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If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, Hill start assist (if equipped), Hill start assist – FORD 2013 Edge v.4 User Manual

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3. Apply the brake pedal. Gently push and hold the brake shift interlock
lever while pulling the gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position and
into the N (Neutral) position.

4. Install the trim panel.

5. Apply the brake pedal, start the vehicle, and release the parking
brake.

Note: See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is
used.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow

Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.

Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by
shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

HILL START ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: The hill start assist feature does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave the vehicle, always apply the

parking brake and shift the transmission into park (P).

WARNING: You must remain in the vehicle once you have
activated the hill start assist feature.

WARNING: During all times, you are responsible for controlling
the vehicle, supervising the hill start assist system and

intervening, if required.

WARNING: If the engine is revved excessively, or if a
malfunction is detected when the hill start assist feature is active,

the hill start assist feature will be deactivated.

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2013 Edge (edg)
Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012
USA
(fus)