Towing
Towing a Trailer
...........................................238
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
239
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
239
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
241
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission -
6F50/6F55 ...............................................
243
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission -
6F35 ............................................................
244
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
246
Economical Driving ....................................
246
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
246
Driving Through Water ..............................
246
Floor Mats ......................................................
247
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
248
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
249
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
249
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
250
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
251
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
252
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
253
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
254
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
255
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
256
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
256
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
258
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
258
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
258 Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
.........................
260
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
270
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
272
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
272
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
273
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
274
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L ..................
275
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
277
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
277
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L ..........................
277
Engine Oil Check ..........................................
277
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
279
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
279
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .....................................
283
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.5L ...........................
284
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
286
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................
286
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
286
Fuel Filter .......................................................
287
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
287
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
288
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
289
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
289
Removing a Headlamp ..............................
291
Changing a Bulb ...........................................
291
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
293
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
295
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
296
Cleaning Products ......................................
296
4
Edge (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201706, Third-Printing- Table of Contents
Brake System
WARNING: Driving your vehicle with
the warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury. It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake with the
ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that you do not have the parking brake
engaged. If you do not have the parking
brake engaged, this indicates low brake
fluid level or a brake system malfunction.
Have the system checked immediately by
an authorized dealer.
Cruise Control (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
this feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you turn the
left or right direction indicator or
the hazard warning flasher on. If
the indicators stay on or flash faster, check
for a burned out bulb. See
Changing a
Bulb (page 291).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed. Electric Park Brake It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 187).
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 279).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 277).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt It illuminates and a chime
sounds to remind you to fasten
your seatbelt. See
Seatbelt
Reminder (page 38).
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
101
Edge (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201706, Third-Printing- Instrument ClusterE144522 E71340 E146190 E71880 E67017
Heads Up Display (If Equipped)
A red beam of lights will
illuminate on the windshield in
certain instances when using
adaptive cruise control or the collision
warning system. It will also illuminate
momentarily when you start your vehicle
to make sure the display works.
High Beam It illuminates when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hood Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.
Low Fuel Level It illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer. Low Washer Fluid It illuminates when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps It illuminates when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the system has
detected a powertrain or an
all-wheel drive fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See
Catalytic Converter (page 174).
102
Edge (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201706, Third-Printing- Instrument ClusterE156133 E159324 E132353
Illumination of the service engine soon
indicator, charging system warning light or
the temperature warning light, fluid leaks,
strange odors, smoke or loss of engine
power could indicate that the emission
control system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged
exhaust system may allow exhaust to
enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or
improperly operating exhaust system
inspected and repaired immediately.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to
your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle
owners and anyone who manufactures,
repairs, services, sells, leases, trades
vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles
are not permitted to intentionally remove
an emission control device or prevent it
from working. Information about your
vehicle
’s emission system is on the Vehicle
Emission Control Information Decal
located on or near the engine. This decal
also lists engine displacement.
Please consult your warranty information
for complete details.
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle has a computer known as the
on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) that
monitors the engine ’s emission control
system. The system protects the
environment by making sure that your
vehicle continues to meet government
emission standards. The OBD-II system
also assists a service technician in properly
servicing your vehicle. When the service engine soon
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II
system has detected a
malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may
cause the service engine soon indicator to
illuminate. Examples are: 1. Your vehicle has run out of fuel
—the
engine may misfire or run poorly.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel —the engine may misfire or run
poorly.
3. The fuel fill inlet may not have closed properly. See Refueling (page 169).
4. Driving through deep water —the
electrical system may be wet.
You can correct these temporary
malfunctions by filling the fuel tank with
good quality fuel, properly closing the fuel
fill inlet or letting the electrical system dry
out. After three driving cycles without these
or any other temporary malfunctions
present, the service engine soon indicator
should stay off the next time you start the
engine. A driving cycle consists of a cold
engine startup followed by mixed city and
highway driving. No additional vehicle
service is required.
If the service engine soon indicator remains
on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity. Although some
malfunctions detected by the OBD-II may
not have symptoms that are apparent,
continued driving with the service engine
soon indicator on can result in increased
emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced
engine and transmission smoothness and
lead to more costly repairs.
Readiness for Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) Testing
Some state and provincial and local
governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs
to inspect the emission control equipment
on your vehicle. Failure to pass this
inspection could prevent you from getting
a vehicle registration. If the service engine soon
indicator is on or the bulb does
not work, your vehicle may need
service. See On-Board Diagnostics.
175
Edge (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201706, Third-Printing- Engine Emission Control
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if
the service engine soon indicator is on or
not working properly (bulb is burned out),
or if the OBD-II system has determined
that some of the emission control systems
have not been properly checked. In this
case, the vehicle is not ready for I/M
testing.
If the vehicle
’s engine or transmission has
just been serviced, or the battery has
recently run down or been replaced, the
OBD-II system may indicate that the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To
determine if the vehicle is ready for I/M
testing, turn the ignition key to the on
position for 15 seconds without cranking
the engine. If the service engine soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that
the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if
the service engine soon indicator stays on
solid, it means that your vehicle is ready
for I/M testing.
The OBD-II system checks the emission
control system during normal driving. A
complete check may take several days.
If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing,
you can perform the following driving cycle
consisting of mixed city and highway
driving:
1. 15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway or highway followed by 20
minutes of stop-and-go driving with at
least four 30-second idle periods.
2. Allow your vehicle to sit for at least eight hours with the ignition off. Then,
start the vehicle and complete the
above driving cycle. The vehicle must
warm up to its normal operating
temperature. Once started, do not turn
off the vehicle until the above driving
cycle is complete.
If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M
testing, you need to repeat the above
driving cycle.
176
Edge (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201706, Third-Printing- Engine Emission Control
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the
two vehicles do not touch.
1.
Switch off the engine and any electrical
equipment.
2. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery. 3. Make the final connection of the
negative (-) cable to an exposed metal
part of the stalled vehicle's engine,
away from the battery and the fuel
injection system, or connect the
negative (-) cable to a ground
connection point if available. WARNING: Do not connect the end
of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A
spark may cause an explosion of the gases
that surround the battery. WARNING:
Make sure that the
cables are clear of any moving parts and
fuel delivery system parts. To Start the Engine
1.
Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and rev the engine moderately, or press
the accelerator gently to keep your
engine speed between 2000 and 3000
RPM, as shown in your tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both vehicle engines for an
additional three minutes before
disconnecting the jumper cables.
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.
Note: Do not switch the headlamps on
when disconnecting the cables. The peak
voltage could blow the bulbs.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the direction indicators
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and indicators turn off when:
• You press the hazard control button.
• You press the panic button on the
remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
• Your vehicle runs out of power.
• Sounding of the horn is only enabled
in specific markets.
251
Edge (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201706, Third-Printing- Roadside EmergenciesE152134
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 meters).
A
Center height of lamp to ground.
B
25 feet (7.6 meters).
C
Horizontal reference line.
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an
8 ft (2.4 m) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp will need to be adjusted. 290
Edge (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201706, Third-Printing- MaintenanceE142592 E142465 E194757
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to adjust the vertical aim of the
headlamp. The horizontal edge of the
brighter light should touch the
horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
1. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 272). 2. Remove the screws.
3. Pull the headlamp toward the front of
the vehicle to disengage it from the
lower fixing point.
4. Lift the headlamp up and remove it. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
CHANGING A BULB
WARNING:
Switch all of the lamps
and the ignition off. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious personal
injury. WARNING: Bulbs become hot when
in use. Let them cool down before you
remove them.
Use the correct specification bulb.
See Bulb Specification Chart (page 293).
Install in the reverse order unless otherwise
stated.
291
Edge (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201706, Third-Printing- Maintenance2
2
E194758
2
4
3 E133750
5