2014 FORD EDGE towing

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that
determines when the engine oil needs to be changed based on how your
vehicle is used. By using several important factors in its calculations,
the monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and reduce
environmental waste at the same time. This means you won’t have to
remember to change the oil on a mileage-based schedule; the vehicle
lets you know when an oil change is due by displaying ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED in the information display.
The following table is intended to provide examples of vehicle use and
its impact on engine oil change intervals; it is provided as a guideline
only. Actual engine oil change intervals depend on several factors and
generally decrease with severity of use.
When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Interval Vehicle use and examples
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km)Normal
– Normal commuting with highway driving
– No, or moderate, load or towing
– Flat to moderately hilly roads
– No extended idling
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km)Severe
– Moderate to heavy load or towing
– Mountainous or off-road conditions
– Extended idling
– Extended hot or cold operation
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km)Extreme
– Maximum load or towing
– Extreme hot or cold operation
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or
within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information display.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on
at 28751 miles (46270 kilometers); perform the 30000 mile
(48000 kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers); perform the
engine air filter replacement. (For example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
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EXCEPTIONS
There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed
below:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance:Rear axles and power take-off
units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with
Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid
unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open throttle for long
periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), non-synthetic rear axle fluids should
be changed every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or three months,
whichever comes first. This interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add friction
modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles (seeTechnical specificationsin theCapacities
and Specificationschapter for details).
Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle maintenance:Change rear axle fluid
every 100000 miles (160000 kilometers). Rear axle fluid change may be
waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or
equivalent. Add four ounces (118 mL) of additive friction modifier XL-3
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear
axles. The axle fluid should be changed anytime the axle has been
submerged in water.
California fuel filter replacement:If the vehicle is registered in
California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all
recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals
and to record all vehicle service.
Hot climate oil change intervals:Vehicles operating in the Middle
East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates
using an American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline
Engines (Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal oil
change interval is 5000 miles (8000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not available, then the oil change
service interval is 3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
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Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................485
Settings ......................................470
Setting the clock ...............351, 470
Side air curtain ...........................53
Side-curtain airbags system .......53
SIRIUS® satellite radio ....351, 438
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................440
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................462
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................464
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................335, 340
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................336
Stability system .........................197
Starting your vehicle ................164
jump starting ..........................249
push button start system .......163
Steering wheel ............................86
controls ......................................86
tilting .........................................86
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
Supported media file types ......448
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................448
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................396
SYNC® customer
support ..............................368, 422
SYNC® Services ................393, 459
System settings .........................473T
Temperature control
(see Climate
control) ......131–132, 134, 136, 482
Text messaging .................380, 454
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....380, 382
Tilt steering wheel ......................86
Tires ...........................308–309, 328
alignment ................................322
care ..........................................308
changing ..........................328, 330
checking the pressure ............318
inflating ...................................316
label .........................................315
replacing ..................................320
rotating ....................................322
safety practices .......................321
sidewall information ...............311
snow tires and chains ............323
spare tire .................................328
terminology .............................310
tire grades ...............................309
treadwear ........................309, 318
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................482
Towing .......................234, 240–241
recreational towing .................241
trailer towing ..........................234
wrecker ....................................240
Traction control ........................195
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................393
Traffic preferences ...................489
Trailer sway control ..................235
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....183
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fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................280, 283
fluid, refill capacities ..............336
lubricant specifications ..........336
Turn signal ..................................94
U
USB port ............................366, 444
Using privacy mode ..................376
V
Vehicle health report ........391, 468
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................341
Vehicle loading ..........................227
Ventilating your vehicle ...........167
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................398Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................374
Voice recognition ......................426
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....105
Washer fluid ..............................284
Water, Driving through .............244
Windows
power .........................................97
rear wiper/washer .....................90
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................89
checking and adding fluid .....284
replacing wiper blades ...287–288
Wrecker towing .........................240
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