2009 FORD EDGE brakes

Maintenance and Modifications
The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed
and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty
and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford Motor
Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such
as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by
using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment.
Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make
it more likely the vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss of control.
Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle
equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder or luggage racks).
Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase
your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities
and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of
vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to
off-highway usage.
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 ..........................71
AdvanceTrac ..............................220
Air cleaner filter ...............305–307
Air conditioning ..........................51
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................147, 156, 159
and child safety seats ............149
description ..............147, 156, 159
disposal ....................................162
driver airbag ............149, 156, 160
indicator light .........155, 158, 161
operation .................149, 156, 160
passenger airbag .....149, 156, 160
side airbag ...............................156
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................232
Ambient mood/lighting ...............59
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................286
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ......................................218
Anti-theft system ......................116
Audio system (see
Radio) ..............................20, 24, 32
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................227
fluid, adding ............................304
fluid, checking ........................304
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
fluid, specification ..................308
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....40
Auxiliary power point .................68
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........308B
Battery .......................................284
acid, treating emergencies .....284
jumping a disabled battery ....255
maintenance-free ....................284
replacement, specifications ...307
servicing ..................................284
Belt-Minder.............................143
Booster seats .............................175
Brakes ........................................218
anti-lock ...................................218
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................219
fluid, checking and adding ....303
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
fluid, specifications .................308
lubricant specifications ..........308
parking ....................................219
shift interlock ..........................226
Bulbs ............................................60
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....308
Cargo management system ........99
Cargo net .....................................99
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .................248, 252
Child safety seats ......................166
attaching with tether straps ..172
in front seat ............................167
in rear seat ..............................167
LATCH .....................................170
recommendations ...................164
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................175
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K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................103
keypad .....................................115
locking and unlocking doors ..116
programming entry code .......115
Keys ...................................101, 118
positions of the ignition .........213
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................55
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................61
daytime running light ...............56
fog lamps ...................................56
headlamps .................................55
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel,
dimming .....................................57
interior lamps .....................59–61
replacing bulbs .........................62
LATCH anchors .........................170
Liftgate ..................94–95, 100, 110
Lights, warning
and indicator ...............................12
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) ......................................219
Load limits .................................201
Locks
autolock ...................................103
childproof ................................107
doors ........................................103
Lubricant specifications ...........308
Lug nuts ....................................254Lumbar support,
seats ...........................................124
M
Message center .....................83–84
english/metric button ...............89
system check button ................88
warning messages .....................91
Mirrors ...................................72–73
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................72
fold away ...................................73
heated ........................................73
programmable memory ..........111
side view mirrors (power) .......73
Moon roof ....................................78
Motorcraft parts ........274, 291, 307
N
Navigation system .......................48
O
Octane rating ............................295
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................281
Overdrive ...................................227
P
Parking brake ............................219
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....307
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................135
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................245
Power door locks ......................103
Power liftgate ..............................95
Power mirrors .............................73
Power point .................................68
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