FORD FLEX 2010 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
your Owner’s Guide.AA8J 19G217 AA
May 2009

First Printing
Quick Reference Guide
FORD Flex
Litho in USA
2010
FORD MOTOR C OMPAnY
Customer Relationship Center | P.O. Box 6248 | Dearborn, MI 48121
1-800-392-3673 (FORD) | (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)
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. After you are done pumping fuel, wait about five seconds before pulling out the nozzle in order to allow any residual
fuel to drain into the tank. 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.
If your vehicle is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine, your vehicle will run normally on “regular” unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 87. Using premium fuel will provide improved performance.
If your vehicle is equipped with a 3.5L V6 Ecoboost engine, your vehicle is designed to run on “regular” unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87 or higher. For best overall performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher
is recommended. The performance gained by using premium fuel will be most noticeable in hot weather or in severe
duty applications such as towing a trailer. Some stations offer fuels posted as “regular” with an octane rating below 87,
particularly in high altitude areas.
Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not recommended for either engine. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes
knocks slightly. However, if it knocks heavily while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your
authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage.
 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. Refer to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter in your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
multi-panElVistarooFtm
(ifequipped)
The multi-panel Vista RoofTM is equipped with a
one-touch, express opening and closing feature.
To open the front part of the Vista Roof
TM, press the SLIDE
control. To close, pull the SLIDE control. To stop motion
at any time during the one-touch operation, press the
control a second time.

 intEgratEdkEyhEadtransmittEr(ikt)
andrEmotEEntrysystEmFEaturEs
Handle the IKT carefully when starting the car to avoid
accidentally pressing any of the remote entry buttons
and causing a door to unlock or the liftgate to unlatch.
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 within three seconds to unlock all
the doors.
Press
once to lock all the doors. The turn lamps
will flash.
Press
twice within three seconds 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
(if equipped) twice within three seconds to
fully unlatch and open the power liftgate (if equipped).
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 voice activated
navigation System which allows you to record CDs,
listen to your saved music, play DVDs 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 and 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 are unavailable while driving.
rEarViEwcamEra(ifequipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rearview 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. note: Visibility aids do not replace
the need to watch where the vehicle is moving. Refer to
your Owner’s Guide for safety information, more detail
and limitations.
 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.
actiVEparkassist(ifequipped)
The Active Park Assist system can detect an available
parallel parking space and automatically steer the vehicle
into that space. The system instructs the driver with
visual and/or audible instructions with regard to braking,
accelerating and shifting gears in order to safely park the
vehicle. To initiate Active Park Assist, press the AUTO P
button on the console and follow the system instructions as prompted by the message center. To stop the parking
procedure, grab the steering wheel or press the control
again. note: Park Assist does not replace the need to
watch where the vehicle is moving. Refer to your Owner’s
Guide for safety information, detail and limitations.

mykey™
Allows you to program certain driving restrictions on any
standard key in order to promote good driving habits.
When MyKey™ is programmed:
• Belt-Minder®
® cannot be disabled and the audio system
will be muted until the safety belt is buckled.
• Early low fuel warnings are issued.
• Certain features cannot be turned off such as
Active Park Assist and AdvanceTrac®®®®®
®.
• Audio volume can be limited.
• Vehicle speed can be limited.
• Audible and visual speed warnings can be configured at
preselected speeds.
For complete information, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks
and Security chapter in your Owner’s Guide.
trailErtow(ifequipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Class III 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. Refer to your Owner’s Guide
for safety information, more detail and limitations.

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
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (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 safety information, more detail
and limitations.
improVEdFuElEconomywhilE
coastingordEcElErating
Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy
by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating.
This may be perceived as a light to medium braking
sensation when removing your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
sEcuricodE™kEylEssEntrysystEm
Allows you to lock or unlock the doors as well as open
the liftgate without a key. Ensure that you have your five
digit factory code located on your Owner’s wallet card in
the glove box.
• To unlock the driver’s door, enter your five digit code.
• To unlock all doors, enter your five digit code, and
within five seconds, press 3•4.
• To lock all vehicle doors, press and hold 7•8 and 9•0
at the same time for two seconds (you do not need to
enter your factory code first).
 sospost-crashalErtsystEm™
Your vehicle is equipped with the SOS 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 IKT remote transmitter.

changingthEtirEs
Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire. 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.
If your vehicle is equipped with a towing package, you will also have a temporary mobility kit. It is recommended
that vehicles with towing packages use the temporary mobility kit instead of the spare tire. 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. Do not attempt to repair large
punctures or damage to the tire’s sidewall. 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.
additional featuRes
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instRument panel
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.
accEssingthErEarclimatEcontrols
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.
For more information, refer to the climate control chapter
in your Owner’s Guide.
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.
Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your attention off the road. Your primary
responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Only use non-essential features and devices when it is safe to do so.
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 (if equipped) or
CD track.

sound: Press SOUnD repeatedly to cycle through:
Bass, Treble, Fade, Balance, DSP 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: Press SIRIUS to access satellite radio mode
(if equipped), and cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3
modes. Once satellite radio is active, press MEnU
repeatedly until SATELLITE RADIO MEnU appears in the
display. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for more information.
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.  multi-FunctionlEVErRotate the end of the control up/down to increase/decrease the speed of the wipers. Push the end of
the stalk: quickly for a single swipe without fluid, hold briefly for three swipes with washer fluid and
hold for a longer wash cycle.
To operate your rear window wiper, turn the rear wiper control to 1 (intermittent speed), 2 (normal
speed) or O (off). For a rear wash cycle, rotate and hold the rear wiper control to either of the

positions. Your rear window wiper is equipped with heated wiper blades which work to help reduce ice
buildup and are automatically activated when the ignition is turned on.
Note: For optimal wiper performance, clean your blades and glass regularly. Refer to your Owner’s
Guide for more information.

8.  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 a long indicator chime. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for more information.
  rEVErsEsEnsing
Your reverse sensing system 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. Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch where
the vehicle is moving. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for safety information, more detail, and limitations.
9. 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.
10.  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.
11.in-dashcd6/mp3audiosystEm(ifequipped)
12.  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.
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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.paddlEshiFtErs(ifequipped)
The six speed SelectShift Automatic™ transmission gives you the
ability to manually change gears without taking your hands off the
wheel. To use, move the gearshift lever from the Drive position (D) to
the Manual position (M). To downshift, push the paddle shifters on the
steering wheel control forward. To upshift, press the paddle shifters
on the steering wheel rearward. The instrument cluster will show the
current selected gear you are in. For more information, refer to your
Owner’s Guide.

6. stEEringwhEElcontrols(ifequipped)
To set the speed:
1. Press On.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press SET + or SET – and take your foot off the accelerator.
• To set a higher speed, press and hold SET + or press SET +
repeatedly until the desired speed is reached.
• To set a lower speed, press and hold SET – or press SET –
repeatedly until the desired speed is reached.
• To return to a previously set speed, press RESUME.
• To turn off, depress the brake pedal or press OFF.
VOL +/- : Press to increase/decrease volume levels.

: Press to access the previous/next radio station, CD track or
preset satellite radio channel.
MEDIA : Press repeatedly to access all possible media sources.

: Press to access voice recognition, if equipped.

: Press to access SYnC® phone features, if equipped.

am/fm steReo in-dash six cd/mp3
satellite compatible sound system
(if eQuipped)
6
3
10
12
11
8
13.dualzonEclimatEcontrolsystEm
14.in-dashclock(ifequipped)

Press + to advance and - to reverse the time display.
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 several
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.
 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.
sync®(ifequipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with SY nC® – 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.
1.  hEadlampcontrols: Turns the headlamps off .

: Turns on parking, instrument panel, license
plate and tail lamps.

: Turns on low beam headlamps.

: Autolamps (if equipped): Automatically
turns the exterior lamps on/off based on
available daylight.

: Turns on fog lamps (if equipped) by pulling
the control towards you.
PaNel DiMMer coNTrol
Move to adjust the desired lighting level. Move
the control to the full upright position to turn on
the interior lamps. Move the control to the full
downward position to turn off the lights.


 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 airbag readiness lightilluminates 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 indicator
light is detected.
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