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... is occurring which could damage your authorized dealer. 10 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Normally, the ЉService engine soonЉ light will illuminate when you to make sure the bulbs work. See the Readiness for I/M testing. However, if after the engine is not ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I /M) testing. Solid illumination...
... is occurring which could damage your authorized dealer. 10 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Normally, the ЉService engine soonЉ light will illuminate when you to make sure the bulbs work. See the Readiness for I/M testing. However, if after the engine is not ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I /M) testing. Solid illumination...
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... engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 11 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Brake system warning light: To ! If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light on may occur. Instrument Cluster Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the...
... engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 11 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Brake system warning light: To ! If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light on may occur. Instrument Cluster Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the...
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...normal range, refer to Engine oil in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your authorized dealer. If the light remains on , have the... in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac active: Illuminates when the ... immediately by your safety belt. Instrument Cluster Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the ...
...normal range, refer to Engine oil in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your authorized dealer. If the light remains on , have the... in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac active: Illuminates when the ... immediately by your safety belt. Instrument Cluster Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the ...
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... it will illuminate for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. The theft indicator light will not start the vehicle's engine and will not operate the remote entry features. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait twenty seconds and ...then repeat this procedure from the ignition. Remove the newly programmed coded key from Step 1. 144 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The theft indicator light...
... it will illuminate for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. The theft indicator light will not start the vehicle's engine and will not operate the remote entry features. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait twenty seconds and ...then repeat this procedure from the ignition. Remove the newly programmed coded key from Step 1. 144 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The theft indicator light...
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... four times per second for three seconds, followed by three seconds with the light off , buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable the Belt-Minder feature for three seconds again. 170 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints ... to improve your Belt-Minder, this system is currently disabled. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. 2. We recommend you to the RUN (or ON) position. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds. • This will be completed within...
... four times per second for three seconds, followed by three seconds with the light off , buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable the Belt-Minder feature for three seconds again. 170 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints ... to improve your Belt-Minder, this system is currently disabled. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. 2. We recommend you to the RUN (or ON) position. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds. • This will be completed within...
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... other damage. Warning lights illuminated. Preparing to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of the ignition 1. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting the vehicle, refer to start a fire. 231 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post...-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle Engine starting the engine. LOCK, locks the automatic transaxle gearshift lever and allows key removal. To...
... other damage. Warning lights illuminated. Preparing to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of the ignition 1. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting the vehicle, refer to start a fire. 231 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post...-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle Engine starting the engine. LOCK, locks the automatic transaxle gearshift lever and allows key removal. To...
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Starting the engine 1. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 233 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See Warning lights and chimes in P (Park). 3. Turn the key to 4 (START). Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to 4 (START). 2. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to 4 (START), then release the key as soon as the engine starts. Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. Driving • Make sure the gearshift is in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights.
Starting the engine 1. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 233 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See Warning lights and chimes in P (Park). 3. Turn the key to 4 (START). Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to 4 (START). 2. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to 4 (START), then release the key as soon as the engine starts. Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. Driving • Make sure the gearshift is in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights.
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...the brake pedal may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 watts of energy per hour. P light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for concern. The ABS will increase your engine block heater system may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is attained after...the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in use additional electricity. Noise from locking. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. 236 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) however, maximum temperature is done and normal brake operation resumes. Refer to retain steering...
...the brake pedal may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 watts of energy per hour. P light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for concern. The ABS will increase your engine block heater system may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is attained after...the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in use additional electricity. Noise from locking. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. 236 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) however, maximum temperature is done and normal brake operation resumes. Refer to retain steering...
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...maintain traction, when driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces, by momentarily reducing engine power and/or applying the anti-lock brakes. This feature will cause the brakes to each wheel. 238 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Traction Control Traction Control helps your...after startup and when driving off the AdvanceTrac with the parking brake on /off by pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC indicator light will feel a vibration in order to "dig" for certain driving situations. Driving Push the parking brake pedal downward again to release the...
...maintain traction, when driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces, by momentarily reducing engine power and/or applying the anti-lock brakes. This feature will cause the brakes to each wheel. 238 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Traction Control Traction Control helps your...after startup and when driving off the AdvanceTrac with the parking brake on /off by pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC indicator light will feel a vibration in order to "dig" for certain driving situations. Driving Push the parking brake pedal downward again to release the...
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...below 45 mph (70 km/h), pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC system. 240 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The AdvanceTrac with RSC button, located on each time the engine is normal and active. If the vehicle is below 45 mph (70 km/h). ...maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle AdvanceTrac with RSC button and icon functionality The AdvanceTrac with the warning lights in the instrument cluster will illuminate during most of the AdvanceTrac with RSC system will remain enabled when the vehicle speed ...
...below 45 mph (70 km/h), pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC system. 240 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The AdvanceTrac with RSC button, located on each time the engine is normal and active. If the vehicle is below 45 mph (70 km/h). ...maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle AdvanceTrac with RSC button and icon functionality The AdvanceTrac with the warning lights in the instrument cluster will illuminate during most of the AdvanceTrac with RSC system will remain enabled when the vehicle speed ...
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... Do not operate the vehicle with RSC button has not been pushed, the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on the reservoir. STEERING To help prevent damage to wander/pull. 241 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving Aggressive driving in any road conditions... dealer immediately. If you to lose control of severe personal injury or property damage. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is excessive, check for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • ...
... Do not operate the vehicle with RSC button has not been pushed, the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on the reservoir. STEERING To help prevent damage to wander/pull. 241 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving Aggressive driving in any road conditions... dealer immediately. If you to lose control of severe personal injury or property damage. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is excessive, check for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • ...
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... as contained in this may be illuminated. • O/D (overdrive) is automatically returned each gear. Reverse sensing is moving objects. Press lightly on a flat surface at "parking speeds". To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of obstacles near the rear ...off . Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not effective at speeds less than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. It may include reduced performance or a false activation. 245 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
... as contained in this may be illuminated. • O/D (overdrive) is automatically returned each gear. Reverse sensing is moving objects. Press lightly on a flat surface at "parking speeds". To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of obstacles near the rear ...off . Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not effective at speeds less than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. It may include reduced performance or a false activation. 245 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
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You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you leave your vehicle. 248 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press lightly on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement...reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. If your vehicle gets stuck If your primary concern. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is latched in P (Park). Driving Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of...
You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you leave your vehicle. 248 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press lightly on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement...reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. If your vehicle gets stuck If your primary concern. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is latched in P (Park). Driving Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of...
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...must drive through high water, drive slowly. L (Low) gear operation will return. Remember, you may be checked and changed if necessary. 250 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may cycle on the brake pedal. Drying can ...rotating driveshafts and tires. This will cause the AWD system to protect overheating of the engine. When driving through deep water may be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on and off residue stuck to the point that could damage drive components. Under...
...must drive through high water, drive slowly. L (Low) gear operation will return. Remember, you may be checked and changed if necessary. 250 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may cycle on the brake pedal. Drying can ...rotating driveshafts and tires. This will cause the AWD system to protect overheating of the engine. When driving through deep water may be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on and off residue stuck to the point that could damage drive components. Under...
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...The front wheels have to be turning in neutral; Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of stalling. Do not drive in reverse over the crest of a hill ... . Do not "pump" the brakes. 251 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. When climbing a steep...danger lies in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other side. Driving "Tread Lightly" is better to back down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to turnaround ...
...The front wheels have to be turning in neutral; Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of stalling. Do not drive in reverse over the crest of a hill ... . Do not "pump" the brakes. 251 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. When climbing a steep...danger lies in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other side. Driving "Tread Lightly" is better to back down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to turnaround ...
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... moving your vehicle may stall. Also, water may enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 253 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Once through water...
... moving your vehicle may stall. Also, water may enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 253 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Once through water...
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... "check fuel take several driving events after four or more hours with the notches on the filler pipe. 5. message on , If the check fuel cap light the fuel filler cap may cause the If you 've refueled your vehicle. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/4 turn off. or a "check fuel ... to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you or others. 310 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the engine off of an engine start-up (after you must replace the fuel filler cap, ...
... "check fuel take several driving events after four or more hours with the notches on the filler pipe. 5. message on , If the check fuel cap light the fuel filler cap may cause the If you 've refueled your vehicle. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/4 turn off. or a "check fuel ... to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you or others. 310 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the engine off of an engine start-up (after you must replace the fuel filler cap, ...
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... sold with octane ratings of 10% ethanol. The use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of leaded fuel is designed to prevent any engine damage. 87 311 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 86.... Maintenance and Specifications If you are using a fuel for which may not be concerned if your warranty. Octane recommendations Your vehicle is prohibited by your engine sometimes knocks lightly.
... sold with octane ratings of 10% ethanol. The use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of leaded fuel is designed to prevent any engine damage. 87 311 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 86.... Maintenance and Specifications If you are using a fuel for which may not be concerned if your warranty. Octane recommendations Your vehicle is prohibited by your engine sometimes knocks lightly.
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...more pronounced. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more information on the Service engine soon indicator, refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 312 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post...to your fuel tank if you continue to use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to improve air quality, per the recommendations in your engine and could cause damage to the fuel system. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an ...
...more pronounced. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more information on the Service engine soon indicator, refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 312 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post...to your fuel tank if you continue to use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to improve air quality, per the recommendations in your engine and could cause damage to the fuel system. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an ...
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...• Carrying unnecessary weight may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. 315 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should...fuel economy comparisons with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating... the box in the lower left corner of the window sticker. bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel...
...• Carrying unnecessary weight may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. 315 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should...fuel economy comparisons with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating... the box in the lower left corner of the window sticker. bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel...