280 maintenance – FORD 2013 Edge v.2 User Manual

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WARNING: Do not add coolant further than the MAX mark.

Note: Do not use stop leak pellets or cooling system sealants/additives
as they can cause damage to the engine cooling and/or heating systems.
This damage would not be covered under your vehicle’s warranty.

Note: During normal vehicle operation, the engine coolant may change
color from orange to pink or light red. As long as the engine coolant is
clear and uncontaminated, this color change does not indicate the engine
coolant has degraded nor does it require the engine coolant to be
drained, the system to be flushed, or the engine coolant to be replaced.
• DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make

sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of engine coolants may harm
your engine’s cooling system. The use of an improper coolant may
harm engine and cooling system components and may void the
warranty.

• In case of emergency, a large amount of water without engine coolant

may be added in order to reach a vehicle service location. In this
instance, the cooling system must be drained, chemically cleaned with
Motorcraft

௡ Premium Cooling System Flush, and refilled with

prediluted engine coolant as soon as possible. Water alone (without
engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating
or freezing.

• Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with

alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can
cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.

• Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be

harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine
coolant.

Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure will escape as you unscrew the
cap.

Add prediluted engine coolant meeting the Ford specification. See
Capacities and Specifications for more information.

Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough prediluted engine coolant to bring the coolant
level to the proper level.

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Maintenance

2013 Edge (edg)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)

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