2012 FORD EDGE Power steering

Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
Scheduled Maintenance
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attaching with tether
straps .......................................194
in front seat ............................189
in rear seat ..............................189
LATCH .....................................192
recommendations ...................186
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................197
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............313
instrument panel ....................316
interior .....................................317
plastic parts ............................315
safety belts ..............................317
washing ....................................312
waxing .....................................312
wheels ......................................313
wiper blades ............................315
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or
Heating) .....................57, 59, 61, 63
Clock ............................................46
Collision Warning System .........262
Console ........................................84
overhead ....................................83
Controls
power seat ...............................145
steering column ........................98
Convertible
cleaning ...................................316
Coolant
checking and adding ..............330
refill capacities ................333, 356
specifications ..........................356
Cross Traffic Alert ....................267
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................89
Cupholder(s) .............................153Customer Assistance ................280
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................367, 370
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................308
Getting roadside assistance ...280
Getting the service
you need .................................304
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................310
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................308
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................70
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................349, 352
engine oil .................................324
Driving under special
conditions ..................256, 274, 277
sand .........................................276
snow and ice ...........................278
through water .................276, 279
E
Electronic message center ...20, 25
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................298
running out of fuel .........298, 341
Emission control system ..........346
Engine ........................................360
cleaning ...................................313
coolant .....................................330
fail-safe cooling .......................335
idle speed control ...................328
lubrication specifications .......356
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P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................115
Parking brake ............................243
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........355
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................155
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................287
Power door locks ......................121
Power liftgate ............................107
Power mirrors .............................87
Powerpoint ..................................84
Power steering ..........................249
fluid, checking and adding ....348
fluid, refill capacity ................356
fluid, specifications .................356
Power Windows ...........................85
Push button start system .........237
R
Rear-view camera system .........259
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................186
Relays ........................................282
Remote entry system .......124–125
illuminated entry ............130–131
locking/unlocking
doors ................................126–127
opening the trunk ...................127
Remote start ...........................131
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................130replacing the batteries ...........129
Remote start .............................131
Remote start climate
operation .....................................67
Reverse sensing system ...........257
Roadside assistance ..................280
Roof rack ...................................113
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........157–159, 161–162
Safety Canopy ...........................180
Safety defects, reporting ..........311
Safety
restraints ...........157–159, 161–162
Belt-Minder...........................164
extension assembly ................161
for adults .................158–159, 161
for children .............................183
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................155
warning light and
chime ...............................163–164
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................192
Safety seats for children ..........188
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................361
Satellite Radio Information ........50
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............377
Seats ..........................................142
child safety seats ....................188
easy access/easyout
feature .....................................149
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front seats .......................144, 147
memory seat ...................128, 148
Second-row power fold seat ....151
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................134
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................136
Servicing your vehicle ..............319
Setting the clock .........................46
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............183
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ....................................294
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................355, 360
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................356
Speed control ..............................89
Starting your vehicle ........234–236
jump starting ..........................298
push button start system .......237
Steering wheel
controls ......................................98
tilting .........................................82
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................82
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....218
Tires ...........................203–205, 291
alignment ................................212
care ..........................................208
changing ..........................291, 294
checking the pressure ............208
inflating ...................................206
label .........................................217replacing ..................................209
rotating ....................................212
safety practices .......................211
sidewall information ...............213
snow tires and chains ............222
spare tire .........................292, 294
terminology .............................205
tire grades ...............................204
treadwear ........................204, 208
Towing .......................................229
recreational towing .................232
trailer towing ..........................229
wrecker ....................................302
Transmission .............................251
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....250
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................349, 352
fluid, refill capacities ..............356
lubricant specifications ..........356
Turn signal ..................................73
U
Universal garage door
opener ........................................101
USB port ......................................55
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................362
Vehicle loading ..........................222
Ventilating your vehicle ...........239
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................323
Water, Driving through .............279
Index
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