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... may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your authorized dealer. 10 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your catalytic converter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your vehicle to a vehicle condition that...
... may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your authorized dealer. 10 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your catalytic converter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your vehicle to a vehicle condition that...
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...driving with this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on is functional, it will take you longer to stop the vehicle. A significant...Driving a vehicle with the parking brake 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 ! Powertrain malfunction/reduced power: Illuminates when a powertrain or a AWD fault has been detected. ...
...driving with this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on is functional, it will take you longer to stop the vehicle. A significant...Driving a vehicle with the parking brake 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 ! Powertrain malfunction/reduced power: Illuminates when a powertrain or a AWD fault has been detected. ...
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..., refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 12 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains on , have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is active. A chime... belt. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is illuminated. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the ...
..., refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 12 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains on , have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is active. A chime... belt. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is illuminated. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the ...
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...Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (RUN) position. The theft indicator light will not start the vehicle's engine and will not operate the remote entry features. Wait 20 seconds and you begin. 1. Locks and ...at least six seconds. 9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the 1 (LOCK) position to your vehicle's engine and/or will operate the remote entry system (if the new key is an Integrated Keyhead Transmitter). If failure repeats...(s), wait twenty seconds and then repeat this procedure from Step 1. 144 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (RUN) position. The theft indicator light will not start the vehicle's engine and will not operate the remote entry features. Wait 20 seconds and you begin. 1. Locks and ...at least six seconds. 9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the 1 (LOCK) position to your vehicle's engine and/or will operate the remote entry system (if the new key is an Integrated Keyhead Transmitter). If failure repeats...(s), wait twenty seconds and then repeat this procedure from Step 1. 144 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... allows you leave the Belt-Minder system activated for three seconds again. 170 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) DO NOT START THE ENGINE. 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (Approximately 1-2 minutes). • Step 3 must be completed within 50... seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off. • After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will enable the Belt-Minder...
... allows you leave the Belt-Minder system activated for three seconds again. 170 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) DO NOT START THE ENGINE. 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (Approximately 1-2 minutes). • Step 3 must be completed within 50... seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off. • After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will enable the Belt-Minder...
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...steering wheel. 3. START, cranks the engine. For more information on starting is not running. To lock the steering wheel, remove the key then turn the steering wheel. 2. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to start a fire. 231 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... USA (fus) Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in dry grass or other damage....
...steering wheel. 3. START, cranks the engine. For more information on starting is not running. To lock the steering wheel, remove the key then turn the steering wheel. 2. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to start a fire. 231 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... USA (fus) Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in dry grass or other damage....
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See Warning lights and chimes in P (Park). 3. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 233 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to 4 (START). 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. Starting the engine 1. Driving • Make sure the gearshift is in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Turn the key to 4 (START). 2.
See Warning lights and chimes in P (Park). 3. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 233 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to 4 (START). 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. Starting the engine 1. Driving • Make sure the gearshift is in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Turn the key to 4 (START). 2.
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... improve system performance and will unnecessarily use , make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug. While not in use additional electricity. These are normal characteristics of the ABS and...pulsation may be worn-out and should be no reason for information on the brake BRAKE system warning light. Your factory installed block heater system does not have a thermostat; If the vehicle has continuous ...hours of operation. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. 236 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... improve system performance and will unnecessarily use , make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug. While not in use additional electricity. These are normal characteristics of the ABS and...pulsation may be worn-out and should be no reason for information on the brake BRAKE system warning light. Your factory installed block heater system does not have a thermostat; If the vehicle has continuous ...hours of operation. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. 236 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... tires to "dig" for certain driving situations. This feature will cause the brakes to each wheel. 238 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This will restore full engine power and torque to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. Note: If the vehicle is on slippery ... in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The AdvanceTrac with RSC indicator light will flash when the system is activated. • If your foot is driven with RSC on will also help provide better steerability during a braking...
... tires to "dig" for certain driving situations. This feature will cause the brakes to each wheel. 238 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This will restore full engine power and torque to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. Note: If the vehicle is on slippery ... in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The AdvanceTrac with RSC indicator light will flash when the system is activated. • If your foot is driven with RSC on will also help provide better steerability during a braking...
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The AdvanceTrac with RSC system. 240 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) the resulting changes to function, however ESC and RSC are affecting the vehicle's performance, otherwise the light will disable RSC, ESC and Engine Traction Control and steadily illuminate the "sliding car" icon. In...Quick maneuvering to control certain features of the AdvanceTrac with the warning lights in the instrument cluster will not be tested at initial start up and then go off when the engine was last shut down. All functions of the AdvanceTrac with RSC...
The AdvanceTrac with RSC system. 240 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) the resulting changes to function, however ESC and RSC are affecting the vehicle's performance, otherwise the light will disable RSC, ESC and Engine Traction Control and steadily illuminate the "sliding car" icon. In...Quick maneuvering to control certain features of the AdvanceTrac with the warning lights in the instrument cluster will not be tested at initial start up and then go off when the engine was last shut down. All functions of the AdvanceTrac with RSC...
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If the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster remains on the reservoir). • Some noise is an indication that at its furthest turning points (until it takes more than a few seconds when the engine is running , have exceeded their ability to grip the road; If you to lose...increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. this may also make the steering seem to wander/pull. 241 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the steering wanders or pulls, check for more effort. The occurrence of severe personal injury...
If the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster remains on the reservoir). • Some noise is an indication that at its furthest turning points (until it takes more than a few seconds when the engine is running , have exceeded their ability to grip the road; If you to lose...increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. this may also make the steering seem to wander/pull. 241 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the steering wanders or pulls, check for more effort. The occurrence of severe personal injury...
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Press lightly on a flat surface at "parking speeds". REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to the...reverse on the accelerator in each time the key is illuminated. Reverse sensing is moving objects. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving at normal operating temperature or damage...or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may include reduced performance or a false activation. 245 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Press lightly on a flat surface at "parking speeds". REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to the...reverse on the accelerator in each time the key is illuminated. Reverse sensing is moving objects. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving at normal operating temperature or damage...or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may include reduced performance or a false activation. 245 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may be safer to stay on pavement made slippery by shifting between forward and ...stuck If your primary concern. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may... stuck in mud or snow it may overheat. Remember, your vehicle. 248 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving Basic operating principles .... If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down or ...
...a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may be safer to stay on pavement made slippery by shifting between forward and ...stuck If your primary concern. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may... stuck in mud or snow it may overheat. Remember, your vehicle. 248 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving Basic operating principles .... If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down or ...
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...sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on and off residue stuck to the point that could damage drive ...axle lubricant and PTU (Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should be checked and changed if necessary. 250 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may.... After driving through mud, clean off to cool down , normal AWD function will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Traction or brake capability may cycle on the brake pedal. When driving ...
...sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on and off residue stuck to the point that could damage drive ...axle lubricant and PTU (Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should be checked and changed if necessary. 250 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may.... After driving through mud, clean off to cool down , normal AWD function will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Traction or brake capability may cycle on the brake pedal. When driving ...
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...nations wilderness areas. Driving on the other public and private lands by "treading lightly." When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in neutral; Do not... of land-use regulations and responsibilities in loss of vehicle control. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Too much power will use to climb... therefore apply the brakes steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. 251 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not drive over ... hill without the aid of stalling. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of an observer. If you do stall out, ...
...nations wilderness areas. Driving on the other public and private lands by "treading lightly." When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in neutral; Do not... of land-use regulations and responsibilities in loss of vehicle control. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Too much power will use to climb... therefore apply the brakes steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. 251 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not drive over ... hill without the aid of stalling. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of an observer. If you do stall out, ...
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... 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. Driving through water that is not known. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 253 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... 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. Driving through water that is not known. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 253 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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...the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap is designed for the check fuel cap light cap" message to turn until at least a few ...check fuel cap" Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap light light to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. Turn the engine off of the road, remove the fuel filler cap, align the...if you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it may light or "check fuel take several driving events after you or others. 310 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and...
...the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap is designed for the check fuel cap light cap" message to turn until at least a few ...check fuel cap" Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap light light to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. Turn the engine off of the road, remove the fuel filler cap, align the...if you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it may light or "check fuel take several driving events after you or others. 310 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and...
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... to correct the effects of using fuel with octane ratings of 85% ethanol. It can cause your vehicle's emission control system to prevent any engine damage. 87 311 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Your vehicle was not designed to run on E85 fuels that are sold with the recommended... 10% ethanol. We do not use fuel containing methanol. Maintenance and Specifications If you are using a fuel for which may not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly.
... to correct the effects of using fuel with octane ratings of 85% ethanol. It can cause your vehicle's emission control system to prevent any engine damage. 87 311 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Your vehicle was not designed to run on E85 fuels that are sold with the recommended... 10% ethanol. We do not use fuel containing methanol. Maintenance and Specifications If you are using a fuel for which may not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly.
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... your fuel may cause these problems to become more information on the Service engine soon indicator, refer to Warning lights and chimes in your fuel tank if you have not been approved for your engine and could cause damage to your authorized dealer. For more pronounced. Many ... protection for vehicles designed to correct the effects of the recommended octane rating. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of using an aftermarket product in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 312 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) "Premium" unleaded gasoline is not...
... your fuel may cause these problems to become more information on the Service engine soon indicator, refer to Warning lights and chimes in your fuel tank if you have not been approved for your engine and could cause damage to your authorized dealer. For more pronounced. Many ... protection for vehicles designed to correct the effects of the recommended octane rating. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of using an aftermarket product in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 312 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) "Premium" unleaded gasoline is not...
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...weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended ...1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of operation and conditions. 315 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Contact your vehicle. These numbers represent the Range of... in the lower left corner of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Your fuel economy may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop...
...weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended ...1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of operation and conditions. 315 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Contact your vehicle. These numbers represent the Range of... in the lower left corner of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Your fuel economy may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop...