2008 FORD EDGE brakes

DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially when the depth is
not known. Never drive through
water that is higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the
bottom of the hubs (for trucks).
When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.
Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your
engine or your vehicle may stall.Driving through deep water where
the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the
transmission and cause internal transmission damage.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to thescheduled maintenance
informationfor the service interval schedules.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in
small amounts, continuously
checking the level until it reaches
the range between the MIN and
MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap
back on the reservoir. Refer to
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for
the proper fluid type.
BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels between the “MIN” and
“MAX” lines are within the normal
operating range; there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range the performance of the
system could be compromised; seek
service from your authorized dealer
immediately.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................97
AdvanceTrac ..............................238
Air cleaner filter ...............321–323
Air conditioning ..........................77
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................171, 180, 183
and child safety seats ............173
description ..............171, 180, 183
disposal ....................................186
driver airbag ............173, 181, 184
indicator light .........179, 182, 185
operation .................173, 181, 184
passenger airbag .....173, 181, 184
side airbag ...............................180
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................247
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................302
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................236
Anti-theft system ......................141
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................18, 22, 30
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................320
fluid, checking ........................320
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................243
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specification ..................324
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....38
Auxiliary power point .................94
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........324B
Battery .......................................300
acid, treating emergencies .....300
jumping a disabled battery ....270
maintenance-free ....................300
replacement, specifications ...323
servicing ..................................300
Belt-Minder
.............................166
Booster seats .............................187
Brakes ........................................236
anti-lock ...................................236
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................237
fluid, checking and adding ....319
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specifications .................324
lubricant specifications ..........324
parking ....................................237
shift interlock ..........................242
Bulbs ............................................86
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....324
Cargo management system ......124
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .................264, 267
Child safety restraints ..............186
child safety belts ....................186
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with tether straps ..194
in front seat ............................191
in rear seat ..............................191
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................187
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............287
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J
Jack ............................................264
positioning ...............................264
storage .....................................264
Jump-starting your vehicle ......270
K
Keyless entry system ...............139
autolock ...................................128
keypad .....................................140
locking and unlocking doors ..141
programming entry code .......140
Keys ...................................126, 143
positions of the ignition .........231
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................81
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................86
daytime running light ...............82
fog lamps ...................................82
headlamps .................................81
headlamps, flash to pass ..........82
instrument panel, dimming .....83
interior lamps .....................85, 87
replacing bulbs .........................87
Liftgate ......................120–121, 135
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........237
Load limits .................................219
Locks
autolock ...................................128
childproof ................................132
doors ........................................128
Lubricant specifications ...........324
Lug nuts ....................................269Lumbar support, seats .............146
M
Message center .................109–111
english/metric button .............115
system check button ..............115
warning messages ...................117
Mirrors ...................................97–98
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................97
fold away ...................................99
heated ........................................99
programmable memory ..........136
side view mirrors (power) .......98
Moon roof ..................................104
Motorcraft parts ........291, 307, 323
N
Navigation system .......................74
O
Octane rating ............................311
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................296
Overdrive ...................................243
P
Parking brake ............................237
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....323
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................157
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................260
Power door locks ......................128
Power liftgate ............................121
Power mirrors .............................98
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