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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.

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Summary of Contents for Ford 2015 FORD FLEX:

Table of Contents2
Introduction11
- ABOUT THIS MANUAL11
  - Protecting the Environment11
- SYMBOL GLOSSARY12
- DATA RECORDING13
  - Service Data Recording13
  - Event Data Recording14
- CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 6515
- PERCHLORATE MATERIAL15
- FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)16
- REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION16
  - Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs16
    - Collision Repairs16
    - Warranty on Replacement Parts16
- SPECIAL NOTICES17
  - New Vehicle Limited Warranty17
  - Special Instructions17
- MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT17
- EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION18
Child Safety19
- GENERAL INFORMATION19
- INSTALLING CHILD SEATS21
- BOOSTER SEATS33
  - Types of Booster Seats34
- CHILD SEAT POSITIONING36
- CHILD SAFETY LOCKS38
Safety Belts39
- PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION39
- FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS41
- SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT44
- SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME45
- Conditions of Operation45
  - SAFETY BELT-MINDER™45
    - Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder Feature46
- 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
- PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™50
- How Does the Personal Safety System Work?50
Supplementary Restraints System51
- PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION51
  - SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™52
- DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS53
- SIDE AIRBAGS58
- SAFETY CANOPY™ CURTAIN AIRBAGS60
  - CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR62
- AIRBAG DISPOSAL63
Keys and Remote Control64
- GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES64
  - Intelligent Access (If Equipped)64
- REMOTE CONTROL65
- REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL70
MyKey71
- PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION71
  - Non-configurable Settings71
  - Configurable Settings71
- CREATING A MYKEY72
- Programming/Changing Configurable Settings72
  - CLEARING ALL MYKEYS73
- CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS73
- USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS73
- MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING74
Locks75
- LOCKING AND UNLOCKING75
- LIFTGATE80
  - Manual Liftgate80
  - Power Liftgate (If Equipped)81
- SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD (IF EQUIPPED)83
Security86
- SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM86
- ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)89
- Arming the Alarm90
- Disarming the Alarm90
Steering Wheel91
- ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL91
  - Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column (If Equipped)92
    - Easy Entry and Exit Feature92
    - Memory Feature92
- AUDIO CONTROL93
- VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)93
- CRUISE CONTROL94
- INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL95
- Cluster Display Control Features95
- HEATED STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)95
Pedals96
- ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)96
Wipers and Washers97
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS97
  - Speed-dependent Wipers (If Equipped)97
- RAIN-SENSING WIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)97
- WINDSHIELD WASHERS98
- REAR-WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS98
Lighting99
- LIGHTING CONTROL99
  - High Beams99
  - Headlamp Flasher99
- AUTOLAMPS (If equipped)100
- INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER101
- HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY101
- DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)102
- AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)102
- FRONT FOG LAMPS104
- DIRECTION INDICATORS104
- INTERIOR LAMPS105
  - Front map lamps105
    - Rear dome/reading lamps105
    - Rear map lamps105
Windows and Mirrors106
- POWER WINDOWS106
- EXTERIOR MIRRORS107
- INTERIOR MIRROR110
- Auto-Dimming Mirror110
- SUN VISORS111
  - Slide-On-Rod111
  - Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror111
- MULTI–PANEL VISTA ROOF® (IF EQUIPPED)111
- Opening and Closing the Moonroof112
- Bounce-Back112
- Venting the Moonroof112
Instrument Cluster113
- GAUGES113
  - Type 1113
    - Fuel Gauge113
  - Type 2114
- 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
- GENERAL INFORMATION121
- Information Display Controls (Type 1)121
- Information Display Controls (Type 2)125
  - Main menu125
- INFORMATION MESSAGES131
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
  - Manual Climate Systems149
  - Automatic Settings149
Seats150
- SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION150
- HEAD RESTRAINTS151
  - Tilting Head Restraints154
- 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
  - Easy Entry and Exit Feature (If Equipped)157
- HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)158
  - Second-Row Heated Seats (If Equipped)159
- CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)160
- Heated Seats160
- Cooled Seats160
  - Climate Controlled Seat Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)161
- REAR SEATS162
  - Second Row Seats162
  - Third Row Seats163
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)171
- HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)171
Auxiliary Power Points176
- AUXILIARY POWER POINTS176
- Locations176
  - 110 Volt AC Power Point (If Equipped)177
Storage Compartments179
- CENTER CONSOLE179
- Second Row Center Console (If Equipped)179
  - Console Refrigerator and Freezer (If Equipped)180
    - Cleaning and Maintenance181
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE181
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
  - Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes188
  - Important Ventilating Information188
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)188
  - Using the Engine Block Heater189
Fuel and Refueling190
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS190
- FUEL QUALITY191
  - Choosing the Right Fuel (Gasoline Engines)191
  - Octane Recommendations192
- RUNNING OUT OF FUEL192
  - Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container193
- REFUELING194
  - Easy Fuel® “No Cap” Fuel System195
- FUEL CONSUMPTION196
  - Filling the Tank196
  - Calculating Fuel Economy196
- EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM197
  - On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)198
  - Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing199
Transmission200
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION200
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)205
- USING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)205
  - Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel Drive (AWD)206
Brakes212
- GENERAL INFORMATION212
- HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES213
- PARKING BRAKE213
Traction Control214
- PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION214
- USING TRACTION CONTROL214
  - System Indicator Lights and Messages214
Stability Control215
- PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION215
- USING ADVANCETRAC® WITH RSC®216
Parking Aids217
- SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)217
  - Using the Rear Sensing System218
- ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)219
- REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)223
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
- BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS®) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED)238
- COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)242
- STEERING246
  - Electric Power Steering246
    - Steering Tips247
Load Carrying248
- CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED)248
- ROOF RACKS AND LOAD CARRIERS (IF EQUIPPED)248
- LOAD LIMIT249
  - Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer249
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
  - Emergency Towing266
  - Recreational Towing266
Driving Hints268
- BREAKING-IN268
- ECONOMICAL DRIVING268
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER269
- FLOOR MATS269
Roadside Emergencies271
- ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE271
- HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS273
- FUEL SHUTOFF273
- JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE274
Customer Assistance277
- GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED277
  - Away from Home277
    - Additional Assistance278
- 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
  - Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual284
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)284
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)284
Fuses285
- CHANGING A FUSE285
  - Fuses285
    - Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color285
- FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART286
  - Power Distribution Box286
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel291
Maintenance294
- GENERAL INFORMATION294
- Precautions294
  - Working with the Engine Off294
  - Working with the Engine On294
- OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD295
- UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW296
  - 3.5L V6 engine296
  - 3.5L V6 EcoBoost® Engine297
- ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK298
- ENGINE OIL CHECK298
- Adding Engine Oil299
- ENGINE COOLANT CHECK299
  - Checking the Engine Coolant299
  - Adding Engine Coolant300
  - Recycled Engine Coolant301
  - Severe Climates301
  - Engine fluid temperature management (EcoBoost engine only)302
  - What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling303
    - How Fail-Safe Cooling Works303
    - When Fail-Safe Mode is Activated304
- TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK305
  - 6 F50/6F55 Transmission305
- 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
  - Changing rear window wiper blade312
- AIR FILTER CHECK313
  - Changing the air filter element314
- ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS315
  - Vertical Aim Adjustment315
- CHANGING A BULB316
  - Lamp Assembly Condensation316
  - Replacing headlamp bulbs317
  - Replacing rear stop/tail/turn/backup and side marker lamp bulbs319
    - Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs319
    - Replacing license plate lamp bulbs319
- BULB SPECIFICATION CHART320
Vehicle Care321
- GENERAL INFORMATION321
- CLEANING PRODUCTS321
- CLEANING THE EXTERIOR321
- Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)322
- Exterior Chrome322
- Underbody322
  - Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts322
- 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
  - Removing Vehicle from Storage330
Wheels and Tires331
- GENERAL INFORMATION331
  - Notice to Crossover Vehicle Owners331
  - All-Wheel Drive System (If Equipped)331
    - How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles332
- TIRE CARE333
- USING SNOW CHAINS348
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM349
  - Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System351
  - Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System351
- CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL354
  - Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information354
  - Tire Change Procedure356
    - Stowing the Tire and Jack359
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS360
  - Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications360
Capacities and Specifications362
- ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS362
  - Engine Drivebelt Routing362
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS363
- MOTORCRAFT™ PART NUMBERS367
- VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER368
- VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL369
- TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATION369
Accessories370
- ACCESSORIES370
Extended Service Plan372
- Extended Service Plan372
- SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)372
- SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)374
Audio System375
- GENERAL INFORMATION375
- Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors375
- CD and CD Player Information375
- MP3 Track and Folder Structure376
- MyFord® SYSTEM377
  - Menu Structure379
- 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
  - Initiating a Voice Session396
  - System Interaction and Feedback396
    - Adjusting the Interaction Level397
    - Helpful Hints397
- 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
  - Climate Control Voice Commands510
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)511
- TROUBLESHOOTING523
Appendices529
- GENERAL INFORMATION529
Scheduled Maintenance547
- GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION547
- NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG552
  - Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®552
  - Maintenance Schedule Log555
- SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS558
  - Special Operating Condition Log560
- EXCEPTIONS562
- ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD563
  - Engine Coolant Change Log563
Index564

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Model: 2015 FORD FLEX

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