2023 FORD Edge Wipers and Lighting

The 2023 Ford Edge provides enhanced visibility and safety features, such as wipers and lights that work in tandem to guide the driver through changing weather conditions and illuminate the road ahead. Whether you’re operating them manually or they’re being monitored by rain-sensing automation, the windshield will be wiped clean with lightning speed and pinpoint accuracy. The Edge’s lighting system is both practical and reassuring, from the high and low beams of its headlights to the auto headlamps’ ability to adjust to varying light conditions. The Edge provides a continuous symphony of elements that cater to driver comfort and road clarity, such as fog lights and interior illumination controls. Ford’s commitment to enhancing the driving experience, regardless of weather or time of day, is exemplified by the 2023 Edge’s wipers and lighting function in an era where convenience and safety intersect.

WIPERS

WIPER PRECAUTIONS

• Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This could scratch the glass or damage the wiper blades. Use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield.
• Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on.
• Switch the windshield wipers off before entering a car wash.

SWITCHING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON AND OFF
Front and Rear Wiper Stalk Courtesy Wipe

• A Single wipe.
• B Intermittent wipe.
• C Normal wipe.
• D High-speed wipe.

Push the lever up or down to operate the windshield wipers.

AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)

WHAT ARE AUTOWIPERS
Rain Sensing Wipers
Autowipers turns on and controls the speed and frequency of the windshield wipers.

AUTOWIPERS SETTINGS

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle Settings.
3. Press Wipers.
4. Switch Rain Sensing on or off.

Note: When you switch the feature off, the wipers do not operate based on the rain sensor. When you switch on the windshield wipers to the intermittent wipe position with the feature off, the wipers use the wipe speed set by the rotary control.

ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE RAIN SENSOR

• A High sensitivity.
• B Low sensitivity.

Use the rotary control to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
When you select high sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a small amount of water on the windshield.
When you select low sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a large amount of water on the windshield.

SWITCHING THE REAR WINDOW WIPER ON AND OFF
Front and Rear Wiper Stalk

• A Intermittent wipe.
• B Continuous wipe.
• C Rear window wiper off.

REVERSE WIPE

WHAT IS REVERSE WIPE
Reverse wipe turns on the rear window wiper when you shift into reverse (R) and the windshield wipers are on.

REVERSE WIPE SETTINGS

1. Using the instrument cluster controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle.
3. Select Wipers.
4. Switch Reverse Wiper on or off.

CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
Improving Your Windshield Wiper Performance

Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade to check for roughness.

REPLACING THE FRONT WIPER BLADES
Make sure your vehicle is off before beginning this procedure

1. Lift the wiper arm and then press the wiper blade locking buttons together.
   Note:Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the wiper arm.
   Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached.
2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.

REPLACING THE REAR WIPER BLADES

1. Lift the wiper arm.
   Note:Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the wiper arm.
2. Remove the wiper blade.
   Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place

WASHERS

WASHER PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 41°F (5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.

• Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This could cause the washer pump to overheat.
• Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the windshield.

USING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER

Pull the lever toward you to operate the windshield washer.

Note: A courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the wipers stop to clear any remaining washer fluid when switched on. See Switching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off.

SWITCHING THE COURTESY WIPE ON AND OFF

1. Using the instrument cluster controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle.
3. Select Wipers.
4. Switch Courtesy Wipe on or off.

USING THE REAR WINDOW WASHER

Push the lever away from you to operate the rear window washer.
Note: A courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the wipers stop to clear any remaining washer fluid when switched on. See
Switching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off.

ADDING WASHER FLUID

WASHER FLUID SPECIFICATION See Washer Fluid Specification.

WIPERS AND WASHERS TROUBLESHOOTING

WIPERS AND WASHERS  WARNING LAMPS

Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

WIPERS AND WASHERS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why are there streaks and smears on the windshield?
The wiper blades could be dirty, worn or damaged. Check the wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper Blades. If the wiper blades are dirty, clean them with washer fluid or water applied with a soft sponge or cloth. If the wiper blades are worn or damaged, install new ones. See Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROL

• A Lamps off.
• B Parking lamps on.
• C Headlamps on.
• D Autolamps on.

Rotate the control to make a selection.

HEADLAMPS

USING THE HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS

• Push the lever away from you to switch the high beam on.
• Push the lever away from you again or pull the lever toward you to switch the high beam off.
• Slightly pull the lever toward you and release it to flash the headlamps.

SWITCHING HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY ON AND OFF

• To switch headlamp exit delay on, pull the turn signal lever toward you after switching your vehicle off.
• To switch headlamp exit delay off, pull the turn signal lever toward you again or switch your vehicle on.
  Note: The headlamps turn off after three minutes with any door open or 30 seconds after the last door closes.

HEADLAMP INDICATORS
Lamps On

• Illuminates when you switch the low beam headlamps or the parking lamps on.
  Headlamp High Beam
  Illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on.

HEADLAMPS TROUBLESHOOTING

HEADLAMPS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Why is there condensation in the headlamps?
  Headlamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a fine mist can form on the interior of the lens. The fine mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation.
• How much condensation is acceptable?
  The presence of a fine mist, for example no streaks, drip marks or large droplets. A fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.
• How long may it take for the acceptable condensation to be cleared?
  Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions.
• How much condensation is unacceptable?
  A water puddle inside the lamp. Streaks, drip marks or large droplets present on the interior of the lens.
• What should I do if unacceptable condensation is present?
  Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
• Why do my headlamps turn off when I have them switched on when I switch my vehicle off?
  The battery saver turns the headlamps off after a short period of time after you switch your vehicle off.

AUTOLAMPS

WHAT ARE AUTOLAMPS
Automatic headlamps with wiper-activated headlamp feature

WARNING: The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the headlamps on in low visibility conditions, for example daytime fog.

Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low light situations or when the windshield wipers operate.
AUTOLAMP SETTINGS

1. Using the instrument cluster controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle.
3. Select Lighting.
4. Select Autolamp Delay.
5. Select a setting and press the OK button.

EXTERIOR LAMPS

USING THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
Intelligent Three Blink Turn Signal

• Push the lever up or down to switch the turn signal lamps on.

Set the lever to the middle position to switch the turn signal lamps off.
Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the turn signal lamps flash three times.

Turn Signal Lamp Indicator

It flashes when you switch the turn signal lamps on.

Note: An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed turn signal lamp.

SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: CONFIGURABLE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps

WARNING: The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.

1. Using the instrument cluster controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle.
3. Select Lighting.
4. Switch Daytime Running Lights on or off.

The daytime running lamps turn on when all of the following occur:

• You switch the system on.
• You switch your vehicle on.
• The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions or you release the parking brake for vehicles with manual transmissions.
• The lighting control is in the autolamps position.
• The headlamps are off.

Note: Other lighting control positions do not turn on the daytime running lamps.
SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL)

WARNING: The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.

Daytime running lamps are always on unless you switch on the headlamps or your vehicle is in park (P).

USING THE FRONT FOG LAMPS
To switch the lamps on or off:

1. Set the lighting control to the parking lamps, headlamps or autolamps position.
   Note: When the lighting control is in the autolamps position, you cannot switch the fog lamps on unless the low beam headlamps are on.
2. Press the button on the lighting control to switch the front fog lamps on or off.

Note: Only switch the front fog lamps on during reduced visibility.
Note: The brightness of the daytime running lamps may decrease when the front fog lamps are switched on.
Note: The front fog lamps lights switch off automatically when high beams are activated.

Front Fog Lamps Indicator

• It illuminates when you switch the front fog lamps on.

EXTERIOR LAMP INDICATORS
Front Fog Lamp

• It illuminates when you switch the front fog lamps on.

Turn Signal Lamp

It flashes when you switch the turn signal lamps on.

Note: An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed turn signal lamp.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL WORK
Auto High Beams
Automatic high beam control turns the high beams on if it is dark enough and no other traffic is present. If it detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting ahead, the system turns the high beams off. A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind the windshield of your vehicle, continuously monitors conditions to turn the high beams on and off.

• A: Without automatic high beam control.
• B: With automatic high beam control.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL PRECAUTIONS

• WARNING: The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the high beams on or off.
• WARNING: The system may not switch the high beams off if the lights of oncoming vehicles are hidden by obstacles, for example guard rails.
• WARNING: Do not use the system in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy rain, spray or snow.
• WARNING: You may need to override the system when approaching other road users.
• WARNING: You may need to override the system during inclement weather.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
The system turns the high beams on if all of the following occur:

• You switch the system on.
• You set the lighting control to the autolamps position.
• The ambient light level is low enough that you require high beams.
• There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.
• The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL LIMITATIONS
The system turns the high beams off if any of the following occur:

• You switch the system off.
• You set the lighting control to any position except autolamps.
• The ambient light level is high enough that you do not require high beams.
• The system detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps or a leading vehicle’s tail lamps.
• The system detects severe rain, snow or fog.
• The system detects street lighting.
• The camera has reduced visibility.
• The vehicle speed falls below approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL ON AND OFF

1. Using the instrument cluster controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle.
3. Select Lighting.
4. Switch Auto High Beam on or off.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL INDICATORS

Illuminates to confirm when the system is ready to assist.

OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL

• Push the lever away from you to switch the high beam on.
• Push the lever away from you again to switch the high beam off.
• Push the lever away from you for a third time to switch automatic high beam control back on.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message	Description
Front Camera Low Visib- ility Clean Screen	The camera has reduced visibility. Clean the windshield. If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Front Camera Tempor- arily Not Available	The camera has malfunctioned. Wait a short period of time for the camera to cool down. If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc- tion Service Required	The camera has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING

HOW DOES ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING WORK
Adaptive front lighting adapts when you are steering around a curve or if the camera detects lane markings indicating a curve.

• A Without adaptive front lighting.
• B With adaptive front lighting.

SWITCHING ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING ON AND OFF

1. Using the instrument cluster controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select Vehicle.
3. Select Lighting.
4. Switch Adaptive Headlamps on or off.
   Set the lighting control to the autolamps position to use the adaptive front lighting.

SWITCHING ALL OF THE INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF
The lamps turn on under the following conditions:

• You open any door.
• You press a button on the remote control.
• You press the all lamps on button on the overhead console.
• Press to switch all interior lamps on or off.

SWITCHING THE FRONT INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF

The front interior lamp switches are on the overhead console.
Note: The position of each button on the overhead console depends on your vehicle

Individual Map Lamps

• Press to switch the left-hand individual dome lamp on and off.
• Press to switch the right-hand individual dome lamp on and off

SWITCHING THE REAR INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF

The rear interior lamps may be above the rear seat or above the rear windows.

• Press to switch the lamps on or off.

INTERIOR LAMP FUNCTION

• WHAT IS THE INTERIOR LAMP FUNCTION
  The interior lamp function switches the courtesy and door lamps on or off.
• SWITCHING THE INTERIOR LAMP FUNCTION ON AND OFF
  Press to switch the interior lamp function on and off.
  Note:The indicator lamp illuminates amber when the door function is off.

ADJUSTING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING BRIGHTNESS
The instrument lighting dimmer buttons are on the lighting control.

Repeatedly press one of the buttons to adjust the brightness.

AMBIENT LIGHTING

(IF EQUIPPED)

SWITCHING AMBIENT LIGHTING ON AND OFF

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle Settings.
3. Press Ambient Light.
4. Switch Ambient Light on or off.

ADJUSTING AMBIENT LIGHTING
Drag the slider left or right.

INTERIOR LIGHTING TROUBLESHOOTING

INTERIOR LIGHTING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do my courtesy lamps or interior lamps turn off when I have them switched on when I switch my vehicle off?

The battery saver turns the courtesy lamps and interior lamps off after a short period of time after you switch your vehicle off.

FAQ