2021 FORD EDGE Owners Manual

Closing the Liftgate From Outside
Your Vehicle
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control. Press and release the liftgate button.
Note:
Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure that you fully close the
liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out. Closing the Liftgate Using the
Remote Control WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area
before using the power liftgate control. Press the button twice within
three seconds.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,
for example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure that you fully close the
liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
Closing the Hands-Free Liftgate (If
Equipped)
Make sure you have the remote control
within
3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.
1. Stand behind your vehicle, and face the
liftgate.
2. Move your foot, in a single-kick motion,
without pausing, under and away from
the rear bumper detection area.
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3. The liftgate closes.
Avoid the following actions when using the
hands-free opening feature:
•
Making physical contact with the
bumper.
• Holding your foot under the bumper.
• Sweeping your foot from side to side,
or kicking at an odd angle.
Detection Zones
Vehicles Without a Trailer Hitch The detection area is in the center of the
rear bumper. Vehicles With a Trailer Hitch
The detection area is on the left-hand side
and right-hand side of the hitch, between
the exhaust and the hitch.
Note:
Allow the power system to close the
liftgate. Manually pushing the liftgate may
activate the system ’s obstacle detection
feature and stop the power operation or
reverse its direction, replicate a strut failure,
or damage mechanical components.
STOPPING THE LIFTGATE
MOVEMENT
Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the liftgate while it is in motion. This
could damage the power liftgate and its
components.
Note: Selections will vary depending on
region or options.
You can stop the liftgate movement by
doing any of the following:
• Pressing the outside liftgate control
button.
• Pressing the inside liftgate control
button.
• Pressing the liftgate button on the
remote control twice.
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•
Pressing the liftgate button on an
authorized device.
• Moving your foot under and away from
the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion.
LIFTGATE OBSTACLE
DETECTION
Closing the Liftgate
The system stops when it detects an
obstacle. A tone sounds and the system
reverses to open. Once you remove the
obstacle, you can power close the liftgate.
Note: To prevent accidental obstacle
detection, let the power liftgate close
completely before you enter your vehicle. Opening the Liftgate
The system stops when it detects an
obstacle and a tone sounds. Once you
remove the obstacle, you can continue to
operate the liftgate.
LIFTGATE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Liftgate – Warning Lamps Illuminates when the liftgate is
not completely closed.
Liftgate – Information Messages Action
Message
The liftgate is not completely closed. Close the liftgate.
Liftgate Ajar
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Liftgate – Frequently Asked
Questions
Why won't my power liftgate function?
Make sure the transmission is in park
(P), ensure nothing is obstructing the
liftgate path and there is not excessive
weight on the liftgate. If there are
continued issues, the battery voltage
may be low or other system issues.
See an authorized dealer.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
What Is the Passive Anti-Theft
System
The passive anti-theft system prevents
someone from starting the vehicle with an
incorrectly coded key.
How Does the Passive Anti-Theft
System Work
The passive anti-theft system arms when
you switch the ignition off.
It disarms when the ignition is switched on
with a correctly coded key.
Note:
The system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in your vehicle. Always take the keys and
lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
What Is the Anti-Theft Alarm
System
The Anti-Theft Alarm System warns you
of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm
System Work
When armed, the anti-theft alarm is
triggered in any of the following ways:
• If someone opens a door, the liftgate
or the hood without a correctly coded
key or remote control.
• If you turn the power on without a
correctly coded key.
• If the interior sensors detect movement
inside your vehicle. •
If the inclination sensors detect an
attempt to raise your vehicle.
• If someone disconnects the vehicle
battery or the battery backup alarm.
If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, the
alarm horn sounds for 30 seconds and the
direction indicators flash for 5 minutes.
Any further attempts to carry out one of
the above sounds the alarm again.
What Is the Perimeter Alarm
The perimeter alarm is designed to detect
unauthorized access to your vehicle.
What Is the Battery Backup Alarm
(If Equipped)
The battery backup alarm is an additional
alarm system that has its own battery and
horn. It is designed to detect if the vehicle
battery or the battery backup alarm is
disconnected.
Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm
System
The alarm is ready to arm when there is
not a key in your vehicle.
Lock your vehicle with your remote control
to arm the alarm.
Disarming the Anti-Theft Alarm
System
Disarm the alarm by performing any of the
following actions:
• Unlock the doors or luggage
compartment with the remote control.
• Switch your vehicle on or start your
vehicle.
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ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
SETTINGS
What are the Alarm Security Levels
You can select two levels of alarm security,
all sensors and perimeter sensing.
All Sensors
All sensors is the standard setting.
In all sensors, all equipped sensors are on
when you arm the alarm.
Note:
Do not arm the alarm with all sensors
if passengers, animals or other moving
objects are inside your vehicle.
Perimeter Sensing
In perimeter sensing, the interior sensors
are off when you arm the alarm.
All the other equipped sensors activate
when you arm the alarm in this mode.
Setting the Alarm Security Level
Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen. 1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Press
Alarm System.
4. Press
Motion sensors.
5. Press a setting.
What Is Ask on Exit
You can choose which level of security you
require after you switch the ignition off.
Note: If you do not choose a setting, the
system defaults to all sensors.
Switching Ask on Exit On and Off
Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen.
1. Press
SETTINGS.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Press
Alarm System.
4. Press
Ask on Exit.
5. Press a setting.
SECURITY – TROUBLESHOOTING
Security – Information Messages Action
Message
The system has not detected a correctly coded key.
No Key Detected
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor-
ized entry.
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle.
Alarm Announcement
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Security – Frequently Asked
Questions
What should I do if there is any
potential alarm problem with my
vehicle?
Take all remote controls to an
authorized dealer if there is any
potential alarm problem with your
vehicle.
What should I do if the vehicle is unable
to start with a correctly coded key? Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
MANUAL ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN
WARNING: Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position
(page 133). 1. Unlock the steering column.
2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column. ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
POWER ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN
WARNING:
Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See
Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 133). Press the top or bottom of the control to
move the steering wheel up or down.
Press the front or rear of the control to
move the steering wheel in or out.
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