2012 Ford FLEX Owners Manual

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steering column ......................107 Coolant checking and adding ..............338 refill capacities ................341, 367 specifications ..........................367 Cooler ..........................................98 Cruise control (see Speed control) ..................105 Customer Assistance ................287 Ford Extended Service Plan ..................................378, 381 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................314 Getting roadside assistance ...287 Getting the service you need .................................310 Index Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................316 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................314 Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................84 Defrost rear window and rearview mirrors .......................................75 windshield .................................75 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ..........................................358 engine oil .................................332 Driving under special conditions ..........................282, 284 sand .........................................283 snow and ice ...........................285 through water .................283, 286 DVD region coding .....................65 DVD system .................................48 Electronic message center .........20 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................305 running out of fuel .........304, 350 Emission control system ..........354 Engine ........................................371 cleaning ...................................319 coolant .....................................338 fail-safe cooling .......................344 idle speed control ...................336 lubrication specifications .......367 refill capacities ........................367 401 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................345 Fuses ..........................................289 Garage door opener ..................110 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............347 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................351 Gauges .........................................18 Hazard flashers .........................288 Headlamps ...................................82 aiming ..................................84–85 autolamp system .......................82 bulb specifications ....................88 daytime running lights .............84 flash to pass ..............................83 high beam .................................83 replacing bulbs .........................89 turning on and off ....................82 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...........................69, 72, 75 Homelink wireless control system ........................................110 Hood ..........................................327 Ignition ...............................249, 371 Illuminated visor mirror .............94 Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................200 Index service points ..................328–329 Engine block heater .................253 Engine oil ..................................332 checking and adding ..............332 dipstick ....................................332 filter, specifications ................366 refill capacities ........................367 specifications ..........................367 Event data recording ....................8 Exhaust fumes ..........................252 Fail safe cooling ........................344 Family entertainment system ....48 Fleet MyKey programming ......123 Floor mats .........................114–115 Fluid capacities .........................367 Fog lamps ....................................83 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road .......................281 Freezer ........................................98 Fuel ............................................345 calculating fuel economy ............................22, 351 cap ...........................................347 capacity ...................................367 choosing the right fuel ...........348 detergent in fuel .....................350 filler funnel .............................350 filling your vehicle with fuel ..................345, 347, 351 filter, specifications ........345, 366 fuel pump shut-off ..................288 improving fuel economy ........351 octane rating ...................349, 371 quality ......................................349 running out of fuel .........304, 350 402 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................356 Instrument panel cleaning ...................................322 cluster ........................................14 lighting up panel and interior .......................................84 Jack ............................................297 positioning ...............................297 storage .....................................297 Jump-starting your vehicle ......305 Keyless entry system autolock ...................................128 keypad .....................................137 locking and unlocking doors ........................................138 programming entry code .......137 Keys ...................................122, 140 positions of the ignition .........249 Lamps autolamp system .......................82 bulb replacement specifications chart ..................88 daytime running light ...............84 fog lamps ...................................83 headlamps .................................82 headlamps, flash to pass ..........83 instrument panel, dimming .....84 interior lamps .....................86, 88 replacing bulbs .........................89 LATCH anchors .........................204 Liftgate ......................115–116, 134 Index Lights, warning and indicator ....14 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........255 Load limits .................................236 Locks autolock ...................................128 childproof ................................131 doors ........................................128 Lubricant specifications ...........367 Lug nuts ....................................303 Lumbar support, seats .....149, 152 Message center ...........................20 english/metric button ...............24 system check button ................24 warning messages .....................24 Mirrors ...............................103–104 automatic dimming rearview mirror ......................................103 heated ................................75, 104 programmable memory ..........134 side view mirrors (power) .....104 Moon roof ..................................109 Motorcraft威 parts ..............325, 366 MyKey ........................................123 Navigation system .......................68 Octane rating ............................349 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................332 Overdrive ...................................265 403 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Parental MyKey programming .............................123 Park Assist ................................275 Parking brake ............................256 Parts (see Motorcraft威 parts) ...........366 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................168 Power adjustable foot pedals ...105 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................293 Power door locks ......................128 Power liftgate ............................116 Power mirrors ...........................104 Powerpoint ..................................99 Power steering ..........................262 fluid, checking and adding ....357 fluid, refill capacity ................367 fluid, specifications .................367 Power Windows .........................102 Radio ............................................30 6-CD in dash .............................30 Rear heated seats .....................162 Rear seat entertainment system ..........................................48 Rear-view camera system .........273 Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children ......................................198 Refrigerator .................................98 Relays ........................................289 404 Remote entry system .......131, 133 illuminated entry ....................136 locking/unlocking doors .........133 opening the trunk ...................134 panic alarm .............................133 replacement/additional transmitters .............................136 replacing the batteries ...........135 Reverse sensing system ...........271 Roadside assistance ..................287 Roof rack ...................................120 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..........170–172, 174–175 Safety Canopy ...........................192 Safety defects, reporting ............................316–317 Safety restraints ...............170–172, 174–175 Belt-Minder威 ...........................176 extension assembly ................175 for adults .................171–172, 174 for children .............................195 Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................168 warning light and chime ...............................175–176 Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ......................................204 Safety seats for children ..........200 Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................372 Satellite Radio .............................30 Satellite Radio Information ........44 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Third-row power fold seat .......164 Tilt steering wheel ......................93 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tires, Wheels and Loading ....231 Tires ...........................216–217, 297 alignment ................................224 care ..........................................220 changing ..................297, 299–300 checking the pressure ............220 inflating ...................................218 label .........................................230 replacing ..................................222 rotating ....................................225 safety practices .......................224 sidewall information ...............226 snow tires and chains ............235 spare tire .................................297 terminology .............................217 tire grades ...............................217 treadwear ........................216, 221 Towing .......................................243 recreational towing .................247 Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ..............246 trailer towing ..........................243 wrecker ....................................308 Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ................246 Transaxle fluid, refill capacities ..............367 lubricant specifications ..........367 Transmission .............................265 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....264 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................358 ..................................86 405 Turn signal Scheduled Maintenance Guide Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log .............388 Seats ..........................................145 child safety seats ....................200 climate control ..........................75 easy access/easyout feature .....................................154 front seats ...............................148 heated ........................72, 152, 162 memory seat ...................134, 153 second row seats ............157, 160 third row seats ........160, 163–164 Second-row power fold seat ....159 SecuriCode keyless entry system ........................................137 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ........................................139 Servicing your vehicle ..............326 Setting the clock .........................30 SOS Post Crash Alert ...............195 Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ....................................299 Spark plugs, specifications .....................366, 371 Specification chart, lubricants ...................................367 Speed control ............................105 Starting your vehicle ........................249–250, 252 jump starting ..........................305 Steering wheel controls ....................................107 tilting .........................................93 Stereo CD-MP3 .....................................30 SYNC威 ..........................................68 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Universal garage door opener ........................................110 USB port ......................................41 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................373 Vehicle loading ..........................236 Ventilating your vehicle ...........252 Warning lights (see Lights) .......14 Washer fluid ..............................330 Water, Driving through .............286 Windows power .......................................102 rear wiper/washer .....................93 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................92 checking and adding fluid .....330 liftgate reservoir .....................331 replacing wiper blades ...........331 Wrecker towing .........................308 406 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

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2012 Ford FLEX Owners Manual