ECO mode FORD FLEX 2012 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning light for additional information.
Service engine soon:The service
engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the on position to check
the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soon
light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service engine
soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See theReadiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testingin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-board
diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
EFC
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RPM x 10002
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5
6
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60
100
MPH
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To activate the autoset feature:Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO
PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use
SEEKto switch
AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to
initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you press
another control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate.
The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing.
If there are fewer than 10 strong stations, the system will store the last
one in the remaining presets.
RDS Radio
Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search
RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC,
COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.
To activate:Press MENU repeatedly until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the
display. Use
SEEKto switch RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is OFF,
you will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or view the
station name or type.
CAT/FOLD(Category/Folder):
This feature allows you to select
from various music categories.
To change RDS categories:Press MENU repeatedly until RDS ON/OFF
appears in the display. Use
SEEKto switch RDS between
ON/OFF. Press CAT. PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS
CATEGORY will appear in the display. Press
SEEKto scroll
through all possible categories. When the desired category appears in the
display, press
SEEKto find the next station playing that
selection or press SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations playing that
category of music.
CD/MP3 Player
CD:Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If
a disc is already loaded into the
system, CD/MP3 play will begin
where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the
display.
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The default setting isoff.
Use
SEEKto adjust between SPEED OFF and levels1–7:
Increasing the level from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows
the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed to
compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is1–3;SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
DSP MODE (if equipped)):Press
SEEKto choose between
STEREO SURROUND mode and STEREO mode.
Extra Features
AUX:Press repeatedly to cycle
through LINE (auxiliary audio
mode), SYNC(if equipped) and
FES modes (if equipped).
For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to
Auxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, refer to theSYNCinformation
included with your vehicle for further information.
/Play/Pause:
In CD/DVD mode (if equipped)–
When a CD or DVD is playing in the
family entertainment system, press
this control to play or pause the
current CD/DVD. The CD/DVD status will display in the radio display.
OK:Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media
features which will require you to confirm commands by pressing OK.
Refer to theSYNCinformation included with your vehicle for further
information.
PHONE:If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, press to access SYNC
PHONE features. Refer to theSYNCinformation included with your
vehicle for further information.
If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC, the display will read NO
PHONE.
Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, it will have an
integrated navigation/audio system. See theNavigation system
supplement for operating instructions on using this audio system.
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MP3 track and folder structure
Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure
as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode
(system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on track
and folder mode, refer toSample MP3 structurein the following
section.
•MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The
player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file
extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255.
Note:The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less
depending on the structure of the CD and exact model of radio
present.
•MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level
of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted
by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from
F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.
•Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation
through the disc files.
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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System
(FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDs
and to plug in and play a variety of standard video game systems. The
headrest-mounted DVD players are capable of playing standard DVDs,
CDs, MP3s and are compatible with Video CD, HDCD, Hybrid SACD
(play CD layer only), SVCD, DVD-video, JPEGs, up to MPEG-4 files, MP3
files and WMA media. Please review this material to become familiar with
the FES features and controls as well as the very important safety
information.
Quick start
Your family entertainment system includes two headrest-mounted DVD
player/screens, two sets of wireless infrared (IR) headphones and a
wireless infrared (IR) remote control capable of controlling either DVD
player. Both DVD players are capable of playing their own independent
media, or they can both watch the same media.
When in single play mode, the headrest video sources that have been
selected at each headrest will play through the speakers, but no audio is
available through the headphones.
To play a DVD
1. Insert a DVD into the system, label side facing the rear passengers.
The disc slot indicator lights will illuminate. The system will
automatically load the disc and it will begin to play. LOADING will
appear in the screen.
2. If there is already a disc in the system, press the power button on the
DVD system and then press
(Play) to begin to play the disc.
3. Use the bezel controls to play (
) pause (), stop (), or
eject (
) a DVD.
Press
/to access the previous/next chapter. Press and hold for a
fast reverse/forward search.
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Note:The system goes into dual play mode when it is turned on. Audio
from the DVD system will not play over the rear two speakers until dual
play mode is turned off. When dual play mode is turned on, the audio
sound plays over the front two speakers until dual play mode is turned
off.
Note:Each headrest monitor is labeled with an identifier (either A or B)
found in the upper right corner of the system.
To watch a DVD playing in the other headrest system:Press MEDIA
repeatedly until the desired system (Monitor A or Monitor B) appears in
the display.
To play a CD or MP3 disc
The DVD system can play audio CDs, CD-R and CD-R/W, CD-ROM. To
ensure proper disc operation, check the disc for finger prints and
scratches. Clean the disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the center to the
edge.
1. Insert a disc into the system,
label side facing the rear
passengers. The disc slot indicator
lights will illuminate. The system
will automatically load the disc and
it will begin to play. (If it is an MP3,
the MP3 audio disc screen will
display and allow you to access the
folders and files.) The folder, track
and elapsed time will appear in the
status bar. The screen will list the
title, album and file name. Press the arrow controls on the headrest DVD
system to scroll through the folders. When the desired folder is
highlighted, press SEL to confirm the selection.
2. If there is already a disc in the system, press the power button on the
DVD system and then press
(Play) to begin to play the disc.
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system
The DVD system can be used to connect and play auxiliary electronic
devices (game systems, personal camcorders, video cassette recorders,
etc) and to connect to and access certain files through your USB port.
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1. On the front of each monitor,
located behind the left trim cover
panel, is the headphone input jack
(5). This headphone will listen to
the media selected through that
monitor. When you need to make
any adjustments to the media,
volume, etc., ensure that the
monitor-A source is highlighted.
•USB port (4): To access, ensure that the monitor is already selected
as the media source (Monitor A or Monitor B.) Then, plug in your
flash/thumb drive and it will automatically begin to play. The system
will try to play whatever file it comes to first (slideshow of pictures,
etc). If it is a supported file type, it will play. If it is not supported,
CAN’T PLAY will appear in the monitor. Scroll through the contents on
the rest of the drive using the arrow keys on the DVD headrest or
remote. Press SEL to confirm a selection. Each headrest system
automatically recognizes the audio and video files that are stored and
provides a menu from which to choose the desired selection.
•Wired headphone jack (5): Use for dual play mode
2. Connect an auxiliary audio/video
source (game systems, personal
camcorders, video cassette
recorders, etc.) by connecting RCA
cords (not included) to the RCA
jacks behind the cover panels on the
right corner of the system.
•Yellow (1) — video input
•White (2) — left channel audio
input
•Red (3) — right channel audio input
3. Whatever is plugged in will automatically begin to play on your screen.
If your auxiliary source does not have a video signal, or if the DVD
system does not detect a video signal from the auxiliary source, the
screen will remain black.
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5./(Headphones/Speakers): Press to activate dual play mode on
either headrest system. During dual play mode, the following happens:
a.Rear speakers turn off
b.Headphones become active on both headrest systems.
c.Media sources become available through the DVD systems.
Note:If the system is in dual play mode, you must press the
/
(Headphones/Speakers) button on both headrest systems in order to
return to single play. For more information, please refer toSingle
play/Dual playlater in this section.
6.MEDIA for Monitor A:In Dual Play mode, press MEDIA repeatedly
to select from the possible media sources: (Monitor A, Monitor B, AM,
FM1, FM2, SR1, SR2, SR3 (satellite radio, if equipped), Disc, Jukebox (if
equipped) and SYNC(if equipped). The selected media type will
display on the screen. When Monitor A is chosen, you can also use the
auxiliary inputs and the USB port on the headrest system.
MEDIA for Monitor B:In Dual Play mode, press MEDIA repeatedly to
select from the possible media sources: (Monitor A, Monitor B). The
selected media type will display on the screen. When Monitor B is
chosen, you can also use the auxiliary inputs and USB port on the
headrest system.
For further information, please refer toSingle play/Dual playlater in
this section.
Note:Each headrest monitor is labeled with an identifier (either A or B)
found in the upper right corner of the system.
7.
(On/Off):Press to turn the system on/off. Power for headrest A is
separate from headrest B.
Note:This also disables dual play. When both headrest systems are
turned off, the system will return to single play mode.
8.Infrared receiver (IR):System sensor which reads the signals from
the remote control and also sends audio signals to the infrared wireless
headphones.
9.LCD screen:This seven inch liquid crystal display (LCD) screen can
be adjusted for easier viewing by children. Pull the top of the screen
panel toward the viewer at the IR receiver/transmitter cover for a better
viewing angle. The screen is hinged at the bottom and pivots to face
downward. Push the screen back in place until it latches to return it to a
stowed position.
Note:Ensure that you do not pull the LCD screen too far forward as it
can cause damage.
10.CD/DVD slot:Insert the disc, label side facing the rear passengers.
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Ensure that the headphones are turned off when not in use. After
approximately one minute of not being in use (no infrared signal is
received), the wireless headphones will automatically turn off. They will
also turn off after two hours of continuous use as a power save feature.
If this happens, simply turn the headphones on again and continue use.
Wired headphones
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If
wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become
entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.
WARNING:The driver should never use the headphones while
driving the vehicle. Using headphones may prevent the driver
from hearing audible warnings such as horns or emergency sirens,
which could result in a crash causing serious injury. Give your full
attention to driving and to the road.
Wired headphone jacks on the FES (Family Entertainment System) are
universal so you may purchase and use additional wired headphones for
your system. Plug them into the 3.5 mm headphone jack(s) located
behind the trim covers on the face of each monitor. These headphones
will be active when in Dual Play mode.
To listen to the audio on wired headphones (not included), connect the
wired headphones into the monitor headphone jacks. Available wired
headphone sources are limited to the sources available to whichever
monitor is being listened to. Adjust the volume using the volume control
on the DVD system remote control.
Operation
Single play/dual play
Your DVD and audio system work together with the infrared headphones
and wired headphones (not included) to allow the rear seat passengers
to listen to the radio (and other media sources) over the headphones.
This enables the front and rear seat passengers to listen to a variety of
sources a variety of ways.
Single Play:Single play consists of all occupants in the vehicle listening
to the same playing media over the front and rear speakers. When the
DVD system is on and in single play, the same source will play through
all vehicle speakers.
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4. Press/to choose from Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Gamma
(Color), Hue, Saturation and Luma-Delay.
General setup — screen exit
To exit the setup screen:
1. Press
/to ’highlight’ the
“X” icon. (A disc will appear
beneath the icon signifying it is the
current selection.)
2. Press ENTER on the remote
control.
Parental control for the DVD system
Your family entertainment system (FES) allows you to have control over
the rear seat controls in a few different ways. The DVD system is
automatically activated when the vehicle ignition is on, which allows the
rear seat passengers to use the DVD system.
There are two levels of control of the FES buttons. The states are FULL
(enabled), or LOCKED (disabled). To change the level of control, press
the memory preset controls 3 and 5 simultaneously on the front audio
controls. The control level will cycle each time the buttons are pressed
simultaneously. The three states are described as:
FULL(enabled): The FES has control over the primary (speaker) and
secondary (headphone) audio sources.
LOCKED(disabled): The FES buttons are locked and all FES button
presses are ignored by the radio and the FES except for load.
When the DVD system is ON, you can then press the memory preset
controls 2 and 4 simultaneously to toggle between Single Play and Dual
Play. In Single Play mode, all speakers listen to the same media. In Dual
Play mode, rear seat passengers can use the infrared wireless, or wired
(not included) headphones to listen to a different playing media than the
front seat passengers.
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