2023 FORD EDGE fuel cap release

Refueling.........................................................170
Fuel Tank Capacity......................................172
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting..........................................................................172
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter.............173
Catalytic Converter Precautions............173
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting.........................................................................173
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions.........................................................................174
Automatic Transmission Positions.......174
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear...............175
Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators....................................................175
Manually Shifting Gears............................175
Temporary Neutral Mode.........................176
Automatic Return to Park (P)..................177
Manual Park Release..................................177
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings.....................................................179
All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work..........180
All-Wheel Drive Precautions..................180
All-Wheel Drive Limitations....................180
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting......180
Brakes
Brake Precautions........................................181
Anti-Lock Braking System.........................181
Brake Over Accelerator...............................181
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........181
Checking the Brake Fluid...........................181
Brake Fluid Specification..........................182
Brakes – Troubleshooting........................182
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake........184
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......184
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency.................................................184
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake............................................................184
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake............................................185
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning.........................................................................185
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge.........................................................185
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting.........................................................................185
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist.............................187
How Does Hill Start Assist Work............187
Hill Start Assist Precautions....................187
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.......187
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work......................188
Switching Auto Hold On and Off..........188
Using Auto Hold...........................................188
Auto Hold Indicators..................................188
Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work.........190
Switching Traction Control On and Off........................................................................190
Traction Control Indicator........................190
Traction Control – Troubleshooting......190
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work..........191
Switching Stability Control On and Off.........................................................................192
Stability Control Indicator........................192
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3.Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to thefirst notch. Keep the fuel pump nozzleresting on the fuel tank filler pipe.
4.Hold the fuel pump nozzle in positionA when refueling. Holding the fuelpump nozzle in position B can affectthe flow of fuel and shut off the fuelpump nozzle before the fuel tank is full.
5.Operate the fuel pump nozzle withinthe area shown.
6.When the pump shuts off, wait fiveseconds, then raise the fuel pumpnozzle and slowly remove it.
7.Fully close the fuel filler door.
Note: Do not attempt to start the engineif you have filled the fuel tank with incorrectfuel. Incorrect fuel use could cause damagenot covered by the vehicle Warranty. Haveyour vehicle immediately checked.
MANUALLY OPENING THE FUELFILLER DOOR
Your vehicle does not have a fuel tank fillercap.
Left-hand side. To open the fuelfiller door, press the center rearedge of the fuel filler door andthen release.
A
Right-hand side. To open thefuel filler door, press the centerrear edge of the fuel filler doorand then release.
B
Left-hand side. Pull the rear ofthe fuel filler door to open it.C
Right-hand side. Pull the rear ofthe fuel filler door to open it.D
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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Service your vehicle regularly to helpmaintain its roadworthiness and resalevalue. There is a large network ofauthorized dealers that are there to helpyou with their professional servicingexpertise. We believe that their speciallytrained technicians are best qualified toservice your vehicle properly and expertly.They are supported by a wide range ofhighly specialized tools developedspecifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,an authorized dealer can provide thenecessary parts and service. Check yourwarranty information to find out whichparts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,fluids and service parts conforming tospecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 341).
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught inmoving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with theengine running in an enclosed space,unless you are sure you have enoughventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burningmaterial, such as cigarettes, away fromthe battery and all fuel related parts.
•Set the parking brake, shift thetransmission to park (P) and block thewheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood
1.Inside the vehicle, pull the hood releasehandle located under the left-handside of the instrument panel.
2.Slightly lift the hood.
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