window FORD EDGE 2023 User Guide

When you select high sensitivity, the wipersoperate when the sensor detects a smallamount of water on the windshield.
When you select low sensitivity, the wipersoperate when the sensor detects a largeamount of water on the windshield.
SWITCHING THE REAR
WINDOW WIPER ON AND OFF
Front and Rear Wiper Stalk
Intermittent wipe.A
Continuous wipe.B
Rear window wiper off.C
REVERSE WIPE
WHAT IS REVERSE WIPE
Reverse wipe turns on the rear windowwiper when you shift into reverse (R) andthe windshield wipers are on.
REVERSE WIPE SETTINGS
1.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Wipers.
4.Switch Reverse Wiper on or off.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Improving Your Windshield WiperPerformance
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
REPLACING THE FRONT
WIPER BLADES
Make sure your vehicle is off beforebeginning this procedure.
1.Lift the wiper arm and then press thewiper blade locking buttons together.
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade to lift thewiper arm.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
2.Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
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SWITCHING THE COURTESY WIPEON AND OFF
1.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Wipers.
4.Switch Courtesy Wipe on or off.
USING THE REAR WINDOWWASHER
Push the lever away from you to operatethe rear window washer.
Note:A courtesy wipe occurs a short timeafter the wipers stop to clear any remainingwasher fluid when switched on. SeeSwitching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off(page 97).
ADDING WASHER FLUID
WASHER FLUID SPECIFICATION
See Washer Fluid Specification (page351).
WIPERS AND WASHERS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
WIPERS AND WASHERS –WARNING LAMPS
Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low.
WIPERS AND WASHERS –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why are there streaks and smears onthe windshield?
The wiper blades could be dirty, wornor damaged. Check the wiper blades.See Checking the Wiper Blades(page 95). If the wiper blades are dirty,clean them with washer fluid or waterapplied with a soft sponge or cloth. Ifthe wiper blades are worn or damaged,install new ones. See Replacing theFront Wiper Blades (page 95).
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SWITCHING ALL OF THE
INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF
The lamps turn on under the followingconditions:
•You open any door.
•You press a button on the remotecontrol.
•You press the all lamps on button onthe overhead console.
Press to switch all interior lampson or off.
SWITCHING THE FRONT
INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF
The front interior lamp switches are on theoverhead console.
Note:The position of each button on theoverhead console depends on your vehicle.
Individual Map Lamps
Press to switch the left-handindividual dome lamp on and off.
Press to switch the right-handindividual dome lamp on and off.
SWITCHING THE REAR
INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF
The rear interior lamps may be above therear seat or above the rear windows.
Press to switch the lamps on oroff.
Note:If you switch the rear lamps onthrough the overhead console, you cannotswitch them off with the rear lamp switch.
INTERIOR LAMP FUNCTION
WHAT IS THE INTERIOR LAMPFUNCTION
The interior lamp function switches thecourtesy and door lamps on or off.
SWITCHING THE INTERIOR LAMPFUNCTION ON AND OFF
Press to switch the interior lampfunction on and off.
Note:The indicator lamp illuminates amberwhen the door function is off.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE
WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave childrenunattended in your vehicle and do notlet them play with the power windows.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: When closing thepower windows, verify they are free ofobstruction and make sure that childrenand pets are not in the proximity of thewindow openings.
Press the window control switchto open the window. Lift thewindow control switch to closethe window.
Note:The power windows operate with theignition on, and for several minutes after youswitch the ignition off or until you open afront door.
To reduce wind noise or pulsing noise whenone window is open, slightly open theopposite window.
One-Touch Open (If Equipped)
Fully press the window control switch andrelease it. Press again or lift it to stop thewindow.
One-Touch Close (If Equipped)
Fully lift the window control switch andrelease it. Press again or lift it to stop thewindow.
Resetting One-Touch Close
Carry out all steps within 30 seconds ofstarting the sequence.
1.Close the window.
2.Press and hold the window controlswitch until the window is fully open.Keep the window control switchpressed for a few seconds.
3.Lift and hold the window control switchuntil the window is fully closed. Keepthe window control switch held for afew seconds.
4.Press and hold the window controlswitch until the window is fully open.Keep the window control switchpressed for a few seconds.
5.Lift and hold the window control switchuntil the window is fully closed. Keepthe window control switch held for afew seconds.
Note:Repeat the procedure if the windowdoes not close when you use one-touch.
Accessory Delay
The window switches remain operationalfor several minutes when you switch theignition off or until you open either frontdoor.
GLOBAL OPENING
WHAT IS GLOBAL OPENING
You can use the remote control to openthe windows with the ignition off.
USING GLOBAL OPENING
Global Open Windows
1.Press and release the unlock button onthe remote control.
2.Press and hold the unlock button onthe remote control.
3.Release the button when the windowsstart to open.
Press the lock or the unlock button on theremote control to stop global opening.
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Note:You can use global opening for ashort period of time when you unlock yourvehicle using the remote control.
SWITCHING GLOBAL OPENING ONAND OFF
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Windows.
4.Switch Remote Open on or off.
WINDOW BOUNCE-BACK
WHAT IS WINDOW BOUNCE-BACK
The window stops and reverses if it detectsan obstruction when closing.
OVERRIDING WINDOW BOUNCE-BACK
WARNING: If you overridebounce-back, the window does notreverse if it detects an obstacle. Takecare when closing the windows to avoidpersonal injury or damage to yourvehicle.
1.Close the window until it reaches thepoint of resistance and let it reverse.
2.Lift and hold the window control switchwithin two seconds to overridebounce-back and close the window.Bounce-back is now disabled and youcan close the window manually.
Note:The window goes past the point ofresistance and you can fully close it.
Note:If the window does not close, haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
LOCKING THE REAR WINDOW
CONTROLS
Press the window control switchto lock or unlock the rear windowcontrols. It illuminates when youlock the rear window controls.
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ADJUSTING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS
WARNING: Do not adjust themirrors when your vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Left-hand mirror.A
Adjustment control.B
Right-hand mirror.C
To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicleon, with the ignition in accessory mode orthe engine running and then:
1.Select the mirror you want to adjust.The control light turns on.
2.Use the adjustment control to adjustthe position of the mirror.
3.Press the mirror control again. Thecontrol light turns off.
FOLDING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS
Push the mirror toward the door windowglass.
Make sure that you fully engage the mirrorin its support when returning it to itsoriginal position.
AUTO-DIMMING EXTERIOR
MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS THE AUTO-DIMMINGEXTERIOR MIRROR
The driver exterior mirror dims when theinterior auto-dimming mirror turns on.
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SWITCHING CLIMATE
CONTROL ON AND OFF
Use the touchscreen to changethe climate inside of your vehicle.
SWITCHING RECIRCULATED
AIR ON AND OFF
Press the touchscreen torecirculate air currently in thepassenger compartment.
Note:Recirculated air may turn off, orprevent you from switching on, in all air flowmodes except MAX A/C to reduce the riskof fogging. Recirculation may also turn onand off in various air distribution controlcombinations during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency
Note:Recirculated air could turn off or beprevented from turning on in all air flowmodes except maximum cooling to reducethe risk of the windows fogging up.
Note:Recirculated air could turn on and offwhen you direct air to the instrument panelor footwell air vents during hot weather toimprove cooling efficiency.
SWITCHING AIR
CONDITIONING ON AND OFF
Press the touchscreen.
Note:Under certain conditions, the airconditioning compressor could continue tooperate after you switch air conditioning off.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM
DEFROST ON AND OFF
Press the button.
Note:When you switch maximum defroston, the heated windshield, heated rearwindow and air conditioning turn on. Theblower motor is set to the highest speed.
Note:When you switch maximum defrostoff, the heated windshield and heated rearwindow remain on.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM
COOLING ON AND OFF
Press the touchscreen.
Note:When you switch maximum coolingoff, air conditioning remains on.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF
Press the touchscreen to clearthe rear window of thin ice andfog. The heated rear windowturns off after a short period of time.
Note:Do not use harsh chemicals, razorblades or other sharp objects to clean orremove decals from the inside of the heatedrear window as this could cause damage tothe heated rear window grid lines notcovered by the vehicle Warranty.
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SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED
Press the touchscreen up ordown on the control to select theblower motor speed.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
MIRRORS ON AND OFF
Heated Mirrors
Press the touchscreen.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
Press the touchscreen temperaturecontrols on either side of the climatecontrol to set the temperature for that side.
Slide the control to set thetemperature.
Note:This control also sets the right-handside temperature when you switch off dualzone mode.
DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR
Directing Air to the Windshield AirVents
Press the touchscreen.
Directing Air to the InstrumentPanel Air Vents
Press the touchscreen.
Directing Air to the Footwell AirVents
Press the touchscreen.
AUTO MODE
SWITCHING AUTO MODE ON ANDOFF
Press the touchscreen to switchauto mode on. Repeatedly pressthe button to adjust auto mode.
Note:When you switch auto mode on,lights on the blower motor control do notilluminate to indicate the blower motorspeed.
Adjust the blower motor control or airdistribution control to switch auto modeoff.
SWITCHING DUAL MODE ON ANDOFF
Press the button.
CLIMATE CONTROL HINTS
General Hints
•Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
•You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardlessof the air distribution setting.
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•To reduce humidity build-up inside yourvehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated airalways switched on.
•Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with theairflow to the rear seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindshield.
•To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hotweather, drive with the windows openuntil you feel cold air through the airvents.
Automatic Climate Control
•Adjusting the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or coldis not necessary. Automatic mode isbest recommended to maintain settemperature.
•The system adjusts to heat or cool theinterior to the temperature you selectas quickly as possible.
•For the system to function efficiently,the instrument panel and side air ventsshould be fully open.
•If you press AUTO during cold outsidetemperatures, the system directs airflow to the windshield and side windowair vents.In addition, the blower motormay run at a slower speed until theengine warms up.
•If you press AUTO during hottemperatures and the inside of thevehicle is hot, the system usesrecirculated air to maximize interiorcooling. Blower motor speed may alsoreduce until the air cools.
Quickly Heating the Interior
1.Press AUTO.
2.Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer.
Recommended Settings forHeating
1.Press AUTO.
2.Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) asa starting point, then adjust the settingas necessary.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
1.Press MAX A/C.
2.Drive with the windows open for a shortperiod of time.
Recommended Settings forCooling
1.Press AUTO.
2.Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) asa starting point, then adjust the settingas necessary.
Defogging the Side Windows inCold Weather
1.Press and release defrost or maximumdefrost.
2.Adjust the temperature control to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) asa starting point, then adjust the settingas necessary.
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STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE – PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Extended idling at highengine speeds can produce very hightemperatures in the engine and exhaustsystem, creating the risk of fire or otherdamage.
WARNING: Do not park, idle ordrive your vehicle on dry grass or otherdry ground cover. The emission systemheats up the engine compartment andexhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you startthe engine. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Do not use startingfluid, for example ether, in the air intakesystem. Such fluid could causeimmediate explosive damage to theengine and possible personal injury.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
The powertrain control system meets allCanadian interference-causing equipmentstandard requirements regulating theimpulse electrical field or radio noise.
Note:If you use your vehicle regularly abovethe altitude of 7,500 ft (2,286 m) and underthe temperature of -4.0°F (-20°C), it isrecommended to use the alternative engineoil. See Capacities and Specifications(page 341).
If you stop your vehicle and leave theengine idling for long periods, werecommend that you do one of thefollowing:
•Open the windows at least 1 in(2.5 cm).
•Set your climate control to outside air.
PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessorymode, press the push button ignitionswitch once without your foot on the brakepedal.
Switching the Ignition toAccessory Mode
When the ignition is off, press the pushbutton ignition switch once without yourfoot on the brake pedal.
All electrical circuits and accessories areoperational and the warning lamps andindicators illuminate.
Note:Your vehicle has a battery saverfeature that shuts your vehicle off when itdetects a certain amount of battery drain,or after approximately 30 minutes ofinactivity in accessory mode.
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