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2018 FLEX Owner’s Manual

February 2018

Second Printing

Owner’s Manual

Flex

Litho in U.S.A.

JA8J 19A321 AA

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2018 FLEX Owner’s Manual

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
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 System46
Supplementary Restraints System47
- Principle of Operation47
- Driver and Passenger Airbags48
- Front Passenger Sensing System49
- Side Airbags51
- Safety Canopy52
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator53
- Airbag Disposal54
Keys and Remote Controls55
- General Information on Radio55
- Frequencies55
- Remote Control56
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control59
Mykey60
- 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 Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column78
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column79
- Audio Control79
- Voice Control80
- Cruise Control80
- Information Display Control80
- Heated Steering Wheel80
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 Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD118
- Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System119
- Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate121
- Rear Passenger Climate Controls123
- Heated Windows and Mirrors124
- Cabin Air Filter125
- Remote Start125
Seats126
- Sitting in the Correct Position126
- Head Restraints126
- Manual Seats129
- Power Seats129
- Memory Function131
- Rear Seats132
- Heated Seats139
- Climate Controlled Seats140
Universal Garage Door Opener141
Auxiliary Power Points146
Storage Compartments148
- Center Console148
- Overhead Console149
Starting and Stopping the Engine150
- General Information150
- Ignition Switch150
- Keyless Starting150
- Starting a Gasoline Engine151
- Engine Block Heater154
Fuel and Refueling156
- Safety Precautions156
- Fuel Quality156
- Fuel Filler Funnel Location157
- Running out of Fuel157
- Refueling159
- Fuel Consumption161
Engine Emission Control163
- Emission Law163
- Catalytic Converter164
Transmission167
- Automatic Transmission167
All-Wheel Drive171
- Using All-Wheel Drive171
Brakes178
- General Information178
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes179
- Parking Brake179
Traction Control180
- Principle of Operation180
- Using Traction Control180
Stability Control181
- Principle of Operation181
- Using Stability Control182
Parking Aids183
- Principle of Operation183
- Rear Parking Aid183
- Active Park Assist184
- Rear View Camera188
Cruise Control192
- Principle of Operation192
- Using Cruise Control192
- Using Adaptive Cruise Control193
Driving Aids199
- Blind Spot Information System199
- Cross Traffic Alert201
- Steering204
- Collision Warning System204
Load Carrying207
- Cargo Nets207
- Roof Racks and Load Carriers207
- Load Limit207
Towing213
- Towing a Trailer213
- Trailer Sway Control214
- Recommended Towing Weights214
- Essential Towing Checks216
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels219
Driving Hints221
- Breaking-In221
- Economical Driving221
- Driving through Water222
- Floor Mats222
Roadside Emergencies224
- Roadside Assistance224
- Hazard Flashers225
- Fuel Shutoff225
- Jump Starting the Vehicle226
- Post-Crash Alert System228
- Transporting the Vehicle228
Customer Assistance230
- Getting the Services You Need230
- In California (U.S. Only)231
- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)232
- Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)233
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada233
- Ordering Additional Owner's Literature235
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)235
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)235
Fuses237
- Fuse Specification Chart237
- Changing a Fuse246
Maintenance248
- General Information248
- Opening and Closing the Hood248
- Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec249
- Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost250
- Engine Oil Dipstick252
- Engine Oil Check252
- Oil Change Indicator Reset253
- Engine Coolant Check253
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check257
- Brake Fluid Check259
- Power Steering Fluid Check260
- Washer Fluid Check260
- Changing the 12V Battery260
- Checking the Wiper Blades262
- Changing the Wiper Blades262
- Adjusting the Headlamps263
- Removing a Headlamp264
- Changing a Bulb264
- Bulb Specification Chart268
- Changing the Engine Air Filter270
Vehicle Care271
- General Information271
- Cleaning Products271
- Cleaning the Exterior271
- Waxing273
- Cleaning the Engine273
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades273
- Cleaning the Interior274
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens274
- Cleaning Leather Seats275
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage276
- Cleaning the Wheels276
- Vehicle Storage276
- Body Styling Kits278
Wheels and Tires279
- General Information279
- Tire Care281
- Using Snow Chains295
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System296
- Changing a Road Wheel299
- Technical Specifications303
Capacities and Specifications305
- Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec305
- Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost305
- Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec306
- Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost308
- Vehicle Identification Number309
- Vehicle Certification Label310
- Transmission Code Designation310
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec311
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost315
Audio System320
- General Information320
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD/Sync/Satellite Radio321
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium Am/Fm/CD326
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Am/Fm/CD327
- USB Port328
Sync329
- General Information329
- Using Voice Recognition331
- Using SYNC with Your Phone334
- SYNC Applications and Services347
- SYNC Applink349
- Using SYNC with Your Media Player350
- SYNC Troubleshooting360
- Sync360
Sync™ 3368
- General Information368
- Home Screen380
- Using Voice Recognition382
- Entertainment389
- Climate399
- Phone402
- Navigation407
- Apps415
- Settings418
- SYNC 3 Troubleshooting433
Accessories446
Ford Protect448
Scheduled Maintenance450
- General Maintenance Information450
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance453
- Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance456
- Scheduled Maintenance Record458
Appendices468
- Electromagnetic Compatibility468
- End User License Agreement470

Brand	Ford
Model	Flex 2018
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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