brakes FORD EDGE 2023 Owner's Guide

Note:Do not rock your vehicle for morethan a minute, as damage to thetransmission and tires could occur or theengine could overheat.
Water
If you must drive though deep water, driveslowly. The water could limit traction orbrake capability. See Driving ThroughShallow Water (page 261).
When driving though water, determine thedepth and avoid water higher than thecenter of the wheel.
Once through water, always try the brakes.Wet brakes do not stop your vehicle asquickly as dry brakes. Apply light pressureto the brake pedal while slowly moving thevehicle to dry the brakes.
Note:Driving through deep water couldcause damage to the transmission. If thefront or rear axle is submerged in water,have the axle lubricant and power transferunit lubricant checked and changed ifnecessary.
DRIVING ON HILLY OR SLOPINGTERRAIN
WARNING: Extreme care shouldbe used when steering the vehicle inreverse down a slope so as not to causethe vehicle to swerve out of control.
Although natural obstacles could make itnecessary to travel diagonally up or downa hill or steep incline, you should try to drivestraight up or straight down.
Note:Avoid turning on steep slopes or hills.A danger lies in losing traction, slippingsideways and possible vehicle roll over.Whenever driving on a hill, determinebeforehand the route you can use. Do notdrive over the crest of a hill without seeingwhat conditions are on the other side. Donot drive in reverse over a hill without theaid of an observer.
Apply just enough power to the wheels toclimb the hill. Too much power causes thetires to slip, spin or lose traction, and youcould lose control of your vehicle. Whendescending a steep hill, do not descendthe hill in neutral. Avoid sudden hardbraking to keep the front wheels rolling andto maintain your vehicle's steering.
Note:Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes,apply the brakes steadily. Do not pump thebrakes.
Note:If your vehicle gets stuck driving onhilly or sloping terrain, it could be rocked outby shifting between forward and reversegears, stopping between shifts in a steadypattern. Press lightly on the accelerator ineach gear.
Note:Do not rock your vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature, asdamage to the transmission could occur.
Note:Do not rock your vehicle for morethan a minute, as damage to thetransmission and tires could occur or theengine could overheat.
DRIVING IN SAND
When driving over sand, try to keep all fourwheels on the most solid area of the trail.Steadily drive through the terrain. Applythe accelerator slowly and avoid excessivewheel slip. Do not drive your vehicle indeep sand for an extended period of time.This could overheat the system. Amessage appears in the instrument clusterdisplay.
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Note:If your vehicle gets stuck driving onhilly or sloping terrain, it could be rocked outby shifting between forward and reversegears, stopping between shifts in a steadypattern. Press lightly on the accelerator ineach gear.
Note:Do not rock your vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature, asdamage to the transmission could occur.
Note:Do not rock your vehicle for morethan a minute, as damage to thetransmission and tires could occur or theengine could overheat
DRIVING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER
WARNING: Do not attempt tocross a deep or flowing body of water.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
Note:Driving through standing water cancause vehicle damage.
Note:Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,check the depth. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom of the frontrocker area of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drivevery slowly and do not stop your vehicle.Your brake performance and traction couldbe limited. After driving through water andas soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to dry thebrakes and to check that they work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check thatthe steering power assist works.
Check the function of the following:
•Horn
•Exterior lights
FLOOR MATS
WARNING: Use a floor matdesigned to fit the footwell of yourvehicle that does not obstruct the pedalarea. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Pedals that cannotmove freely can cause loss of vehiclecontrol and increase the risk of seriouspersonal injury.
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PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE
FOR STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30days or more, the following maintenancerecommendations ensures your vehiclestays in good operating condition.
Under various conditions, long-termstorage may lead to degraded engineperformance or failure unless you usespecific precautions to preserve yourvehicle.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and weather damage.
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminants which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fastidle with the climate controls set todefrost until the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly toremove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud fromexterior surfaces, rear wheel housingsand the underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Rewax as necessarywhen you wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches witha light grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
12 Volt Battery
•When storing your vehicle for greaterthan 30 days the state of chargeshould be approximately 50%.Additionally, we recommenddisconnecting the 12v battery whichwill reduce system loads on thebattery.
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if you disconnect the batterycables.
Brakes
Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Note:If you intend on parking your vehiclefor an extended period after cleaning thewheels with a wheel cleaner, drive yourvehicle for a few minutes before doing so toreduce the risk of increased corrosion of thebrake discs, brake pads and linings.
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Tires
Maintain recommended air pressure.
Note:If you intend on parking your vehiclefor an extended period after cleaning thewheels with a wheel cleaner, drive yourvehicle for a few minutes before doing so.This reduces the risk of corrosion of thebrake discs, brake pads and linings.
REMOVING YOUR VEHICLE
FROM STORAGE
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check the underhood for any foreignmaterials such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterials.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Corrodedbrake rotors could cause brake noise.Drive your vehicle and gently apply andrelease the brakes repeatedly over a10-minute drive to reduce the corrosionfrom the brakes.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
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180 Degree Camera....................................202180 Degree Camera Settings........................202180 Degree Camera Indicators...............202180 Degree Camera Limitations............202180 Degree Camera Precautions...........202180 Degree Camera Settings..................202Switching the 180 Degree Camera On andOff......................................................................202Switching the 180 Degree CameraView...................................................................203
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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................128About This Publication..................................15ABSSee: Brakes............................................................181Accessing Apps............................................376Accessing Feature Drawers.....................366Accessing Navigation.................................379Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition..........................................................161Accessories....................................................385Active Park Assist........................................204Active Park Assist –Troubleshooting............................................206Active Park Assist Precautions..............204Active Park Assist –Troubleshooting.......................................206Active Park Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................206Active Park Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................206Adaptive Cruise Control.............................210Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting.............................................219Lane Centering....................................................216Adaptive Cruise Control AutomaticCancellation.................................................213Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators........216
Adaptive Cruise ControlLimitations.....................................................211Adaptive Cruise ControlPrecautions..................................................210Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting.........................................219Adaptive Cruise Control – InformationMessages..........................................................219Adaptive Front Lighting.............................104How Does Adaptive Front LightingWork...................................................................104Switching Adaptive Front Lighting On andOff.......................................................................104Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors...................110Adjusting the Headlamps........................295Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness....................................................106Adjusting the Map.......................................379Changing the Format of the Map................379Zooming the Map In and Out........................379Adjusting the Seatbelt Height...................43Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy......................................................43Adjusting the Sound Settings................360Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................92Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn............................................................92Adjusting the Volume................................359Aid Mode.........................................................223How Does Aid Mode Work..............................223What Is Aid Mode...............................................223Airbag Precautions........................................50Airbags...............................................................48Front Passenger Sensing System..................52Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................128Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L EcoBoost™........350Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™...........351Alert and Aid Mode.....................................223How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work..........224What Is Alert and Aid Mode...........................223Alert Mode......................................................223How Does Alert Mode Work...........................223What Is Alert Mode............................................223Alexa Built-In................................................369
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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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