2012 FORD EDGE brake

BLISMessages Action / Description
CROSS TRAFFIC
NOT AVAILABLE
SENSOR BLOCKEDDisplayed when the blind spot information
system/cross traffic alert system sensors are
blocked. SeeBlind Spot Information System
(BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alertin the
Drivingchapter.
CROSS TRAFFIC
SYSTEM FAULTDisplayed when a fault with the cross traffic
alert system has occurred. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
VEHICLE COMING
FROM LEFTDisplayed when the blind spot information
system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is
operating and senses a vehicle. SeeBlind Spot
Information System (BLIS) with Cross
Traffic Alertin theDrivingchapter. VEHICLE COMING
FROM RIGHT
Brake System
MessagesAction / Description
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOWIndicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately.
Refer toBrake fluidin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEMDisplayed when the brake system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
PARK BRAKE
ENGAGEDDisplayed when the parking brake is set, the
engine is running and the vehicle is driven
more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning
stays on after the parking brake is released,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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General Messages Action / Description
SHIFT TO PARKDisplayed when the engine is turned off with
the shift select lever in any position other than
P (Park).
STEERING LOCK
TURN WHEEL TO
UNLOCKDisplays when you need to turn the steering
wheel in order to disengage the steering lock.
Keys and Intelligent
Access MessagesAction / Description
NO KEY DETECTEDDisplayed if the intelligent access key is not
detected by the system in the following three
scenarios:
•When the start/stop button is pressed in an
attempt to either start the engine or cycle
through the ignition states.
•When the engine is running and a door is
opened then closed.
•When the vehicle’s speed exceeds 10 mph
(16 km/h) for the first time after starting.
Refer toPush button start systemin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
KEY PROGRAMMED
3 KEYS TOTALDisplayed during spare key programming,
when a third intelligent access key is
programmed to the system.
KEY PROGRAMMED
4 KEYS TOTALDisplayed during spare key programming,
when a fourth intelligent access key is
programmed to the system.
MAX NUMBER OF
KEYS LEARNEDDisplayed during spare key programming when
the maximum number of keys have been
programmed.
PRESS BRAKE TO
STARTDisplayed when the start/stop button is
pressed without the brake pedal being applied.
This is a reminder that the brake pedal must
be applied when the start/stop button is
pressed in order to start the engine. Refer to
Push button start systemin theDriving
chapter for more information.
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Function Number of bulbsTrade
number
Rear turn lamp 23757NAK
(amber)
Stop/tail/sidemarker lamp 43157K LCP
or 3157K
Backup lamp 2 921
License plate lamp 2 168
* High-mount brake lamp N/A LED
Map lamp 2 W5W
Second row dome/reading lamp 3 578
Rear courtesy lamp 1 578
Visor vanity lamp 2 37
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bulb cover.
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7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle by securing the
lamp assembly with two bolts.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp. It is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, see
your authorized dealer.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Press the lever and carefully pry
the license plate lamp assembly
(located above the license plate)
from the liftgate.
3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
4. Pull bulb straight out of socket
and push in the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
6. To install, carefully press the
lamp assembly into the liftgate.
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SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.
WARNING:Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Using speed control
The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The following
buttons work with speed control:
SET:Press to set a speed or to
increase or decrease the set speed.
RES (Resume):Press to resume
the set speed.
CNCL (Cancel):Press to cancel
the set speed.
ON/OFF:Press to turn speed
control on or off.
Setting speed control
To set speed control:
1. Press ON upward and release.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press SET upward and release.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
5. The indicator
light on the instrument cluster will turn on.
Note:
•Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a
steep hill.
•If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you
may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
•If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below
your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.
Disengaging speed control
To disengage the speed control, press the brake pedal or press and
release CNCL. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previous
set speed.
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Resuming a set speed
Press and release RES. This will automatically return the vehicle to the
previously set speed.
Increasing speed while using speed control
To set a higher speed:
•Press SET upward and hold until you get to the desired speed, then
release. You can also use SET to operate the tap-up function. Press
SET upward and release to increase the vehicle set speed in 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) increments.
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed then press SET
upward and release.
Reducing speed while using speed control
To reduce a set speed:
•Press SET downward and hold until you get to the desired speed,
then release. You can also use SET to operate the tap-down function.
Press SET downward and release to decrease the vehicle set speed in
1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments.
•Press the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached then
press SET downward and release.
Turning off speed control
To turn off the speed control, press OFF downward or turn off the
ignition.
Note:When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED)
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is much like speed control, only this
system is designed to automatically adjust your speed to maintain a
proper distance between you and the vehicle in front of you in the same
lane. The driver can select from one of four GAP settings, the controls
are located on the steering wheel.
At startup, the system sets the gap
to the last selected setting. Once
activated, the driver can deactivate
the system at any time by pressing
the brake pedal, pressing the
steering wheel ON/OFF control or pressing the RES/CNCL control. In
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Setting adaptive cruise control
1. Press and release ON. The
message center will display the
gray
ACC indicator light, current
gap setting and SET.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press SET upward and release.
The vehicle speed will be stored in the memory and the message center
will display a green
ACC indicator light, current gap setting and
desired set speed.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
5. A lead vehicle graphic will
illuminate if there is a vehicle
detected in front of you.
Following a vehicle
WARNING:When following a vehicle in front of you, the vehicle
will not decelerate automatically to a stop, nor will the vehicle
always decelerate quickly enough to avoid a collision without driver
intervention. Always apply the brakes when necessary. Failing to do so
may result in a collision, serious injury or death.
When a vehicle ahead of you enters the same lane or a slower vehicle is
ahead in the same lane, the vehicle speed will adjust automatically to
maintain a preset gap distance. The distance setting is adjustable, refer
toSetting the gap distancein this section.
The lead vehicle graphic will be illuminated.
The vehicle will maintain a constant distance between the vehicle ahead
until:
•The vehicle in front of you accelerates to a speed above the set speed.
•The vehicle in front of you moves out of your lane or out of view.
•The vehicle speed falls below 16 mph (26 km/h).
•A new gap distance is set.
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The vehicle brakes will be automatically applied to slow the vehicle to
maintain a safe distance between the vehicle in front. The maximum
braking which is applied by the ACC system is limited and can be
overridden by the driver applying the brakes.
If the ACC system predicts that its
maximum braking level will not be
sufficient, an audible warning will
sound while the ACC continues to
brake. This is accompanied by a
heads-up display; a red warning bar
illuminating on the windshield. The driver should takeimmediate
action.
Note:The brakes may emit a sound when they are being modulated by
the adaptive cruise control system.
WARNING:Adaptive cruise control only warns of vehicles
detected by the radar sensor. In some cases there may be no
warning or the warning may be delayed. The driver should always
apply the brakes when necessary. Failing to do so may result in a
collision, serious injury or death.
Setting the gap distance
The distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you can
be decreased or increased by
pressing the GAP control up or
down. The selected gap will be
displayed in the message center as shown by the bars in the graphic.
Four gap distance settings are available.
Graphic
display (bars
between
vehicles)Following
distanceFollowing
distance at
60 mph
(100 km/h)Dynamic
behavior
1 bar 1 second 29 yards (28 m) Sporty
2 bars 1.5 seconds 44 yards (42 m) Normal
3 bars 1.9 seconds 56 yards (53 m) Normal
4 bars 2.3 seconds 66 yards (64 m) Comfort
Each time the vehicle is restarted, the last chosen gap for the current
driver will be automatically selected.
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