2021 FORD EDGE rear entertainment

1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the preferred position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, untilted
position.
Note: Do not attempt to force the head
restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,
continue tilting it forward until the head
restraint releases to the upright position.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold the adjust and unlock button, and the unlock and remove
button.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
Note: You cannot remove front seat head
restraints that have entertainment system
video screens. Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver
seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle. WARNING: Make sure the seat fully
locks into place by rocking it backward
and forward. Not securing the seat into
the locked position can be dangerous in
a crash and could cause serious personal
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Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D
Adjusting the Head Restraint WARNING: Fully adjust the head
restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do
not adjust the head restraint when your
vehicle is moving. WARNING:
The head restraint is a
safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied.
Failure to adjust the head restraint
properly could reduce its effectiveness
during certain impacts.
Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.
Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
To lower the head restraint:
1. Press and hold the adjust and unlock button.
2. Push the head restraint down.
To tilt the head restraint (if equipped): 1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the preferred position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, untilted
position.
Note: Do not attempt to force the head
restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,
continue tilting it forward until the head
restraint releases to the upright position.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold the adjust and unlock button, and the unlock and remove
button.
3. Pull up the head restraint.
Note: You cannot remove front seat head
restraints that have entertainment system
video screens.
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WHAT IS THE REAR
OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
The rear occupant alert system monitors
vehicle conditions and notifies you to check
for rear seat occupants when you switch
the ignition off.
HOW DOES THE REAR
OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
WORK
The system monitors when rear doors have
been opened and closed to indicate the
potential presence of an occupant in the
rear seat.
A message displays in the information and
entertainment display screen and an
audible warning sounds when you switch
the ignition off after any of the following
conditions have been met:
•
A rear door is opened or closed while
the ignition is on.
• You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of a rear door opening and
closing.
• You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of the alert having displayed
or sounded.
REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS WARNING: On hot days, the
temperature inside the vehicle can rise
very quickly. Exposure of people or
animals to these high temperatures for
even a short time can cause death or
serious heat related injuries, including
brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk. WARNING:
Do not leave children
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.
REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
The system does not detect the presence
of objects or passengers in the rear seat.
It monitors when rear doors are opened
and closed.
Note: It is possible to receive an alert when
there is no rear seat occupant, but alert
conditions are met.
Note: It is possible to receive no alert when
there is an occupant in the rear seat, if alert
conditions are not met. For example, if a rear
seat occupant does not enter the vehicle
through a rear door.
Note: The audible warning does not sound
when the front door is opened before you
switch the ignition off.
SWITCHING REAR OCCUPANT
ALERT SYSTEM ON AND OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Switch
Rear Occupant Alert on or off.
Note: The default setting is on.
Note: Performing a master reset causes the
system to switch on again.
Semiannual Reminder
(If Equipped)
When you switch the system off, a
message appears every six months as a
reminder that the system is off. You can
switch the system back on or leave it off.
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PARKING AID INDICATORS
The system provides object distance
indication through the information and
entertainment display.
•
As the distance to the object
decreases, the indicator waves and the
lines move toward the vehicle icon.
• If there is no object detected, the
distance indicator lines are grey.
Visual indication remains on when your
vehicle is in reverse (R). In any other gear,
when you stop your vehicle, visual
indication turns off after four seconds.
If the parking aids are not available, the
side distance indicator lines do not display.
PARKING AIDS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Parking Aids – Information
Messages
If a fault is present in the parking aids, a
warning message appears in the
instrument cluster or the information and
entertainment display. Action
Message
The system detects a condition that
requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Front Park Aid
The system detects a condition that
requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
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INFORMATION AND
ENTERTAINMENT DISPLAY
PRECAUTIONS
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. INFORMATION AND
ENTERTAINMENT DISPLAY
LIMITATIONS
Speed-restricted Features
For your safety, some functions of the
system are speed-dependent. Their use is
limited to when your vehicle is traveling at
speeds under 5.0 mph (8 km/h). Make sure
that you review your device's manual
before using it with the system
Some features of this system may be too
difficult to use when your vehicle is moving
so they are restricted from use unless your
vehicle is stationary.
See the following chart for more specific
examples.Restricted Features
Editing settings while the rear view camera or active park
assist are active.
System Functionality
Editing Wi-Fi settings.
Wi-Fi
Editing the list of wireless networks.
Connecting to a new Wi-Fi network.
STATUS BAR
The bar is on top of the display and
indicates the status of your vehicle's
features. It also contains the Vehicle and
Application drawers. See Accessing
Feature Drawers (page 374).
Status Area
The status area is on the right side of the
status bar and provides information about
vehicle features. Cell phone microphone muted.
Audio system muted.
Wi-Fi connected.
Cell phone roaming.
Text message received.
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Protecting Your Investment............................
391
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 391
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 391
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................275
Getting the Services You Need...............272 Away From Home.............................................. 272
Glasses Holder
..............................................159
Locating the Glasses Holder.......................... 159
Global Opening
.............................................107
Switching Global Opening On and
Off....................................................................... 108
Using Global Opening....................................... 107
What Is Global Opening................................... 107
Glossary of Tire Terminology....................321
H
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 301
Headlamps.......................................................98 Headlamp Indicators.......................................... 98
Switching Headlamp Exit Delay On and Off........................................................................\
. 98
Using the High Beam Headlamps.................98
Headlamps – Troubleshooting
................99
Headlamps – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................... 99
Heated Seats
.................................................139
Heated Seat Precautions................................ 139
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 139
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 128
Hill Start Assist..............................................193 Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting..............193
Hill Start Assist Precautions.....................193
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting........193 Hill Start Assist – Information
Messages.......................................................... 193
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........290
Horn.....................................................................93
How Does 911 Assist Work..........................59
How Does Active Park Assist Work..............................................................208 How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With
Stop and Go Work.....................................214
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work............183
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work...............................................231
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work
...............................................................234
How Does Driver Alert Work....................244
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work.......79
How Does Hill Start Assist Work
............193
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work...............................................................237
How Does Stability Control Work
..........195
Electronic Stability Control............................. 195
How Does the 180 Degree Camera Work
..............................................................206
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work...............................................................149
How Does the Lane Keeping System Work...............................................................224
How Does the Memory Function Work...............................................................146
How Does the Personal Safety System Work.................................................................49
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................144
How Does the Safety Canopy ™
Work..................................................................51
How Does Traction Control Work
..........194
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work
...............................................................262
How Do the Front Airbags Work..............50
How Do the Knee Airbags Work................51
How Do the Side Airbags Work................50
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Identifying Fuse Types
..............................289
Identifying the Audio Unit.........................372
In California (U.S. Only).............................273
Inflating the Tires.........................................326
Information and Entertainment Display Limitations
...................................................373
Speed-restricted Features.............................. 373
Information and Entertainment Display Overview.......................................................373
Information and Entertainment Display Precautions.................................................373
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