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Roadside Emergencies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 49 10 22 11 23 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 24 25 26 27 28 29 38 39 46 47 35 36 37 43 44 45 34 42 33 41 40 19 20 21 30 31 48 32 The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 284 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 15A 30A 10A 20A 5A 7.5A 10A 10A 10A 10A Protected Circuits Driver front smart window Not used (spare) Not used (spare) Demand lamps Not used (spare) RF module Power mirror switch, Memory seat switch, Driver seat module Not used (spare) Power liftgate Run/accessory relay Instrument panel cluster, Heads-up display 2012 Edge (edg) Owners Guide, 1st 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
DATA RECORDING	6
Service Data Recording	6
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	21
System warnings and status messages	25
Optional message center (if equipped)	25
Main menu	26
SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST)	29
Settings/Vehicle Settings	32
Information	34
System warnings and status messages	35
System warnings and status messages	35
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
USB port (if equipped)	55
Media hub (if equipped)	55
MyFord Touch ™ (if equipped)	56
Climate Controls	57
Single zone manual climate control (if equipped)	57
Operating tips	58
Automatic Temperature Control Systems	59
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with and without heated seats (if equipped)	59
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Sony system (if equipped)	61
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with MyTemp (if equipped)	63
Operating tips	65
Touchscreen features	66
Rear window defroster	66
Remote start climate operation (if equipped)	67
Cabin air filter	68
Lights	69
Headlamp Control	69
Autolamp control (if equipped)	69
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)	69
High beams	70
Flash-to-pass	70
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	70
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	71
Aiming the headlamps	71
Vertical aim adjustment	72
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	73
INTERIOR LAMPS	74
Front row map lamps (if equipped)	74
Map/dome lamp (if equipped)	74
Rear courtesy lamp	74
Bulb Replacement	75
Lamp assembly condensation	75
Using the right bulbs	75
Replacing exterior bulbs	76
Replacing headlamp bulbs	76
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	77
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	78
Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs	78
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	79
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	79
Driver Controls	80
Windshield Wipers	80
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)	81
Rear window wiper/washer controls	81
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel	82
Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped)	83
Overhead console	83
Storage compartment	83
Center console	84
Auxiliary power point (12V DC)	84
Power Windows	85
One-touch up or down (driver’s window only)	86
Bounce-back	86
Security override	86
Window lock	86
Accessory delay	86
Interior mirror	87
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	87
Exterior Mirrors	87
Power side view mirrors	87
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	88
Fold-away mirrors	88
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)	88
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	88
Speed control (if equipped)	89
Using speed control	89
Setting speed control	89
Disengaging speed control	89
Resuming a set speed	90
Increasing speed while using speed control	90
Reducing speed while using speed control	90
Turning off speed control	90
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED)	90
Using adaptive cruise control	91
Setting adaptive cruise control	92
Setting the gap distance	93
Disengaging adaptive cruise control	94
Overriding adaptive cruise control	94
Changing the set speed	94
Resuming the set speed	94
Low speed automatic cancellation	95
Hilly condition usage	95
Turning off cruise control	95
Detection issues	95
ACC Not Available	96
Blocked sensor	97
Switching to normal cruise control	98
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	98
Audio control features	98
Cluster display control features	99
Panoramic Vista Roof™ and power sunshades (if equipped)	100
Universal garage door opener (if equipped)	101
HomeLink? Wireless Control System (if equipped)	101
Programming	102
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	103
Operating the HomeLink? Wireless Control System	104
Erasing HomeLink? buttons	104
Reprogramming a single HomeLink? button	104
Positive Retention Floor Mat	105
Manual liftgate (if equipped)	106
Power liftgate (if equipped)	107
Cargo Area Features	110
Cargo management system (if equipped)	110
Cargo net	111
Utility hook	112
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)	121
Autolock feature (if enabled)	122
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	122
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure	122
Autounlock feature (if enabled)	123
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	123
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	123
Childproof door locks	124
Remote entry system	124
Intelligent access (if equipped)	125
Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock	126
Locking the doors	127
Car finder	127
Sounding a panic alarm	127
Opening the power liftgate (if equipped)	127
Memory feature (seat and mirrors) (if equipped)	128
Programming the memory feature to the transmitter	128
Deprogramming the memory feature from the transmitter	128
Replacing the battery	129
Replacing lost intelligent access keys (IA keys)	130
How to reprogram your intelligent access keys (IA keys)	130
Illuminated entry	130
Illuminated exit	131
Battery saver	131
Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys (if equipped)	131
Remote start (if equipped)	131
SecuriCode™ keyless entry system (if equipped)	134
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory feature	134
Erasing personal code	135
Anti-scan feature	135
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	135
Securilock? passive anti-theft system	136
Automatic arming	136
Automatic disarming	136
Replacement of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) or intelligent access keys	136
Programming spare integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) keys	137
Programming spare intelligent access keys (if equipped)	138
Perimeter alarm system (if equipped)	140
Arming the system	140
Seating and Safety Restraints	142
Front seats	142
Adjustable head restraints	142
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	144
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	145
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	145
Using the power lumbar support	147
Heated seats (if equipped)	147
Memory feature (if equipped)	148
Easy entry/exit feature (if equipped)	149
Folding down the front passenger seatback (if equipped)	149
Rear seats	150
Rear seat head restraints	150
Folding down the 60/40 rear seats	150
Returning the 2nd row seatback to the upright position	152
Adjusting the second row seatback	152
Seat-mounted armrest and cupholders	153
Returning the 2nd row armrest to the upright position	153
Personal Safety System™	154
How does the Personal Safety System work?	154
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	155
Front crash severity sensor	155
Driver’s seat position sensor	155
Front passenger sensing system	155
Front safety belt usage sensors	156
Front safety belt pretensioners	156
Front safety belt energy management retractors	156
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	156
Safety Belt System	157
Combination lap and shoulder belts	158
Restraint of pregnant women	159
Safety belt locking modes	159
Energy management feature — front outboard	161
Safety belt pretensioner	161
Safety belt extension assembly	161
Safety belt height adjustment	162
Second row comfort guide	162
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	163
Conditions of operation	164
Belt-Minder?	164
One-time disable	167
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder? feature	167
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	169
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	169
Children and airbags	171
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	171
Front passenger sensing system	173
Determining if the system is operational	177
Seat-mounted side airbag system	177
How does the side airbag system work?	178
Determining if the system is operational	179
Safety Canopy? System	180
How does the Safety Canopy? System work?	181
Determining if the system is operational	182
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	183
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	183
Safety restraints for children	183
Important child restraint precautions	184
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	186
Transporting children	187
Safety seats for children	188
Infant and/or toddler seats	188
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	189
Installing child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	192
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	194
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	194
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	194
Child booster seats	196
When children should use booster seats	197
Types of booster seats	198
The importance of shoulder belts	199
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	200
Tires, Wheels and Loading	201
Important information for P265/40R22 low-profile tires and wheels	201
Notice to crossover vehicle owners	201
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	203
Treadwear	204
Traction AA A B C	204
Temperature A B C	204
Tires	205
Glossary of tire terminology	205
Inflating your tires	206
Tire care	208
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	208
Tire wear	208
Damage	209
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	209
Tire replacement requirements	209
Safety practices	211
Highway hazards	211
Tire and wheel alignment	212
Tire rotation	212
Information contained on the tire sidewall	213
Information on “P” type tires	213
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	216
Information on “T” type tires	217
Location of the tire label	217
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	218
Changing tires with a TPMS	219
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	219
When your temporary spare tire is installed	219
When you believe your system is not operating properly	220
When inflating your tires	221
How temperature affects your tire pressure	221
Snow tires and chains	222
Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer	222
Trailer towing	229
Preparing to tow	230
Trailer tow connector (vehicles equipped with a Class II trailer tow/prep package)	230
Hitches	231
Safety chains	231
Trailer brakes	231
Trailer lamps	231
Driving while you tow	232
Trailer towing tips	232
Recreational towing	232
Driving	234
Starting	234
Positions of the ignition (if equipped)	234
Preparing to start your vehicle	234
Important safety precautions	235
Starting the engine	236
Push button start system (if equipped)	237
Guarding against exhaust fumes	239
Important ventilating information	239
Engine block heater (if equipped)	240
Brakes	241
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	241
Using ABS	242
Brake assist	242
ABS warning lamp	242
Brake over accelerator	242
Parking brake	243
AdvanceTrac? with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC?) stability enhancement system	244
Trailer sway control	248
Steering	249
Brake-shift interlock	250
Automatic transmission operation	251
Automatic transmission adaptive learning	251
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	252
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (SST)	254
Hill start assist (HSA) system	255
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	256
Reverse sensing system (if equipped)	257
Rearview camera system (if equipped)	259
Collision warning system (if equipped)	262
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	266
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS?) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (if equipped)	267
All-Wheel Drive (if equipped)	273
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	274
Basic operating principles	274
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	274
If your vehicle gets stuck	274
Emergency maneuvers	275
AWD systems (if equipped)	276
Sand	276
Mud and water	276
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	277
Driving on snow and ice	278
Maintenance and modifications	279
Driving through water	279
Roadside Emergencies	280
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	280
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	280
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	281
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	281
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	281
Hazard flasher control	281
Fuel Pump Shut-off	282
Fuses and relays	282
Fuses	282
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	282
Passenger compartment fuse panel	283
Power distribution box	287
Changing the tires	291
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	292
Stopping and securing the vehicle	294
Removing the spare tire and jack	294
Tire change procedure	294
Stowing the flat/spare tire and jack	296
Wheel lug nut torque specifications	297
Running out of fuel	298
Jump starting	298
Preparing your vehicle	299
Connecting the jumper cables	299
Jump starting	300
Removing the jumper cables	301
Wrecker towing	302
Emergency towing	303
Customer Assistance	304
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	304
Away from home	304
Additional assistance	305
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	306
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	307
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	308
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	308
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	310
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	310
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	311
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	311
Cleaning	312
Washing the exterior	312
Waxing	312
Paint chips	313
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers	313
Engine	313
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts	315
Windows and wiper blades	315
Panoramic roof deflector (IF Equipped)	316
Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens	316
Interior	317
Leather seats (if equipped)	317
Underbody	317
Ford and Lincoln car care products	318
Maintenance and Specifications	319
Service recommendations	319
Precautions when servicing your vehicle	319
Working with the engine off	319
Working with the engine on	319
Opening the hood	320
Identifying components in the engine compartment	321
Windshield washer fluid	323
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	323
Changing rear window wiper blade	324
Engine oil	324
Checking the engine oil	324
Adding engine oil	325
Engine oil and filter recommendations	326
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	326
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	327
Battery	328
Engine coolant	330
Checking engine coolant	330
Adding engine coolant	331
Recycled engine coolant	333
Coolant refill capacity	333
Severe climates	333
Engine fluid temperature management (EcoBoost™ engine only)	334
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	335
How fail-safe cooling works	335
When fail-safe mode is activated	336
Fuel Filter	336
What you should know about automotive fuels	337
Important safety precautions	337
Refueling	338
Easy Fuel? “no cap” fuel system	339
Choosing the right fuel	340
Octane recommendations	340
Fuel quality	341
Cleaner air	341
Running out of fuel	341
Refilling with a portable fuel container	342
Essentials of good fuel economy	343
Measuring techniques	343
Filling the tank	343
Calculating fuel economy	344
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	344
Habits	344
Maintenance	345
Conditions	345
Emission control system	346
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	347
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	348
Power steering fluid	348
Brake fluid	349
Transmission fluid	349
Checking automatic transmission fluid (6F50) (if equipped)	349
Low fluid level	350
Correct fluid level	350
High fluid level	351
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	351
Checking automatic transmission fluid (6F35) (if equipped)	352
Air filter	352
Changing the air filter element	352
Vehicle storage	353
Motorcraft part numbers	355
Maintenance product specifications and capacities	356
Engine data	360
Engine drivebelt routing	360
Identifying your vehicle	361
Safety Compliance Certification Label	361
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	373
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