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Tires, Wheels and Loading • Use a lower gear to eliminate excessive shifting and assist in transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to Automatic transmission operation in the Driving chapter. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached; anticipate stops and brake gradually. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing-up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle-trailer combination. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park). • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a motor home or a truck). Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to the Climate Controls chapter for more information. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. These guidelines are designed to prevent damage to your vehicle after it is hooked-up to the RV or tow dolly. Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. If you are towing with all four wheels on the ground, refer to the towing instructions below. 234 2011 Edge (edg) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
Congratulations	4
Safety and Environment Protection	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
Perchlorate material	5
Breaking-in your vehicle	5
Special Notices	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Important information for P265/40R22 low-profile tires and wheels	6
Data Recording	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
Cell phone use	9
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
Warning lights and chimes	12
Gauges	18
Base cluster shown in standard measure– metric similar	18
Optional cluster shown in standard measure– metric similar	19
Base message center (if equipped)	20
Main menu	20
System warnings and status messages	24
Optional message center (if equipped)	30
Main menu	30
SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST)	33
Settings/Vehicle Settings	36
Information	38
System warnings and status messages	38
Entertainment Systems	45
MyFord™ system (if equipped)	45
Listening to music	46
Radio	46
SIRIUS satellite radio (if equipped)	48
Satellite radio information (if activated)	50
Playing a disc	52
Auxiliary input jack (line in)	53
Phone	54
MyFord Touch ™(if equipped)	55
Climate Controls	56
Single zone manual climate control (if equipped)	56
Operating tips	57
Automatic Temperature Control Systems	58
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with and without heated seats (if equipped)	58
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Sony system (if equipped)	60
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with MyTemp (if equipped)	62
Operating tips	64
Touchscreen features (if equipped)	65
Climate control voice commands (if equipped)	67
Rear window defroster	68
Remote start climate operation (if equipped)	68
Cabin air filter	69
Lights	70
Headlamp Control	70
Autolamp control (if equipped)	70
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)	70
High beams	71
Flash-to-pass	71
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	71
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	72
Aiming the headlamps	72
Vertical aim adjustment	73
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	74
Interior Lamps	75
Front row map lamps (if equipped)	75
Map/dome lamp (if equipped)	75
Rear courtesy lamp	75
Bulb Replacement	76
Lamp assembly condensation	76
Using the right bulbs	76
Replacing interior bulbs	77
Replacing exterior bulbs	77
Replacing headlamp bulbs	77
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	79
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	79
Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs	80
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	80
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	81
Driver Controls	82
Windshield Wipers	82
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)	83
Rear window wiper/washer controls	83
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel	84
Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped)	85
Overhead console	85
Storage compartment	85
Center console	86
Auxiliary power point (12V DC)	86
Power Windows	87
One-touch up or down (driver’s window only)	87
Bounce-back	88
Security override	88
Window lock	88
Accessory delay	88
Interior mirror	89
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	89
Exterior Mirrors	89
Power side view mirrors	89
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	90
Fold-away mirrors	90
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	90
Speed control (if equipped)	91
Using speed control	91
Setting speed control	91
Disengaging speed control	91
Resuming a set speed	92
Increasing speed while using speed control	92
Reducing speed while using speed control	92
Turning off speed control	92
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED)	92
Using adaptive cruise control	93
Setting adaptive cruise control	94
Setting the gap distance	95
Disengaging adaptive cruise control	96
Overriding adaptive cruise control	96
Changing the set speed	96
Resuming the set speed	96
Low speed automatic cancellation	97
Hilly condition usage	97
Turning off cruise control	97
Detection issues	97
ACC Not Available	98
Blocked sensor	99
Switching to normal cruise control	100
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	100
Audio control features	100
Cluster display control features	101
Panoramic Vista Roof™ and power sunshades (if equipped)	102
Universal garage door opener (if equipped)	103
HomeLink Wireless Control System (if equipped)	103
Programming	104
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	105
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	106
Erasing HomeLink buttons	106
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	106
Positive Retention Floor Mat	107
Manual liftgate (if equipped)	107
Power liftgate (if equipped)	108
Cargo Area Features	112
Cargo management system (if equipped)	112
Cargo net (if equipped)	112
Utility hook	113
Roof Rack System (if equipped)	113
Locks and Security	114
Keys	114
Intelligent Access Key (IA key) (if equipped)	114
MyKey	115
Power door locks	121
Smart unlocks for integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT)	121
Smart unlocks for intelligent access keys (IA key) (if equipped)	122
Autolock feature (if enabled)	122
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	123
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure	123
Autounlock feature (if enabled)	123
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	124
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	124
Childproof door locks	125
Remote entry system	125
Intelligent access (if equipped)	126
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	127
Locking the doors	127
Car finder	128
Sounding a panic alarm	128
Opening the power liftgate (if equipped)	128
Memory feature (seat and mirrors) (if equipped)	128
Programming the memory feature to the transmitter	129
Deprogramming the memory feature from the transmitter	129
Replacing the battery	129
Replacing lost intelligent access keys (IA keys)	131
How to reprogram your intelligent access keys (IA keys)	131
Illuminated entry	131
Illuminated exit	132
Battery saver	132
Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys with push button start (if equipped)	132
Remote start (if equipped)	132
SecuriCode™ keyless entry system (if equipped)	135
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory feature	135
Erasing personal code	136
Anti-scan feature	136
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	136
Securilock passive anti-theft system	137
Automatic arming	137
Automatic disarming	137
Replacement of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) or intelligent access keys	137
Programming spare integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) keys	138
Programming spare intelligent access keys (if equipped)	139
Perimeter alarm system (if equipped)	141
Arming the system	141
Seating and Safety Restraints	143
Front seats	143
Adjustable head restraints	143
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	145
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	146
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	146
Using the power lumbar support	148
Heated seats (if equipped)	148
Memory feature (if equipped)	149
Easy entry/exit feature (if equipped)	150
Folding down the front passenger seatback (if equipped)	150
Rear seats	151
Rear seat head restraints	151
Folding down the 60/40 rear seats	152
Returning the 2nd row seatback to the upright position	153
Adjusting the second row seatback	153
Seat-mounted armrest and cupholders	154
Returning the 2nd row armrest to the upright position	154
Safety restraints	155
Personal Safety System™	155
How does the Personal Safety System work?	155
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	156
Front crash severity sensor	156
Driver’s seat position sensor	156
Front passenger sensing system	156
Front safety belt usage sensors	157
Front safety belt pretensioners	157
Front safety belt energy management retractors	157
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	157
Safety restraints precautions	158
Combination lap and shoulder belts	159
Restraint of pregnant women	160
Safety belt locking modes	160
Energy management feature — front outboard	162
Safety belt pretensioner	162
Safety belt extension assembly	162
Safety belt height adjustment	163
Second row comfort guide	163
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	164
Conditions of operation	165
Belt-Minder	165
One-time disable	168
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	168
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	170
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	170
Children and airbags	172
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	172
Front passenger sensing system	174
Determining if the system is operational	178
Seat-mounted side airbag system	178
How does the side airbag system work?	179
Determining if the system is operational	180
Safety Canopy System	181
How does the Safety Canopy System work?	182
Determining if the system is operational	184
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	184
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	184
Safety restraints for children	185
Important child restraint precautions	185
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	187
Transporting children	188
Safety seats for children	189
Infant and/or toddler seats	189
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	190
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	193
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	195
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	195
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	195
Child booster seats	197
When children should use booster seats	198
Types of booster seats	199
The importance of shoulder belts	200
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	201
Tires, Wheels and Loading	202
Notice to crossover vehicle owners	202
Vehicle characteristics	202
All-wheel drive (AWD) system (if equipped)	202
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	203
Information about uniform tire quality grading	204
Treadwear	204
Traction AA A B C	204
Temperature A B C	205
Tires	205
Glossary of tire terminology	205
Inflating your tires	206
Tire care	208
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	208
Tire wear	209
Damage	209
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	210
Tire replacement requirements	210
Safety practices	211
Highway hazards	212
Tire and wheel alignment	212
Tire rotation	213
Information contained on the tire sidewall	213
Information on “P” type tires	214
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	217
Information on “T” type tires	218
Location of the tire label	218
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	219
Changing tires with a TPMS	220
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	221
When your temporary spare tire is installed	221
When you believe your system is not operating properly	222
When inflating your tires	223
How temperature affects your tire pressure	223
Snow tires and chains	224
Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer	225
Trailer towing	231
Preparing to tow	232
Trailer tow connector (vehicles equipped with a Class II trailer tow/prep package)	232
Hitches	232
Safety chains	233
Trailer brakes	233
Trailer lamps	233
Driving while you tow	233
Trailer towing tips	234
Recreational towing	234
Driving	236
Starting	236
Positions of the ignition (if equipped)	236
Preparing to start your vehicle	236
Important safety precautions	237
Starting the engine	238
Push button start system (if equipped)	239
Guarding against exhaust fumes	241
Important ventilating information	241
Engine block heater (if equipped)	241
Brakes	243
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	243
Using ABS	243
Brake assist	244
ABS warning lamp	244
Parking brake	244
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) stability enhancement system	245
Trailer sway control	250
Steering	251
Brake-shift interlock	251
Automatic transmission operation	253
Automatic transmission adaptive learning	253
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	253
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (SST)	255
Hill start assist (HSA) system	258
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	259
Reverse sensing system (if equipped)	259
Rearview camera system (if equipped)	261
Collision warning system (if equipped)	265
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	268
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (if equipped)	270
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system (if equipped)	276
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	277
Basic operating principles	277
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	277
If your vehicle gets stuck	277
Emergency maneuvers	278
AWD systems (if equipped)	279
Sand	279
Mud and water	279
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	280
Driving on snow and ice	281
Maintenance and modifications	282
Driving through water	282
Roadside Emergencies	283
Roadside Assistance	283
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	283
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	283
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	284
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	284
Hazard flasher control	284
Fuel Pump Shut-off	284
Fuses and relays	285
Fuses	285
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	285
Passenger compartment fuse panel	286
Power distribution box	290
Changing the tires	294
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	295
Stopping and securing the vehicle	297
Removing the spare tire and jack	297
Tire change procedure	297
Stowing the flat/spare tire and jack	299
Wheel lug nut torque specifications	300
Running out of fuel	301
Jump starting	301
Preparing your vehicle	302
Connecting the jumper cables	302
Jump starting	303
Removing the jumper cables	304
Wrecker towing	305
Emergency towing	306
Customer Assistance	307
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	307
Away from home	307
Additional assistance	308
In California (U.S. only)	309
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. only)	310
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)	311
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	311
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	313
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	313
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)	314
Reporting safety defects (Canada only)	314
Cleaning	315
Washing the exterior	315
Waxing	316
Paint chips	316
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers	316
Engine	317
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts	317
Windows and wiper blades	318
Panoramic roof deflector (IF Equipped)	318
Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens	318
Interior	319
Leather seats (if equipped)	320
Underbody	320
Ford and Lincoln car care products	321
Maintenance and Specifications	322
Service recommendations	322
Precautions when servicing your vehicle	322
Working with the engine off	322
Working with the engine on	322
Opening the hood	323
Identifying components in the engine compartment	324
Windshield washer fluid	325
Changing the wiper blades	325
Changing rear window wiper blade	326
Engine oil	326
Checking the engine oil	326
Adding engine oil	328
Engine oil and filter recommendations	328
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	329
Battery	329
Battery management system	332
Engine coolant	332
Checking engine coolant	332
Adding engine coolant	333
Recycled engine coolant	335
Coolant refill capacity	335
Severe climates	336
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	336
How fail-safe cooling works	336
When fail-safe mode is activated	337
Fuel Filter	338
What you should know about automotive fuels	338
Important safety precautions	338
Refueling	340
Easy Fuel “no cap” fuel system	340
Choosing the right fuel	341
Octane recommendations	342
Fuel quality	342
Cleaner air	342
Running out of fuel	342
Refilling with a portable fuel container	343
Essentials of good fuel economy	344
Measuring techniques	344
Filling the tank	344
Calculating fuel economy	345
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	345
Habits	346
Maintenance	346
Conditions	346
Emission control system	347
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	348
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	349
Power steering fluid	350
Brake fluid	350
Transmission fluid	351
Checking automatic transmission fluid	351
Low fluid level	352
Correct fluid level	352
High fluid level	352
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	352
Air filter	353
Changing the air filter element	353
Vehicle storage	354
Motorcraft part numbers	357
Maintenance product specifications and capacities	358
Engine data	361
Engine drivebelt routing	361
Identifying your vehicle	362
Safety Compliance Certification Label	362
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	362
Transmission code designations	363
Accessories	364
Ford Custom Accessories for your vehicle	364
Exterior style	364
Interior style	364
Lifestyle	364
Peace of mind	365
Ford Extended Service Plan	367
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)	367
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (Canada Only)	370
Scheduled Maintenance	371
General maintenance information	371
Why maintain your vehicle?	371
Protecting your investment	371
Oils, fluids and flushing	372
Genuine Ford parts and service	372
Convenience	373
Factory-trained technicians	373
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts	373
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs	373
Owner checks and services	373
Multi-point inspection	375
Normal scheduled maintenance and log	377
Maintenance schedule log	380
Special operating conditions	383
Special operating condition log	386

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•

Use a lower gear to eliminate excessive shifting and assist in

transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to

Automatic

transmission operation

in the

Driving

chapter.

•

Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached; anticipate

stops and brake gradually.

Trailer towing tips

•

Practice turning, stopping and backing-up before starting on a trip to

get the feel of the vehicle-trailer combination. When turning, make

wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.

•

To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot

weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park).

•

After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your

hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.

•

If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do

not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become

less effective.

•

Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must

park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.

RECREATIONAL TOWING

Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow

your vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a motor home or a

truck).

Note:

Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to

prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to the

Climate

Controls

chapter for more information.

In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to

Wrecker towing

in the

Roadside Emergencies

chapter.

These guidelines are designed to prevent damage to your vehicle after it

is hooked-up to the RV or tow dolly.

Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles

can be towed with all four wheels

on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow

dolly. If you are using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the

equipment provider. If you are towing with all four wheels on the ground,

refer to the towing instructions below.

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2011 Edge

(edg)

Owners Guide, 3rd Printing

USA

(fus)