2013 Ford FLEX Owners Manual

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Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the ⬙Powered by Gracenote™⬙ logo are trademarks of Gracenote. Gracenote® End User License Agreement (EULA) This device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of 2000 Powell Street Emeryville, California 94608 (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this device to do disc and music file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers (“Gracenote Servers”), and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End User functions of this device This device may contain content belonging to Gracenote’s providers. If so, all of the restrictions set forth herein with respect to Gracenote Data shall also apply to such content and such content providers shall be entitled to all of the benefits and protections set forth herein that are available to Gracenote. You agree that you will use the content from Gracenote (“Gracenote Content”), Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own personal, non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Content, Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data (except in a Tag associated with a music file) to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE CONTENT, GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN. You agree that your non-exclusive licenses to use the Gracenote Content, Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your licenses terminate, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Content, Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote, respectively, reserve all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers and Gracenote Content, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will either Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide, including any copyrighted material or music file information. You agree that Gracenote may enforce its respective rights, collectively or separately, under this agreement against you, directly in each company’s own name.

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Gracenote uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow Gracenote to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page at www.gracenote.com for the Gracenote Privacy Policy THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, EACH ITEM OF GRACENOTE DATA AND THE GRACENOTE CONTENT ARE LICENSED TO YOU “AS IS.” NEITHER GRACENOTE MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF ANY GRACENOTE DATA FROM THE GRACENOTE SERVERS OR GRACENOTE CONTENT. GRACENOTE COLLECTIVELY AND SEPARATELY RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DELETE DATA AND/OR CONTENT FROM THE COMPANIES’ RESPECTIVE SERVERS OR, IN THE CASE OF GRACENOTE, CHANGE DATA CATEGORIES FOR ANY CAUSE THAT GRACENOTE DEEMS SUFFICIENT. NO WARRANTY IS MADE THAT EITHER GRACENOTE CONTENT OR THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR GRACENOTE SERVERS ARE ERROR-FREE OR THAT THE FUNCTIONING OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR GRACENOTE SERVERS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED. GRACENOTE IS NOT OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH ANY ENHANCED OR ADDITIONAL DATA TYPES THAT GRACENOTE MAY CHOOSE TO PROVIDE IN THE FUTURE AND IS FREE TO DISCONTINUE ITS ONLINE SERVICES AT ANY TIME. GRACENOTE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. NEITHER GRACENOTE WARRANTS THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER. 娀 Gracenote 2007
Vehicle with SYNC only FCC ID: KMHSG1G1
FCC ID: WDGSG1G1
Vehicle with SYNC and MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch FCC ID: KMHSYNCG2
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IC: 1422A-SG1G1
IC: 5248B-SG1G1

IC: 1422A-SYNCG2

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WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Index

911 Assist™ ......................417, 496

ABS (see Brakes) .....................217
Accessing and using your USB port ............................................474
Accessing call history/phone book during active call .............405
Accessing your calendar ..........496
Accessing your media menu features ......................................428
Accessing your phone menu features ......................................407
Accessory delay ........................101
Active call menu options .........405
Active Park Assist .....................223
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........234
Adding (pairing) a phone ........482
Advanced menu options ...415, 435
Advanced menu options (prompts, languages, defaults, master reset, installing applications) ..............................415
Airbag supplemental restraint system ..........................................49
and child safety seats ..............51
description ................................49
disposal ......................................60
driver airbag ..............................49
passenger airbag .......................49
side airbag ...........................49, 55
Air cleaner filter .......317–318, 371
Air conditioning ........................148

manual heating and air conditioning system ...............148
Air filter, cabin ..........................156

All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road .........................211
Ambient mood/lighting .............503
AM/FM .......................................461
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................303
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................217
Anti-theft system ..................83, 86
arming the system ..............83, 86
disarming a triggered system ..86

Audio system

Single CD ................135, 140–141

Audio system (see Radio) ................135, 140–141
Automatic transmission

driving an automatic overdrive .................................206
fluid, adding ............................308
fluid, checking ........................308
fluid, refill capacities ..............367
fluid, specification ..................367
Selectshift (SST) ....................207
Auxiliary Input Jack .................470
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..142
Auxiliary powerpoint ................184
A/V inputs ..........................144, 478

Battery .......................................314
acid, treating emergencies .....314
jumping a disabled battery ....277
maintenance-free ....................314
replacement, specifications ...371
servicing ..................................314

Blind Spot Information System .......................................242

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Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................217
anti-lock ...................................217
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................217
brake warning light ................217
fluid, checking and adding ....313
fluid, refill capacities ..............367
fluid, specifications .................367
lubricant specifications ..........367
parking ....................................218
shift interlock ..........................209
trailer .......................................265

Capacities for refilling fluids ....367
Cargo net ...................................252
CD ..............................135, 140–141
CD player ..........................133, 472
CD voice commands .................473
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................357
Child safety restraints ..........29–30
Child safety seats

automatic locking mode (retractor) .................................38
LATCH .......................................29

Child safety seats - booster seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........448
Cleaning your vehicle ...............326
engine compartment ..............328
instrument panel ....................330
interior .....................................330
plastic parts ............................327
washing ....................................326
waxing .....................................328

wheels ......................................332
wiper blades ............................329

Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ..........148
Climate voice commands .........514
Clock ..................................135, 501
Collision Warning System .........247
Compass Display .......................117
Console ......................................187
overhead ..................................189
rear ..........................................187
Coolant ......................................303
checking and adding ..............303
refill capacities ........................367
specifications ..........................367
Cooler ........................................187
Cross Traffic Alert ....................242
Cruise control ...........................233
Customer Assistance ................275

Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................376
Getting roadside assistance ...275
Getting the service you need .........................................281
Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................287
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................285

Defrost .......................148, 150, 152
rear window ............................156

Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................308
engine oil .................................302

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Display settings .........................501
Drivebelt ....................................366
Driving under special conditions ..................210, 212, 214
sand .........................................213
snow and ice ...........................215
through water .................214, 272

Dual automatic temperature control (DATC) .................150, 152

Electronic message center .......114
Electronic stability control ......221
Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................277
running out of fuel .................199

Emergency brake (see Parking brake) ..................218
Emission control system ..........203
End user license agreement ....527
Engine ........................................366
cleaning ...................................328
coolant .....................................303
fail-safe cooling .......................307
idle speed control ...................314
lubrication specifications .......367
refill capacities ........................367
service points ..........................301
Engine block heater .................195
Engine oil

checking and adding ..............302
dipstick ....................................302
filter, specifications ................371
refill capacities ........................367
specifications ..........................367
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................195

Fail safe cooling ........................307
Fleet MyKey programming ........69
Floor mats .................................273
Fluid capacities .........................367
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles

driving off road .......................211
Freezer ......................................187
Fuel

cap ...........................................201
capacity ...................................367
choosing the right fuel ...........198
filler funnel .............................199
filling your vehicle with fuel ..201
filter, specifications ........313, 371
fuel pump shut-off ..................277
octane rating ...................198, 366
quality ......................................198
running out of fuel .................199
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................197
Fuel and distance computer ....117

outside temperature indicator ..................................117
to empty indicator ..................117
trip distance ............................117
trip/reset button .....................117
Fuses ..................................289–290

Garage door opener ..................179
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............201
Gauges ...............................107–108
odometer .................................117
trip odometer ..........................117

Hazard flashers .........................276

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HD Radio™ ...............................462
Headlamps

aiming ......................................319
bulb specifications ..................325
flash to pass ..............................95
high beam .................................95
replacing bulbs .......................321
Head restraints .........................159
Heated steering wheel ..............512
Heating ......................148, 150, 152
Help ............................................511
Homelink wireless control system ........................................179
Hood ..........................................299
How to use voice commands ...453

Ignition ...............................191, 366
Illuminated visor mirror ...104–105
Information displays .................114
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................205
Instrument panel

cleaning ...................................330
cluster ......................................108
Intelligent Access Key ................63

Keyless entry system

autolock .....................................75
keypad .......................................81
locking and unlocking doors ....82
programming entry code .........81
Keys .......................................62, 83
positions of the ignition .........191

Lamps

bulb replacement specifications chart ................325
headlamps, flash to pass ..........95
interior lamps ...........................99
replacing bulbs .......................321
LATCH anchors ...........................29
Liftgate ........................................77
Lights, warning and indicator ..108
Listening to music ....................459
Load limits .................................253
Locks

autolock .....................................75
childproof ..................................34
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...........367
Lug nuts ....................................364

Jack ............................................357
positioning ...............................357
storage .....................................357

Joining two calls (multiparty/conference call) ....405
Jump-starting your vehicle ......277

Making and receiving calls .......482
MAP DVD - Loading and Unloading ..................................482
Map icons ..................................523
Map mode ..................................521
Map preferences .......................520

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Map updates ..............................524
Media Bluetooth menu options (adding, connecting, deleting, turning on/off) ..........................434
Message center .........................114
warning messages ...........118, 124
Mirrors ...............................101, 104
fold away .................................102
programmable memory ............65
side view mirrors (power) .....101
Moon roof ..................................105
Motorcraft® parts .............326, 371
MyFord Touch™ system ..........445
MyKey ..........................................69

Navigation features ...................515
Navigation voice commands ....525
Notifications ..............................495

Octane rating ............................198

Pairing other phones ........402, 482
Pairing your phone ...................481
Pairing your phone for the first time ....................................401, 481
Parental MyKey programming ...69
Park Assist ................................223
Parking brake ............................218
Parts (see Motorcraft® parts) ..........371

Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...................51
Phone Bluetooth menu options (adding, connecting, deleting, turning on/off) ..........................413
Phone redial ..............................407
Phone settings ..................485, 508
Phone voice commands ............487
Playing music (by artist, album, genre, playlist, tracks, similar) ......................................431
POI categories ...........................517
Point of Interest (POI) .............517
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................290
Power door locks ........................73
Power liftgate ..............................77
Power mirrors ...........................101
Powerpoint ................................184
Power steering ..........................250
fluid, refill capacity ................367
fluid, specifications .................367
Power Windows .........................100
Privacy information ..........398, 450
Push button start system .........191
Putting a call on/off hold .........405

Quick touch buttons .................524

Radio ..........................135, 140–141
AM/FM .....................................461
Single CD ................135, 140–141

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Radio reception .........................133
Radio voice commands .............466
Rear heated seats .....................166
Rear view camera display ................................228, 503
Rear window defroster ....................148, 150, 152
Receiving a text message .............................409, 485
Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children ........................................23
Refrigerator ...............................187
Relays ................................289–290
Remote entry system

illuminated entry ......................76
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
replacing the batteries .............63
Reverse sensing system ...........223
Roadside assistance ..................275
Roof rack ...................................252
Route preferences ....................520

Safety Belt Maintenance ............46
Safety belts (see Safety restraints) .........37, 40
Safety defects, reporting ..........288
Safety information ............397, 449
Safety restraints ..............37–38, 40
Belt-Minder® ............................41
extension assembly ..................40
for adults .............................37–38
for children .........................19, 23
inflatable safety belt .................44

Occupant Classification Sensor ........................................51
safety belt maintenance ...........46
seat belt maintenance ..............46
warning light and chime ..........41

Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ........................................29
Safety seats for children ......19, 23
Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................372
Satellite Radio ...................135, 467
Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log .............384
SD card ......................144, 474, 515
Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ...............37
Seats ..........................................169
child safety seats ................19, 23
climate control ........................168
easy access/easyout feature ..165
front seats ...............161, 163, 167
heated ..............................165–166
memory seat .....................65, 164
second row seats ............169, 173
third row seats ........173, 175–176
Second-row power fold seat ....170
SecuriCode keyless entry system ..........................................80
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ..........................................83
Selecting your media source (USB, Line in, BT audio) .........428
Sending new text messages .....484
Setting a destination ................515
Setting a destination by voice .516
Settings ......................................500

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Setting the clock ...............135, 501
Side air curtain ...........................56
Side-curtain airbags system .......56
SIRIUS® satellite radio ....135, 467
SIRIUS satellite radio voice commands .................................468
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................492
SIRIUS Travel Link voice commands .................................494
SOS Post Crash Alert .................49
Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ...........................................360
Spark plugs, specifications .....................366, 371
Specification chart, lubricants ...................................367
Stability system .........................221
Starting your vehicle ................194
jump starting ..........................277
push button start system .......191
Steering wheel ............................87
controls ......................................89
tilting .........................................87

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (see airbags) ....................49
Supported media file types ......477
Supported player, media formats and metadata information ................................477
SYNC® customer support ........397
SYNC® Services ................422, 488
System settings .........................504

Temperature control (see Climate control) ..............148, 150, 152, 512
Text messaging .................408, 484
Text messaging (sending, downloading, deleting) .....409, 411
Third-row power fold seat .......177
Tilt steering wheel ......................87
Tires ...................................337, 357
alignment ................................351
care ..........................................337
changing ..........................357, 360
checking the pressure ............347
inflating ...................................345
label .........................................344
replacing ..................................349
rotating ....................................351
safety practices .......................350
sidewall information ...............339
snow tires and chains ............352
spare tire .................................358
terminology .............................338
tire grades ...............................338
treadwear ........................337, 347

Touchscreen features (climate) ....................................512
Towing .......................261, 268–269
recreational towing .................269
Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ..............265
trailer towing ..........................261
wrecker ....................................268
Traction control ........................219
Traffic, Directions and Information ................................422
Traffic preferences ...................520

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Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ................265
Trailer sway control ..................262
Transaxle

fluid, refill capacities ..............367
lubricant specifications ..........367

Transmission

brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....209
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................308
..................................98

Turn signal

USB port ............................144, 474
Using privacy mode ..................405

Vehicle health report ........419, 498
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................371
Vehicle loading ..........................253

Ventilating your vehicle ...........195
Voice commands in media mode ..........................................426
Voice commands in phone mode ..........................................402
Voice recognition ......................453

Warning lights (see Lights) .....108
Washer fluid ......................313–314
Water, Driving through .............272
Windows

power .......................................100
rear wiper/washer .....................94

Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................93

checking and adding fluid ..................................313–314
replacing wiper blades ...........316
Wrecker towing .........................268

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