2011 FORD EDGE manual transmission

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicleprimarilyin one of the
more demandingSpecial Operating Conditionslisted below, you will
need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership service
advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required– Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated by
message center and perform services as listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
Inspect frequently, service as
required.– See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80
transmission).
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid.
Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except Fiesta and
vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission).
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid.
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change interval– If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................93
Adaptive Cruise Control .............97
AdvanceTrac ..............................252
Air cleaner filter ...............359, 363
Air conditioning ........60, 62, 64, 66
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................60
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................176–177, 185, 188
and child safety seats ............178
description ..............177, 185, 188
disposal ....................................191
driver airbag ............179, 185, 189
indicator light .........184, 187, 190
operation .................179, 185, 189
passenger airbag .....179, 185, 189
side airbag ...............................185
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................281
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................338
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................250
Anti-theft system ..............141, 145
arming the system ..........142, 145
disarming a triggered
system .....................................145
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................260
fluid, adding ............................357
fluid, checking ........................357
fluid, refill capacities ..............364
fluid, specification ..................364
Selectshift (SST) ....................262
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....57Auxiliary power point .................91
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........364
B
Battery .......................................336
acid, treating emergencies .....336
jumping a disabled battery ....307
maintenance-free ....................336
replacement, specifications ...363
servicing ..................................336
Belt-Minder.............................172
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................275
Blind spot mirror ......................274
Booster seats .............................205
Brakes ........................................250
anti-lock ...................................250
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................251
fluid, checking and adding ....357
fluid, refill capacities ..............364
fluid, specifications .................364
lubricant specifications ..........364
parking ....................................251
shift interlock ..........................258
Bulbs ............................................81
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....364
Cargo management system ......117
Cargo net ...................................117
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .................300, 303
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