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Owner’s Manual
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2014 FLEX Owner’s Manual
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2014 FLEX Owner’s Manual
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User Manual
For FLEX 2014.
Summary of Contents for Ford FLEX 2014:
- Table of Contents2
- Introduction10
- Child Safety18
- Safety Belts38
- PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION38
- FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS40
- SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT43
- SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME43
- Conditions of Operation44
- REAR INFLATABLE SAFETY BELT (IF EQUIPPED)47
- How Does the Rear Inflatable Safety Belt System Work?47
- Stowing the Rear Inflatable Safety Belt48
- 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 CONTROL71
- MyKey72
- Locks76
- Security87
- Steering Wheel92
- Pedals97
- Wipers and Washers98
- Lighting100
- Windows and Mirrors105
- Instrument Cluster111
- GAUGES111
- WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS112
- Adaptive cruise control (if equipped) (RTT)112
- Stability Control System113
- Stability Control System Off113
- Airbag readiness113
- Anti-lock brake system113
- Brake system warning light113
- Charging system (RTT)114
- Door ajar (RTT)114
- Engine oil pressure (RTT)114
- Engine coolant temperature (RTT)114
- Fog lamps (if equipped)114
- Grade assist and overdrive cancel (if equipped) (RTT)115
- Heads up display (if equipped)115
- High beams115
- Low fuel (RTT)115
- Liftgate ajar (RTT)115
- Low tire pressure warning115
- Low washer fluid (RTT)115
- Powertrain malfunction/reduced power (RTT)116
- Safety belt116
- Service engine soon116
- Speed control (if equipped) (RTT)117
- Turn signal117
- AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS117
- Key In Ignition Warning Chime117
- Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)117
- Headlamps On Warning Chime117
- Parking Brake On Warning Chime117
- Information Displays118
- Climate Control136
- MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM136
- DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (WITH MyTemp)138
- DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (WITH SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM)139
- REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROL141
- GENERAL OPERATING TIPS142
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System142
- Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control143
- HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)144
- Heated Rear Window144
- Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)144
- CABIN AIR FILTER144
- REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)145
- Seats146
- SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION146
- HEAD RESTRAINTS147
- MANUAL SEATS149
- POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)151
- Power Lumbar (If Equipped)152
- MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED)152
- Programming a memory position152
- Recalling a memory position153
- Recalling memory positions with the remote control153
- HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)154
- HEATED AND VENTILATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)156
- Heated Seats156
- Ventilated Seats157
- REAR SEATS158
- Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)168
- Auxiliary Power Points173
- Storage Compartments176
- Starting and Stopping the Engine179
- GENERAL INFORMATION179
- IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)180
- KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED)180
- Ignition Modes181
- STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE181
- Vehicles with an Ignition Key182
- Vehicles with Keyless Start182
- Fast Restart (Vehicles with Keyless Start)182
- Failure to Start183
- Automatic Engine Shutdown183
- Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary184
- Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving184
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)185
- Fuel and Refueling187
- Transmission196
- All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)201
- Brakes208
- Traction Control210
- Stability Control211
- Parking Aids213
- Cruise Control224
- PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION224
- USING CRUISE CONTROL224
- Switching Cruise Control On224
- Setting a Speed224
- Changing the Set Speed224
- Canceling the Set Speed225
- Resuming the Set Speed225
- Switching Cruise Control Off225
- USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)225
- Setting Adaptive Cruise Control226
- Following a Vehicle227
- Setting the Gap Distance228
- Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control228
- Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control228
- Changing the Set Speed229
- Resuming the Set Speed229
- Low Speed Automatic Cancellation229
- Hilly Condition Usage229
- Switching Off Adaptive Cruise Control230
- Detection Issues230
- Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available231
- Blocked Sensor231
- Switching to Normal Cruise Control232
- Driving Aids233
- Load Carrying243
- Towing252
- TOWING A TRAILER252
- Load Placement252
- TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)253
- RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS253
- ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS254
- TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE259
- TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS260
- Driving Hints262
- Roadside Emergencies266
- Customer Assistance271
- GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED271
- IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)273
- THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)274
- UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)275
- GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA275
- ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE277
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)278
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)278
- Fuses279
- Maintenance288
- GENERAL INFORMATION288
- Precautions288
- OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD289
- UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW290
- ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK292
- ENGINE OIL CHECK292
- Adding Engine Oil293
- ENGINE COOLANT CHECK293
- TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK299
- BRAKE FLUID CHECK303
- POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK303
- FUEL FILTER303
- WASHER FLUID CHECK303
- CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY304
- Battery relearn305
- CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES306
- CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES306
- AIR FILTER CHECK307
- ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS309
- CHANGING A BULB311
- BULB SPECIFICATION CHART315
- Vehicle Care316
- GENERAL INFORMATION316
- CLEANING PRODUCTS316
- CLEANING THE EXTERIOR316
- Exterior Chrome317
- Underbody317
- WAXING318
- REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE318
- CLEANING THE ENGINE318
- CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES319
- CLEANING THE INTERIOR320
- CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS320
- CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)321
- CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS322
- VEHICLE STORAGE322
- Wheels and Tires325
- GENERAL INFORMATION325
- TIRE CARE327
- Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading327
- Treadwear327
- Glossary of Tire Terminology328
- INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL329
- Location of the Tire Label334
- INFLATING YOUR TIRES335
- Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems337
- Tire Wear337
- Damage337
- U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number338
- Tire Replacement Requirements339
- Safety Practices340
- Tire and Wheel Alignment341
- Tire Rotation341
- USING SNOW CHAINS342
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM343
- CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL348
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS354
- Capacities and Specifications356
- Accessories363
- Ford Extended Service Plan365
- FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS365
- SERVICE PLANS (U.S. only)365
- Ford ESP can quickly pay for itself365
- Coverage for up to 500+ covered components365
- Rental Car Reimbursement365
- Roadside Assistance366
- Transferable Coverage366
- Avoid the Rising cost of vehicle maintenance366
- Interest Free Financing Options Available367
- SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)367
- Audio System368
- GENERAL INFORMATION368
- Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors368
- CD and CD Player Information368
- MP3 Track and Folder Structure369
- MyFord® SYSTEM370
- AM/FM/CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM375
- AM/FM/CD SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM376
- HD RADIO™ INFORMATION (IF AVAILABLE)377
- HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting379
- SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED)381
- Satellite Radio Channels381
- Satellite Radio Reception Factors381
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service381
- Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)382
- Troubleshooting382
- AUXILIARY INPUT JACK383
- USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)385
- MEDIA HUB (IF EQUIPPED)385
- SYNC®386
- GENERAL INFORMATION387
- USING VOICE RECOGNITION389
- USING SYNC WITH YOUR PHONE391
- SYNC APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (IF EQUIPPED)406
- USING SYNC WITH YOUR MEDIA PLAYER414
- TROUBLESHOOTING426
- MyFord Touch® (If Equipped)434
- INTRODUCTION434
- ACCESSING AND ADJUSTING MODES THROUGH YOUR RIGHT VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)440
- USING VOICE RECOGNITION441
- ENTERTAINMENT445
- PHONE466
- INFORMATION473
- SETTINGS485
- CLIMATE496
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)499
- Appendices511
- Scheduled Maintenance530
- GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION530
- NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG535
- SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS541
- EXCEPTIONS545
- ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD546
- Index547
