airbag FORD FLEX 2017 1.G Owner's Guide

911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you switch on 911 Assist, it may
disclose to emergency services that your
vehicle has been in a crash involving the
deployment of an airbag or activation of
the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or
updates to 911 Assist may also be capable
of electronically or verbally disclosing to
911 operators your vehicle location or other
details about your vehicle or crash to assist
911 operators to provide the most
appropriate emergency services. If you do
not want to disclose this information, do
not switch the feature on.
Safety Information
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. •
Do not attempt to service or repair the
system. Have an authorized dealer
check your vehicle.
• Do not operate playing devices if the
power cords or cables are broken, split
or damaged. Place cords and cables
out of the way, so they do not interfere
with the operation of pedals, seats,
compartments or safe driving abilities. •
Do not leave playing devices in your
vehicle during extreme conditions as it
could cause them damage. See your
device's user guide for further
information.
• For your safety, some SYNC 3 functions
are speed-dependent. Their use is
limited to when your vehicle is traveling
at speeds under 3 mph (5 km/h). Make
sure that you review your device's
manual before using it with SYNC 3.
Speed-restricted Features
Some features of this system may be too
difficult to use while your vehicle is moving
so they are restricted from use unless your
vehicle is stationary.
• Screens crowded with information,
such as Point of Interest reviews and
ratings, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
sports scores, movie times or ski
conditions.
• Any action that requires you to use a
keyboard is restricted, such as entering
a navigation destination or editing
information.
• All lists are limited so the user can view
fewer entries (such as phone contacts
or recent phone call entries).
See the following chart for more specific
examples.
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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1. Safe and Lawful Use
You acknowledge that devoting attention
to the TeleNav Software may pose a risk
of injury or death to you and others in
situations that otherwise require your
undivided attention, and you therefore
agree to comply with the following when
using the TeleNav Software:
(a) observe all traffic laws and otherwise
drive safely;
(b) use your own personal judgment while
driving. If you feel that a route suggested
by the TeleNav Software instructs you to
perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver,
places you in an unsafe situation, or directs
you into an area that you consider to be
unsafe, do not follow such instructions;
(c) do not input destinations, or otherwise
manipulate the TeleNav Software, unless
your vehicle is stationary and parked;
(d) do not use the TeleNav Software for
any illegal, unauthorized, unintended,
unsafe, hazardous, or unlawful purposes,
or in any manner inconsistent with this
Agreement;
(e) arrange all GPS and wireless devices
and cables necessary for use of the
TeleNav Software in a secure manner in
your vehicle so that they will not interfere
with your driving and will not prevent the
operation of any safety device (such as an
airbag).
You agree to indemnify and hold TeleNav
harmless against all claims resulting from
any dangerous or otherwise inappropriate
use of the TeleNav Software in any moving
vehicle, including as a result of your failure
to comply with the directions above.
2. Account Information
You agree: (a) when registering the
TeleNav Software, to provide TeleNav with
true, accurate, current, and complete
information about yourself, and (b) to
inform TeleNav promptly of any changes
to such information, and to keep it true,
accurate, current and complete.
3. Software License
•
Subject to your compliance with the
terms of this Agreement, TeleNav
hereby grants to you a personal,
non-exclusive, non-transferable license
(except as expressly permitted below
in connection with your permanent
transfer of the TeleNav Software
license), without the right to
sublicense, to use the TeleNav
Software (in object code form only) in
order to access and use the TeleNav
Software. This license shall terminate
upon any termination or expiration of
this Agreement. You agree that you will
use the TeleNav Software only for your
personal business or leisure purposes,
and not to provide commercial
navigation services to other parties.
3.1 License Limitations
• (a) reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble, translate, modify, alter
or otherwise change the TeleNav
Software or any part thereof;
(b)
attempt to derive the source code,
audio library or structure of the
TeleNav Software without the prior
express written consent of TeleNav;
(c)
remove from the TeleNav
Software, or alter, any of TeleNav's or
its suppliers' trademarks, trade names,
logos, patent or copyright notices, or
other notices or markings;
(d)
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 116
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 175
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 175
Accessories....................................................435 Exterior Style....................................................... 435
Interior Style........................................................ 435
Lifestyle................................................................. 435
Peace of Mind..................................................... 435
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............189
Active Park Assist..........................................181 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 183
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........183
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 184
Using Active Park Assist................................... 182
Adaptive Headlamps
...................................85
Adjusting the Headlamps........................259
Horizontal Aim Adjustment.......................... 260
Vertical Aim......................................................... 259
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................78
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................75
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................75
Easy Entry and Exit Feature.............................. 76
End of Travel Position......................................... 76
Memory Feature.................................................... 76
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps................................ 85
Airbag Disposal................................................51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 116
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............265 Alarm
See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 74
All-Wheel Drive.............................................168
Ambient Lighting
............................................87
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................74
Arming the Alarm................................................. 74
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 74
Appendices....................................................457
Apps
.................................................................407
........................................................................\
.......... 407
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 409
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............97 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 98
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 97
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 98
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................98
Audio Control
...................................................76
MEDIA....................................................................... 76
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 76
Audio System.................................................313 General Information.......................................... 313
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
..............................314
Menu Structure.................................................... 316
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................................................318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD............................................................319
Autolamps
........................................................83
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 83
Automatic Climate Control........................117
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD....................119
Automatic Transmission
...........................164
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 167
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 166
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 167
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 164
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 164
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
............................................................254
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 255
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Cleaning the Wheels..................................270
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................268
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................59
Climate.............................................................391
Climate Control
..............................................116
Climate Controlled Seats..........................139 Cooled Seats........................................................ 139
Heated Seats........................................................ 139
Collision Warning System........................200 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.......................... 200
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 250
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.......50
Creating a MyKey...........................................58
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 58
Cross Traffic Alert
.........................................197
False Alerts........................................................... 199
Switching the System Off and On...............199
System Errors....................................................... 199
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 198
System Limitations............................................ 199
Using the System................................................ 197
Cruise Control
...................................................77
Principle of Operation...................................... 188
Type 1........................................................................\
. 77
Type 2........................................................................\
77
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................188
Customer Assistance
.................................226
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps............................85
Direction Indicators
.......................................86
Lane Change.......................................................... 86
Doors and Locks.............................................63
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45 Children and Airbags...........................................45
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment........................................................ 45
Driving Aids.....................................................195
Driving Hints
....................................................217 Driving Through Water................................218
DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 85
E
Economical Driving.......................................217
Emission Control System...........................161 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 162
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 162
End User License Agreement..................457 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 457
Engine Block Heater....................................153 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 154
Engine Coolant Check...............................250 Adding Coolant.................................................. 250
Coolant Change.................................................. 252
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 253
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 252
Recycled Coolant................................................ 251
Severe Climates.................................................. 251
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 73
Engine Oil Check
..........................................248
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 248
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................248
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec
.........................................................299
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 299
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™
.................................................299
Drivebelt Routing.............................................. 300
Entertainment...............................................381 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 382
Apps....................................................................... 390
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 389
CD (If equipped)................................................ 388
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 385
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 383
Sources................................................................... 381
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 390
USB Ports............................................................. 390
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Running Out of Fuel....................................156
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 157
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 157
S
Safety Canopy ™............................................49
Safety Precautions.......................................155
Scheduled Maintenance Record............447
Scheduled Maintenance..........................439
Seatbelt Extension.........................................41
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................38
Seatbelt Reminder........................................39 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 39
Seatbelts...........................................................34 Principle of Operation........................................ 34
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
..............................................................39
Conditions of operation..................................... 39
Seats..................................................................125
Security...............................................................73
Settings............................................................410 911 Assist................................................................ 415
Ambient Lighting............................................... 420
Bluetooth............................................................... 412
Clock........................................................................\
. 411
Display.................................................................... 421
General................................................................... 419
Media Player.......................................................... 411
Mobile Apps......................................................... 418
Navigation............................................................. 416
Phone...................................................................... 412
Radio....................................................................... 415
Sound..................................................................... 410
Valet Mode........................................................... 422
Vehicle................................................................... 420
Voice Control....................................................... 422
Wi-Fi....................................................................... 420
Side Airbags
.....................................................48
Sitting in the Correct Position..................125
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 289
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance..............................................445
Exceptions........................................................... 446
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 188
Stability Control
............................................178
Principle of Operation....................................... 178
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 149
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................150 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 152
Failure to Start..................................................... 152
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................153
Important Ventilating Information...............153
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 153
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 152
Vehicles with an Ignition Key......................... 150
Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................. 151
Starting and Stopping the Engine
.........149
General Information.......................................... 149
Steering..........................................................200 Electric Power Steering................................... 200
Steering Wheel................................................75
Storage Compartments
.............................147
Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................ 91
Sun Visors
..........................................................91
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 91
Supplementary Restraints System.........44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.......................................................360
General Information......................................... 360
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................422
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................339
911 Assist............................................................... 339
SYNC™ AppLink ™
......................................341
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 341
SYNC™.............................................................321 General Information........................................... 321
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................352
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Making a Call.......................................................
329
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 326
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................. 327
Phone Options during an Active Call.........329
Phone Voice Commands................................. 327
Receiving Calls.................................................... 329
System Settings................................................. 336
Text Messaging................................................... 332
Using Traction Control.................................177 Switching the System Off................................ 177
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 177
Using a Switch...................................................... 177
Using the Information Display Controls.............................................................. 177
Using Voice Recognition............................323 Audio Voice Commands.................................. 375
Climate Voice Commands.............................. 376
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 323
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 379
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 378
Phone Voice Commands................................ 376
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 379
System Interaction and Feedback..............324
Voice Settings Commands............................ 380
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................229
V
Vehicle Care...................................................266 General Information......................................... 266
Vehicle Certification Label.......................303
Vehicle Identification Number................302
Vehicle Storage..............................................271 Battery.................................................................... 272
Body........................................................................\
. 271
Brakes..................................................................... 272
Cooling system.................................................... 272
Engine...................................................................... 271
Fuel system.......................................................... 272
General.................................................................... 271
Miscellaneous...................................................... 272
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 272
Tires........................................................................\
. 272Ventilation
See: Climate Control.......................................... 116
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............302
Voice Control
....................................................77
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................94 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 94
Airbag Readiness................................................. 95
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 95
Battery...................................................................... 95
Brake System......................................................... 95
Charging System.................................................. 95
Cruise Control........................................................ 95
Directional Indicator............................................ 97
Door Ajar.................................................................. 95
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 95
Engine Oil................................................................ 96
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 96
Front Airbag........................................................... 96
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 96
Head Up Display................................................... 96
High Beam.............................................................. 96
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 96
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 96
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 96
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 96
Parking Lamps...................................................... 96
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power................................................................... 97
Service Engine Soon............................................ 97
Stability Control.................................................... 97
Stability Control Off............................................ 97
Washer Fluid Check....................................256
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 266
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 79
Waxing.............................................................267
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 293
Wheels and Tires..........................................273 General Information.......................................... 273
Technical Specifications................................. 298
Windows and Mirrors...................................88
Windshield Washers
.....................................80
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