key FORD FLEX 2013 1.G Owners Manual

Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Child seats...........................................19
Child seat positioning...................................19
Booster seats.........................................21
Installing child seats with lap and shoulder belts................24
Installing child safety seats with lower anchors and tethers for
children.............................................29
Installing child safety seats with tether straps..................31
Safety Belts 36
Fastening the safety belts................................38
Safety belt height adjustment.............................41
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................42
Safety belt-minder.....................................42
Rear inflatable safety belt................................45
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................47
Personal Safety System 48
Supplementary Restraints System 49
Driver and passenger airbags..............................51
Front passenger sensing system............................53
Side airbags..........................................56
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................58
Crash sensors and airbag indicator..........................60
Airbag disposal........................................61
Keys and Remote Control 62
General information on radio frequencies.....................62
Remote control........................................63
Keys...............................................63
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................69
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MyKey 70
Settings, MyKey.......................................70
Creating.............................................71
Clearing.............................................72
System status.........................................72
Remote start, MyKey...................................72
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................74
Locks 76
Locking and unlocking..................................76
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad.........................83
Security 86
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system.......................86
Anti-theft alarm.......................................89
Steering Wheel 90
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................90
Steering wheel controls..................................92
Pedals 95
Adjustable pedals......................................95
Wipers and Washers 96
Windshield wipers......................................96
Rain-sensing wipers....................................96
Windshield washers.....................................97
Rear-window wiper and washer............................97
Lighting 98
Lighting control.......................................98
Autolamps...........................................99
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................99
Headlamp exit delay...................................100
Daytime running lamps.................................101
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Seats 163
Sitting in the correct position............................163
Head restraints.......................................164
Manual seats.........................................167
Power seats.........................................168
Memory function......................................169
Heated seats.........................................170
Heated and cooled seats................................172
Rear seats..........................................174
Universal Garage Door Opener 184
HomeLinkwireless control system........................184
Auxiliary Power Points 189
Storage Compartments 192
Center console.......................................192
Overhead console.....................................194
Starting and Stopping the Engine 195
Ignition switch.......................................196
Keyless starting......................................196
Engine block heater...................................199
Fuel and Refueling 201
Fuel quality.........................................202
Running out of fuel....................................203
Refueling ...........................................204
Fuel consumption.....................................206
Transmission 210
Automatic transmission.................................210
All-Wheel Drive 216
All wheel drive.......................................216
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CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
•When these locks are set, the
rear doors cannot be opened from
the inside.
•The rear doors can be opened
from the outside when the
childproof door locks are set, but
the doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
the rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
•Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key horizontal) to engage
the childproof locks.
•Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to
disengage the childproof locks.
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Deactivating/Activating the Belt-MinderFeature
WARNING:While the design allows you to deactivate your
Belt-Minder, this system is designed to improve your chances of
being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave
the Belt-Mindersystem activated for yourself and others who may use
the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the
Belt-Minderfeature while driving the vehicle.
Note:The driver and front passenger Belt-Minderare
deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activating one
seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate
the process.
Read Steps1-5thoroughly before proceeding with the
deactivation/activation programming procedure.
Note: The driver and front passenger Belt-Minderfeatures must be
disabled/enabled separately. Both cannot be disable/enabled during the
same key cycle.
Note:If you are using MyKey, the Belt-Mindercannot be disabled.
Also, if the Belt-Minderhas been previously disabled, it will be
re-enabled during the use of MyKey. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and
securitychapter.
The driver and front passenger Belt-Minderfeatures can be
deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
•The parking brake is set
•The gearshift is in P (Park)
•The ignition is off
•The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled
1. Turn the ignition on. DO NOT START THE ENGINE.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (Approximately one
minute).
3. Wait 10 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off.
•Step 4 must be completed within 20 seconds after the completion of
Step 3.
4. For the seating position being disabled buckle then unbuckle the
safety belt three times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckled
state.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The remote control allows you to:
•remotely lock or unlock the vehicle doors
•remotely open the power liftgate (if equipped)
•remotely start or stop the engine (if equipped)
•arm and disarm the anti-theft system (if equipped)
•activate the panic alarm
Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
Your vehicle will allow you to unlock and enter your vehicle without
actively using a key or remote control. You can use this feature at the
front doors or at the liftgate/trunk. You can activate the intelligent access
feature as long as you have one of your intelligent access keys within
range of the front doors or the liftgate/trunk.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
The remote control complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note:Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 feet
(10 meters). Vehicles with the remote start feature will have a greater
range. A decrease in operating range could be caused by:
•weather conditions
•nearby radio towers
•structures around the vehicle
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
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Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
The system uses a radio frequency signal to communicate with your
vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock when commanded (either by
touching the inside of the driver door or front passenger exterior door
handle, by activating the exterior power liftgate button, or a button on
the transmitter itself). If excessive radio frequency interface is present in
the area, or if the transmitter battery is low, it may be necessary to
mechanically unlock your door. The mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key can be used to open the driver’s door in this
situation. Refer toRemote Controlin this chapter for more information
on the location and use of the mechanical key blade.
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
two integrated keyhead transmitters.
The key blade is used to start the
vehicle and unlock or lock the
driver’s door from outside the vehicle.
The transmitter portion functions as
the remote control.
Note:Your vehicle’s keys were
issued with a security label that
provides important vehicle key cut
information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
two intelligent access keys which
operate the power locks and the
remote start system. The key must
be in the vehicle to activate the
push button start system.
CAUTIONTO BE REMOVED
BY CUSTOMER ONLY
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The intelligent access key also
contains a removable mechanical key
blade that can be used to unlock the
driver door. Slide the release on the
back of the transmitter to release the
key blade, then pull the blade out.
Note:Your vehicle’s back-up keys
were issued with a security tag that
provides important vehicle key cut
information. Keep the tag in a safe
place for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
Note:Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back
surface of the circuit board.
Note:Replacing the battery will not delete the transmitter from the
vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally.
The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2032
or equivalent.
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
1. Twist a thin coin in the slot near the key
ring to remove the battery cover (1).
2. Carefully peel up the rubber gasket (2) from the transmitter if it does
not come off with battery cover.
3. Remove the old battery (3).
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4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the instructions inside the integrated
keyhead transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the
battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery
housing cavity.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the key.
Intelligent Access Transmitter
1. Remove the backup key from the transmitter.
2. Twist a thin coin in the slot
hidden behind the backup key slot to
remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the instruction inside the transmitter
for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to make
sure it is fully in the housing.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the
backup key.
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Memory feature (if equipped)
This feature allows you to recall the driver seat, power mirrors and
adjustable pedals (if equipped) memory positions.
Press the unlock button on the remote control or activate intelligent
access (if equipped) to recall memory. The seat and power mirrors
automatically move to the memory position. The mirrors will move to the
programmed position and the seat will move to the easy entry position.
The seat will move to the final position when the ignition is switched out
of off (if easy entry feature is enabled).
Programming memory to the transmitter
To activate this feature:
1. Move the memory features to the desired positions using the
associated controls.
2. Press and hold button 1 for five
seconds. A tone will sound
confirming memory position has
been set. Continue to hold until a
second tone is heard after five
seconds.
3. Within three seconds press the lock button on the remote control.
4. Wait 10 seconds, then press the unlock button on the remote control.
5. Repeat this procedure for memory 2 and another transmitter if
desired.
Deactivating memory from the transmitter
To deactivate this feature:
1. Press and hold either the 1 or 2 button for five seconds. A tone will
sound when the memory store is done. Continue to hold until a second
tone is heard.
2. Within three seconds press the unlock button on the remote control .
3. Repeat this procedure for each additional transmitter if desired.
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