2010 Ford FLEX Owners Manual

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383 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches 3.5L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine 214 See Octane 214 See Octane Fuel recommendations recommendations earlier Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio earlier in this chapter. 1–4–2–5–3–6 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42 mm) Coil on plug in this chapter. 1–4–2–5–3–6 0.033–0.037 inch (.838– .939 mm) Coil on plug 10.3:1 10.0:1 Engine drivebelt routing 3.5L V6 engine 1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine (not applicable to vehicles with electric power assisted steering). 2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine. 384 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door. 385 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number 386 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. Description 6F50 6–Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55 6–Speed Automatic Transmission (with EcoBoost) Code 387 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Accessories GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit: • 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or • the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty. Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty. The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessories.com. Exterior style Bug shields Deflectors Chrome wheels Graphic kits Interior style Ambient lighting Backlit door sill plates Floor mats Lifestyle Ash cup / coin holder Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories 388 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Accessories Peace of mind Remote start Locking fuel plug for capless fuel systems Cargo area protector Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use. • To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver’s side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 389 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Ford Extended Service Plan FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discovered the powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind” protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle Components There are four, new-vehicle Extended Service Plans with different levels of coverage. Ask you dealer for details. PremiumCare – Our most comprehensive coverage. With over 500 covered components, this plan is so complete that we generally only discuss what’s not covered! ExtraCare – Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items. BaseCare – Covers 84 components. PowertrainCare – Covers 29 critical components. Ford ESP is honored by all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealers in the U.S. and Canada It’s the only extended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company. That means you get: • Reliable, quality service anywhere you go. • Factory-trained technicians. • Genuine Ford and Motorcraft威 Parts. Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs, you are eligible for rental car coverage, including Bumper-to-Bumper warranty repairs, or manufacturer’s recalls. Transferable coverage If you sell your vehicle before your Ford ESP coverage expires, you can transfer any remaining coverage to the new owner. Whenever you’re ready to sell your car, prospective buyers may feel better about taking a risk on your used vehicle. Ford ESP may add resale value! Plus, exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including: • Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts. • Out-of-fuel and lock-out assistance. • Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car. • Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and emergency transportation. 390 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Ford Extended Service Plan Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs. Avoid the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle! Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that routinely wear out. The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine inspections, preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention for normal “wear”: • Wiper blades • Brake pads and linings • Spark plugs (except California) • Shock absorbers • Belts and hoses • Clutch disc Contact your selling Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget. Interest free finance options available Take advantage of our installment payment plan, just a 10% down payment will provide you with an affordable no interest, no-fee payment opportunity. 391 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Ford Extended Service Plan 392 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) A Accessory delay ........................100 Active Park Assist .....................280 AdvanceTrac ..............................261 Air cleaner filter ...............378–380 Air conditioning ..............67, 70, 73 manual heating and air conditioning system .................67 Airbag supplemental restraint system ........................182, 191, 193 and child safety seats ............184 description ..............182, 191, 193 disposal ....................................196 driver airbag ............184, 191, 194 indicator light .................190, 196 operation .................184, 191, 194 passenger airbag .....184, 191, 194 side airbag ...............................191 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road .........................285 Ambient mood/lighting ...............84 AM/FM .........................................28 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................353 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................259 Anti-theft system ..............142, 145 arming the system ..................146 disarming a triggered system .....................................147 Audio system (see Radio) .........28 Automatic transaxle fluid, refill capacities ..............381 fluid, specification ..................381 Index Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive .........................270, 273 fluid, adding ............................374 fluid, checking ........................374 Selectshift (SST) ....................275 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37 Battery .......................................351 acid, treating emergencies .....351 jumping a disabled battery ....319 maintenance-free ....................351 replacement, specifications ...380 servicing ..................................351 Belt-Minder威 .............................177 Booster seats .............................211 Brakes ........................................259 anti-lock ...................................259 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................260 fluid, checking and adding ....373 fluid, refill capacities ..............381 fluid, specifications .................381 lubricant specifications ..........381 parking ....................................260 shift interlock ..........................268 Bulbs ............................................84 Capacities for refilling fluids ....381 Car2U威 Home Automation System .......................................111 Cargo net ...................................122 CD ................................................28 Cell phone use ..............................8 Changing a tire .........................302 393 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Child safety seats ......................201 in front seat ............................202 in rear seat ..............................202 LATCH .....................................205 recommendations ...................199 tether anchorage hardware ...208 Child safety seats - booster seats ...........................................211 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............335 instrument panel ....................338 interior .....................................339 plastic parts ............................337 washing ....................................334 waxing .....................................334 wheels ......................................335 wiper blades ............................337 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...........................67, 70, 73 Clock ............................................91 Clock adjust AM/FM .......................................29 Compass, electronic ....................92 calibration .................................93 set zone adjustment .................93 Console overhead ..............................91–92 Controls power seat ...............................153 steering column ......................104 Coolant checking and adding ..............353 refill capacities ................356, 381 specifications ..........................381 Cooler ..........................................95 Cruise control (see Speed control) ..................102 394 Customer Assistance ................292 Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................390 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................331 Getting roadside assistance ...292 Getting the service you need .........................................327 Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................332 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................331 Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................81 Defrost rear window and rearview mirrors .......................................73 windshield .................................73 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ..........................................374 engine oil .................................348 Driving under special conditions ..........................287, 289 sand .........................................288 snow and ice ...........................290 through water .................288, 291 DVD system .................................45 Electronic message center .........18 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................319 running out of fuel .........319, 365 Emission control system ..........370 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Engine ........................................384 cleaning ...................................335 coolant .....................................353 fail-safe cooling .......................358 idle speed control ...................351 lubrication specifications .......381 refill capacities ........................381 service points ..................344–345 Engine block heater .................257 Engine oil ..................................348 change oil soon warning, message center .......................348 checking and adding ..............348 dipstick ....................................348 filter, specifications ........350, 380 recommendations ...................350 refill capacities ........................381 specifications ..........................381 Event data recording ....................7 Exhaust fumes ..........................257 Fail safe cooling ........................358 Family entertainment system ....45 Fleet MyKey programming ......124 Fluid capacities .........................381 Fog lamps ....................................80 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road .......................286 Freezer ........................................95 Fuel ............................................360 calculating fuel economy ............................20, 366 cap ...........................................362 capacity ...................................381 choosing the right fuel ...........363 Index comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................369 detergent in fuel .....................365 filler funnel .............................365 filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................360, 362, 367 filter, specifications ........360, 380 fuel pump shut-off ..................294 improving fuel economy ........366 octane rating ...................364, 384 quality ......................................364 running out of fuel .........319, 365 safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................360 Fuses ..........................................294 Garage door opener ..................107 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............362 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................366 Gauges .........................................16 Hazard flashers .........................293 Head restraints .................157, 159 Headlamps ...................................79 aiming ........................................81 autolamp system .......................79 bulb specifications ....................84 daytime running lights .............81 flash to pass ..............................80 high beam .................................80 replacing bulbs .........................85 turning on and off ....................79 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...........................67, 70, 73 395 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) L Lamps autolamp system .......................79 bulb replacement specifications chart ..................84 daytime running light ...............81 fog lamps ...................................80 headlamps .................................79 headlamps, flash to pass ..........80 instrument panel, dimming .....81 interior lamps .....................83, 85 replacing bulbs .........................85 LATCH anchors .........................205 Liftgate ......................117–118, 136 Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........260 Load limits .................................240 Locks autolock ...................................130 childproof ................................133 doors ........................................129 Lubricant specifications ...........381 Lug nuts ....................................318 Lumbar support, seats .....152, 155 Message center ...........................18 english/metric button ...............22 system check button ................22 warning messages .....................22 Mirrors ...............................100–101 automatic dimming rearview mirror ......................................100 heated ................................73, 101 programmable memory ..........137 side view mirrors (power) .....101 Moon roof ..................................106 Index Homelink wireless control system ........................................108 Hood ..........................................343 Ignition ...............................254, 384 Illuminated visor mirror .............91 Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................201 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................372 Instrument panel cleaning ...................................338 cluster ........................................12 lighting up panel and interior .......................................81 Jack ............................................302 positioning ...............................302 storage .....................................302 Jump-starting your vehicle ......319 Keyless entry system autolock ...................................130 keypad .....................................140 locking and unlocking doors ........................................141 programming entry code .......140 Keys ...................................124, 143 positions of the ignition .........254 396 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Motorcraft威 parts ..............340, 380 MyKey ........................................124 Navigation system .......................66 Octane rating ............................364 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................348 Overdrive ...................................270 Parental MyKey programming .............................124 Park Assist ................................280 Parking brake ............................260 Parts (see Motorcraft威 parts) ...........380 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................170 Power adjustable foot pedals ...102 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................298 Power door locks ......................129 Power liftgate ............................118 Power mirrors ...........................101 Power point .................................96 Power steering ..........................267 fluid, checking and adding ....373 fluid, refill capacity ................381 fluid, specifications .................381 Power Windows ...........................98 Index Radio ............................................28 6-CD in dash .............................28 Rear heated seats .....................164 Rear seat entertainment system ..........................................45 Rear-view camera system .........278 Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children ......................................199 Refrigerator .................................95 Relays ........................................294 Remote entry system .......134–135 illuminated entry ....................139 locking/unlocking doors ................................135–136 opening the trunk ...................136 panic alarm .............................137 replacement/additional transmitters .............................138 replacing the batteries ...........138 Reverse sensing system ...........276 Roadside assistance ..................292 Roof rack ...................................123 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..........168, 171, 173–176 Safety Canopy ...................191, 193 Safety defects, reporting ..........333 Safety restraints ...........168, 171, 173–176 Belt-Minder威 ...........................177 extension assembly ................176 for adults .........................173–175 for children .............................196 397 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................170 warning light and chime ........177 Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ......................................205 Safety seats for children ..........201 Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................385 Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....28 Satellite Radio Information ........42 Seats ..........................................148 child safety seats ....................201 climate control ..........................73 easy access/easyout feature .....................................156 front seats ...............................151 heated ........................70, 155, 164 memory seat ...................137, 156 second row seats ............159, 162 third row seats ........162, 165–166 Second-row power fold seat ....161 SecuriCode keyless entry system ........................................140 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ........................................142 Servicing your vehicle ..............342 Setting the clock .........................29 SOS Post Crash Alert ...............196 Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ...........304 Spark plugs, specifications .....................380, 384 Specification chart, lubricants ...................................381 Speed control ............................102 398 Starting your vehicle ........254–256 jump starting ..........................319 Steering wheel controls ....................................104 tilting .........................................90 Stereo 6-CD in dash .............................28 CD-MP3 .....................................28 SYNC威 ..........................................66 Temporary mobility kit .............309 Tilt steering wheel ......................90 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tires, Wheels and Loading ....234 Tires ...........................218–219, 302 alignment ................................226 care ..........................................222 changing ..................302, 304–305 checking the pressure ............222 inflating ...................................220 label .........................................233 replacing ..................................224 rotating ....................................227 safety practices .......................225 sidewall information ...............228 snow tires and chains ............239 spare tire .................................302 Temporary mobility kit ..........309 terminology .............................219 tire grades ...............................219 treadwear ........................218, 223 Towing .......................................247 recreational towing .................252 Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ..............251 trailer towing ..........................247 wrecker ....................................325 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Ventilating your vehicle ...........257 Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 Washer fluid ..............................346 Water, Driving through .............291 Windows power .........................................98 rear wiper/washer .....................90 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................89 checking and adding fluid .....346 liftgate reservoir .....................346 replacing wiper blades ...........347 Wrecker towing .........................325 399 Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ................251 Transaxle fluid, refill capacities ..............381 lubricant specifications ..........381 Transmission .............................270 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....268 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................374 ..................................83 Turn signal Universal garage door opener ........................................107 USB port ......................................39 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................386 Vehicle loading ..........................240 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

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2010 Ford FLEX Owners Manual