cooling FORD FLEX 2019 Owners Manual

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Directing the Air
Press and release the button to
direct air between the
instrument panel air vents,
footwell air vents and windshield air vents
and de-mister.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Turn the control to adjust the volume of
air circulated in the vehicle.
Note:
Lights on the control illuminate to
indicate the fan speed. Setting the Temperature Turn the control to set the temperature.
Switching Defrost On and Off
Press and release the button to
distribute air through the
windshield air vents and
de-mister.
Air directed to the instrument panel and
footwell air vents turns off. You can also
use this setting to defog and clear the
windshield of a thin covering of ice.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off Press and release the button to
switch the air conditioning on or
off.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions (for example,
maximum defrost) the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
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Switching the Climate Control On
and Off
Press and release the button.
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise to the lowest
setting for maximum cooling.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to LO, recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior
(when used with A/C) and reduce
unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off (or
prevent you from switching on) in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather in order
to improve cooling efficiency.
Rear Climate Control Lock
Indicator When illuminated, you can only
operate the rear passenger
settings through the front
controls. Switching the Rear Climate
Control On and Off Press and release the button.
Setting the Rear Blower Motor
Speed Press and release + or - to adjust
the volume of air circulated in
the rear passenger
compartment.
Setting the Rear Temperature Press and release + or - to set
the temperature.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
PREMIUM AM/FM/CD
Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
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Turn the control to adjust the volume of
air circulated in the vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Press and release + or - on the left-hand
side of the climate control to set the
left-hand temperature.
Note: This control also adjusts the
right-hand side temperature when you
switch off dual zone mode.
Press and release
+ or - on the right-hand
side of the climate control to set the
right-hand temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off Press and release the button to
switch on automatic operation,
then set the temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor
speed, air distribution, air conditioning
operation, and outside or recirculated air
to reach and maintain the temperature you
have set.
Note: You can also switch off dual zone
mode by pressing and holding the button
for more than two seconds.
Switching Defrost On and Off Press and release the button to
distribute air through the
windshield air vents and
de-mister.
Air directed to the instrument panel and
footwell air vents turns off. You can also
use this setting to defog and clear the
windshield of a thin covering of ice.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and
Off Press to switch on temperature
control for the right-hand side of
the vehicle. Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off Press and release the button to
switch the air conditioning on or
off.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions, such as
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off Press and release the button.
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise to the lowest
setting for maximum cooling.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to LO, recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
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Note:
Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather in order
to improve cooling efficiency.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
SONY AUDIO SYSTEM
Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Press and release + or - to adjust
the volume of air circulated in
the vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Press and release + or - on the left-hand
side of the climate control to set the
left-hand temperature.
Note: This control also adjusts the
right-hand side temperature when you
switch off dual zone mode.
Press and release
+ or - on the right-hand
side of the climate control to set the
right-hand temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off Press and release the button to
switch on automatic operation,
then set the temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor
speed, air distribution, air conditioning
operation, and outside or recirculated air
to reach and maintain the temperature you
have set. Note:
You can also switch off dual zone
mode by pressing and holding the button
for more than two seconds.
Switching the Air Conditioning On
and Off Press and release the button to
switch the air conditioning on or
off.
Use air conditioning with recirculated air
to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions, such as
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On
and Off Press and release the button.
Switching Defrost On and Off Press and release the button to
distribute air through the
windshield air vents and
de-mister.
Air directed to the instrument panel and
footwell air vents turns off. You can also
use this setting to defog and clear the
windshield of a thin covering of ice.
Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off Press and release the button for
maximum cooling.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set
to LO, recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to
the highest speed.
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Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off
Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather in order
to improve cooling efficiency.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats. Note:
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.
Manual Climate Control
Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is
not necessary. The system automatically
adjusts to heat or cool the interior to your
selected temperature as quickly as possible.
For the system to function efficiently, the
instrument panel and side air vents should
be fully open.
Note: If you select AUTO during cold
temperatures, the system directs airflow to
the windshield and side window vents. In
addition, the fan may run at a slower speed
until the engine warms up.
Note: If you select
AUTO during hot
temperatures and the inside of the vehicle
is hot, the system automatically uses
recirculated air to maximize interior cooling.
Fan speed may also reduce until the air
cools.
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Quickly Heating the Interior
Automatic climate control
Manual climate control
Press AUTO.
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
full heat setting.
2
Direct air to the footwell using the air
distribution buttons.
3
Recommended Settings for Heating Automatic climate control
Manual climate control
Press
AUTO.
Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use
72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings.
2
Direct air to the footwell using the air
distribution buttons.
3
Quickly Cooling the Interior Automatic climate control
Manual climate control
Select
MAX A/C.
Select MAX A/C.
1
Drive with the windows open until you
feel cold air through the air vents.
2
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Recommended Settings for Cooling
Automatic climate control
Manual climate control
Press AUTO.
Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use
72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.
2
Direct air to the instrument panel using
the air distribution buttons.
3
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather Automatic climate control
Manual climate control
Press the defrost button.
Direct air to the windshield using the air
distribution buttons.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use
72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
Press A/C.
2
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
3
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
4
REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE
CONTROLS
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents Press and release the button to
direct airflow to instrument
panel air vents.
Directing Air to the Overhead and
Rear Footwell Air Vents Press and release the button to
direct airflow to instrument
panel air vents and footwell air
vents.
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell
Air Vents Press and release the button to
direct airflow to rear footwell air
vents.
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Flip the console lid forward, then lift off the
cover to open the cooling compartment.
Make sure to replace the cover after using
it. This helps maintain a more consistent
cooling temperature.
Refrigerator: Briefly press and hold
COOL. The indicator light on the cool side
of the switch illuminates and the indicator
light on the freeze side glows when the
refrigerator is active. The temperature
cools to approximately
41°F (5°C). Briefly
press and hold COOL again to switch off
the refrigerator. Briefly press and hold
FREEZE
to change to freezer mode.
Freezer:
Briefly press and hold FREEZE.
Both indicator lights illuminate when the
freezer is active. The temperature cools to
approximately 23°F (-5°C). Press FREEZE
again to switch off the freezer. Press COOL
to change to refrigerator mode. This feature turns off when you switch the
vehicle off. It turns back on to the last
mode when you restart the vehicle.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Note:
Condensation on the inside walls of
the refrigerator is normal under certain
conditions.
This feature is maintenance free, but you
can clean the inside of the unit and the
cover with a mild soap and water solution.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE Press near the rear edge of the door to
open it.
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WARNING: The use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure. If you
have questions regarding tire replacement,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Major dissimilar tire sizes between the front
and rear axles (for example, 17 inch low
profile tires on the front axle and 22 inch
high profile tires on the rear axle) could
cause the AWD system to stop functioning
and default to front-wheel drive or damage
the AWD system. However, the AWD
system is capable of tolerating any
combination of new and worn tires of the
same original tire size. For example, using
3 worn tread tires and 1 new tread tire all
of the same original tire size, can be
tolerated by the AWD system.
Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD vehicles are equipped for driving on
sand, snow, mud and rough roads and have
operating characteristics that are
somewhat different from conventional
vehicles, both on and off the highway.
When driving at slow speeds in deep sand
under high outside temperatures, use a low
gear when possible. Lower gear operation
will maximize the engine and transmission
cooling capability.
Under severe operating conditions, the A/C
may cycle on and off to protect
overheating of the engine. Basic operating principles in special
conditions
•
Drive slower in strong crosswinds which
can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.
• Be extremely careful when driving on
pavement made slippery by loose sand,
water, gravel, snow or ice.
If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the
Pavement
• If your vehicle goes off the edge of the
pavement, slow down, but avoid severe
brake application, ease the vehicle
back onto the pavement only after
reducing your speed. Do not turn the
steering wheel too sharply while
returning to the road surface.
• It may be safer to stay on the apron or
shoulder of the road and slow down
gradually before returning to the
pavement. You may lose control if you
do not slow down or if you turn the
steering wheel too sharply or abruptly.
• It often may be less risky to strike small
objects, such as highway reflectors,
with minor damage to your vehicle
rather than attempt a sudden return to
the pavement which could cause the
vehicle to slide sideways out of control
or rollover. Remember, your safety and
the safety of others should be your
primary concern.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck WARNING:
Always fully apply the
parking brake. Make sure you shift into park
(P) for vehicles with an automatic
transmission. Switch the ignition off and
remove the key whenever you leave your
vehicle.
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system has adequately cooled, the AWD
OFF message turns off and normal AWD
function returns. In the event the engine is
not stopped, the AWD OFF message turns
off when the system cools and normal
AWD function returns.
When driving at slow speeds in deep sand
under high outside temperatures, use L
(Low) gear when possible. L (Low) gear
operation will maximize the engine and
transmission cooling capability.
Under severe operating conditions, the A/C
may cycle on and off to protect
overheating of the engine.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle
momentum can work against you and
cause the vehicle to become stuck to the
point that assistance may be required from
another vehicle. Remember, you may be
able to back out the way you came if you
proceed with caution.
Mud and Water
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. Traction or brake capability may
be limited.
When driving through water, determine the
depth; avoid water higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom
of the hubs (for trucks) (if possible) and
proceed slowly. If the ignition system gets
wet, the vehicle may stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as
effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be
improved by moving your vehicle slowly
while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle
speed or direction when you are driving in
mud. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction
in slick mud. As when you are driving over
sand, apply the accelerator slowly and
avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle
does slide, steer in the direction of the slide
until you regain control of the vehicle.
After driving through mud, clean off residue
stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires.
Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating
driveshafts causes an imbalance that
could damage drive components.
Note:
Driving through deep water may
damage the transmission.
If the front or rear axle is submerged in
water, have the power transfer unit (PTU)
or rear axle serviced by an authorized
dealer. “Tread Lightly
” is an educational program
designed to increase public awareness of
land-use regulations and responsibilities
in our nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor
Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and
the Bureau of Land Management in
encouraging you to help preserve our
national forest and other public and private
lands by “treading lightly. ”
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
Note: Avoid driving crosswise or turning on
steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing
traction, slipping sideways and possibly
rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill,
determine beforehand the route you will
use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill
without seeing what conditions are on the
other side. Do not drive in reverse over a hill
without the aid of an observer.
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