change wheel FORD FLEX 2016 1.G Owner's Manual

Capacity
Item
17.9 fl oz (0.53 L)
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (All Wheel
Drive)
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid
18.6 gal (70.4 L)
Fuel tank
2.45 lb (1.11 kg)
A/C refrigerant
7.95 fl oz (235 ml)
A/C refrigerant compressor oil
* Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil
XO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended Motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
CXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended motor oil (Mexico):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
MXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional motor oil (U.S. and Mexico):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
XO-5W30-QFS
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional Motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
CXO-5W30-LFS12
WSS-M97B44-D2
Engine coolant (U.S. and Mexico):
Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted
VC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2
Engine coolant (Canada):
Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted
CVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M6C65-A2
Brake fluid:
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If you want the system to carry out the following
Voice command
Adjust the level of voice interaction and feedback.
Voice Settings | Voice
Preferences
Hear a list of voice commands available in the current mode.
Help
You can say any of the voice commands that appear within open and close brackets that
are separated by |. For example, where (cancel | stop | exit) appears you say; cancel or
stop or exit.
You must say any of the voice commands that appear outside of open and close brackets.
For example, where mobile (apps | applications) appears, you must say mobile followed
by either apps or applications.
You do not need to say words that appear within square brackets. For example, for where
(USB [stick] | iPOD | MP3 [player]) appears, you can say USB or USB stick.
Note: SYNC Services and Vehicle health report are only available in the United States of
America.
System Interaction and Feedback
The system provides feedback through
audible tones, prompts, questions and
spoken confirmations depending on the
situation and the chosen level of
interaction (voice settings). You can
customize the voice recognition system to
provide more or less instruction and
feedback. The default setting is to a higher level of
interaction in order to help you learn to use
the system. You can change these settings
at any time.
Adjusting the Interaction Level Initiate a voice session by
pressing the voice button on the
steering wheel controls. See
Voice Control (page 74).
When prompted say the following: If you want the system to carry out the following
Voice command
Voice Settings | Voice Preferences
Followed by either of the following: Provide more detailed interaction and guidance.
Interaction Mode
Standard
Provide less audible interaction and more tone prompts.
Interaction Mode
Advanced
The system defaults to the standard interaction mode.
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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 247). Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant.2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle
maintenance items under Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter. *
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.**
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle
maintenance items under
Exceptions.
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine
Oil Check (page 247). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: 376
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check.............................................................252
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 253
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level................................................................... 252
Autowipers........................................................76
Auxiliary Power Points................................143 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 143
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 143
Locations............................................................... 143
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 165
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 254
Blind Spot Information System...............192
Switching the System Off and On...............194
System Errors....................................................... 193
Using the System................................................ 192
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check........................................253
Brakes................................................................172 General Information........................................... 172
Breaking-In......................................................218
Bulb Specification Chart............................261
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................122
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec
.........................................................302
Specifications..................................................... 302
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................305
Specifications..................................................... 306
Capacities and Specifications
................297
Cargo Nets......................................................201
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 264
Center Console..............................................145 Console Refrigerator and Freezer.................145
Second Row Center Console......................... 145Changing a Bulb...........................................258
Brake and Rear Lamps, Rear Direction
Indicator and Reversing Lamp................260
Front Direction Indicator and Front Parking Lamp................................................................. 259
Front Fog Lamp................................................. 260
Headlamp............................................................. 259
Headlamp Low Beam and Headlamp High Beam................................................................. 259
LED Lamps............................................................ 261
License Plate Lamp........................................... 261
Changing a Fuse...........................................242 Fuses....................................................................... 242
Changing a Road Wheel............................291 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 291
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 292
Changing the 12V Battery.........................254
Changing the Engine Air Filter................263
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................256 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 256
Rear Wiper Blade............................................... 256
Checking MyKey System Status
...............57
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................256
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................39
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks
.........................................29
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 30
Right-Hand Side................................................... 30
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................268
Cleaning Products
.......................................264
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................268
Cleaning the Engine...................................266
Cleaning the Exterior..................................264 Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 265
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 265
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 265
Underbody........................................................... 265
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................267
Cleaning the Interior....................................267
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................266
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................56
Climate Control..............................................114
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Locking and Unlocking................................60
Activating Intelligent Access............................. 61
Autolock................................................................... 62
Autounlock ............................................................ 62
Battery Saver......................................................... 63
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock........................................................ 62
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 63
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 63
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 60
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside...........61
Power Door Locks................................................ 60
Remote Control.................................................... 60
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 61
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 61
Locks..................................................................60
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
M
Maintenance..................................................243 General Information......................................... 243
Manual Climate Control..............................114
Manual Liftgate...............................................63 Closing the Liftgate............................................. 64
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 64
Manual Seats
.................................................126
Lumbar Adjustment........................................... 127
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 126
Recline Adjustment........................................... 126
Media Hub
........................................................317
Memory Function.........................................128
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 129
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
...... 129
Saving a PreSet Position................................. 128
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 97
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................121
See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 86
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12 Moonroof..........................................................89
Bounce-Back......................................................... 90
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............90
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 90
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec.............298
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™
.................................................299
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................58
MyKey ™
.............................................................54
Principle of Operation........................................ 54
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........372 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 372
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 373
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................247
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 247
Opening and Closing the Hood..............243 Closing the Hood............................................... 244
Opening the Hood............................................. 243
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
.....................................................230
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........231
Overhead Console.......................................146
P
Parking Aids
.....................................................177
Principle of Operation........................................ 177
Parking Brake
..................................................173
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................70 SecuriLock®........................................................... 70
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Pedals.................................................................75
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
.........................40
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 40
Post-Crash Alert System..........................225
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................ 60
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