automatic transmission FORD FLEX 2016 1.G Owner's Guide

Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.
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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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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the
message appearing in your information
display prompting you to change your oil.
•
Example 1: The message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000-mile
(48000-kilometer) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30000 miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the
engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
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) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.*
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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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
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 172
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 172
Accessories....................................................365 Exterior Style....................................................... 365
Interior Style........................................................ 365
Lifestyle................................................................. 365
Peace of Mind..................................................... 365
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............186
Active Park Assist
.........................................178
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 180
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.........180
Troubleshooting the System........................... 181
Using Active Park Assist................................... 179
Adaptive Headlamps
....................................83
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................257
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 258
Vertical Aim.......................................................... 257
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................75
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................72
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................72
Easy Entry and Exit Feature.............................. 73
End of Travel Position......................................... 73
Memory Feature.................................................... 73
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps................................ 83
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............263 Alarm
See: Anti-Theft Alarm.......................................... 71
All-Wheel Drive.............................................165
Ambient Lighting...........................................85
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................71 Arming the Alarm.................................................. 71
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 71
Appendices....................................................388
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............95 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 96
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 95
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 96
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................96
Audio Control
...................................................73
MEDIA....................................................................... 73
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 73
Audio System.................................................310 General Information.......................................... 310
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
................................311
Menu Structure.................................................... 313
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................................................315
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD............................................................316
Autolamps.......................................................80 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................80
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD....................115
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System........................117
Automatic High Beam Control..................82 Activating the System........................................ 83
Manually Overriding the System.................... 83
Automatic Transmission
.............................161
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................ 164
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 163
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 164
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission.................................................... 161
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 161
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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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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate...........................................................118
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 119
General Hints........................................................ 118
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 119
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........120
Recommended Settings for Heating...........119
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 120
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................172
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
I
Ignition Switch...............................................147
In California (U.S. Only).............................227
Information Display Control.......................74
Information Displays.....................................97 General Information............................................ 97
Information Messages................................105
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................. 106
AdvanceTrac ™.................................................... 106
Alarm...................................................................... 106
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 107
AWD........................................................................\
. 107
Battery and Charging System....................... 108
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................... 108
Brake System....................................................... 109
Collision Warning System............................... 109
Doors and Locks................................................. 109
Fuel........................................................................\
... 110
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 110
Maintenance......................................................... 110
MyKey........................................................................\
111
Park Aid.................................................................... 112
Power Steering...................................................... 112
Seats........................................................................\
. 112
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 113
Towing...................................................................... 113
Traction Control.................................................... 113
Transmission......................................................... 113Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
..........................................91
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................81
Interior Lamps
.................................................84
Front Row Map Lamps...................................... 85
Second Row Map Lamps.................................. 85
Interior Mirror...................................................89 Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 89
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................223 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 223
Jump Starting...................................................... 224
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 223
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 224
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................67
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................. 67
Keyless Starting
.............................................147
Ignition Modes..................................................... 148
Keys and Remote Controls.........................49
L
Lighting Control
..............................................79
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 80
High Beams............................................................ 79
Lighting
...............................................................79
General Information............................................ 79
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............201
Load Carrying
.................................................201
Load Limit.......................................................201 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 208
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 201
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Trailer Sway Control....................................210
Transmission Code Designation.............301
Transmission...................................................161
Transmission See: Transmission............................................... 161
Transporting the Vehicle
............................215
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................245
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................246
Universal Garage Door Opener...............138 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........138
USB Port
...........................................................317
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................186 Automatic Cancellation................................... 189
Blocked Sensor................................................... 190
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 188
Changing the Set Speed................................. 189
Detection Issues................................................. 189
Following a Vehicle............................................ 187
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 189
Overriding the System...................................... 188
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 189
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............187
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 188
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 189
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
186
Switching to Normal Cruise Control.............191
System Not Available....................................... 190
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................165 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 167
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires.................................................................... 166
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires.................................................................... 166
Using Cruise Control....................................185 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 186
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 185
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................58
Using Snow Chains.....................................287
Using Stability Control................................176 Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player............................................................346
Accessing Your Play Menu............................... 351
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 346
Media Menu Features...................................... 349
Media Voice Commands................................ 348
System Settings................................................. 353
What's Playing?................................................. 347
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............323 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 327
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 332
Making a Call....................................................... 326
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 323
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................324
Phone Options during an Active Call.........326
Phone Voice Commands................................ 324
Receiving Calls.................................................... 326
System Settings................................................. 333
Text Messaging................................................... 330
Using Traction Control................................174 Switching the System Off................................ 174
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 174
Using a Switch...................................................... 174
Using the Information Display Controls..............................................................174
Using Voice Recognition
...........................320
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 320
System Interaction and Feedback...............321
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................229
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................264
General Information......................................... 264
Vehicle Certification Label........................301
Vehicle Identification Number...............300
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