FORD EDGE 2023 Manual Online

USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
Unlocking the Doors
Enter the factory-set five-digit code or yourpersonal code. You must press eachnumber within five seconds of each other.
•Press 3-4 within five seconds to unlockall doors.
Locking the Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the sametime with the driver door closed.
Note:You do not need to enter the codefirst.
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD –
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the keypad not accept theaccess code?
If you enter the access code too faston the keypad, the unlock functionmay not work. Slowly re-enter theaccess code.
Why does the keypad not function?
The keypad goes into an anti-scanmode if you enter a wrong code seventimes. The anti-scan mode disablesthe keypad for one minute and the redlight flashes.
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HOW DOES EASY ENTRY AND
EXIT WORK
Easy entry and exit moves the driver seatrearward up to 2 in (5 cm) and the steeringcolumn up when you switch the ignitionoff. The driver seat and steering columnreturn to their previous positions when youswitch the ignition on.
Note:Depending on your vehicle, thecolumn may move up and in.
SWITCHING EASY ENTRY AND
EXIT ON AND OFF
1.Using the touchscreen, selectSettings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Easy Entry/Exit.
If you press any adjustment or memorybutton when in easy exit mode, the systemcancels the operation.
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OPENING THE LIFTGATE
OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Press the control button to unlatch theliftgate and then lift to open.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note:Do not hang anything, for example abike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
Note:Do not leave the liftgate open whiledriving. This could damage the liftgate andits components.
OPENING THE LIFTGATE USINGTHE REMOTE CONTROL
Press the button twice withinthree seconds. The liftgateunlocks for 45 seconds, duringwhich time you can open the liftgate usingthe outside control button.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note:Do not hang anything, for example abike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
Note:Do not leave the liftgate open whiledriving. This could damage the liftgate andits components.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
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: Make sure that you fullyclose the liftgate to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle. If youare unable to fully close the liftgate,open the air vents or the windows toallow fresh air to enter your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
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A handle is inside the liftgate to help withclosing.
Note:Make sure that you fully close theliftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
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LIFTGATE PRECAUTIONS
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: Make sure that you fullyclose the liftgate to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle. If youare unable to fully close the liftgate,open the air vents or the windows toallow fresh air to enter your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Keep keys out of reachof children. Do not allow children tooperate or play near an open or movingpower liftgate. You should supervise theoperation of the power liftgate at alltimes.
OPENING THE LIFTGATE
OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROMINSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Power Liftgate Release
Power Liftgate Obstacle Detection
With the transmission in park(P), press the button on theinstrument panel.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for examplea bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open whiledriving. This could damage the liftgate andits components.
OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
1.Unlock the liftgate with the remotecontrol or power door unlock control.If a remote control is within 3 ft (1 m)of the liftgate, the liftgate unlockswhen you press the liftgate releasebutton.
2.Press and release the liftgate controlbutton.
Note:Allow the power system to open theliftgate. Manually pushing or pulling theliftgate may activate the system’s obstacledetection feature and stop the poweroperation or reverse its direction, replicatea strut failure, or damage mechanicalcomponents.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
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Note: Do not hang anything, for examplea bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open whiledriving. This could damage the liftgate andits components.
Switching the Power Liftgate Onor Off
You can switch the power liftgate on or offthrough the vehicle settings in yourinstrument cluster.
Note:Depending on your region or vehicletype the vehicle settings may be located onyour touchscreen.
When switched off, the liftgate onlyunlatches and will not power open or close.
OPENING THE LIFTGATE USINGTHE REMOTE CONTROL
Press the button twice withinthree seconds.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note:Do not hang anything, for example abike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
Note:Do not leave the liftgate open whiledriving. This could damage the liftgate andits components.
OPENING THE HANDS-FREELIFTGATE (If Equipped)
Hands-Free Liftgate
Make sure you have the passive key within3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.
1.Stand behind your vehicle, and face theliftgate.
2.Move your foot, in a single-kick motion,without pausing, under and away fromthe rear bumper detection area.
3.The liftgate opens.
Avoid the following actions when using thehands-free opening feature:
•Making physical contact with thebumper.
•Holding your foot under the bumper.
•Sweeping your foot from side to side,or kicking at an odd angle.
Detection Zones
Vehicles Without a Trailer Hitch
The detection area is in the center of therear bumper.
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Vehicles With a Trailer Hitch
The detection area is on the left-hand sideand right-hand side of the hitch, betweenthe exhaust and the hitch.
Note:Allow the power system to open theliftgate. Manually pushing or pulling theliftgate may activate the system’s obstacledetection feature and stop the poweroperation or reverse its direction, replicatea strut failure, or damage mechanicalcomponents.
Note:Any physical actions that mimic akicking motion such as splashing water,trailer chains or vacuum hoses may causethe hands-free liftgate to activate. Switchthe power liftgate off through your vehiclesettings or keep the passive key away fromthe rear bumper detection area.
SETTING THE LIFTGATE
OPENING HEIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
1.Open the liftgate.
2.Stop the liftgate movement by pressingthe control button on the liftgate whenit reaches the desired height.
Note:Once the liftgate stops moving, youcan manually move it to the desired height.
3.Press and hold the control button onthe liftgate until a tone sounds,indicating programming is complete.
Note:You can only use the liftgate controlbutton to program the height.
Note:You cannot program the height if theliftgate position is too low.
4.The power liftgate now opens at theprogrammed height. To change theprogrammed height, repeat the steps.
Note:You can fully open the liftgate bymanually pushing it upward to themaximum open position if it opens in alower position.
Note:The system recalls the newprogrammed height until you reprogram it,even if you disconnect the battery.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROMINSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: Make sure all personsare clear of the power liftgate areabefore using the power liftgate control.
With the transmission in park(P), press the button on theinstrument panel.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgatebefore operating or moving your vehicle,especially in an enclosure, like a garage ora parking structure. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind yourvehicle is free from obstruction and thatthere is enough room for you to operate theliftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,for example a wall, garage door or anothervehicle may come into contact with themoving liftgate. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note:Make sure that you fully close theliftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
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CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: Make sure all personsare clear of the power liftgate areabefore using the power liftgate control.
Press and release the liftgate button.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgatebefore operating or moving your vehicle,especially in an enclosure, like a garage ora parking structure. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind yourvehicle is free from obstruction and thatthere is enough room for you to operate theliftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,for example a wall, garage door or anothervehicle may come into contact with themoving liftgate. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note:Make sure that you fully close theliftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE USINGTHE REMOTE CONTROL
WARNING: Make sure all personsare clear of the power liftgate areabefore using the power liftgate control.
Press the button twice withinthree seconds.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgatebefore operating or moving your vehicle,especially in an enclosure, like a garage ora parking structure. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind yourvehicle is free from obstruction and thatthere is enough room for you to operate theliftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,for example a wall, garage door or anothervehicle may come into contact with themoving liftgate. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note:Make sure that you fully close theliftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
CLOSING THE HANDS-FREELIFTGATE (If Equipped)
Make sure you have the remote controlwithin 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.
1.Stand behind your vehicle, and face theliftgate.
2.Move your foot, in a single-kick motion,without pausing, under and away fromthe rear bumper detection area.
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3.The liftgate closes.
Avoid the following actions when using thehands-free opening feature:
•Making physical contact with thebumper.
•Holding your foot under the bumper.
•Sweeping your foot from side to side,or kicking at an odd angle.
Detection Zones
Vehicles Without a Trailer Hitch
The detection area is in the center of therear bumper.
Vehicles With a Trailer Hitch
The detection area is on the left-hand sideand right-hand side of the hitch, betweenthe exhaust and the hitch.
Note:Allow the power system to close theliftgate. Manually pushing the liftgate mayactivate the system’s obstacle detectionfeature and stop the power operation orreverse its direction, replicate a strut failure,or damage mechanical components.
STOPPING THE LIFTGATE
MOVEMENT
Note: Do not apply sudden excessive forceto the liftgate while it is in motion. Thiscould damage the power liftgate and itscomponents.
Note:Selections will vary depending onregion or options.
You can stop the liftgate movement bydoing any of the following:
•Pressing the liftgate control button onthe liftgate.
•Pressing the liftgate control buttoninside the vehicle.
•Pressing the liftgate button on theremote control twice.
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•Pressing the liftgate button on anauthorized device.
•Moving your foot under and away fromthe center rear bumper in a single-kickmotion.
LIFTGATE OBSTACLE
DETECTION
Closing the Liftgate
The system stops when it detects anobstacle. A tone sounds and the systemreverses to open. Once you remove theobstacle, you can power close the liftgate.
Note:To prevent accidental obstacledetection, let the power liftgate closecompletely before you enter your vehicle.
Opening the Liftgate
The system stops when it detects anobstacle and a tone sounds. Once youremove the obstacle, you can continue tooperate the liftgate.
LIFTGATE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIFTGATE – WARNING LAMPS
Illuminates when the liftgate isnot completely closed.
LIFTGATE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The liftgate is not completely closed. Close the liftgate.Liftgate Ajar
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