath.
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: In a rollover crash, anunbelted person is significantly morelikely to die than a person wearing aseatbelt.
WARNING: Each seating positionin your vehicle has a specific seatbeltassembly made up of one buckle andone tongue designed to be used as a pair.Use the shoulder belt on the outsideshoulder only. Never wear the shoulderbelt under the arm. Never use a singleseatbelt for more than one person.
WARNING: Even with advancedrestraints systems, properly restrainchildren 12 and under in a rear seatingposition. Failure to follow this couldseriously increase the risk of injury ordeath.
WARNING: Seatbelts and seatsmay be hot in a vehicle that is in thesunshine. The hot seatbelts or seats mayburn a small child. Check seat covers andbuckles before you place a childanywhere near them.
WARNING: If your vehicle isinvolved in a crash, have the seatbeltsand associated components inspectedas soon as possible. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
All seating positions in your vehicle havelap and shoulder seatbelts. All occupantsof the vehicle should always properly weartheir seatbelts, even when an airbagsupplemental restraint system is provided.
The seatbelt system consists of:
•Lap and shoulder seatbelts.
•Shoulder seatbelt with automaticlocking mode, except driver seatbelt.
•Height adjuster at the front outermostseating positions.
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Seatbelt fastened.A
Seatbelt not fastened.B
Seatbelt recently unfastened.C
Fault.D
SEATBELT REMINDER AUDIBLEWARNINGS
A warning tone sounds and the warninglamp illuminates if you are not wearingyour seatbelt when your vehicle exceedsa relatively low speed.
The warning tone sounds for a short periodof time or until you fasten your seatbelt.
SWITCHING THE SEATBELTREMINDER ON AND OFF
WARNING: While the systemallows you to deactivate it, this systemis designed to improve your chances ofbeing safely belted and surviving anaccident. We recommend you leave thesystem activated for yourself and otherswho may use the vehicle.
Note:The driver and front passengerwarnings switch off independently. Whenyou perform this procedure for one seatingposition, do not buckle the other position asthis cancels the process.
Note:If you are using MyKey, you cannotdisable the seatbelt reminder. Also, if theseatbelt reminder has been previouslydisabled, it is re-enabled during the use ofMyKey. See MyKeyâ„¢ (page 64).
Read Steps 1 - 4 before proceeding withthe programming procedure.
Make sure that:
•The parking brake is set.
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The ignition is off.
•The driver and front passengerseatbelts are unfastened.
1.Switch the ignition on. Do not start theengine.
2.After Step 1, wait an additional fiveseconds before proceeding with Step3. Once you start Step 3, you mustcomplete the procedure within 30seconds.
3.For the seating position you areswitching off, buckle then unbuckle theseatbelt four times at a moderatespeed, ending in the unbuckled state.After Step 3, the seatbelt warning lightswitches on.
4.When the seatbelt warning light is on,buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt.After Step 4, the seatbelt warning lightflashes for confirmation.
This switches the feature off for thatseating position if it is currently on.
This switches the feature on for thatseating position if it is currently off.
CHECKING THE SEATBELTS
Check the seatbelts and child restraintsperiodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace ifnecessary.
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Check the following seatbelt assembliesafter a crash.
•Retractors.
•Buckles.
•Front seatbelt buckle assemblies.
•Shoulder belt height adjusters.
•Shoulder belt guide on seat backrest.
•Child restraint LATCH and tetheranchors.
•Attaching hardware.
Read the child restraint manufacturer'sinstructions for additional inspection andmaintenance information specific to thechild restraint.
We recommend that all seatbeltassemblies in use in vehicles involved in acrash be replaced. However, if the crashwas minor and an authorized dealer findsthat the belts do not show damage andcontinue to operate properly, they do notneed to be replaced. Seatbelt assembliesnot in use during a crash should also bechecked and replaced if either damage orimproper operation is noted.
Properly care for seatbelts. See CleaningSeatbelts (page 305).
SEATBELT EXTENSIONS
WARNING: Persons who fit intothe vehicle's seatbelt should not use anextension. Unnecessary use could resultin serious personal injury in the event ofa crash.
WARNING: Only use extensionsprovided free of charge by our dealers.The dealer will provide an extensiondesigned specifically for this vehicle,model year and seating position. The useof an extension intended for anothervehicle, model year or seating positionmay not offer you the full protection ofyour vehicle's seatbelt restraint system.
WARNING: Never use seatbeltextensions to install child restraints.
WARNING: Do not use extensionsto change the way the seatbelt fitsacross the torso, over the lap or to makethe seatbelt buckle easier to reach.
If, because of body size or driving position,it is not possible to properly fasten theseatbelt over your lap and shoulder, anextension that is compatible with theseatbelts is available free of charge fromour dealers. Only use our seatbeltextensions made by the original equipmentseatbelt manufacturer with our seatbelts.Ask your authorized dealer if your extensionis compatible with your vehicle restraintsystem.
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WARNING: Do not lean your headon the door. The curtain airbag couldinjure you as it deploys from theheadliner.
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury,do not obstruct or place objects in thedeployment path of the airbag.
The Safety Canopy deploys duringsignificant side crashes or when a certainlikelihood of a rollover event is detectedby the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopyis mounted to the roof side-rail sheetmetal, behind the headliner, above eachrow of seats. In certain sideways crashesor rollover events, the Safety Canopy willbe activated, regardless of which seats areoccupied. The Safety Canopy inflatesbetween the side window area andoccupants to further enhance protectionprovided in side impact crashes androllover events.
The system consists of the following:
•Safety Canopy curtain airbags abovethe trim panels over the front and rearside windows identified by a label orwording on the headliner or roof-pillartrim.
•A flexible headliner which opens abovethe side doors to allow air curtaindeployment
· Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with a readinessindicator. See Crash Sensorsand Airbag Indicator (page 55).
Properly restrain children 12 years old andunder in the rear seats. The Safety Canopywill not interfere with children restrainedusing a properly installed child or boosterseat because it is designed to inflatedownward from the headliner above thedoors along the side window opening.
AIRBAG PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Airbags do not inflateslowly or gently, and the risk of injuryfrom a deploying airbag is the greatestclose to the trim covering the airbagmodule.
WARNING: All occupants of yourvehicle, including the driver, shouldalways properly wear their seatbelts,even when an airbag supplementalrestraint system is provided. Failure toproperly wear your seatbelt couldseriously increase the risk of injury ordeath.
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WARNING: Properly securechildren 12 years old and under in a rearseating position whenever possible. Ifyou are unable to properly secure allchildren in a rear seating position,properly secure the largest child on thefront seat. If you must use a forwardfacing child restraint on the front seat,move the seat as far back as possible.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not place your armson the airbag cover or through thesteering wheel. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in frontof the airbags free from obstruction. Donot affix anything to or over the airbagcovers. Objects could become projectilesduring airbag deployment. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury,do not obstruct or place objects in thedeployment path of the airbag.
WARNING: Do not place arearward facing child restraint in front ofan active airbag. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Do not attempt toservice, repair, or modify thesupplementary restraint system orassociated components. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: Several airbag systemcomponents get hot after inflation. Toreduce the risk of injury, do not touchthem after inflation.
WARNING: If a supplementaryrestraint system component hasdeployed, it will not function again. Havethe system and associated componentsinspected as soon as possible. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
PROPERLY ADJUSTING THE
DRIVER AND FRONT
PASSENGER SEATS
WARNING: National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)recommends a minimum distance of atleast 10 in (25 cm) between anoccupant's chest and the driver airbagmodule.
To properly position yourself away fromthe airbag:
•Move your seat to the rear as far as youcan while still reaching the pedalscomfortably.
•Recline the seat slightly one or twodegrees from the upright position.
After all occupants have adjusted theirseats and put on seatbelts, it is veryimportant that they continue to sitproperly. Properly seated occupants situpright, lean against the seat backrest, andcenter themselves on the seat cushion,with their feet comfortably extended onthe floor. Sitting improperly can increasethe chance of injury in a crash event. Forexample, if an occupant slouches, liesdown, turns sideways, sits forward, leansforward or sideways, or puts one or bothfeet up, the chance of injury during a crashgreatly increases.
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CHILDREN AND AIRBAGS
WARNING: Do not place arearward facing child restraint in front ofan active airbag. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer when properly restrainedin the rear seating positions than in thefront seating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase the risk ofinjury in a crash.
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING
SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE FRONT PASSENGERSENSING SYSTEM
This system detects a properly seatedoccupant and determines if the frontpassenger airbag should be enabled.
HOW DOES THE FRONTPASSENGER SENSING SYSTEMWORK
The system uses a passenger airbag statusindicator which illuminates indicating thatthe front passenger frontal airbag is eitherenabled or disabled.
Note:When you first switch the ignition on,the passenger airbag status indicator offand on lamps illuminate for a short periodto confirm they are functional.
The indicator lamps are in the center stackof the instrument panel.
The front passenger sensing system isdesigned to disable the front passengerfrontal airbag under these conditions:
•The front passenger seat isunoccupied.
•The system determines an infant ispresent in a child restraint.
•A passenger takes their weight off ofthe seat for a period of time.
•If there is a problem with the airbagsystem or the passenger sensingsystem.
Even with this technology, parents arestrongly encouraged to always properlyrestrain children in the rear seat.
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•When the front passenger sensingsystem disables the front passengerfrontal airbag, the passenger airbagstatus indicator illuminates the offlamp.
•If you have installed the child restraintand the passenger airbag statusindicator illuminates the on lamp,switch your vehicle off, remove thechild restraint from your vehicle andreinstall the restraint following thechild restraint manufacturer'sinstructions.
The front passenger sensing system workswith sensors that are part of the frontpassenger seat and seatbelt. The sensorsare designed to detect the presence of aproperly seated occupant and determineif the front passenger frontal airbag shouldbe enabled.
•When the front passenger sensingsystem enables the front passengerfrontal airbag, the passenger airbagstatus indicator illuminates the onlamp.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the frontpassenger seat, but the passenger airbagstatus indicator off lamp is illuminated, itis possible that the person is not sittingproperly in the seat. If this happens:
•Switch your vehicle off and ask theperson to place the seat backrest in anupright position.
•Have the person sit upright in the seat,centered on the seat cushion, with theperson's legs comfortably extended.
•Restart your vehicle and have theperson remain in this position for abouttwo minutes. This allows the systemto detect that person and enable thepassenger frontal airbag.
•If the indicator off lamp remainsilluminated even after this, you shouldadvise the person to ride in the rearseat.
After all occupants have adjusted theirseats and put on seatbelts, it is veryimportant that they continue to sit upright,leaning against the seat backrest, andcentered on the seat cushion, with theirfeet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chanceof injury in a crash event. For example, ifan occupant slouches, lies down, turnssideways, sits forward, leans forward orsideways, or puts one or both feet up, thechance of injury during a crash greatlyincreases.
If you think that the state of the passengerairbag status indicator lamp is incorrect,check for the following:
•Objects lodged underneath the seat.
•Objects between the seat cushion andthe center console.
•Objects hanging off the seat backrest.
•Objects stowed in the seat backrestmap pocket.
•Objects placed on the occupant's lap.
•Cargo interference with the seat
•Other passengers pushing or pulling onthe seat.
•Rear passenger feet and knees restingor pushing on the seat.
The listed conditions could cause theweight of a properly seated occupant tobe incorrectly interpreted by the frontpassenger sensing system. The person inthe front passenger seat could appearheavier or lighter due to the conditionslisted.
Make sure the front passengersensing system is operatingproperly. See Crash Sensorsand Airbag Indicator (page 55).
If the airbag readiness light is on, do thefollowing:
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Brakes................................................................181Anti-Lock Braking System................................181Brakes – Troubleshooting...............................182Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................182Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................183Brakes – Information Messages...................183Brakes – Warning Lamps................................182Breaking-In.....................................................259
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Calculating Payload....................................245Calculating the Load Limit.......................246Canceling the Set Speed.........................209Capacities and Specifications.................341Catalytic Converter.......................................173Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting..............................................173Catalytic Converter Precautions.............173Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting.........................................173Catalytic Converter – WarningLamps.................................................................173Center Display Limitations.......................365Center Display Overview..........................365Center Display Precautions.....................365Changing a Flat Tire....................................335Changing a Road Wheel...........................335Changing the 12V Battery.........................292Changing the Remote ControlBattery............................................................60Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password...................................357Charging a Device..........................................151Charging a Wireless Device......................155Checking MyKey System Status..............66Checking the Brake Fluid............................181Checking the Coolant.................................287Checking the Seatbelts...............................45Checking the Tire Pressures.....................321Checking the Wiper Blades........................95Children and Airbags.....................................52Child Restraint Anchor Points...................30Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints...................................................................30Locating the Child Restraint Top TetherAnchor Points....................................................31
What Are the Child Restraint AnchorPoints...................................................................30Child Restraints................................................31Child Restraint Position Information..............31Child Restraints Recommendation...............32Child Safety......................................................29Child Restraint Anchor Points.........................30Child Restraints......................................................31Installing Child Restraints.................................32Child Safety Locks.........................................39Child Safety Precautions.............................29Cleaning Products........................................301Cleaning the Exterior..................................302Cleaning Camera Lenses andSensors.............................................................303Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or StainlessSteel..................................................................302Cleaning Headlamps and RearLamps...............................................................302Cleaning Stripes or Graphics.........................303Cleaning the Engine Compartment...........303Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............302Cleaning the Underbody.................................303Cleaning Wheels................................................302Cleaning Windows and WiperBlades...............................................................302Cleaning the Interior...................................304Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................305Cleaning Displays and Screens....................304Cleaning Fabric..................................................304Cleaning Leather...............................................304Cleaning Moonroof Tracks.............................306Cleaning Plastic.................................................304Cleaning Seatbelts...........................................305Cleaning Storage Compartments...............305Cleaning the Instrument Panel....................304Cleaning Vinyl.....................................................305Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66Climate Control.............................................128Auto Mode.............................................................129Climate Control Hints.................................129Closing the Liftgate.......................................79Closing the Hands-Free Liftgate....................84Closing the Liftgate From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................83Closing the Liftgate From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................79
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Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance....................................................150Garage Door Opener....................................147Garage Door Opener Introduction..........147Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies..................................................147General Maintenance Information.......388Glasses Holder..............................................156Locating the Glasses Holder..........................156Global Opening.............................................107Switching Global Opening On andOff.......................................................................108Using Global Opening.......................................107What Is Global Opening...................................107Glossary of Tire Terminology...................316
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................295Headlamps.......................................................98Headlamp Indicators..........................................98Switching Headlamp Exit Delay On andOff.........................................................................98Using the High Beam Headlamps.................98Headlamps – Troubleshooting................99Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................99Heated Seats.................................................138Heated Seat Precautions................................138Switching the Heated Seats On andOff.......................................................................139HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................128Hill Start Assist..............................................187Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting..............187Hill Start Assist Precautions.....................187Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting........187Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................187Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........282Horn.....................................................................93How Does 911 Assist Work..........................57How Does Active Park AssistWork..............................................................204
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work.....................................210How Does All-Wheel Drive Work...........180How Does Auto Hold Work.......................188How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work..............................................228How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work........231How Does Driver Alert Work.....................241How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work.......78How Does Hill Start Assist Work.............187How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork...............................................................234How Does Stability Control Work...........191How Does the 180 Degree CameraWork..............................................................202How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork................................................................221How Does the Memory FunctionWork...............................................................145How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork.................................................................47How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work...............................................143How Does the Safety Canopyâ„¢Work.................................................................49How Does Traction Control Work..........190How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork..............................................................258How Do the Front Airbags Work..............48How Do the Knee Airbags Work...............49How Do the Side Airbags Work................48
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Identifying Fuse Types................................281Identifying the Audio Unit........................359Inflating the Tires..........................................321Information on the Tire Sidewall.............311Inspecting the Tire for Damage..............322Inspecting the Tire for Wear.....................322Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems.......323Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cargo Net.......................249Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cover...............................249Installing Child Restraints...........................32Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints....................36
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Installing a Child Restraint in a CenterSeat......................................................................35Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren...............................................................34Using Seatbelts.....................................................32Using Tether Straps.............................................36Instrument Cluster Display.........................117Personalized Settings.......................................120Trip Computer.......................................................118Instrument Cluster Display MainMenu................................................................117Instrument Cluster Indicators...................116Instrument Cluster........................................113Fuel Gauge.............................................................113Instrument Cluster Overview....................113Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps.......114Instrument Panel............................................25Interior Air Quality..........................................131Interior Bulbs................................................300Interior Bulb Specification Chart................300Interior Lamp Function...............................105Switching the Interior Lamp Function Onand Off..............................................................105What Is the Interior Lamp Function............105Interior Lighting.............................................105Ambient Lighting................................................106Interior Lamp Function.....................................105Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.............106Interior Lighting –Troubleshooting........................................106Interior Lighting – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................106Interior Mirror.................................................109Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror........................109Interior Mirror Precautions........................109Introduction.......................................................15
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................264Jump Starting Precautions............................264Jump Starting the Vehicle..............................265Preparing the Vehicle.......................................265
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Keyless Entry....................................................73Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting....................74
Keyless Entry Keypad....................................75Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting...............................................77Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations............75Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode.................................................................75Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes...............................................................76Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting...........................................77Keyless Entry Keypad – Frequently AskedQuestions............................................................77Keyless Entry Limitations............................73Keyless Entry Settings..................................73Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting..............74Keyless Entry – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................74Keys and Remote Controls.........................59Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting...............................................63Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..........................................63Keys and Remote Controls – InformationMessages............................................................63
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Lane Centering..............................................216How Does Lane Centering Work...................216Lane Centering Alerts.......................................218Lane Centering AutomaticCancellation.....................................................218Lane Centering Indicators...............................219Lane Centering Limitations.............................217Lane Centering Manual Cancellation.........218Lane Centering Precautions............................217Lane Centering Requirements........................217Switching Lane Centering On and Off........218Lane Keeping System Indicators...........224Lane Keeping System..................................221Aid Mode...............................................................223Alert and Aid Mode............................................223Alert Mode............................................................223Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting............................................225Lane Keeping System Limitations..........221Lane Keeping System Precautions........221Lane Keeping System Settings...............222
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