tire type FORD FLEX 2009 1.G Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference GuideThis Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more
detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to
help reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as
you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise.
All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the
right to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford dealer
is the best source for the most current information. For detailed operating and safety information, please consult
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First Printing
Quick Reference Guide
FORd Flex
Litho in USA
2009
essential information
EasyFuEl™‘nocap’FuElsystEm
Your vehicle has a ‘no cap’ fuel system which allows you to simply open the fuel filler door, insert the nozzle and start
fueling. The Easy Fuel™ system is self-sealing and therefore protected against dust, dirt, water, snow and ice. If you
need to fill your fuel tank with a portable fuel container, use the fuel funnel which is attached to the rear of the spare tire
compartment. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel™ system and fill the tank with fuel from the container. When
done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnels can be purchased from your authorized dealer. do not use
aftermarket funnels as they will not work with the Easy Fuel™ system and may cause damage.
FuEltypEandtankcapacity
Your vehicle has an 18.6 gallon (70.4L) fuel tank capacity. Your vehicle is designed to use “Regular” unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87. do not use gasoline labeled as “Regular” in high altitude areas that are sold with Octane ratings less
than 87. Your vehicle was not designed to run on E85 fuels that are blended with a maximum of 85% ethanol.
 tirEprEssurE
Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the recommended specifications found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Check your tire pressure
at least once a month and before long trips (including spare, if equipped). As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure warning light when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Warning: Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. Refer to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter in your Owner’s Guide
for more information.
FusEs
If the vehicle’s electrical components are not operating, a fuse may have blown. The fuse panel is located below the
instrument panel on the driver’s side and additional fuses are located in the power distribution box in the engine
compartment. For more information, please refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter of your Owner’s Guide.
multi-panElVistarooFtm
(ifequipped)
The moon roof is equipped with a one-touch, express
opening and closing feature.
To open the moon roof, press the SLIdE control. Press
again to close. To stop motion at any time during the
one-touch operation, press the control a second time.

sync(ifequipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
SYnC – a hands-free communications and entertainment
system with special phone and media features. For more
information, please refer to the SYnC Supplement or to
the SYnC section in the navigation Supplement. Please
feel free to visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
 intEgratEdkEyhEadtransmittEr(ikt)
andrEmotEEntrysystEmFEaturEs
Your vehicle comes equipped with two programmed
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) which are both
a programmed ignition key and a remote keyless entry
transmitter. Handle the IKT carefully when starting the
car to avoid accidentally pressing any of the remote entry
buttons. note: Ensure that you keep the adhesive security
labels in a safe place for future reference. Replacements
are only available through an authorized dealer.
Press
once to unlock the driver’s door. The interior
lamps will illuminate.
Press
twice to unlock all the doors.

Press
once to lock all the doors. The turn lamps
will flash.
Press
twice to confirm all the doors and liftgate are
closed. The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and
the turn lamps will flash once if all the doors and trunk
are closed.
Press
twice within three seconds to fully unlatch
and open the liftgate.
note: If any door or the liftgate is not closed, the horn will
chirp twice and the lamps will not flash.
Press
to activate the panic alarm. The horn will
sound and the turn lamps will flash. Pressagain or
turn the ignition on to deactivate the panic alarm.
Car finder: Press
twice within three seconds.
The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash. It is
recommended to use this method to locate your vehicle,
rather than using the panic alarm.
naVigationsystEm(ifequipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Mobile Media
navigation System which allows you to record Cds,
listen to your saved music, play d Vds and access climate
control options in addition to navigating the vehicle. The
navigation system works in conjunction with the climate
control system, allowing you to view and make
adjustments using the touch screen, as well as with
the hard buttons. SIRIUS Travel Link™ is an extra
subscription feature which, if activated, allows you to
locate the best gas prices, find movie listings, get
current traffic alerts, access the current weather map,
get accurate ski conditions and access scores to
current sports games. note: Some features unavailable
while driving.
rEVErsEcamEra(ifequipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a reverse camera
located on the liftgate, which provides a visual display
of the area behind the vehicle. The display will
automatically appear on the navigation system screen
(if equipped) whenever the vehicle is in Reverse (R) and
uses colors (green, yellow and red) to alert you of your
proximity to objects. Refer to your Owner’s guide for
more information.
 rEFrigErator(ifequipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a refrigerator in
the second row console. To access, flip the console
lid forward and then lift off the cover. (Ensure that you
replace the cover after you are done as it helps maintain
a consistent cooling temperature.)
To use the system as a refrigerator, press the COOL side
of the control on the front of the system. The indicator
light will illuminate when the refrigerator is active. In this
mode, the system will cool to approximately 41˚F (5˚C).
Press COOL again to turn off the refrigerator mode or
press FREEZE to change to freezer mode.
To use the system as a freezer, press the FREEZE side
of the control on the front of the system. The indicator
light will illuminate when the freezer is active. The
system will cool to approximately 23˚F (-5˚C). Press
FREEZE again to turn off the freezer or COOL to switch
to refrigerator mode.
note: The refrigerator will only work when the vehicle’s
ignition is on.
ambiEntlighting(ifequipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an ambient lighting
feature. The control is located in the center console
storage area, and, when activated, illuminates four
footwells and two cup holders with a choice of seven
colors. Ambient lighting is operational when the ignition
is on or in the accessory position. Press the control
repeatedly to turn on, cycle through your color choices,
and turn off.
110VoltpowErpoint
Your vehicle may be equipped with a 110 VAC power
point outlet located on the back of the center console.
This outlet is used for powering electrical devices that
require up to 150W. note: do not exceed 150W as it will
cause the power point to cut off the power temporarily to
provide overload protection. Refer to your Owner’s Guide
for more information.

hEatEdoutsidEmirrors
(ifequipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with heated outside
mirrors which will automatically turn on when the rear
window defrost is activated.
 hEatEd2ndrowsEats(ifequipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with heated 2nd row seats.
Press the control on the rear of the front center console
once to activate high heat, twice to activate low heat and
three times to deactivate.
trailErtow
Your vehicle is equipped with a trailer towing package.
Please refer to your Owner’s Guide for complete
information on weights as well as the proper equipment
to use while towing. note: do not use the mini spare
tire when towing as the mini spare is not intended for
higher towing load limits. Instead, use the temporary
mobility kit (if equipped). If you attempt to tow heavy
loads with the mini spare tire, vehicle handling may
be diminished which could lead to loss of control and
serious personal injury.
 changingthEtirEs
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle is equipped with either
a temporary spare tire or a temporary mobility kit. The spare tire and jack are located under the carpeted floor panel
in the rear of the vehicle. The temporary spare is designed for emergency use only and should be replaced as soon
as possible.
The temporary mobility kit is located under the driver’s seat and can be accessed by moving the driver’s seat fully
forward and releasing the VELCRO
® strap, which attaches it to the seat frame. The kit contains an air compressor to
re-inflate the tire and a sealing compound that will seal most punctures caused by nails or similar objects. The mobility
kit will provide a temporary seal allowing you to drive up to 120 miles (200 km) at a maximum speed of 50 mph (80
km/h). After sealant use, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer.
note: The sealant in the canister is to be used for one tire only. See your authorized dealer for replacement canisters.
For complete details on how to change your tire or use the temporary mobility kit, refer to the Roadside Emergencies
chapter in your Owner’s Guide.
roadsidEassistancE
Your new Ford Flex comes with the assurance and support
of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. Roadside
assistance includes such services as: lockout assistance,
limited fuel delivery, battery jump starts, changing a
flat tire (except vehicles that have been supplied with
a temporary mobility kit), towing, and winch out. To
receive roadside assistance in the United States, call
1 (800) 241-3673. In Canada, call 1 (800) 665-2006.
For more information on coverage period and details
of service, refer to your roadside assistance
information card.
additional features

s.o.s.postcrashalErtsystEm
Your vehicle is equipped with the S.O.S. Post Crash Alert
system. This system provides audible and visual alarms
in the event of a crash which causes the deployment of
airbags or the activation of the safety belt pretensioners.
The turn signals will flash and the horn will sound. To
deactivate the system, press the hazard flasher control,
or you can press the
button on your remote
transmitter (key fob).

powErliFtgatE(ifequipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power liftgate.
Press
on the instrument panel to open (or
close) the liftgate.
Press
twice within three seconds on your IKT
to open (or close) the liftgate OR
Unlock the liftgate using your IKT or the power door
lock control. Then push the control button located
above the liftgate outside handle.
To close the liftgate using the rear cargo button,
press and release the
control on the left rear
quarter panel close to the liftgate. note: The rear
cargo area control button is disabled when the
liftgate is latched.
Your power liftgate is equipped with an obstacle detection
feature. If the liftgate detects an obstacle while opening,
the system will stop and a chime will sound three times.
If the liftgate detects an obstacle while closing, the
system will reverse to a full open position and a chime
will sound three times. Once the obstacle is removed,
the power liftgate can be operated normally. Refer to
your Owner’s Guide for more information.
Warning: Keep clear of the liftgate when activating
the rear switch.
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