2018 FORD EDGE air conditioning

ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
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MAX A/C: Turn to the left for
maximum cooling. Recirculated
air flows through the instrument
panel vents, air conditioning
turns on and the fan adjusts to
the highest speed.
E
Recirculated air:
Press to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently
in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the
time needed to cool the interior
(when used with A/C) and
reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
F
Note:
Recirculated air may turn
off (or prevent you from
switching on) in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging.
Recirculation may also turn on
and off in Panel or Panel/Floor
air flow modes during hot
weather in order to improve
cooling efficiency.
Heated seats:
Press to switch
the heated seats on and off. See
Heated Seats
(page 148).
G
Heated rear window:
Press to
switch the heated rear window
on and off. See
Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page
138).
H Power:
Press to switch the
system on and off. When the
system is off, it prevents outside
air from entering the vehicle.
I
A/C:
Press to switch the air
conditioning on or off. Use A/C
with recirculated air to improve
cooling performance and
efficiency.
J
Note:
In certain conditions (for
example, maximum defrost), the
air conditioning compressor may
continue to operate even though
you switch off the air
conditioning.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC/
TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY/
DUAL AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(DATC)
Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
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Driver temperature control:
Adjusts the temperature setting
on the driver side. This control
also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when you switch
off dual zone mode.
A
Fan speed control: Adjusts the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
B
Passenger temperature
control: Adjusts the
temperature setting on the
passenger side.
C
Recirculated air:
Press to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently
in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the
time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce
unwanted odors from entering
your vehicle.
D Note:
Recirculated air may turn
off, or prevent you from
switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging.
Recirculation may also turn on
and off in Panel or Panel/Floor
air flow modes during hot
weather to improve cooling
efficiency.
Heated seats:
Press to switch
the heated seats on and off. See
Heated Seats
(page 148).
E
MAX A/C:
Press for maximum
cooling. The driver and
passenger settings set to LO,
recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents, air
conditioning turns on and the fan
adjusts to the highest speed.
F
A/C:
Press to switch the air
conditioning on or off. Use A/C
with recirculated air to improve
cooling performance and
efficiency.
G
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Note: In certain conditions, for
example, maximum defrost, the
air conditioning compressor may
continue to operate even though
you switch off the air
conditioning.
Power:
Press to switch the
system on and off. When the
system is off, it prevents outside
air from entering the vehicle.
H
AUTO:
Press to switch on
automatic operation. Adjust to
select the desired temperature.
Fan speed, air distribution, air
conditioning operation, and
outside or recirculated air adjust
I
to heat or cool the vehicle to
maintain the desired
temperature. You can also
switch off dual zone mode by
pressing and holding for more
than two seconds.
Heated rear window:
Press to
switch the heated rear window
on and off. See
Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page
138).
J MAX Defrost:
Press to switch
on defrost. The driver and
passenger settings set to HI, air
flows through the windshield
vents, and the fan adjusts to the
highest speed. You can also use
this setting to defog and clear
the windshield of a thin covering
of ice. The heated rear window
also turns on when you select
maximum defrost.
K
Note:
To prevent window
fogging, you cannot select
recirculated air when maximum
defrost is on.
Defrost:
Press to distribute air
through the windshield air vents
and de-mister. Air distribution to
the instrument panel and
footwell vents turns off. You can
also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice.
L
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
SONY AUDIO SYSTEM
Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
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A/C: Press to switch the air
conditioning on or off. Use A/C
with recirculated air to improve
cooling performance and
efficiency.
A
Note:
In certain conditions, for
example, maximum defrost, the
air conditioning compressor may
continue to operate even though
you switch off the air
conditioning.
MAX A/C:
Press for maximum
cooling. The driver and
passenger settings set to LO,
recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents, air
conditioning turns on and the fan
adjusts to the highest speed.
B Recirculated air:
Press to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently
in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the
time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce
unwanted odors from entering
your vehicle.
C
Note:
Recirculated air may turn
off, or prevent you from
switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging.
Recirculation may also turn on
and off in Panel or Panel/Floor
air flow modes during hot
weather to improve cooling
efficiency.
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Power: Press to switch the
system on and off. When the
system is off, it prevents outside
air from entering the vehicle.
D
Heated seats:
Press to switch
the heated seats on and off. See
Heated Seats
(page 148).
E
Climate controlled seats:
Press to switch the climate
controlled seats on and off. See
Climate Controlled Seats
(page
149).
F
Passenger temperature
control:
Adjusts the
temperature setting on the
passenger side.
G
Fan speed control: Adjusts the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
H
Driver temperature control:
Adjusts the temperature setting
on the driver side. This control
also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when you switch
off dual zone mode.
I
Heated rear window:
Press to
switch the heated rear window
on and off. See
Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page
138).
J
Defrost:
Press to distribute air
through the windshield air vents
and de-mister. Air distribution to
the instrument panel and
footwell vents turns off. You can
also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice.
K MAX Defrost:
Press to switch
on defrost. The driver and
passenger settings set to HI, air
flows through the windshield
vents, and the fan adjusts to the
highest speed. You can also use
this setting to defog and clear
the windshield of a thin covering
of ice. The heated rear window
also turns on when you select
maximum defrost.
L
Note:
To prevent window
fogging, you cannot select
recirculated air when maximum
defrost is on.
AUTO:
Press to switch on
automatic operation. Adjust to
select the desired temperature.
Fan speed, air distribution, air
conditioning operation, and
outside or recirculated air adjust
M
to heat or cool the vehicle to
maintain the desired
temperature. You can also
switch off dual zone mode by
pressing and holding for more
than two seconds.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC
Note: Depending on your vehicle option
package, your system may look different
from what you see here.
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Recirculated air: Press to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently
in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the
time needed to cool the interior
(when used with A/C) and
reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
F
Note:
Recirculated air may turn
off (or prevent you from
switching on) in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging.
Recirculation may also turn on
and off in Panel or Panel/Floor
air flow modes during hot
weather in order to improve
cooling efficiency.
MAX A/C:
Press for maximum
cooling. The driver and
passenger settings set to LO,
recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents, air
conditioning turns on and the fan
adjusts to the highest speed.
G
Heated seats:
Press to switch
the heated seats on and off. See
Heated Seats
(page 148).
H
A/C:
Press to switch the air
conditioning on or off. Use A/C
with recirculated air to improve
cooling performance and
efficiency.
I
Note:
In certain conditions (for
example, maximum defrost), the
air conditioning compressor may
continue to operate even though
you switch off the air
conditioning.
Power:
Press to switch the
system on and off. When the
system is off, it prevents outside
air from entering the vehicle.
J AUTO:
Press to switch on
automatic operation. Adjust to
select the desired temperature.
Fan speed, air distribution, air
conditioning operation, and
outside or recirculated air adjust
K
to heat or cool the vehicle to
maintain the desired
temperature. You can also
switch off dual zone mode by
pressing and holding for more
than two seconds.
MAX Defrost:
Press to switch
on defrost. The driver and
passenger settings set to HI, air
flows through the windshield
vents, and the fan adjusts to the
highest speed. You can also use
this setting to defog and clear
the windshield of a thin covering
of ice. The heated rear window
also turns on when you select
maximum defrost.
L
Note:
To prevent window
fogging, you cannot select
recirculated air when maximum
defrost is on.
Heated rear window:
Press to
switch the heated rear window
on and off. See
Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page
138).
M
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
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If you have an instrument cluster
equipped with a grey
Auto-Start-Stop indicator light,
it illuminates when automatic engine stop
is not available due to not meeting one of
the above noted conditions.
Automatic Engine Restart
Any of the following conditions will result
in an automatic restart of the engine:
• Your foot is removed from the brake
pedal.
• You press the accelerator pedal.
• You press the accelerator and the
brake pedal at the same time.
• The driver safety belt becomes
unfastened or the driver door is ajar.
• The transmission is moved from drive
(D).
• Your vehicle is moving.
• The interior compartment does not
meet customer comfort when air
conditioning or heat is on.
• Fogging of the windows could occur
and the air conditioning is on.
• The battery is not within optimal
operating conditions.
• The maximum engine off time is
exceeded.
• The engine has stopped automatically
and you press the Auto-Start-Stop
button.
Any of the following conditions may result
in an automatic restart of the engine:
• The blower fan speed is increased or
the climate control temperature is
changed.
• An electrical accessory is turned on or
plugged in. Disabling Auto-Start-Stop
Press the Auto-Start-Stop button on the
center console to switch the system off.
The button will illuminate. The system will
only be deactivated for the current ignition
cycle. Press the button again to restore
Auto-Start-Stop function.
If your vehicle is in an Auto-Start-Stop
state and you shift the transmission to
reverse without depressing the brake
pedal, a message telling you to press the
brake appears. You must press the brake
pedal within 60 seconds, or the system
requires a shift to park and a manual
restart.
Note:
If the Shift to P, Restart Engine
message appears and the amber
Auto-Start-Stop indicator light is flashing,
automatic restart is not available. The
vehicle must be restarted manually. See
Information Displays (page 104).
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