2023 FORD EDGE transmission

SWITCHING REAR VIEW CAMERADELAY ON AND OFF
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Switch Rear View Camera Delay on oroff.
When shifting the transmission out ofreverse (R) and into any gear other thanpark (P), the camera image remains in thedisplay until:
•Your vehicle speed reachesapproximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
•You shift your vehicle into park (P).
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WHAT IS THE 180 DEGREE
CAMERA
The 180 degree camera system consistsof front and rear cameras.
HOW DOES THE 180 DEGREE
CAMERA WORK
The 180 degree camera system allows youto see what is directly in front or behindyour vehicle, provides a cross traffic viewin front of your vehicle and providesvisibility when parking your vehicle.
180 DEGREE CAMERA
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The rear view camerasystem is a reverse aid supplementdevice that still requires the driver to useit in conjunction with the interior andexterior mirrors for maximum coverage.
WARNING: Objects that are closeto either corner of the bumper or underthe bumper, might not be seen on thescreen due to the limited coverage of thecamera system.
WARNING: Use caution whenturning camera features on or off whenthe transmission is not in park (P). Makesure your vehicle is not moving.
180 DEGREE CAMERA
LIMITATIONS
Note:The area displayed on the screen mayvary according to your vehicle's orientationor road condition.
Note:The front view camera will switch offif your vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph(10 km/h). You will have to switch thesystem back on by using the camera systembutton once below the speed threshold.
Note:The camera system may not operatecorrectly if mud, water or debris obstructsthe camera's view. You can clean the lenswith a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasivecleaner or by using your front or rear washer.See Wipers (page 94).
LOCATING THE 180 DEGREE
CAMERAS
The front view camera is in the grille. Therear view camera is on the liftgate.
180 DEGREE CAMERA
INDICATORS
The 180 degree camera provides an imageof your vehicle and the sensor zones. Thezones will highlight green, yellow, and redwhen the parking aid sensors detect anobject in the coverage area.
180 DEGREE CAMERA
SETTINGS
SWITCHING THE 180 DEGREECAMERA ON AND OFF
The camera button is located onthe audio unit and allows you totoggle through different cameraviews.
Note:The camera system may not operatecorrectly if mud, water or debris obstructsthe camera's view. You can clean the lenswith a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasivecleaner or by using your front or rear washer.See Wipers (page 94).
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3.Use the turn signal lever to search fora parking space on the driver orpassenger side of your vehicle.
Note:The system defaults to searching fora parking spot on the passenger side of yourvehicle if you do not use the turn signal lever.
4.Drive your vehicle approximately 3 ft(1 m) away from and parallel to theother parked vehicles when searchingfor a parking space.
Note:A tone sounds and a messageappears in the information andentertainment display when active parkassist finds a parking space.
5.Press and hold the brake pedal.
6.Release the steering wheel and shiftinto reverse (R).
7.Use the accelerator and brake tocontrol your vehicle's speed whenparking. You are responsible forstopping your vehicle.
8.Active park assist is a multi-stepprocess and requires you to shift thetransmission multiple times. Follow theonscreen instructions until parking iscomplete.
Note:You can slow down your vehicle atany time by pressing the brake pedal.
Note:When parallel parking betweenobjects, the system will park closer to theobject in front of your vehicle to allow easieraccess to the luggage compartment.
ENTERING A PERPENDICULAR
PARKING SPACE
1.Press the active park assist button.
2.Select perpendicular parking.
Note:Active park assist does not recognizeparking space lines and centers your vehiclebetween objects.
Note:Active park assist backs your vehicleinto parking spaces.
3.Use the turn signal lever to search fora parking space on the driver orpassenger side of your vehicle.
Note:The system defaults to searching fora parking spot on the passenger side of yourvehicle if you do not use the turn signal lever.
4.Drive your vehicle approximately 3 ft(1 m) away from and perpendicular tothe other parked vehicles whensearching for a parking space.
Note:A tone sounds and a messageappears in the information andentertainment display when active parkassist finds a parking space.
5.Press and hold the brake pedal.
6.Release the steering wheel and shiftinto reverse (R).
7.Use the accelerator and brake tocontrol your vehicle's speed whenparking. You are responsible forstopping your vehicle.
8.Active park assist is a multi-stepprocess and requires you to shift thetransmission multiple times. Follow theonscreen instructions until parking iscomplete.
Note:Active park assist aligns the front-endof your vehicle with the lane side of theobject next to it.
Note:When only one object is detected,the system allows enough distance to openthe door on either side.
Note:You can slow down your vehicle atany time by pressing the brake pedal.
EXITING A PARKING SPACE
Active park assist only assists leavingparallel parking spaces.
1.Press the active park assist button.
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2.Select parallel park exit.
3.Use the turn signal to choose thedirection to exit the parking space.
4.Press and hold the brake pedal.
5.Release the steering wheel and shiftinto the instructed gear.
6.Release the parking brake.
7.Use the accelerator and brake tocontrol your vehicle's speed whenexiting the parking space. You areresponsible for stopping your vehicle.
8.Active park assist is multi-step processand requires you to shift thetransmission multiple times. Follow theonscreen instructions until operationis complete.
Note:After active park assist drives yourvehicle to a position where you can exit theparking space in a forward movement, amessage appears instructing you to take fullcontrol of your vehicle.
9.Take control of your vehicle.
Note:You can slow down your vehicle atany time by pressing the brake pedal.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST –INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The systemrequires service.Have your vehiclechecked as soon aspossible.
Active Park Fault
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does active park assist notoperate correctly?
The system is unable to detect avehicle, curb or object to park next toor in between. The system needsboundary objects to operate correctly.
Why does active park assist not searchfor a parking space?
You have switched traction control off.
Why does active park assist not searchfor a parking space?
The transmission is in reverse (R). Yourvehicle must be moving forward to beable to detect a parking space.
Why does active park assist not offera parking space?
The sensors could be blocked. Forexample, snow, ice or largeaccumulations of dirt. Blocked sensorscan affect how the system functions.
Why does active park assist not offera parking space?
The sensors in the front or rear bumpercould be damaged.
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TOWING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not exceedthe GVWR or the GAWRspecified on the certificationlabel.
WARNING: Towing trailersbeyond the maximumrecommended gross trailerweight exceeds the limit of yourvehicle and could result in enginedamage, transmission damage,structural damage, loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rolloverand personal injury.
WARNING: Do not exceedthe lowest rating capacity foryour vehicle or trailer hitch.Overloading your vehicle ortrailer hitch can impair yourvehicle stability and handling.Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of controlof your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Make sure thatthe vertical load on the tow ballis between the minimum andmaximum recommended weightat all times. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not cut,drill, weld or modify the trailerhitch. Modifying the trailer hitchcould reduce the hitch rating.
WARNING: The anti-lockbrake system does not controlthe trailer brakes.
TRAILER BRAKE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not connect atrailer's hydraulic brake system directlyto your vehicle's brake system. Yourvehicle may not have enough brakingpower and your chances of having acollision greatly increase.
WARNING: Do not tow a trailerfitted with electric trailer brakes unlessyour vehicle is fitted with a compatibleaftermarket electronic trailer brakecontroller. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath. For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic orsurge-type trailer brakes are safe if youinstall them properly and adjust them tothe manufacturer's specifications. Thetrailer brakes must meet local and federalregulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's brakingsystem operation is at the gross vehicleweight rating, not the gross combinedweight rating.
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Certain states require functioning trailerbrakes for trailers over a specified weight.Be sure to check state regulations for thisspecified weight.
Ford Motor Company recommendsseparate functioning brake systems fortrailers weighing more than 1,500 lb(680 kg) when loaded.
TOWING A TRAILER
LIMITATIONS
The vehicle's load capacitydesignation is by weight, not byvolume, so you cannot necessarilyuse all available space whenloading a vehicle or trailer.
Note:Your vehicle could havereduced performance whenoperating at high altitudes andwhen heavily loaded or towing a
trailer. When driving at elevation,to match driving performance asperceived at sea level, reduce grossvehicle weight and grosscombination weight by 2% per1,000 ft (300 m) elevation.
LOADING YOUR TRAILER
To help minimize how trailermovement affects your vehiclewhen driving:
•Load the heaviest items closestto the trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest itemscentered between the left andright side trailer tires.
•Load the heaviest items abovethe trailer axles or just slightlyforward toward the trailertongue. Do not allow the finaltrailer tongue weight to goabove or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight. Thetrailer tongue weight shouldnever exceed 10% of themaximum towing capacity.
•Select a ball mount with thecorrect rise or drop. When boththe loaded vehicle and trailerare connected, the trailer frameshould be level, or slightlyangled down toward yourvehicle, when viewed from theside.
TRAILER TOWING HINTS
Towing a trailer places an extra load onyour vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,brakes, tires and suspension. Periodicallyinspect these components during and afterany towing operation.
When driving with a trailer or payload, aslight takeoff vibration or shudder may bepresent due to the increased payloadweight.
Your vehicle may have a temporary orconventional spare tire. A temporary sparetire is different in diameter or width,tread-type, or is from a differentmanufacturer than the road tires on yourvehicle. Consult information on the tirelabel or Safety Compliance label forlimitations when using.
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When towing a trailer:
•Obey country specific regulations fortowing a trailer.
•Do not drive faster than 70 mph(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi(800 km).
•Do not make full-throttle starts.
•Check your hitch, electrical connectionsand trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughlyafter you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
•When stopped in congested or heavytraffic during hot weather, place thetransmission in park (P) to aid engineand transmission cooling and to helpA/C performance.
•Turn off the speed control with heavyloads or in hilly terrain. The speedcontrol may turn off when you aretowing on long, steep slopes.
•Shift to a lower gear when driving downa long or steep hill. Do not continuouslyapply the brakes, as they may overheatand become less effective.
•If your transmission has Grade Assistor Tow/Haul, use this feature whentowing. This provides engine brakingand helps eliminate excessivetransmission shifting for optimum fueleconomy and transmission cooling.
•Your vehicle has AdvanceTrac with rollstability control. When towing a trailer,additional loads could cause theAdvanceTrac system to engage duringcornering maneuvers. Reduce corneringspeeds to make sure that you canmaintain control of the vehicle andtrailer if the AdvanceTrac systemengages.
•Allow more distance for stopping witha trailer attached. Anticipate stops andgradually brake.
•Avoid parking on a slope. However, ifyou must park on a slope, turn thesteering wheel to point your vehicletires away from traffic flow, set theparking brake, place the transmissionin park (P) and place wheel chocks infront and back of the trailer wheels.
Note:Chocks are not included with yourvehicle.
LAUNCHING OR RETRIEVING
A BOAT OR PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT
When backing down a ramp during boatlaunching or retrieval:
•Do not allow the static water level torise above the bottom edge of the rearbumper.
•Do not allow waves to break higherthan 6 in (15 cm) above the bottomedge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding 6 in (15 cm) could allow waterto enter vehicle components, causinginternal damage to the components andaffecting driveability, emissions andreliability.
Note:Replace the rear axle lubricantanytime the rear axle has been submergedin water.
Note:Disconnect the trailer wiringconnector before backing the trailer into thewater.
Note:Reconnect the trailer wiringconnector after removing the trailer fromthe water.
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COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of somecomponents and systems can be affectedat temperatures below approximately-13°F (-25°C).
BREAKING-IN
Tires
You need to break in new tires forapproximately 300 mi (480 km). Duringthis time, your vehicle may exhibit someunusual driving characteristics.
Brakes and Clutch
Avoid heavy use of the brakes and clutchif possible for the first 100 mi (160 km) intown and for the first 1,000 mi (1,600 km)on freeways.
DRIVING ECONOMICALLY
The following helps to improve fuelconsumption:
•Drive smoothly, accelerate gently andanticipate the road ahead to avoidheavy braking.
•Regularly check your tire pressures andmake sure that they are inflated to thecorrect pressure.
•Follow the recommended maintenanceschedule and carry out therecommended checks.
•Plan your journey and check the trafficbefore you set off. It is more efficientto combine errands into a single tripwhenever possible.
•Avoid idling the engine in cold weatheror for extended periods. Start theengine only when you are ready to setoff.
•Do not carry unnecessary weight in yourvehicle as extra weight wastes fuel.
•Do not add unnecessary accessoriesto the exterior of your vehicle, forexample running boards. If you use aroof rack, remember to fold it down orremove it when not in use.
•Do not shift into neutral when you arebraking or when your vehicle is slowingdown.
•Shut all windows when driving at highspeeds.
•Switch off all electric systems whennot in use, for example air conditioning.Make sure that you unplug anyaccessories from the auxiliary powerpoints when not in use.
DRIVING IN SPECIAL
CONDITIONS
DRIVING THROUGH MUD ANDWATER
Mud
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehiclespeed or direction when you are driving inmud. Even all-wheel drive and four-wheeldrive vehicles can lose traction in mud. Ifyour vehicle slides, steer in the direction ofthe slide until you regain control of yourvehicle. After driving through mud, cleanoff residue stuck to rotating driveshaftsand tires. Excess residue can cause animbalance that could damage drivecomponents.
Note:If your vehicle gets stuck in mud, itcould be rocked out by shifting betweenforward and reverse gears, stoppingbetween shifts in a steady pattern. Presslightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Note:Do not rock your vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature, asdamage to the transmission could occur.
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