2022 FORD Edge Owner’s Manual

The 2022 Ford Edge is a dynamic midsize SUV that stands out with its sleek design and commanding presence. It is a perfect blend of style, speed, and modern technology. The Edge was designed to be fun to drive. It has a choice of efficient and powerful engines, quick steering, and all-wheel drive, if you want it. Inside, the refined cabin has high-tech infotainment and driving assistance features that make it easier to stay connected and safer. The 2022 Ford Edge is a great blend of comfort and usefulness. It has room for five people and a lot of different kinds of cargo, so both drivers and passengers can go on trips with confidence and style.

Liftgate – Vehicles With Manual Liftgate

Press the control button to unlatch the liftgate and then lift to open.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. This could damage the liftgate and its components.

OPENING THE LIFTGATE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Press the button twice within three seconds. The liftgate unlocks for 45 seconds, during which time you can open the liftgate using the outside control button.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note: Do not hang anything, for example a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. This could damage the liftgate and its components.

CLOSING THE LIFTGATE
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROM OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and properly using a seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Make sure that you fully close the liftgate to prevent exhaust fumes from entering your vehicle. If you are unable to fully close the liftgate, open the air vents or the windows to allow fresh air to enter your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

A handle is inside the liftgate to help with closing.
Note: Make sure that you fully close the liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.

LIFTGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and properly using a seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Make sure that you fully close the liftgate to prevent exhaust fumes from entering your vehicle. If you are unable to fully close the liftgate, open the air vents or the windows to allow fresh air to enter your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow children to operate or play near an open or moving power liftgate. You should supervise the operation of the power liftgate at all times.

OPENING THE LIFTGATE
OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROM INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
With the transmission in park (P), press the button on the instrument panel.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. This could damage the liftgate and its components.

OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROM OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control. If a remote control is within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you press the liftgate release button.
2. Press and release the liftgate control button.
   Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle detection feature and stop the power operation or reverse its direction, replicate a strut failure, or damage mechanical components.
   Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note: Do not hang anything, for example a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. This could damage the liftgate and its components.
Switching the Power Liftgate On or Off
You can switch the power liftgate on or off through the vehicle settings in your instrument cluster.
Note: Depending on your region or vehicle type the vehicle settings may be located on your touchscreen.
When switched off, the liftgate only unlatches and will not power open or close.

OPENING THE LIFTGATE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL 
Press the button twice within three seconds.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. This could damage the liftgate and its components.

Steering Wheel

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL – VEHICLES WITH: MANUAL ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN
WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See Sitting in the Correct Position (page 134).

1. Unlock the steering column.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.
3. Lock the steering column.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL – VEHICLES WITH: POWER ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN
WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See Sitting in the Correct Position (page 134).
Press the top or bottom of the control to move the steering wheel up or down.
Press the front or rear of the control to move the steering wheel in or out.

RESETTING THE STOPPING POSITION – VEHICLES WITH: POWER-ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN
Note: The steering wheel stops when it detects an obstruction. This sets a new stopping position.
To reset the steering column to its normal stopping position:

1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing the motion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering column control until the steering column stops moving.
3. Press the steering column control again.
   Note: The steering column may start to move again.
4. When the steering column stops, continue holding the control for a few seconds.
5. Repeat for each direction, as necessary.

HORN
Press on the center of the steering wheel near the horn icon to activate the horn.

SWITCHING THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL ON AND OFF
To switch the heated steering wheel on or off, press the button on the touchscreen near the climate controls.
Note: A sensor regulates the temperature of the steering wheel.

Vehicle System Updates

UPDATING THE VEHICLE SYSTEMS WIRELESSLY
Over-the-air system updates allow you to update your vehicle system software wirelessly. To make sure you receive all updates, set a recurring schedule and connect to Wi-Fi. Updates may take longer if not connected to Wi-Fi, or may not download at all. See Connected Vehicle (page 358).
Note: Additional over-the-air update icons may appear in the status bar. See Status Bar (page 371).

Over-the-Air System Update Requirements
Before updating, refer to this list to make sure your vehicle is ready be updated. If all these requirements are not met during a scheduled update, the update will be canceled and you can reschedule.

• Your vehicle is not running.
• Your vehicle is stopped.
• Your vehicle is parked.
• The hazard indicators are switched off.
• The alarm is not sounding.
• The doors are closed.
• The parking lights are switched off.
• You are not pressing the brake pedal.
• An emergency call is not in progress.
• Your vehicle is not in limp mode.

Scheduling an Over the Air System Update
Make sure Vehicle Connectivity and Automatic Updates are switched on.

Using the Settings Menu

1. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
2. Press SETTINGS.
3. Press Software update.
4. Press Schedule Updates.
5. Use the controls to set the time and day of the update. 6. Save the schedule.
   Note: You can set the updates to occur every seven days.

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