2014 FORD EDGE Owners Manual

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FORD EDGE 2014 1.G Owners Manual WARNING:Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could
result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury.
Steps for determining the correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement “Th

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FORD EDGE 2014 1.G Owners Manual •Suppose your vehicle has a 1400 lb. (635 kg) cargo and luggage
capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick up cement from
the local home improvement store to finish that patio you have bee

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FORD EDGE 2014 1.G Owners Manual TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING:Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the certification label.
WARNING:Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your

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FORD EDGE 2014 1.G Owners Manual TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
WARNING:Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of
loss of vehicle control, serious injury or death. Ford does not
recommend disabling this feature except in situation

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FORD EDGE 2014 1.G Owners Manual Your vehicle may tow a trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is
less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle
configuration on the following chart.
Powertrain Maximum

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FORD EDGE 2014 1.G Owners Manual Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles Equipped with a Trailer-towing
or Prep Package)
The trailer towing connector is located under the rear bumper, on the
left side of your vehicle.
You must use a four-

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FORD EDGE 2014 1.G Owners Manual Trailer Brakes
WARNING:Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system
directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have
enough braking power and your chances of having a collis

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FORD EDGE 2014 1.G Owners Manual •When stopped in congested or heavy traffic during hot weather, place
the gearshift in positionPto aid engine and transmission cooling and
to help air conditioning performance.
•Turn off the speed