2023 FORD EDGE transmission

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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Seatbelt fastened.A
Seatbelt not fastened.B
Seatbelt recently unfastened.C
Fault.D
SEATBELT REMINDER AUDIBLEWARNINGS
A warning tone sounds and the warninglamp illuminates if you are not wearingyour seatbelt when your vehicle exceedsa relatively low speed.
The warning tone sounds for a short periodof time or until you fasten your seatbelt.
SWITCHING THE SEATBELTREMINDER ON AND OFF
WARNING: While the systemallows you to deactivate it, this systemis designed to improve your chances ofbeing safely belted and surviving anaccident. We recommend you leave thesystem activated for yourself and otherswho may use the vehicle.
Note:The driver and front passengerwarnings switch off independently. Whenyou perform this procedure for one seatingposition, do not buckle the other position asthis cancels the process.
Note:If you are using MyKey, you cannotdisable the seatbelt reminder. Also, if theseatbelt reminder has been previouslydisabled, it is re-enabled during the use ofMyKey. See MyKey™ (page 64).
Read Steps 1 - 4 before proceeding withthe programming procedure.
Make sure that:
•The parking brake is set.
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The ignition is off.
•The driver and front passengerseatbelts are unfastened.
1.Switch the ignition on. Do not start theengine.
2.After Step 1, wait an additional fiveseconds before proceeding with Step3. Once you start Step 3, you mustcomplete the procedure within 30seconds.
3.For the seating position you areswitching off, buckle then unbuckle theseatbelt four times at a moderatespeed, ending in the unbuckled state.After Step 3, the seatbelt warning lightswitches on.
4.When the seatbelt warning light is on,buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt.After Step 4, the seatbelt warning lightflashes for confirmation.
This switches the feature off for thatseating position if it is currently on.
This switches the feature on for thatseating position if it is currently off.
CHECKING THE SEATBELTS
Check the seatbelts and child restraintsperiodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace ifnecessary.
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LIFTGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Make sure that you fullyclose the liftgate to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle. If youare unable to fully close the liftgate,open the air vents or the windows toallow fresh air to enter your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Keep keys out of reachof children. Do not allow children tooperate or play near an open or movingpower liftgate. You should supervise theoperation of the power liftgate at alltimes.
OPENING THE LIFTGATE
OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROMINSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Power Liftgate Release
Power Liftgate Obstacle Detection
With the transmission in park(P), press the button on theinstrument panel.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for examplea bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open whiledriving. This could damage the liftgate andits components.
OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
1.Unlock the liftgate with the remotecontrol or power door unlock control.If a remote control is within 3 ft (1 m)of the liftgate, the liftgate unlockswhen you press the liftgate releasebutton.
2.Press and release the liftgate controlbutton.
Note:Allow the power system to open theliftgate. Manually pushing or pulling theliftgate may activate the system’s obstacledetection feature and stop the poweroperation or reverse its direction, replicatea strut failure, or damage mechanicalcomponents.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
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Vehicles With a Trailer Hitch
The detection area is on the left-hand sideand right-hand side of the hitch, betweenthe exhaust and the hitch.
Note:Allow the power system to open theliftgate. Manually pushing or pulling theliftgate may activate the system’s obstacledetection feature and stop the poweroperation or reverse its direction, replicatea strut failure, or damage mechanicalcomponents.
Note:Any physical actions that mimic akicking motion such as splashing water,trailer chains or vacuum hoses may causethe hands-free liftgate to activate. Switchthe power liftgate off through your vehiclesettings or keep the passive key away fromthe rear bumper detection area.
SETTING THE LIFTGATE
OPENING HEIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
1.Open the liftgate.
2.Stop the liftgate movement by pressingthe control button on the liftgate whenit reaches the desired height.
Note:Once the liftgate stops moving, youcan manually move it to the desired height.
3.Press and hold the control button onthe liftgate until a tone sounds,indicating programming is complete.
Note:You can only use the liftgate controlbutton to program the height.
Note:You cannot program the height if theliftgate position is too low.
4.The power liftgate now opens at theprogrammed height. To change theprogrammed height, repeat the steps.
Note:You can fully open the liftgate bymanually pushing it upward to themaximum open position if it opens in alower position.
Note:The system recalls the newprogrammed height until you reprogram it,even if you disconnect the battery.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROMINSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: Make sure all personsare clear of the power liftgate areabefore using the power liftgate control.
With the transmission in park(P), press the button on theinstrument panel.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgatebefore operating or moving your vehicle,especially in an enclosure, like a garage ora parking structure. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind yourvehicle is free from obstruction and thatthere is enough room for you to operate theliftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,for example a wall, garage door or anothervehicle may come into contact with themoving liftgate. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note:Make sure that you fully close theliftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
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LIFTGATE – FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS
Why won't my power liftgate function?
It can happen in freezing conditions orwhen parking on downhill slopes. Makesure the power liftgate is enabled.Make sure the transmission is in park(P), ensure nothing is obstructing theliftgate path and there is not excessiveweight on the liftgate. If there arecontinued issues, the battery voltagemay be low or there may be othersystem issues. See an authorizeddealer.
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EXTERIOR LAMPS
USING THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
Intelligent Three Blink Turn Signal
Push the lever up or down toswitch the turn signal lamps on.
Set the lever to the middle position toswitch the turn signal lamps off.
Note:Tap the lever up or down to make theturn signal lamps flash three times.
Turn Signal Lamp Indicator
It flashes when you switch theturn signal lamps on.
Note:An increase in the rate of flashingwarns of a failed turn signal lamp.
SWITCHING THE DAYTIMERUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: CONFIGURABLEDAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
1.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Lighting.
4.Switch Daytime Running Lights on oroff.
The daytime running lamps turn on whenall of the following occur:
•You switch the system on.
•You switch your vehicle on.
•The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor you release the parking brake forvehicles with manual transmissions.
•The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
•The headlamps are off.
Note:Other lighting control positions donot turn on the daytime running lamps.
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WHAT IS REMOTE START
Remote Start System
The system allows you to remotely startyour vehicle and to adjust the interiortemperature according to the settings thatyou chose.
REMOTE START
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you startthe engine. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
REMOTE START LIMITATIONS
Remote start does not work under thefollowing conditions:
•The alarm horn is sounding.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The ignition is on.
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
•Remote start is not enabled.
Note:Do not use remote start if the fuellevel is low.
ENABLING REMOTE START
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Settings.
3.Select Vehicle.
4.Select Remote Start.
5.Switch System on.
Note:To use remote start, make sure thatthe modem is enabled. See Enabling andDisabling the Modem (page 354).
REMOTELY STARTING AND
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
Remotely Starting the Vehicle
Press the button on the remotecontrol.
Within three seconds, press thebutton on the remote control.
Within three seconds, press thebutton again.
Note:You can also use FordPass to startthe vehicle.
Note:The vehicle doors lock when yousuccessfully remote start your vehicle.
Note:The turn signal lamps flash twice.
Note:The parking lamps turn on when thevehicle is running.
Note:The horn sounds if the system failsto start.
Note:All other vehicle systems remain offwhen you have remotely started the vehicle.
Note:The vehicle remains secured whenyou have remotely started the vehicle. Avalid key must be inside your vehicle toswitch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.
Remotely Stopping the Vehicle
Within three seconds, press thebutton on the remote control.
Within three seconds, press thebutton again.
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HOW DOES THE MEMORY
FUNCTION WORK
Memory Seats
The memory function recalls the positionof these features:
•Driver seat.
•Power mirrors.
•Optional power steering column.
MEMORY FUNCTION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Before activating thememory seat, make sure that the areaimmediately surrounding the seat is clearof obstructions and that all occupantsare clear of moving parts.
WARNING: Do not use the memoryfunction when your vehicle is moving.
LOCATING THE MEMORY
FUNCTION BUTTONS
The memory function buttons are on thedriver door.
SAVING A PRESET POSITION
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Adjust the memory features to yourpreferred position.
3.Press and hold the preferred presetbutton until you hear a single tone.
A confirmation message appears in theinformation cluster display.
You can save up to three preset memorypositions at any time.
RECALLING A PRESET
POSITION
Press and release a preset button.
Note:You can only recall a preset memoryposition when the ignition is off, or when youplace the transmission in park (P) or neutral(N) if the ignition is on and the vehicle is notmoving.
Note:Pressing any of the memory featurecontrols during a memory recall cancels theoperation.
You can also recall a preset memoryposition by:
•Pressing the unlock button on yourremote control if you linked it to apreset position.
•Unlocking the intelligent driver doorhandle if a linked remote control ispresent.
Note:Using a linked remote control torecall your memory position when theignition is off moves the seat and steeringcolumn to the easy entry position.
Linking a Preset Position to yourRemote Control
You can save preset memory positions forup to three remote controls.
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