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Thanks - I thought the mike was in the mirror......................

Does anyone know what the rectangular opening between the sun visor and the center overhead console on the driver side is for? It looks like a vent cover of some kind - has a grill across the opening...............

What fuel mileage are other 2011 Edge owners getting? Would like to know if mine is typical or if I have a problem. I have a 2011 Edge Limited, six speed auto, 3.5L engine, FWD. Window sticker says ave highway MPG is 27. I cannot get near that - getting about 23-24 MPG. I don't use the fuel economy display in the message center - this only shows MPG for last 5, 10 or 30 minutes - useless as far as I am concerned. I'm interested in MPG over 50 to 100 miles. I use Trip 1 and 2 to record MPG. I cleared trip 2 when I first got the car and never reset it - this gives me life MPG. I use Trip 1 to monitor MPG on the highway. I reset it when I get up to speed on an Interstate and watch it for as long as I am on the Interstate. I use cruise control religiously. I look at the instantaneous MPG and depending on how level the road is I can get 27 - 28. But the least little grade causes the transmission to downshift and the MPG goes down. Sixth gear must not have very much power because it is constantly shifting (feel it and Tach goes up) - thought I would do better in 6th with a 3.5L. Average speed = 65 - 70 MPH. Dealer said to wait until I have 10K on it because it should improve - it hasn't. Going to be reluctant for them to reflash the transmission or engine settings - have had bad experiences with that.

Thanks - will pay extra attention around those speeds..................

I have set the speed compensated volume for 1 thru 7 and do not see any difference. Is 7 the highest setting? ie volume increase is greatest? Is the volume supposed to increase proportionally as speed increases? Again, I see no difference no matter what setting I choose....................

I have a 2011 Edge Limited which I tow behind my motor home using a Master Tow 80TSB-14 Tow Dolly. The dolly instructions say to lock the steering wheel - the wheel wells on the dolly can pivot for turning corners. Since I have keyless ignition the only way to lock the steering wheel is to use the seat belt. On my last trip when I went to remove the seat belt I found the leather steering wheel wrap had deformed and pulled out from under the top trim. I was able to loosen the top trim and get the leather wrap back in place. Is there a better way to secure the steering wheel other than using the seat belt?