engine coolant FORD FLEX 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

Be sure to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership service advisor
or technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a
comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s
your checklist that gives you immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. You’ll know what’s been checked, what’s okay,
as well as those things that may require future or immediate attention.
The multi-point vehicle inspection is one more way to keep your vehicle
running great!
Mutli-point inspection - Recommended at every visit
❑Check and top-up fluid levels: brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission (if equipped with an
underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and window washer
❑Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare.
❑Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material.
❑Check battery performance.
❑Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights.
❑Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses.
❑Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation.
❑Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting.
❑Inspect for oil and fluid leaks.
❑Inspect engine air filter.
❑Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped.
❑Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage.
❑Inspect steering and linkage.
❑Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑Inspect clutch operation, if equipped.
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Perform the services noted in the following table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
Every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if
equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 100,000 miles
(160,000 km)Change engine coolant
1
Replace spark plugs
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)2
Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
(filter not required on 6F35, 6F50, DPS6 and
AWF-21 transmissions); consult dealer for
requirements
Change manual transmission fluid
Change rear axle fluid on all rear-wheel drive
(RWD) vehicles
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Replace timing belt (Fiesta).Failure to replace
timing belt can cause internal engine
damage.
1Initial replacement at 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; every
50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months thereafter
2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)
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COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Engine coolant
❑6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) - change coolant (whichever comes first).❑After initial change - change coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km).
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Accessory delay ........................102
Active Park Assist .....................276
AdvanceTrac ..............................257
Air cleaner filter .......373–374, 377
Air conditioning ..............68, 71, 74
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................68
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................180, 189, 191
and child safety seats ............182
description ..............180, 189, 191
disposal ....................................194
driver airbag ............182, 190, 192
indicator light .................188, 194
operation .................182, 190, 192
passenger airbag .....182, 190, 192
side airbag ...............................189
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................281
Ambient mood/lighting ...............86
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................348
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................255
Anti-theft system ..............137, 140
arming the system ..................140
disarming a triggered
system .....................................142
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............378
fluid, specification ..................378Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................267, 269
fluid, adding ............................369
fluid, checking ........................369
Selectshift (SST) ....................271
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
B
Battery .......................................346
acid, treating emergencies .....346
jumping a disabled battery ....315
maintenance-free ....................346
replacement, specifications ...377
servicing ..................................346
Belt-Minder.............................175
Booster seats .............................209
Brakes ........................................255
anti-lock ...................................255
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................256
fluid, checking and adding ....368
fluid, refill capacities ..............378
fluid, specifications .................378
lubricant specifications ..........378
parking ....................................256
shift interlock ..........................265
Bulbs ............................................86
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....378
Cargo net ...................................117
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................298
Child safety seats ......................199
in front seat ............................199
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in rear seat ..............................199
LATCH .....................................203
recommendations ...................197
tether anchorage hardware ...206
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................209
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............328
instrument panel ....................331
interior .....................................332
plastic parts ............................330
washing ....................................327
waxing .....................................328
wheels ......................................328
wiper blades ............................330
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................68, 71, 74
Clock ............................................94
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................29
Compass, electronic ....................94
calibration .................................95
set zone adjustment .................95
Console
overhead ....................................93
Controls
power seat ...............................147
steering column ......................106
Coolant
checking and adding ..............348
refill capacities ................351, 378
specifications ..........................378
Cooler ..........................................97
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................104
Customer Assistance ................288Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................387, 390
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................324
Getting roadside assistance ...288
Getting the service you
need .........................................320
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................325
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................323
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................83
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................74
windshield .................................74
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................369
engine oil .................................342
Driving under special
conditions ..........................283, 285
sand .........................................284
snow and ice ...........................286
through water .................284, 287
DVD system .................................47
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................315
running out of fuel .........314, 360
Emission control system ..........365
Engine ........................................381
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cleaning ...................................328
coolant .....................................348
fail-safe cooling .......................354
idle speed control ...................346
lubrication specifications .......378
refill capacities ........................378
service points ..................338–339
Engine block heater .................253
Engine oil ..................................342
checking and adding ..............342
dipstick ....................................342
filter, specifications ................377
refill capacities ........................378
specifications ..........................378
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................253
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Fail safe cooling ........................354
Family entertainment system ....47
Fleet MyKey programming ......119
Floor mats .................................112
Fluid capacities .........................378
Fog lamps ....................................82
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................282
Freezer ........................................97
Fuel ............................................355
calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 362
cap ...........................................357
capacity ...................................378
choosing the right fuel ...........359
detergent in fuel .....................360
filler funnel .............................360
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................355, 357, 362filter, specifications ........355, 377
fuel pump shut-off ..................289
improving fuel economy ........362
octane rating ...................359, 381
quality ......................................359
running out of fuel .........314, 360
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................355
Fuses ..........................................290
G
Garage door opener ..................108
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............357
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................362
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................289
Head restraints .................152, 154
Headlamps ...................................81
aiming ........................................84
autolamp system .......................81
bulb specifications ....................87
daytime running lights .............83
flash to pass ..............................83
high beam .................................82
replacing bulbs .........................88
turning on and off ....................81
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................68, 71, 74
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................108
Hood ..........................................337
I
Ignition ...............................250, 381
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