2018-Flex-Owner's-Manual

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Introduction10
About This Manual10
Symbols Glossary10
Data Recording12
California Proposition 6514
Perchlorate14
Ford Credit14
Replacement Parts Recommendation15
Special Notices15
Mobile Communications Equipment16
Export Unique Options16
Environment18
Protecting the Environment18
At a Glance19
Instrument Panel Overview19
Child Safety21
General Information21
Installing Child Restraints22
Booster Seats32
Child Restraint Positioning34
Child Safety Locks35
Seatbelts37
Principle of Operation37
Fastening the Seatbelts38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime42
Seatbelt Reminder42
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance44
Seatbelt Extension44
Personal Safety System™46
Personal Safety System™46
Supplementary Restraints System47
Principle of Operation47
Driver and Passenger Airbags48
Front Passenger Sensing System49
Side Airbags51
Safety Canopy™52
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator53
Airbag Disposal54
Keys and Remote Controls55
General Information on Radio Frequencies55
Remote Control56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control59
MyKey™60
Principle of Operation60
Creating a MyKey61
Clearing All MyKeys62
Checking MyKey System Status63
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems64
MyKey Troubleshooting64
Doors and Locks66
Locking and Unlocking66
Keyless Entry69
Liftgate72
Manual Liftgate72
Power Liftgate73
Security76
Passive Anti-Theft System76
Anti-Theft Alarm77
Steering Wheel78
Adjusting the Steering Wheel78
Adjusting the Steering Wheel78
Audio Control79
Voice Control80
Cruise Control80
Information Display Control81
Heated Steering Wheel81
Pedals82
Adjusting the Pedals82
Wipers and Washers83
Windshield Wipers83
Autowipers83
Windshield Washers84
Rear Window Wiper and Washers84
Lighting85
General Information85
Lighting Control85
Autolamps86
Instrument Lighting Dimmer87
Headlamp Exit Delay87
Daytime Running Lamps87
Front Fog Lamps88
Direction Indicators88
Interior Lamps88
Ambient Lighting89
Windows and Mirrors90
Power Windows90
Exterior Mirrors91
Interior Mirror93
Sun Visors93
Moonroof93
Instrument Cluster95
Gauges95
Warning Lamps and Indicators96
Audible Warnings and Indicators99
Information Displays100
General Information100
Information Messages108
Climate Control117
Manual Climate Control117
Automatic Climate Control118
Automatic Climate Control120
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate121
Rear Passenger Climate Controls124
Heated Windows and Mirrors124
Cabin Air Filter125
Remote Start125
Seats126
Sitting in the Correct Position126
Head Restraints126
Manual Seats129
Power Seats130
Memory Function131
Rear Seats132
Heated Seats139
Climate Controlled Seats140
Universal Garage Door Opener141
Universal Garage Door Opener141
Auxiliary Power Points145
Auxiliary Power Points145
Storage Compartments147
Center Console147
Overhead Console148
Starting and Stopping the Engine149
General Information149
Ignition Switch149
Keyless Starting149
Starting a Gasoline Engine150
Engine Block Heater153
Fuel and Refueling155
Safety Precautions155
Fuel Quality155
Fuel Filler Funnel Location156
Running Out of Fuel156
Refueling157
Fuel Consumption160
Engine Emission Control162
Emission Law162
Catalytic Converter163
Transmission166
Automatic Transmission166
All-Wheel Drive170
Using All-Wheel Drive170
Brakes177
General Information177
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes177
Parking Brake178
Traction Control179
Principle of Operation179
Using Traction Control179
Stability Control180
Principle of Operation180
Using Stability Control181
Parking Aids182
Principle of Operation182
Rear Parking Aid182
Active Park Assist183
Rear View Camera187
Cruise Control190
Principle of Operation190
Using Cruise Control190
Using Adaptive Cruise Control191
Driving Aids197
Blind Spot Information System197
Cross Traffic Alert199
Steering202
Collision Warning System202
Load Carrying205
Cargo Nets205
Roof Racks and Load Carriers205
Load Limit205
Towing211
Towing a Trailer211
Trailer Sway Control212
Recommended Towing Weights212
Essential Towing Checks214
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels217
Driving Hints219
Breaking-In219
Economical Driving219
Driving Through Water220
Floor Mats220
Roadside Emergencies222
Roadside Assistance222
Hazard Flashers223
Fuel Shutoff223
Jump Starting the Vehicle224
Post-Crash Alert System226
Transporting the Vehicle226
Customer Assistance228
Getting the Services You Need228
In California (U.S. Only)229
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)230
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)231
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada231
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature232
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)233
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)233
Fuses235
Fuse Specification Chart235
Changing a Fuse244
Maintenance246
General Information246
Opening and Closing the Hood246
Under Hood Overview248
Under Hood Overview249
Engine Oil Dipstick250
Engine Oil Check250
Oil Change Indicator Reset251
Engine Coolant Check252
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check256
Brake Fluid Check257
Power Steering Fluid Check258
Washer Fluid Check258
Changing the 12V Battery258
Checking the Wiper Blades260
Changing the Wiper Blades260
Adjusting the Headlamps261
Removing a Headlamp262
Changing a Bulb262
Bulb Specification Chart266
Changing the Engine Air Filter268
Vehicle Care269
General Information269
Cleaning Products269
Cleaning the Exterior269
Waxing270
Cleaning the Engine271
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades271
Cleaning the Interior272
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens272
Cleaning Leather Seats273
Repairing Minor Paint Damage273
Cleaning the Wheels273
Vehicle Storage274
Body Styling Kits276
Wheels and Tires277
General Information277
Tire Care279
Using Snow Chains293
Tire Pressure Monitoring System294
Changing a Road Wheel297
Technical Specifications302
Capacities and Specifications303
Engine Specifications303
Engine Specifications303
Motorcraft Parts304
Motorcraft Parts305
Vehicle Identification Number306
Vehicle Certification Label307
Transmission Code Designation307
Capacities and Specifications308
Capacities and Specifications312
Audio System317
General Information317
Audio Unit318
Audio Unit323
Audio Unit324
USB Port326
SYNC™327
General Information327
Using Voice Recognition329
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone332
SYNC™ Applications and Services345
SYNC™ AppLink™347
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player348
SYNC™ Troubleshooting358
SYNC™ 3366
General Information366
Home Screen379
Using Voice Recognition380
Entertainment387
Climate397
Phone399
Navigation405
Apps413
Settings416
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting429
Accessories442
Accessories442
Ford Protect444
Ford Protect444
Scheduled Maintenance446
General Maintenance Information446
Normal Scheduled Maintenance449
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance452
Scheduled Maintenance Record454
Appendices464
Electromagnetic Compatibility464
End User License Agreement466

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