Table Of Contents - Ford Edge 2008 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
California Proposition 65 Warning4
Perchlorate Material4
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Instructions6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Cell Phone Use7
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Service Engine Soon10
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power11
Check Fuel Cap11
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System12
Airbag Readiness12
Safety Belt12
Engine Oil Pressure12
Low Tire Pressure Warning13
Low Fuel13
Speed Control13
O/D Off13
Low Washer Fluid14
Turn Signal14
High Beams14
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime14
Gauges15
Speedometer15
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge15
Fuel Gauge16
Tachometer16
Odometer16
Trip Odometer17
Entertainment Systems18
Audio Systems18
Quick Start — How To Get Going18
Listening To The Radio18
Listening To Satellite Radio (If Equipped)19
Listening To A Cd/Mp3 (If Equipped)19
Am/Fm Single Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System22
Accessory Delay22
In Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped)22
Am/Fm Stereo With Cd22
Satellite Radio Menu (If Equipped)23
Setting The Clock24
Autoset24
Rbds24
Track/Folder Mode26
Compress (Compression)26
Single Play/Dual Play26
In Satellite Radio Mode27
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd30
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)38
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack38
Usb Port (If Equipped)39
General Audio Information40
Radio Frequencies40
Radio Reception Factors40
Cd/Cd Player Care40
Audio System Warranty And Service41
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure42
Sample Mp3 Structure42
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)43
Satellite Radio Channels43
Sirius Satellite Radio Service43
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)44
Family Entertainment System45
Quick Start46
To Play A Dvd In The Dvd System46
To Play A Cd In The Dvd System47
To Play An Mp3 Disc In The Dvd System47
To Play An Auxiliary Source Through The Dvd System48
To Listen To Audio Over The Headphones (Dual Play Mode)49
Using The Infrared (Ir) Wireless Headphones49
Using Wired Headphones (Not Included)49
To Adjust Display Brightness50
Dvd Player Controls50
Remote Control53
Battery Replacement56
Headphones57
Wireless Headphones57
To Operate The Headphones59
Wired Headphones60
Operation60
Operation With An Aftermarket Audio System62
Menu Mode62
Angle Mode62
Aspect Ratio63
Language63
Subtitles64
Audio Cds64
Playing Mp3 Discs65
Mp3 Disc Quality Factors66
Cd, Mp3 And Cd Player Care66
Playing A Dvd67
Slow Play68
Frame By Frame68
Headphone/Auxiliary Jacks68
Audio Displays69
Audio Interaction70
Parental Control For The Dvd System70
General Information71
Safety Information71
Federal Communication Commission (Fcc) Compliance73
Care And Service Of The Dvd Player73
Environmental Extremes73
Temperature Extremes73
Navigation System (If Equipped)74
Sync (Late Availability — If Equipped)74
Cleaning The Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Flip-Down Screen74
Cleaning Dvd And Cd Discs74
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System75
Max A/C75
Climate Controls75
Operating Tips76
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Max A/C Mode76
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather76
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (Datc) System With Heated Seats (If Equipped)77
Rear Window Defroster80
Cabin Air Filter (If Equipped)80
Headlamp Control81
Autolamp Control81
Lights81
Fog Lamp Control (If Equipped)82
Flash To Pass82
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)82
Panel Dimmer Control83
Aiming The Headlamps83
Vertical Aim Adjustment83
Turn Signal Control85
Interior Lamps85
Front Row Map Lamps (If Equipped)85
Map/Dome Lamp (If Equipped)85
Bulb Replacement86
Rear Courtesy Lamp86
Headlamp Condensation86
Using The Right Bulbs86
Replacing The Interior Bulbs87
Replacing Exterior Bulbs87
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs87
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs88
Replacing Tail/Stop/Turn/Sidemarker/Backup Lamp Bulbs89
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs89
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs89
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)90
Driver Controls91
Multi-Function Lever91
Windshield Washer91
Courtesy Wipe Feature91
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls92
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel92
Steering Wheel Adjustment92
Illuminated Visor Mirror (If Equipped)93
Slide On Rod Feature93
Overhead Console93
Forward Storage Bin (If Equipped)93
Center Console (If Equipped)94
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)94
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)95
Power Windows96
One Touch Down (Auto)96
Rear Window Buffeting96
Window Lock97
Interior Mirror97
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)97
Exterior Mirrors98
Power Side View Mirrors98
Fold-Away Mirrors99
Heated Outside Mirrors99
Setting Speed Control99
Disengaging Speed Control100
Resuming A Set Speed100
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control101
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control101
Turning Off Speed Control102
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)102
Radio Control Features102
Navigation System Hands Free Control Features (If Equipped)103
Panoramic Vista Roof And Power Sunshades104
Sync System Hands Free Control Feature (If Equipped)104
Navigation System/Sync Hands Free Control Features (If Equipped)104
Homelink Wireless Control System (If Equipped)106
Programming106
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming108
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System108
Mini Message Center (If Equipped)109
Erasing Homelink Buttons109
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button109
Selectable Features109
Message Center (If Equipped)110
Odometer/Trip Odometer110
Autolamp (If Equipped)110
Reverse Sensing System (Park Assist) (If Equipped)110
Reset111
Info Menu111
Distance To Empty (Dte)111
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)112
Average Speed112
Compass Display (If Equipped)112
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment113
Trip Elapsed Drive Time114
Setup Menu114
System Check115
Units (English/Metric)115
Autolamp Delay115
Autolock116
Autounlock116
Easy Entry/Exit (If Equipped)116
Power Liftgate (If Equipped)117
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (If Equipped)117
System Warnings117
Positive Retention Floor Mat (If Equipped)120
Manual Liftgate (If Equipped)120
To Install Floor Mats That Have A Retention Post120
Power Liftgate (Plg) (If Equipped)121
Liftgate Ajar Signal121
Opening And Closing The Power Liftgate121
To Power Open The Liftgate With Outside Liftgate Control Button123
To Power Close The Liftgate With The Rear Cargo Area Control Button123
To Manually Operate The Liftgate123
Obstacle Detection124
Resetting The Power Liftgate124
Cargo Management System (If Equipped)124
Luggage Rack (If Equipped)125
Locks And Security126
Keys126
Recommended Handling Of The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter127
Power Door Locks128
Smart Locks128
Autolock Feature128
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature129
Power Door Lock Switch Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure129
Keyless Entry Key Pad Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure130
Autounlock Feature130
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature130
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure131
Keyless Entry Key Pad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure131
Childproof Door Locks132
Remote Entry System132
Unlocking The Doors/Two Stage Unlock134
Locking The Doors134
Opening The Power Liftgate (If Equipped)135
Car Finder135
Sounding A Panic Alarm135
Memory Seat Feature (If Equipped)135
Activating The Memory Feature136
Deactivating The Memory Feature136
Replacing The Battery136
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)137
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)137
Illuminated Entry137
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry138
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry138
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)139
Battery Saver139
Programming A Personal Entry Code And Keypad Association To Memory Seats And Mirrors (If Equipped)140
Erasing Personal Code140
Anti-Scan Feature141
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry141
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System141
Anti-Theft Indicator142
Automatic Arming142
Automatic Disarming142
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (Ikt) And Coded Keys143
Programming Spare Keys143
Adjustable Head Restraints145
Seating And Safety Restraints145
Using The Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)146
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat (If Equipped)146
Folding Down The Front Passenger Seatback (If Equipped)147
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)148
Tilt Function149
Memory Seat And Mirrors (If Equipped)150
Easy-Entry/Easy-Exit Feature (If Equipped)150
Heated Seats (If Equipped)151
Rear Seats151
Head Restraints151
Folding Down The 60/40 Rear Seats152
2Nd Row Manual Folding Seat153
2Nd Row Easyfold Seatback Release153
Returning The 2Nd Row Seatback To The Upright Position154
Adjusting The Second Row Seatback154
Seat Mounted Armrest And Cupholders155
Returning The 2Nd Row Armrest To The Upright Position155
Safety Restraints156
Personal Safety System156
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?156
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints157
Front Crash Severity Sensor157
Driver's Seat Position Sensor157
Front Passenger Sensing System157
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors158
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners158
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors158
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational158
Safety Belt Precautions159
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts160
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard161
Vehicle Sensitive Mode161
Automatic Locking Mode161
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode161
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode162
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode162
Safety Belt Pretensioner162
Safety Belt Height Adjustment163
Second Row Comfort Guide163
Safety Belt Extension Assembly164
To Adjust The Comfort Guide164
Safety Belt Maintenance165
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime165
Conditions Of Operation166
Belt-Minder166
One Time Disable169
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature169
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)171
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions171
Children And Airbags173
How Does The Safety Belt Pretensioner And Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?173
If The Airbag Readiness Light Is Lit179
Determining If The System Is Operational179
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System180
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?181
Safety Canopy System183
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?184
Safety Restraints For Children186
Important Child Restraint Precautions186
Children And Safety Belts186
Child Booster Seats187
When Children Should Use Booster Seats187
Types Of Booster Seats188
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts189
Safety Seats For Children190
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats190
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts191
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps194
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments For Child Seat Anchors195
Tires, Wheels And Loading198
Notice To Crossover Vehicle Owners198
Vehicle Characteristics198
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System (If Equipped)198
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles199
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading200
U.s. Department Of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades200
Treadwear200
Traction Aa A B C200
Temperature A B C201
Tires201
Glossary Of Tire Terminology201
Inflating Your Tires202
Tire Inflation202
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure203
Tire Care204
Inspecting Your Tires204
Tire Wear205
Damage205
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)206
Tire Replacement Requirements206
Safety Practices207
Highway Hazards208
Tire And Wheel Alignment208
Tire Rotation208
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall209
Front Wheel Drive209
Information on "P" Type Tires210
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires213
Information on "T" Type Tires214
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (If Equipped)215
Changing Tires With Tpms216
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)216
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed217
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly217
When Inflating Your Tires218
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure218
Snow Tires And Chains219
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer219
Base Curb Weight219
Vehicle Curb Weight220
Payload220
Cargo Weight221
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)221
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)222
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)222
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)222
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)223
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)223
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight223
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit223
Trailer Towing225
Hitches227
Safety Chains227
Trailer Brakes227
Trailer Lamps227
Trailer Tow Connector (Equipped On Vehicles With A Class Ii Trailer Tow/Prep Package)228
Driving While You Tow228
Servicing After Towing228
Trailer Towing Tips229
Recreational Towing229
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles229
All Wheel Drive (Awd) Vehicles230
Driving231
Starting231
Positions Of The Ignition231
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle231
Important Safety Precautions232
Starting The Engine233
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes234
Important Ventilating Information234
How To Use The Engine Block Heater235
Brakes236
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)236
Using Abs236
Abs Warning Lamp237
Parking Brake237
Advancetrac With Roll Stability Control (Rsc) Stability Enhancement System238
Traction Control238
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)239
Roll Stability Control (Rsc)239
Advancetrac With Rsc Button And Icon Functionality240
Steering241
Automatic Transmission Operation242
Brake-Shift Interlock242
Automatic Transaxle Adaptive Learning243
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 6–Speed Automatic Transaxle243
Reverse Sensing System (If Equipped)245
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow245
Driving Off-Highway With Awd Vehicles247
Basic Operating Principles248
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement248
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck248
Emergency Maneuvers249
Awd Systems (If Equipped)249
Sand249
Mud And Water250
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain251
Driving On Snow And Ice252
Maintenance And Modifications252
Driving Through Water253
Roadside Emergencies254
Getting Roadside Assistance254
Using Roadside Assistance255
Hazard Flasher Control255
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch256
Fuses And Relays256
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color257
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel257
Fuses Codes258
Power Distribution Box260
High-Current Fuses261
Changing The Tires264
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information264
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle266
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack266
Tire Change Procedure267
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire And Jack268
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications269
Jump Starting270
Preparing Your Vehicle270
Connecting The Jumper Cables271
Removing The Jumper Cables273
Wrecker Towing275
Customer Assistance277
Additional Assistance279
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)283
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)284
Cleaning285
Washing The Exterior285
Exterior Chrome285
Waxing286
Paint Chips286
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers286
3.5L Engine287
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts287
Windows And Wiper Blades288
Panoramic Roof Deflector (If Equipped)288
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens289
Interior290
Leather Seats (If Equipped)290
Underbody290
Maintenance And Specifications292
Service Recommendations292
Working With The Engine Off292
Working With The Engine On292
Opening The Hood293
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment294
3.5L V6 Engine294
Windshield Washer Fluid295
Changing The Wiper Blades295
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade296
Checking The Engine Oil296
Adding Engine Oil298
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations299
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil299
Battery300
Checking Engine Coolant302
Adding Engine Coolant303
Recycled Engine Coolant305
Coolant Refill Capacity305
Severe Climates305
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling306
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works306
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated307
Fuel Filter307
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels307
Fuel Information307
Refueling309
Fuel Filler Cap310
Choosing The Right Fuel311
Octane Recommendations311
Fuel Quality312
Cleaner Air312
Running Out Of Fuel312
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy313
Measuring Techniques313
Filling The Tank313
Calculating Fuel Economy313
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits314
Habits314
Maintenance315
Conditions315
Epa Window Sticker315
Emission Control System316
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)317
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing318
Power Steering Fluid319
Brake Fluid319
Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid320
Low Fluid Level320
Correct Fluid Level320
Air Filter(S)321
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities321
Changing The Air Filter Element322
Motorcraft Part Numbers323
Engine Data326
Engine Drivebelt Routing326
Identifying Your Vehicle327
Safety Compliance Certification Label327
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)327
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations328
Accessories329
Index331