2015 FLEX Owner’s Manual
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2015 FLEX Owner’s Manual
October 2014
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
Flex
Litho in U.S.A.
FA8J 19A321 AA
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User Manual
For FLEX 2015.
Summary of Contents for Ford FLEX 2015:
- Table of Contents2
- Introduction11
- Child Safety19
- Safety Belts39
- PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION39
- FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS41
- SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT44
- SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME45
- Conditions of Operation45
- REAR INFLATABLE SAFETY BELT (IF EQUIPPED)47
- How Does the Rear Inflatable Safety Belt System Work?48
- Stowing the Rear Inflatable Safety Belt49
- CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE49
- Personal Safety System50
- Supplementary Restraints System51
- Keys and Remote Control64
- GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES64
- REMOTE CONTROL65
- REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL70
- MyKey71
- Locks75
- Security86
- Steering Wheel91
- Pedals96
- Wipers and Washers97
- Lighting99
- Windows and Mirrors106
- Instrument Cluster113
- GAUGES113
- WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS115
- Adaptive cruise control (if equipped) (RTT)115
- Stability Control System115
- Stability Control System Off115
- Airbag readiness115
- Anti-lock brake system116
- Brake system warning light116
- Charging system (RTT)116
- Door ajar (RTT)116
- Engine oil pressure (RTT)117
- Engine coolant temperature (RTT)117
- Fog lamps (if equipped)117
- Grade assist and overdrive cancel (if equipped) (RTT)117
- Heads up display (if equipped)117
- High beams117
- Low fuel (RTT)117
- Liftgate ajar (RTT)117
- Low tire pressure warning118
- Low washer fluid (RTT)118
- Powertrain malfunction/reduced power (RTT)118
- Safety belt118
- Service engine soon119
- Speed control (if equipped) (RTT)119
- Turn signal120
- AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS120
- Key In Ignition Warning Chime120
- Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)120
- Headlamps On Warning Chime120
- Parking Brake On Warning Chime120
- Information Displays121
- Climate Control139
- MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL139
- AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (WITH MyTemp)141
- AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (WITH SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM)143
- REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROL144
- GENERAL OPERATING TIPS145
- General Hints145
- 145
- Manual Climate Control145
- Automatic Climate Control145
- Heating the Interior Quickly146
- Recommended Settings for Heating146
- Cooling the Interior Quickly146
- Recommended Settings for Cooling147
- Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather147
- HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)148
- Heated Rear Window148
- Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)148
- CABIN AIR FILTER148
- REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED)149
- Seats150
- SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION150
- HEAD RESTRAINTS151
- MANUAL SEATS154
- POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)155
- Power Lumbar (If Equipped)156
- MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED)157
- Programming a memory position157
- Recalling a memory position157
- Recalling a memory position with the remote control157
- HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)158
- CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)160
- Heated Seats160
- Cooled Seats160
- REAR SEATS162
- Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)171
- Auxiliary Power Points176
- Storage Compartments179
- Starting and Stopping the Engine182
- GENERAL INFORMATION182
- IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)183
- KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED)183
- Ignition Modes184
- STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE184
- Vehicles with an Ignition Key185
- Vehicles with Keyless Start185
- Fast Restart (Vehicles with Keyless Start)186
- Failure to Start186
- Automatic Engine Shutdown186
- Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle Is Stationary187
- Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle Is Moving187
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)188
- Fuel and Refueling190
- Transmission200
- All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)205
- Brakes212
- Traction Control214
- Stability Control215
- Parking Aids217
- Cruise Control228
- PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION228
- USING CRUISE CONTROL228
- Switching Cruise Control On228
- Setting a Speed228
- Changing the Set Speed229
- Canceling the Set Speed229
- Resuming the Set Speed229
- Switching Cruise Control Off229
- USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)229
- Setting Adaptive Cruise Control231
- Following a Vehicle231
- Setting the Gap Distance232
- Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control233
- Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control233
- Changing the Set Speed233
- Resuming the Set Speed234
- Low Speed Automatic Cancellation234
- Hilly Condition Usage234
- Switching Off Adaptive Cruise Control234
- Detection Issues235
- Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available235
- Blocked Sensor236
- Switching to Normal Cruise Control237
- Driving Aids238
- Load Carrying248
- Towing257
- TOWING A TRAILER257
- Load Placement257
- TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)258
- RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS258
- ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS260
- TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE265
- TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS266
- Driving Hints268
- Roadside Emergencies271
- Customer Assistance277
- GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED277
- IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)279
- THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)280
- UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)281
- GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA281
- ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE283
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)284
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)284
- Fuses285
- Maintenance294
- GENERAL INFORMATION294
- Precautions294
- OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD295
- UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW296
- ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK298
- ENGINE OIL CHECK298
- Adding Engine Oil299
- ENGINE COOLANT CHECK299
- TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK305
- BRAKE FLUID CHECK309
- POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK309
- FUEL FILTER309
- WASHER FLUID CHECK309
- CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY310
- Battery relearn311
- CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES312
- CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES312
- AIR FILTER CHECK313
- ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS315
- CHANGING A BULB316
- BULB SPECIFICATION CHART320
- Vehicle Care321
- GENERAL INFORMATION321
- CLEANING PRODUCTS321
- CLEANING THE EXTERIOR321
- Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)322
- Exterior Chrome322
- Underbody322
- WAXING323
- REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE323
- CLEANING THE ENGINE323
- CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES324
- CLEANING THE INTERIOR325
- CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS325
- CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)326
- CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS327
- VEHICLE STORAGE328
- Wheels and Tires331
- GENERAL INFORMATION331
- TIRE CARE333
- Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading333
- Treadwear333
- Glossary of Tire Terminology334
- INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL336
- Location of the Tire Label340
- INFLATING YOUR TIRES341
- Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems343
- Tire Wear343
- Damage344
- U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number344
- Tire Replacement Requirements345
- Safety Practices347
- Tire and Wheel Alignment347
- Tire Rotation348
- USING SNOW CHAINS348
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM349
- CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL354
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS360
- Capacities and Specifications362
- Accessories370
- Extended Service Plan372
- Audio System375
- GENERAL INFORMATION375
- Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors375
- CD and CD Player Information375
- MP3 Track and Folder Structure376
- MyFord® SYSTEM377
- AM/FM/CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM382
- AM/FM/CD SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)383
- HD RADIO™ INFORMATION (IF AVAILABLE)384
- HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting386
- SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED)388
- Satellite Radio Channels388
- Satellite Radio Reception Factors388
- Sirius Satellite Radio Service389
- Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)389
- Troubleshooting389
- AUXILIARY INPUT JACK391
- USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)392
- MEDIA HUB (IF EQUIPPED)392
- SYNC®393
- GENERAL INFORMATION394
- USING VOICE RECOGNITION396
- USING SYNC WITH YOUR PHONE398
- SYNC APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (IF EQUIPPED)413
- USING SYNC WITH YOUR MEDIA PLAYER421
- TROUBLESHOOTING432
- MyFord Touch® (If Equipped)443
- GENERAL INFORMATION443
- ACCESSING AND ADJUSTING MODES THROUGH YOUR RIGHT VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)450
- Audio Sources and Memory Presets451
- USING VOICE RECOGNITION451
- ENTERTAINMENT455
- PHONE476
- INFORMATION484
- SETTINGS496
- CLIMATE508
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)511
- TROUBLESHOOTING523
- Appendices529
- Scheduled Maintenance547
- GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION547
- NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG552
- SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS558
- EXCEPTIONS562
- ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD563
- Index564
