User Manual - Page 238

For 2019 FORD EDGE.

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If the sensors are blocked, a message may
appear in the information display when
you shift into reverse (R). See General
Information (page 98).
System Limitations
The system may not correctly operate
when any of the following occur:
The sensors are blocked.
Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
are obstructing the sensors.
Vehicles approach at speeds greater
than 37 mph (60 km/h).
The vehicle speed is greater than 7 mph
(12 km/h).
You reverse out of an angled parking
space.
System Errors
If the system detects a fault a message
displays. See Information Messages
(page 108).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch the system off
using the information display. See
Information Messages (page 108). When
you switch system off, a message displays.
See General Information (page 98).
Note: The system turns on each time you
switch the ignition on and you shift into
reverse (R). If you temporarily switch the
system off, it turns on the next time you
switch the ignition on.
Note: The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with a
trailer tow module and tow bar approved
by us, the system turns off when you attach
a trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.
To permanently switch the system off,
contact an authorized dealer.
STEERING
Electric Power Steering
WARNING: The electric power
steering system has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor the system. If
a fault is detected, a message displays
in the information display. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Switch the ignition off. After at least 10
seconds, switch the ignition on and
watch the information display for a
steering system warning message. If a
steering system warning message
returns, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
WARNING: If the system detects
an error, you may not feel a difference in
the steering, however a serious condition
may exist. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control.
Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system, there is no fluid reservoir, no
maintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.
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Edge (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201806, Third-Printing-
Driving Aids
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