warning FORD FLEX 2013 1.G Quick Reference Guide

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle
Owner’s Manual 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 rea\
d
your entire Owner’s Manual 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 Manual.FORD Flex
February 2012 First Printing
Quick Reference Guide
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Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center
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Warning
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and
injury. Ford Motor Company 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 hand held 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.
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SYNC is a voice-activated
technology personalized by you. It
is a hands-free, voice recognition
system used for entertainment,
information and communication.
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easy fuel® syste mWith this system, you simply open the fuel door, insert the nozzle and begin fueling. It is self-sealing
and therefore protected against dust, dirt, water, snow and ice. Wait five seconds from the time the
refueling nozzle is shut-off until you remove the nozzle from the vehicle to allow residual fuel in
the nozzle to drain into the tank. When using a portable fuel container, slowly insert the fuel funnel
(located in the spare tire compartment) and pour the fuel into the funnel.
Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as they will not work with the Easy Fuel system and may cause
damage. Properly clean the funnel after each use.
fuel t anK CaPa C ity/f uel infoYour vehicle has an 18.6 gallon (70.4L) fuel tank capacity. Use only “Regular” unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87 or higher. Do not use E85 fuels because your vehicle was not designed to run
on fuels with more than 15% ethanol.
rear WindoW b uffetingWhen one or both of your rear windows are open, you may hear a wind throb or buffeting noise.
To alleviate this, simply lower a front window approximately 2-3 inches (5-8 cm).
Collision Warning s ystem*This system is designed to alert the driver of certain collision risks. Sensors detect if vehicles ahead of
you, which are moving in the same direction, may be a collision risk. The system will alert you with an
audible chime and red warning light which will appear above the dash. If the risk of collision increases,
the system will increase brake support to help reduce collision speed.
sos Post-Crash alert s ystem™ Provides audible and visual alarms when a crash 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,
press the hazard flasher control or the panic button on your remote tr\
ansmitter.
Ess ENTIal INFORMa TIONFLEXEss ENTIal INFORMa TION
im Proved fuel eConomy While
Coasting or deCelerating
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.
l o Cation of sP are tire and t oolsYour spare tire and tools are located beneath third row seats under the floor panel (you will need to unstow the seats to
access). The spare tire is designed for emergency use only and should be replaced as soon as possible. For complete details
on changing your tire, refer to Changing a Road Wheel in the Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
roadside assistanCe Your new Ford vehicle comes with the assurance and support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. To receive
roadside assistance in the United States, call 1 (800) 241-3673. In Canada, call 1 (800) 665-2006.
trailer toW*Before you tow, refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete information on weight, details and limitations, as well as\
safety
information and the proper equipment to use while towing.
Note: Do not tow with the mini spare tire installed.
trailer sW ay ControlThis system helps to reduce trailer sway while towing, by applying brake force to individual wheels and, if necessary, reducing
engine power. If the trailer does begin to sway, Trailer Sway Reduce Speed will appear in the information display. Safely
pull to the side of the road and check that your equipment is properly secured.
t ire Pressure monitoring s ystem Your vehicle illuminates a low tire pressure warning light in your instrument cluster when one or more of your tires is
significantly underinflated. If this happens stop and check your tires as soon as possible. Inflate them to the proper pressure.\

Refer to the Inflating Your Tires section in the Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner’s Manual for more information.
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rearvieW Cam era* This system provides a visual display of
the area behind the vehicle. The display
automatically appears in the touch screen
when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and uses
green, yellow and red guides to alert you
of your proximity to objects. For non-touch
screen vehicles, the image will appear in
the 4.2 inch instrument panel display.
reverse sensing system* This system sounds a warning tone if there
is an obstacle near the vehicle’s rear bumper
when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and is
traveling less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The
warning tone will increase in frequency as
the object gets closer.
Note: Visibility aids do not replace the
need to watch where the vehicle is moving.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for safety
information, details and limitations.
Console r efrigerator/
f reezer*
Before using, flip the console lid forward and
then remove the cover (make sure to reinstall
the cover to help maintain the temperature).
For the refrigerator press the COOL control.
For the Freezer, press the FREEZE control.
Press the selected control again to turn the
system off.
Note: Your ignition must be on for this
system to operate.
b lind sPot i nformation
syste m ( b l i s®) With Cross
traffi C alert (C ta)*
BLIS uses radar sensors to help you
determine if a vehicle may be in your blind
spot zone. The CTA feature alerts you if a car
is coming toward you when you are backing
out of a parking space. BLIS and CTA will
display a yellow indicator light in your exterior
mirrors and the CTA will also sound tones
and display messages to warn you which
direction vehicles are approaching. Refer to
the Driving Aids chapter in your Owner’s
Manual for more information.
seCuriCode™ Keyless
entry KeyP ad*
Allows you to lock or unlock the doors, recall
memory features* and arm or disarm the
anti-theft alarm*. The keypad, located near
the driver’s window, is invisible until touched
and then it lights up so you can see and
touch the buttons. To get started, you will
need your five digit factory code found on
your owner’s wallet card (located in the glove
box). Entering this code unlocks the driver’s
door. To lock all the doors, press and hold
7•8 and 9•0 at the same time. For complete
information, refer to the SecuriCode Keyless
Entry Keypad section in the Locks chapter
of your Owner’s Manual.
PoWer liftgate*Your liftgate has an automatic open and
closing feature. To open remotely, press

twice on your keyhead within three
seconds. Press twice again to close or
reverse the movement. You can also operate
the liftgate by pressing the
button on
the instrument panel.
FUNCTIONCOMFORT
h eated and C ooled
front seats*
To access, press the Climate corner on
your touch screen. Press the heatedor
cooled seat icon(s) repeatedly to cycle
through the various heat or cool modes
and off. For non-touch screen vehicles, use
the hard button controls (indicated by the
same symbols) to cycle through the various
modes and off.
seCond ro W
h eated s eats*
The second row heated seat controls are
located on the rear of the floor console.
Press the
control repeatedly to cycle
through the various heat modes and off. A
light on the control will illuminate when the
system is turned on.
Po Wer fold® third
r oW s eat*
Note: The power fold seats work only when
the vehicle is in P (Park) and the liftgate
is open.
The third row seat features a power one-
touch operation that allows you to adjust
the seats with the touch of a button. The
buttons are located behind the third row
seats on the left side quarter trim panel. To use, press the RH/BOTH/LH
button to
select the right seat, the left seat or both
seats you want to move. Then, select the
desired seat position:
-Press the STOW button to stow the seat
into the tub floor.
-Press the FOLD button (the top portion of
the button) to fold down the seatback.
-Press the NORMAL button to return the
seat to the normal seating position.
m emory funC tion* Use the memory controls located on the
driver’s door to program and then recall
memory positions. To Program position 1,
press and hold
until you hear a chime.
To set a second position, press and hold
until the same chime sounds. You can now
use these controls to recall the set positions.
tilting h ead restraintsYour vehicle’s front row head restraints
can be adjusted. Pull up to raise the head
restraint. To lower, press the head restraint
down while pressing and holding the guide
sleeve adjust/release button. Tilt the head
restraint for additional comfort by gently
pulling the top of the head restraint forward.
Once it is in the forward-most position,
tilting it forward once more will release it
to the upright position. Note: Do not attempt to force the headrest
backward after it is tilted. Instead, continue
tilting it forward until the headrest releases
to the upright position.
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ulti-Panel vista r oof™* The multi-panel Vista Roof™ is equipped
with a one-touch, express opening and
closing feature. To open the front part of the
Vista Roof™, press the SLIDE control. To
close, pull the SLIDE control. To stop motion
at any time, press the control a second time.
To vent the moonroof, press and release the
T I LT control. Pull and hold the T I LT control
to close the moonroof. The sliding shade
can be manually opened or closed when the
moonroof is closed.
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