FORD FLEX 2014 1.G Owners Manual

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2014 FLEX Owner’s Manual
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2014 FLEX Owner’s Manual

Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Child seat positioning...................................19
Booster seats.........................................21
Installing child seats....................................24
Child safety locks......................................36
Safety Belts 37
Fastening the safety belts................................39
Safety belt height adjustment.............................42
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................42
Safety belt-minder.....................................43
Rear inflatable safety belt................................46
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................48
Personal Safety System 49
Supplementary Restraints System 50
Driver and passenger airbags.............................52
Front passenger sensing system...........................53
Side airbags..........................................57
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................59
Crash sensors and airbag indicator.........................61
Airbag disposal........................................62
Keys and Remote Control 63
General information on radio frequencies.....................63
Remote control.......................................64
Keys...............................................64
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................70
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MyKey 71
Settings, MyKey.......................................71
Creating.............................................72
Clearing.............................................73
System status.........................................73
Remote start, MyKey...................................73
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................74
Locks 75
Locking and unlocking..................................75
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad.........................82
Security 86
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................86
Anti-theft alarm.......................................89
Steering Wheel 91
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................91
Steering wheel controls.................................93
Pedals 96
Adjustable pedals......................................96
Wipers and Washers 97
Windshield wipers.....................................97
Rain-sensing wipers....................................97
Windshield washers....................................98
Rear-window wiper and washer............................98
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Lighting 99
Lighting control.......................................99
Autolamps..........................................100
Instrument lighting dimmer..............................100
Headlamp exit delay...................................100
Daytime running lamps.................................101
Front fog lamps......................................102
Turn signal control....................................102
Interior lamps........................................103
Windows and Mirrors 104
Power windows......................................104
Exteriormirrors......................................105
Interior mirrors......................................107
Sun visors..........................................108
Moonroof...........................................109
Instrument Cluster 110
Gauges.............................................110
Warning lamps and indicators............................111
Audible warnings and indicators..........................116
Information Displays 117
Controls............................................117
Trip computer.......................................120
Information messages..................................127
Climate Control 135
Manual heating and air conditioning........................135
Dual automatic temperature control........................137
Auxiliary passenger climate control........................140
Rear window defroster.................................143
Cabin air filter.......................................143
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Seats 145
Sitting in the correct position............................145
Head restraints.......................................146
Manual seats........................................148
Power seats.........................................150
Memory function.....................................151
Heated seats........................................153
Heated and ventilated seats..............................155
Rear seats..........................................157
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 167
HomeLink® wireless control system.......................167
Auxiliary Power Points 172
Storage Compartments 175
Center console.......................................175
Overhead console.....................................177
Starting and Stopping the Engine 178
Ignition switch.......................................179
Engine block heater...................................184
Fuel and Refueling 186
Fuel quality.........................................187
Running out of fuel....................................188
Refueling...........................................189
Fuel consumption.....................................191
Transmission 195
Automatic transmission.................................195
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 200
All wheel drive.......................................200
Brakes 207
Brakes.............................................207
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Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................208
Parking brake........................................208
Traction Control 209
TractionControl™ ....................................209
Stability Control 210
AdvanceTrac®.......................................211
Parking Aids 212
Sensing system.......................................212
Active park assist.....................................213
Rear-view camera system...............................218
Cruise Control 223
Using cruise control...................................223
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................224
Driving Aids 232
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................232
Collision warning system................................237
Steering............................................240
Load Carrying 242
Cargo net...........................................242
Roof racks and load carriers.............................242
Vehicle loading.......................................243
Towing 251
Trailertowing........................................251
Wrecker towing......................................258
Recreational towing...................................259
Driving Hints 261
Economical driving....................................261
Driving through water..................................262
Floormats..........................................263
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Roadside Emergencies 265
Getting roadside assistance..............................265
Hazard warning flashers................................266
Fuel cut-off switch....................................266
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................267
Customer Assistance 270
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................277
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................277
Fuses 278
Changing a fuse......................................278
Fuse specification chart................................279
Maintenance 287
General information...................................287
Opening and closing the hood............................288
Under hood overview..................................289
Engine oil dipstick....................................291
Engine oil check......................................291
Engine coolant check..................................292
Automatic transmission fluid check........................298
Brake fluid check.....................................302
Power steering fluid check..............................302
Fuel filter...........................................302
Washer fluid check....................................303
Battery ............................................303
Checking the wiper blades..............................305
Changing the wiper blades..............................305
Air filter(s).........................................306
Adjusting the headlamps................................308
Changing a bulb......................................310
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Vehicle Care 315
Cleaning products.....................................315
Cleaning the exterior..................................315
Waxing.............................................317
Repairing minor paint damage............................317
Cleaning the engine...................................317
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................318
Cleaning the interior...................................319
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......319
Cleaning leather seats..................................320
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................321
Vehiclestorage.......................................321
Wheels and Tires 324
Tire care...........................................326
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................342
Changing a road wheel.................................347
Technical specifications.................................353
Wheel lug nut torque..................................353
Capacities and Specifications 355
Engine specifications..................................355
Engine drivebelt......................................355
Maintenance product specifications and capacities.............356
Part numbers........................................359
Vehicle identification number............................359
Vehicle certification label...............................360
Transmission code designation............................361
Accessories 362
Accessories.........................................362
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Ford Extended Service Plan 364
Audio System 367
MyFord™ system.....................................369
Satellite radio information...............................380
Auxiliary input jack...................................382
USB port...........................................384
SYNC® 385
Pairing your phone for the first time.......................390
911 Assist™.........................................405
Vehicle Health Report..................................408
MyFord Touch® (If Equipped) 433
Privacy Information...................................438
Infotainment display...................................439
Voice recognition.....................................440
Listening to music....................................444
Phone features.......................................465
Information Menu.....................................472
Settings............................................484
Climatefeatures......................................495
Navigation system.....................................498
Appendices 510
Scheduled Maintenance 529
Normal scheduled maintenance and log.....................534
Index 546
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you
know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.
WARNING:Always drive with due care and attention when
using and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.
Note:This manual describes a range of product features and options,
sometimes before they are generally available. Therefore, you may find
options in this manual that are not found on your vehicle.
Note:Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different
models, so they may appear different than your vehicle. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Note:Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable
laws and regulations.
Note:Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral
part of the vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or
right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.
A. Right-hand side
B. Left-hand side
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
A
B
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