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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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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where to next?
Flex’s 3.5L V6 engine ensures you’ll make good time, just as the
Multi-panel vista roofTM ensures you’ll have a great view on the way.
The spacious second row seating plus optional refrigerator and d Vd
system offer the perfect lounge for fun out on the road. The Flex
has great features too, like reverse sensing, TPMS and a reverse
camera. So sit back and enjoy the ride, we’ve got you covered. Flex’s
combination of head-turning style, surprising features and a first-class
interior ensures that you’ll have a good time while making memories
out on the road.
This Quick Reference Guide was designed to quickly acquaint you
with your new Ford Flex. For more detailed information and important
safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.
Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your attention off the
road. Your primary concern is the safe operation of your vehicle. Only use non-essential
devices or features when it is safe to do so.
instrument panel
With the all new Ford F lex, it’s up to you.
dual zone automatic temperature control
with heated seats and rear passenger
compartment climate control (if equipped)
passtEmp – Press to activate the passenger side
climate control (dual zone). Turn the control to increase/
decrease temperature. Press again to turn off and return
to single zone where the driver side temperature control
determines the temperature for the entire vehicle cabin.
driVEr/passEngErhEatEdsEats:Press once to activate high heat (two indicator lights)
and twice for low heat (one indicator light). Press again
to turn off.
auto: Press to activate automatic temperature
control. The system will automatically determine fan
speed, airflow location, A/C (on or off) and outside or
recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature. Press again to deactivate.
maXa/c: Press to distribute recirculated air through
the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This mode
is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may
also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the
vehicle. Press again for normal A/C operation.
: distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster and demister vents to clear thin ice or fog from
the windshield.
: Press repeatedly to cycle through the manual
override controls which allow you to select where airflow
is directed.
: Press to recirculate the cabin air. Recirculated
air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool
down the interior of the vehicle and may also help
reduce undesirable odors from reaching the interior of
the vehicle.
: Press to activate and clear the rear window and
side heated mirrors (if equipped) of thin ice and fog.
Press again to deactivate. The defroster will turn off
automatically after 10 minutes.
Rear Climate controls (if equipped)
Press
to turn the rear controls on/off.
Press REAR CTRL to change control of the rear climate
controls from the front to the rear controls.
Press TEMP + to increase or TEMP – to decrease the
temperature for the rear climate area.
Press
+ to increase or – to decrease the fan
speed for the rear climate area.
powEr/cabintEmpEraturE – Press to
turn the climate control system on/off and turn to
increase/decrease the vehicle cabin temperature. If
the passenger temperature control is activated, this
control will only adjust the driver side temperature.
1. 
hEadlamps,Foglamps,
panEldimmErcontrol
Turn the control one position to the right to turn on the parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turn
the control to the second position on the right
to turn on the headlamps. Turn the control
to the third position to the right to activate
the autolamp feature (if equipped), which
automatically turns the exterior lamps on and
off, based on available daylight. Pull the control
towards you to activate the fog lamps
(if equipped). (The fog lamps will not operate
when the control is turned off
or when the
high beams are on). Use the panel dimmer
control to adjust the level of brightness on the
instrument panel during parking lamp and
headlamp operation. Move the control to the full
upright position, past the detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.

 2.
sErVicEEnginEsoonlight
The service engine soon light illuminates
briefly when the ignition is turned on. If it
remains on or is blinking after the engine is
started, the On Board diagnostics System
(OBd-II) has detected a malfunction. drive in a
moderate fashion and have your vehicle serviced
immediately by an authorized dealer.

3. airbagrEadinEsslight
The air bag readiness light illuminates briefly
when the ignition is turned on. If this light fails
to illuminate, remains on or continues to flash
after the engine is started, have the system
serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.
A chime will also sound if a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system is detected.
Vol(powEr/VolumE): Press to turn On/OFF. Turn
to increase/decrease volume.

clock: Press CLOCK to set the time. The display will
read SET TIME. Use the memory preset numbers (0–9)
to enter the desired time– hours and minutes. The clock
will then begin from that time. note: If your vehicle
is equipped with an in-dash clock refer to the Clock
description in the instrument panel section of this Quick
Reference Guide.

am/Fm: Press repeatedly to cycle through AM, FM1 and
FM2 frequency bands.
 sEEk : Press to access the previous/next strong
radio station, Satellite radio channel, or the previous/next
strong Cd track.

sound: Press SOUnd repeatedly to cycle through:
Bass, Treble, Fade, Balance, dPS mode (if equipped,
Stereo Surround and Stereo modes) and Speed
Compensated Volume. When the desired selection
appears in the display, press
SEEK to
make adjustments.

dirEct: Press dIRECT and then, using the memory
presets (0-9), enter in the numbers of the desired station,
track, MP3 folder or satellite channel.

mEmoryprEsEts(0–9): You can save up to 30
radio stations (10 each in AM, FM1 or FM2) or 30 satellite
radio channels (10 each in SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3) in your
memory presets. Tune to the desired station or channel
and simply press and hold a memory preset (0–9) until
sound returns.
load: To load a Cd into the system, press LOAd. When
prompted, select the desired slot (1-6) using the memory
presets and insert the Cd into the system. Press and hold
LOAd to autoload up to six discs. Insert the discs, one at
a time, when prompted.

scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations, Cd
tracks or satellite radio channels. Press again to stop.

sirius: Your vehicle may be equipped with satellite
radio. Press SIRIUS to access satellite radio mode, and
cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (if equipped).
Press MEnU repeatedly until SATELLITE RAdIO MOdE
appears on the display. Press OK and then press
SEEK to cycle through CATEGORY MEnU, SOnG SEEK MEnU
and the CHAnnEL LOCKOUT MEnU. Press OK when
CATEGORY MEnU is in the display to enter into category
mode and scroll through a list of all possible SIRIUS
®
®channel categories. Press OK when SOnG SEEK MEnU
is in the display to choose to Save a song, delete a song,
delete all songs or Enable/disable Alerts. Press OK when
CHAnnEL LOCKOUT MEnU is in the display to enter the
menu and choose to Lock/Unlock this Channel,
Change PIn, Unlock all Channels or Reset PIn. For a
full description of these options, please refer to your
Owner’s Guide.
SIRIUS
® Satellite Radio is a subscription based
satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports,
news and entertainment programming. For more
information and a complete list of SIRIUS
® satellite radio
channels, visit www.sirius.com in the United States,
www.sirius-canada.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS
®
at 1–888–539–7474.
7.  mEssagEcEntEr
The message center displays important vehicle information through a constant monitoring of vehicle
systems. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system
warnings followed by long indicator chime. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for more information.
  rEVErsEsEnsing
Your vehicle is equipped with a reverse sensing system which can warn you if there is an object
behind the vehicle. The system will sound a warning tone that increases in frequency as the object
gets closer and will sound continuously when the object is less than 10 inches away. The system
turns on automatically when the ignition is on and the vehicle is placed in reverse (R). The system can
be manually disabled through your message center controls. Warning: This system does not replace
the need to watch where the vehicle is going and monitoring all surroundings when in reverse (R)
because it may not be able to detect some objects. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for more information.
8. hazardFlashEr
Press to activate the front and rear direction signals when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists. Press again to turn off. The hazard flashers will operate when the
ignition is in any position or when the ignition is turned off.
9.  adVancEtrac®withrollstabilitycontrol™Your vehicle is equipped with an AdvanceTrac® stability system. This system consists of three main
features: Traction Control™ (helps avoid wheel spin and loss of traction), Electronic Stability Control
(helps avoid skids or lateral slides), and Roll Stability Control™ (helps avoid a vehicle roll-over). These
features work together to help you to maintain stability and steerability of your vehicle during a
variety of road conditions. If your vehicle becomes stuck in the snow, mud or sand, try turning off the
AdvanceTrac®
® system to allow wheel spin and help increase momentum to dig the vehicle out. The
system defaults to on and the control will illuminate when turned off.
10.in-dashcd6/mp3audiosystEm(ifequipped)
 (pleaseseereversesideformoredetails)
11.  hEatEdFrontsEats(ifequipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with heated front seats. Press the seat control once for high heat (two
indicator lights) or twice for low heat (one indicator light). Press again to turn off.
12.dualzonEclimatEcontrolsystEm
 (pleaseseereversesideformoredetails)
13.  optionalin-dashclock

Press + to advance and - to reverse the time display.
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4.anti-lockbrakEsystEm(abs)warninglight
The ABS light illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the
ABS light remains on or continues to flash, a malfunction has been
detected. Have the system serviced immediately by your authorized
dealer. normal braking (less ABS) is still functional unless the brake
warning light
is also illuminated.

5.stEEringwhEElcontrols(ifequipped)
The appearance and functionality of your vehicle’s steering wheel
controls may vary according to your option package. Refer to your
Owner’s Guide for a complete description of all possible options.
To set the speed control, press and release On. Accelerate to the
desired speed. Press and release the SET + or SET - control. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. The speed control indicator light
will illuminate in the cluster. To set a higher speed: press and
hold SET+ until the desired speed is reached, or briefly press SET+ to
increase the speed by small amounts. To set a lower speed: press and
hold SET- until the desired speed is reached, or briefly press SET- to
decrease the speed by small amounts. Press RESUME to return to
the previously set speed. To turn speed control off, depress the brake
pedal or press OFF.
Press – VOL + to decrease/increase the volume.
Press
to access the previous/next preset radio station,
Cd track or preset satellite radio channel.
Press
to activate the Voice recognition system. Refer to your SYnC
or navigation supplement (if equipped) for more information.
Press MEdIA repeatedly to scroll through all possible media sources
(AM, FM1, FM2, Cd . . .etc ).
Press
to answer a call if equipped with SYnC. Press and hold to
end a call. Refer to your SYnC supplement for more information.
Press OK to confirm menu selections if equipped with SYnC.
6.
multi-FunctionlEVErRotate the end of the control up to increase the speed of the wipers
and rotate down to decrease the speed of the wipers. Briefly press
the end of the stalk for a single swipe of the wipers without washer
fluid. A quick push and hold results in three swipes with washer fluid
while a longer push and hold activates the wash pattern for up to five
seconds. For better visibility, your vehicle will also automatically turn
on your headlights during daylight if your windshield wipers and auto
lamps
are on. To operate your rear window wiper, turn the rear
wiper control to 1 (intermittent speed), 2 (normal speed), or
(off). For a rear wash cycle, rotate and hold the rear
wiper control to the position.
AM/FM stereo in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite
compatible sound system (if equipped)
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