Get Starting and Stopping the Engine Guide for Ford Edge SUV Second Generation (2015-2023)

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS

Extended idling at high engine

speeds can produce very high

temperatures in the engine and

exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or

other damage.

Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle

on dry grass or other dry ground

cover. The emission system heats up

the engine compartment and exhaust

system, creating the risk of fire.

Do not start the engine in a closed

garage or in other enclosed areas.

Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always

open the garage door before you start the

engine.

Exhaust leaks may result in entry of

harmful and potentially lethal fumes

into the passenger compartment. If

you smell exhaust fumes inside your

vehicle, have your vehicle inspected

immediately. Do not drive if you smell

exhaust fumes.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle

may exhibit some unusual driving

characteristics for approximately 5 mi

(8 km) after you reconnect it. This is

because the engine management system

must realign itself with the engine. You

can disregard any unusual driving

characteristics during this period.

The powertrain control system meets all

Canadian interference-causing equipment

standard requirements regulating the

impulse electrical field or radio noise.

When you start the engine, avoid pressing

the accelerator pedal before and during

operation. Only use the accelerator pedal

when you have difficulty starting the

engine.

KEYLESS STARTING

Note: The system may not function if the

intelligent access key is close to metal

objects or electronic devices, for example

keys or a cell phone.

Note: A valid intelligent access key must

be located inside your vehicle to switch the

ignition on and start your vehicle.

Ignition Modes

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The keyless starting system has three

modes:

Off: Turns the ignition off.

• Without applying the brake pedal,

press and release the button once

when the ignition is in the on mode, or

when your vehicle is running but is not

moving.

On: All electrical circuits are operational

and the warning lamps and indicators

illuminate.

• Without applying the brake pedal,

press and release the button once.

Start: Starts your vehicle. The engine may

not start when your vehicle starts.

• Press the brake pedal, and then press

the button for any length of time. An

indicator light on the button illuminates

when the ignition is on and when your

vehicle starts.

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STARTING A GASOLINE

ENGINE

When you start the engine, the idle speed

increases. This helps to warm up the

engine. If the engine idle speed does not

slow down automatically, have your

vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

Note: You can crank the engine for a total

of 60 seconds without the engine starting

before the starting system temporarily

disables. The 60 seconds does not have to

be all at once. For example, if you crank the

engine three times for 20 seconds each

time, without the engine starting, you

reached the 60-second time limit. A

message appears in the information display

alerting you that you exceeded the cranking

time. You cannot attempt to start the

engine for at least 15 minutes. After 15

minutes, you are limited to a 15-second

engine cranking time. You need to wait 60

minutes before you can crank the engine for

60 seconds again.

Before starting the engine check the

following:

• Make sure all occupants have fastened

their seatbelts.

• Make sure the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

• Make sure the parking brake is on.

• Make sure the transmission is in park

(P) or neutral.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Note: A valid passive key must be located

inside your vehicle to switch the power on

and start your vehicle.

1. Fully depress the brake pedal.

2. Briefly press the push button ignition

switch.

The system does not function if:

• The passive key frequencies are

jammed.

• The key battery has no charge.

If you are unable to start the engine, do the

following:

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1. Open the floor console storage

compartment lid.

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2. With the buttons facing the rear of your

vehicle and the key ring up, place the

intelligent access key into the backup

slot.

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3. With the key in this position, press the

brake pedal then the power button to

switch the ignition on and start your

vehicle.

Fast Restart

The fast restart feature allows you to

restart your vehicle within 10 seconds of

switching it off, even if it does not detect

a valid passive key.

Within 10 seconds of switching your vehicle

off, press the brake pedal and press the

push button ignition switch. After 10

seconds, you can no longer start your

vehicle if it does not detect a valid passive

key.

Once your vehicle starts, it remains running

until you press the push button ignition

switch, even if your vehicle does not detect

a valid passive key. If you open and close

a door while your vehicle is running, the

system searches for a valid passive key.

Failure to Start

If you cannot start the engine after three

attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this

procedure:

1. Fully depress the brake pedal.

2. Shift into park (P) or neutral.

3. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.

4. Keep the accelerator pedal fully

pressed and press the push button

ignition switch until the engine starts.

Automatic Engine Shutdown

This feature automatically shuts down the

engine if it has been idling for an extended

period. The ignition also turns off to save

battery power. Before the engine shuts

down, a message appears in the

information display showing a timer

counting down from 30 seconds. If you do

not intervene within 30 seconds, the engine

shuts down. Another message appears in

the information display to inform you that

the engine has shut down in order to save

fuel. Start your vehicle as you normally do.

Automatic Engine Shutdown Override

Note: You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic shutdown. When you switch

it off temporarily, it turns on at the next

ignition cycle.

You can stop the shutdown, or reset the

timer, at any point before the 30-second

countdown has expired by doing any of the

following:

• Reset the timer by pressing the brake

or accelerator pedal.

• Temporarily switch off the shutdown

feature during the current ignition cycle

using the information display. See

General Information (page 102).

• Press OK or RESET to temporarily

switch the feature off during the

current ignition cycle.

Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Stationary

1. Shift into park (P).

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

3. Apply the parking brake.

Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits and

all warning lamps and indicators will be

turned off.

Note: If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,

the ignition and engine automatically shuts

down.

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Stopping the Engine When Your

Vehicle is Moving

WARNING

Switching off the engine when the

vehicle is still moving will result in a

loss of brake and steering assistance.

The steering will not lock, but higher effort

will be required. When the ignition is

switched off, some electrical circuits,

including air bags, warning lamps and

indicators may also be off. If the ignition

was turned off accidentally, you can shift

into neutral (N) and re-start the engine.

1. Put the transmission into neutral (N)

and use the brakes to bring your vehicle

to a safe stop.

2. When your vehicle has stopped, shift

into park (P).

3. Press and hold the push button ignition

switch until the engine stops, or press

it three times within two seconds.

4. Apply the parking brake.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

WARNING

Exhaust leaks may result in entry of

harmful and potentially lethal fumes

into the passenger compartment. If

you smell exhaust fumes inside your

vehicle, have your vehicle inspected

immediately. Do not drive if you smell

exhaust fumes.

Important Ventilating Information

If you stop your vehicle and then leave the

engine idling for long periods, we

recommend that you do one of the

following:

• Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).

• Set your climate control to outside air.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (If

Equipped)

WARNINGS

Failure to follow engine block heater

instructions could result in property

damage or serious personal injury.

Do not use your heater with

ungrounded electrical systems or

two-pronged adapters. There is a risk

of electrical shock.

Do not fully close the hood, or allow

it to drop under its own weight when

using the engine block heater. This

could damage the power cable and may

cause an electrical short resulting in fire,

injury and property damage.

Note: The heater is most effective when

outdoor temperatures are below 0°F

(-18°C).

The heater acts as a starting aid by

warming the engine coolant. This allows

the climate control system to respond

quickly. The equipment includes a heater

element (installed in the engine block) and

a wire harness. You can connect the

system to a grounded 120-volt AC

electrical source.

We recommend that you do the following

for a safe and correct operation:

• Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord

that is product certified by

Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or

Canadian Standards Association

(CSA). This extension cord must be

suitable for use outdoors, in cold

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temperatures, and be clearly marked

Suitable for Use with Outdoor

Appliances. Do not use an indoor

extension cord outdoors. This could

result in an electric shock or become a

fire hazard.

• Use as short an extension cord as

possible.

• Do not use multiple extension cords.

• Make sure that when in operation, the

extension cord plug and heater cord

plug connections are free and clear of

water. This could cause an electric

shock or fire.

• Make sure your vehicle is parked in a

clean area, clear of combustibles.

• Make sure the heater, heater cord and

extension cord are firmly connected.

• Check for heat anywhere in the

electrical hookup once the system has

been operating for approximately 30

minutes.

• Make sure the system is unplugged and

properly stowed before starting and

driving your vehicle. Make sure the

protective cover seals the prongs of the

block heater cord plug when not in use.

• Make sure the heater system is

checked for proper operation before

winter.

Using the Engine Block Heater

Make sure the receptacle terminals are

clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with

a dry cloth if necessary.

The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours

of energy per hour of use. The system does

not have a thermostat. It achieves

maximum temperature after

approximately three hours of operation.

Using the heater longer than three hours

does not improve system performance and

unnecessarily uses electricity.

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