door lock FORD FLEX 2011 1.G Owner's Guide

Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Maximum oil change interval
❑As indicated by the instrument cluster message center (can be up to one year or 10,000 miles [16,000 km])
Engine coolant change interval
❑6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) - change engine coolant (whichever comes first)❑After initial change - change engine coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km).
Check every month
❑Check function of all interior and exterior lights❑Check tires for wear and correct air pressure, including spare tire
❑Check windshield washer fluid level
❑Check engine oil level
Check every six months
❑Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function❑Check parking brake for proper operation
❑Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
❑Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
❑Check battery connections and clean if necessary
❑Check washer spray, wiper operation and clean all wiper blades (replace as necessary)
❑Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks. Inspect for correct operation
❑Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Inspect for excessive wear
❑Check and clean body and door drain holes. Inspect for clogs and obstructions
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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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
F
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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Illuminated visor mirror .............93
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................199
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................367
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................331
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................83
J
Jack ............................................298
positioning ...............................298
storage .....................................298
Jump-starting your vehicle ......315
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................124
keypad .....................................135
locking and unlocking doors ..136
programming entry code .......135
Keys ...................................118, 138
positions of the ignition .........250
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................81
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................87
daytime running light ...............83
fog lamps ...................................82
headlamps .................................81
headlamps, flash to pass ..........83
instrument panel, dimming .....83
interior lamps .....................85, 88
replacing bulbs .........................88LATCH anchors .........................203
Liftgate ......................112–113, 131
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........256
Load limits .................................237
Locks
autolock ...................................124
childproof ................................128
doors ........................................124
Lubricant specifications ...........378
Lug nuts ....................................313
Lumbar support, seats .....147, 149
M
Message center ...........................18
english/metric button ...............22
system check button ................22
warning messages .....................22
Mirrors ...............................102–103
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................102
heated ................................74, 103
programmable memory ..........132
side view mirrors (power) .....103
Moon roof ..................................107
Motorcraftparts ..............335, 377
MyKey ........................................119
N
Navigation system .......................67
O
Octane rating ............................359
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................342
Overdrive ...................................266
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P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................119
Park Assist ................................276
Parking brake ............................256
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........377
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................167
Power adjustable foot pedals ...103
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................294
Power door locks ......................124
Power liftgate ............................113
Power mirrors ...........................103
Power point .................................98
Power steering ..........................263
fluid, checking and adding ....368
fluid, refill capacity ................378
fluid, specifications .................378
Power Windows .........................100
R
Radio ............................................28
6-CD in dash .............................28
Rear heated seats .....................159
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................47
Rear-view camera system .........274
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................197
Refrigerator .................................97
Relays ........................................290Remote entry system .......129–130
illuminated entry ....................134
locking/unlocking
doors ................................130–131
opening the trunk ...................131
panic alarm .............................131
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................134
replacing the batteries ...........133
Reverse sensing system ...........272
Roadside assistance ..................288
Roof rack ...................................117
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..165, 169–171, 173–174
Safety Canopy ...................189, 191
Safety defects, reporting ..........326
Safety
restraints ...165, 169–171, 173–174
Belt-Minder...........................175
extension assembly ................173
for adults .................170–171, 173
for children .............................195
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................167
warning light and
chime ...............................174–175
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................203
Safety seats for children ..........199
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................382
Satellite Radio .............................28
Satellite Radio Information ........43
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