2015 Ford FLEX Owners Manual

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Type 1 Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar. A. Tachometer B. Information display. See Information displays for more information. C. Speedometer D. Fuel gauge Fuel Gauge Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient. Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will indicate approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located. The needle should move toward F when you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points to E after adding fuel, this indicates your vehicle needs service soon. After refueling some variability in needle position is normal: • It may take a short time for the needle to reach F after leaving the gas station. This is normal and depends upon the slope of pavement at the gas station. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Instrument Cluster 113 • The fuel amount dispensed into the tank is a little less or more than the gauge indicated. This is normal and depends upon the slope of pavement at the gas station. • If the gas station nozzle shuts off before the tank is full, try a different gas pump nozzle. Low Fuel Reminder A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel gauge needle is at 1/16th. Driving type (fuel Fuel gauge position Distance-to-empty economy conditions) Highway driving Severe duty driving (trailer towing, extended idle) 1/16th 1/16th 35 miles to 80 miles (56 km to 129 km) 35 miles (56km) Type 2 Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar. A. Left Information Display. See Information displays for more information. B. Speedometer C. Right Information Display. See MyFord Touch™ for more information. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 114 Instrument Cluster WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS There indicators can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information. Note: Some warning indicators are reconfigurable telltales (RTT). These indicators appear in the information display and function the same as a warning light, but do not display on startup. Adaptive cruise control (if equipped) (RTT) The speed control system indicator light changes color to indicate what mode the system is in: • On (white light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is turned on. Turns off when the speed control system is turned off. • Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the adaptive cruise control system is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged. Stability Control System Displays when the AdvanceTrac®/Traction control is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Stability Control System Off Illuminates when AdvanceTrac®/Traction control has been disabled by the driver. Airbag readiness If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned on, continues to flash or remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. A chime will sound when there is a malfunction in the indicator light. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Instrument Cluster 115 Anti-lock brake system If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. Brake system warning light To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on position. If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system checked immediately by your authorized dealer. WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. Charging system (RTT) Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related component. Door ajar (RTT) Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely closed. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 116 Instrument Cluster Engine oil pressure (RTT) Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Engine coolant temperature (RTT) Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Fog lamps (if equipped) Illuminates when the fog lamps are turned on. Grade assist and overdrive cancel (if equipped) (RTT) Illuminates when grade assist is turned on. Heads up display (if equipped) A red beam of lights will illuminate on the windshield in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control and/or the collision warning system. It will also illuminate momentarily when you start your vehicle to make sure the display works. High beams Illuminates when the high-beam headlamps are on. Low fuel (RTT) Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty. Liftgate ajar (RTT) Illuminates when the ignition is on and liftgate is not completely closed. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Instrument Cluster 117 Low tire pressure warning Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the warning light is functional. If the light does not turn on or begins to flash, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Low washer fluid (RTT) Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low. Park lamps Illuminates when the park lamps are on. Powertrain malfunction/reduced power (RTT) Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Safety belt Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder® chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 118 Instrument Cluster Service engine soon The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing in the Fuel and Refueling chapter. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Fuel and Refueling chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by an authorized dealer. WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Have an authorized dealer service your vehicle immediately. Speed control (if equipped) (RTT) The speed control system indicator light changes color to indicate what mode the system is in: • On (gray light-type 1, white light-type 2): Illuminates when the speed control system is turned on. Turns off when the speed control system is turned off. • Engaged (white light-type 1, green light-type 2): Illuminates when the speed control system is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Instrument Cluster 119 Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS Key In Ignition Warning Chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened. Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped) Sounds the horn twice when you exit your vehicle with the intelligent access key, after the last door is closed and your keyless vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is still on. Headlamps On Warning Chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened. Parking Brake On Warning Chime Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle. If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 120 Information Displays GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.. Various systems on your vehicle can be controlled using the information display controls on the steering wheel. Corresponding information is displayed in the information display. Information Display Controls (Type 1) • Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through and highlight the options within a menu. • Press the right arrow button to • Press the left arrow button to • Press the OK button to choose and confirm a setting/messages. enter a sub-menu. exit a menu. Menu You can access the menus using the information display control. Note: Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the items are optional. †Trip 1 / 2 Trip Odometer Trip Time †See Trip and fuel economy computer later in this section for more information. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Information Displays 121 Fuel Economy Distance to E Inst Fuel Econ Average Fuel †See Trip and fuel economy computer later in this section for more information. Information MyKey® Distance (if key is programmed) — Distance traveled when a programmed key is in use. MyKey® Information — Number of MyKeys and admin keys programmed) Coolant Temp. — The engine coolant indicator will change colors indicating: blue for cool, gray for normal and red for hot. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Driver Assist Traction Control — check enabled (default) / uncheck Settings disabled Blind Spot — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Collision Warning High, Normal or Low Sensitivity Chimes (not selectable if using a MyKey) Warning (not selectable if using a MyKey) Adaptive or Normal Cross Traffic — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Cruise Control Rear Park Aid — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Trailer Sway — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 122 Information Displays Display Language Units Settings Select your applicable language Distance Miles and Gallons or km/L or L/100km Temperature Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) Convenience Autolamp Off or number of seconds Delay Compass Hold OK to Calibrate Display Calibrate (if equipped) Zone (1–15) Normal or Towing Autolock Autounlock Remote Unlock DTE Calculation Easy Entry/Exit — check enabled / uncheck disabled Locks All Doors or Driver First Switch Enabled or Disabled Oil life Reset Set XXX% Power Liftgate Remote Start Climate Control Seats and Wheel or Seats Duration System Remote Open Courtesy Wipe Rain Sensing Windows Wipers Auto or Last Settings Auto or Off (5, 10 or 15 minutes) 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Information Displays 123 MyKey Settings Hold OK to Create MyKey Create MyKey 911 Assist Always On or User Selectable AdvanceTrac Always On or User Selectable Max Speed Choose desired speed or Off Speed Minder Choose desired speed or Off Volume Limiter Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys TRIP AND FUEL ECONOMY COMPUTER Resetting the Trip Computer Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip, distance, time and fuel information. Odometer Registers the total accumulated distance for the lifetime of the vehicle. This value cannot be reset. Trip Odometer Registers the distance of individual journeys. Trip Timer Registers the total time of a trip. Fuel Used Shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip. Distance to E Indicates the approximate distance the vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in driving pattern may cause the value to vary. Average Fuel Indicates the average fuel consumption since the function was last reset. Information Messages See Information Messages later in this chapter for more information. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 124 Information Displays Information Display Controls (Type 2) • Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through and highlight the options within a menu. • Press the right arrow button to • Press the left arrow button to • Press the OK button to choose and confirm a setting/messages. enter a sub-menu. exit a menu. Main menu From the main menu bar on the left side of the information display, you can choose from the following categories: • Display Mode • Trip 1 & 2 • Fuel Economy • Driver Assist • Settings Scroll up/down to highlight one of the categories, then press the right arrow key or OK to enter into that category. Press the left arrow key as needed to exit back to the main menu. Display Mode Use the up/down arrow buttons to choose between the following display options. Display mode XXX mi (km) to empty Bar tachometer Round tachometer Engine coolant temp gauge Display mode Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Information Displays 125 Display mode Display mode Fuel gauge Option 1 Always Present Always Present Option 2 Always Present Always Present Option 3 Always Present Always Present Total odometer (lower left corner) Regardless of display mode chosen, when SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) is activated, the cluster will change to the round tachometer if not already selected. After the round tachometer displays, other display modes with the bar tachometer can also be chosen. • XXX mi (km) to empty: Shows approximate fuel level before the fuel tank reaches empty. The value is dynamic and can change (raise or lower) depending on driving style. • Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. When the fuel level becomes low, the level indicator will change to amber. When the fuel level becomes critically low, the level indicator will change to red. Note: When a MyKey® is in use, low fuel warnings will display earlier. The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. • Bar/Round tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. During SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) use, the currently selected gear will appear in the display. • Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the level indicator will be in the normal range. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 126 Information Displays Trip 1 & 2 Choose between the following trip displays. Trip 1 & 2 Trip 1 & 2 Trip distance Average fuel economy Elapsed trip time Hold OK to Reset Estimated amount of fuel consumed Total odometer (lower left corner) Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information. • Trip distance — shows the accumulated trip distance. • Average fuel economy — shows the average fuel economy for a given • Elapsed trip time— timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and trip. restarts when the vehicle is restarted. Fuel Economy Use the left/right arrow buttons to choose the desired fuel economy display. Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Inst Fuel Economy XX. Min Fuel History Instantaneous fuel usage Fuel usage over a 30 minute time span Average fuel economy XXX mi (km) to empty Total odometer (lower left corner) Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed fuel usage information. • Inst. Fuel Economy: This display shows a visual graph of your • XX. Min Fuel History: This display shows a bar chart of your fuel Always Present Always Present instantaneous fuel economy. history. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Information Displays 127 Driver Assist In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices. Note: Some items are optional and may not appear. Driver Assist Traction Control — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Blindspot — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Collision Warning Sensitivity Cross Traffic — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Cruise Control Front Park Aid — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Rear Park Aid — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Trailer Sway — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled High / Normal / Low Adaptive or Normal 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 128 Vehicle Information Displays Settings DTE Calculation Normal / Towing Easy Entry/Exit — check enabled / uncheck disabled Lighting Autolamp Delay Off or number Locks Oil Life Reset Power Liftgate Remote Start of seconds On / Off On / Off All doors / Driver’s door Auto / Last Settings Autolock Autounlock Remote Unlocking Remaining Life XXX % Enable / Disable Climate Control (using this feature allows you to select different climate control modes when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature) Front Seats Duration Auto / Off 5 / 10 /15 minutes Windows Wipers System — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Remote Open or Remote Close Courtesy Wipe — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Rain Sensing On / Off 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Information Displays 129 Settings (cont’d) *MyKey Hold OK to Create MyKey Always On / User Selectable Always On / User Selectable MyKey Status MyKeys / Admin Keys Create MyKey 911 Assist Traction Control Max Speed Choose desired speed or off Speed Minder Choose desired speed or off Volume Limiter Do Not Disturb MyKey Report Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys Always On / User Selectable On / Off On / Off *Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set. Display Settings (cont’d) Miles & GAL, l/100km or km/l Fuel Gauge / Fuel + Tach Distance Gauge Display Language Select your applicable language Temperature Fahrenheit (°F) / Celsius (°C) 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 130 Information Displays INFORMATION MESSAGES Note: Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be abbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have. Press the OK button to acknowledge and remove some messages from the information display. Other messages will be removed automatically after a short time. When a warning message appears, you must wait two seconds before being able to clear it. Certain messages need to be confirmed before you can access the menus. Message indicators: Some messages will be supplemented by a system specific symbol. Adaptive Cruise Control Messages Adaptive Cruise Malfunction Adaptive Cruise Not Available Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor Blocked AdvanceTrac® / Traction Control Messages Service AdvanceTrac Traction control off Trailer Sway Reduce Speed Action / Description Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging. Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly. Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. Action / Description Displayed when the AdvanceTrac® system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the traction control has been disabled by the driver. Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Information Displays 131 Alarm/Security Messages Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle Automatic Engine Shutdown Messages Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds Engine Shut Off for Fuel Economy Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds Press OK to Override AWD Messages AWD Off Check AWD Action / Description Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from triggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before the 12 second chime expires. Action / Description Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off. Displays when the engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy. Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on the left steering wheel button to override the shut down. Action / Description Displayed when the AWD system has been automatically disabled to protect itself. This is caused by operating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is overheating. The AWD system will resume normal function and clear this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system is allowed to cool. Displayed in conjunction with the Throttle Control/Transmission/AWD light when the AWD system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 132 Information Displays Battery and Charging System Messages Check Charging System Turn Power Off to Save Battery Transport Mode Contact Dealer Factory Mode Contact Dealer BLIS® Messages Blindspot Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual Action / Description Displayed when the charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the battery management system determines that: • the battery is at a low state of charge or, • the ignition has been in accessory position or on position with the engine off for approximately 45 minutes. Turn the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Action / Description Displayed when the blind spot information system/cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. Blindspot System Fault Displayed when a fault with the blind spot Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked information system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the blind spot information system/cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Information Displays 133 BLIS® Messages Cross Traffic System Fault Vehicle Coming From Brake System Messages Brake Fluid Level LOW Check Brake System Park Brake Engaged Collision Warning System Messages Collision Warning Not Available Collision Warning Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual Action / Description Displayed when a fault with the cross traffic alert system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CTA) system is operating and senses a vehicle. Action / Description Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Action / Description Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the collision warning system radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 134 Information Displays Collision Warning System Messages Collision Warning Malfunction Door Messages X Door Ajar Liftgate Ajar Engine On Fuel Messages Check Fuel Fill Inlet Fuel Level LOW Keys and Intelligent Access Messages No Key Detected Key Programmed x Keys Total Action / Description Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system will be disabled. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Action / Description Displayed when a door is not completely closed. Displayed when the liftgate is not completely closed. Displayed when the engine is on, the driver door has been opened and the gear shift level is in P Park. Action / Description Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed. Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. Action / Description Displayed if the intelligent access key is not detected by the system in the following three scenarios: •When the start/stop button is pressed in an attempt to either start the engine or cycle through the ignition states. •When the engine is running and a door is opened then closed. •When the vehicle’s speed exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h) for the first time after starting. Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent access key is programmed to the system. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Information Displays 135 Keys and Intelligent Access Messages Max Number of Keys Learned Press Brake to Start Restart Now or Key is Needed Accessory Power is Active Starting System Fault Maintenance Messages LOW Engine Oil Pressure Change Engine Oil Soon Oil Change Required Engine Coolant Overtemperature Washer Fluid Level LOW Steering Malfunction Service Now Action / Description Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum number of keys have been programmed. Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed without the brake pedal being applied. This is a reminder that the brake pedal must be applied when the start/stop button is pressed in order to start the engine. Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and a Intelligent Access Key is not detected inside the vehicle. Displayed when the vehicle is in the accessory ignition state. This message is displayed when there is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. See your authorized dealer for service. Action / Description Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. Displayed when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Displays when the steering system needs service. See your authorized dealer. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 136 Information Displays Maintenance Messages Service Power Steering Now Power Steering Assist Fault MyKey® Messages MyKey active Drive Safely MyKey not Created Speed Limited to xx MPH/km/h Near Vehicle Top Speed Check Speed Drive Safely Buckle Up to Unmute Audio Could Not Program Integrated Key Action / Description The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system that requires service immediately. See your authorized dealer. The power steering system has disabled power steering assist due to a system error. See your authorized dealer. Action / Description Displayed when MyKey® is active. Displayed during key programming when MyKey® cannot be programmed. Displayed when starting the vehicle and MyKey® is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is near the selected top speed. Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected speed. Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and Belt-Minder® is activated. Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Park Aid Messages Check Park Aid Check Rear Park Aid Action / Description Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the park aid is disabled. Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the park aid is disabled. Rear Park Aid On Off Displays the rear park aid status. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Information Displays 137 Passenger Sensing System Message Occupant Sensor BLOCKED Remove Objects Near Passenger Seat Reminder Messages Steering column lock: Remove and re-insert key while turning wheel to unlock Shift to Park Tire Messages LOW Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Monitor Fault Tire Pressure Sensor Fault Action / Description Displayed when objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Action / Description Displays when you need to turn the steering wheel in order to disengage the steering lock. Displayed when the engine is turned off and shift select lever is in any position other than P (Park). Action / Description Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer. Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Wheels and tires chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 138 Climate Control MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL A. Power: Press the button to turn the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air from entering the vehicle. B. Air distribution control: Press these buttons to turn airflow from the windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. The system can distribute air through any combination of these vents. C. A/C: Press the button to turn air conditioning compressor on or off. Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. D. Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When recirculated air is selected, the air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior (when used with A/C) and may also reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle. Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turning on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging. E. MAX A/C: Turn the temperature control dial all the way past the full cool position to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Climate Control 139 F. Front temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the front of your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature. G. Rear fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in the rear of your vehicle. Press + or - to select the desired fan speed. H. Rear temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the rear of your vehicle. Press TEMP + and TEMP - to select the desired temperature. I. REAR CTRL: Press to change control of the rear climate controls system from the front controls to the rear controls. J. Rear climate control system power: Press the button to turn the rear climate system on and off. K. Front fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired fan speed. L. Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated windows and mirrors later in this chapter for more information. M. Defrost: Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents and de-mister. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents turn off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 140 Climate Control AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (WITH MyTemp) Note: You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See Settings in the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch chapter. A. MyTemp: Allows you to quickly adjust to a frequently used setting with a single touch. Press + or - to increase and decrease the temperature. Touch and hold MyTemp to save the current temperature. To access the setting again, touch the MyTemp indicator again. B. Power/Fan speed control: Press the button to turn the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air from entering the vehicle. Turn to increase or decrease the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. C. DUAL: Press the button to allow the passenger to set their temperature independent of the driver temperature. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Climate Control 141 D. Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle. Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turning on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging. E. MAX A/C: Press the button to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed. F. A/C: Press the button to turn air conditioning compressor on or off. Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. G. AUTO: Press the button to turn on automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature. You can also use the AUTO button to turn off dual zone operation by pressing and holding the button for more than two seconds. H. Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated windows and mirrors later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, this button turns them on also. I. Defrost: Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents and de-mister. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents turn off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 142 Climate Control AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (WITH SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM) Note: You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See Menu features in the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch chapter. A. Defrost: Press the button to distribute air to the windshield vents and de-mister. Air distribution to instrument panel and footwell vents turn off. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. B. Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated windows and mirrors later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, this button turns them on also. C. AUTO: Press the button to turn on automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature. You can also use the AUTO button to turn off dual zone operation by pressing and holding the button for more than two seconds. D. CLIMATE: Press the button to turn the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air from entering the vehicle. E. A/C: Press the button to turn air conditioning compressor on or off. Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Climate Control 143 F. MAX A/C: Press the button to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed. G. Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle. Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turning on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging. H. DUAL: Press the button to allow the passenger to set their temperature independent of the driver temperature. I. Fan speed control: Press + or - to increase or decrease the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. J. Driver temperature control: Press + or - to increase or decrease the air temperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when not in dual zone mode. REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROL B C D H G A. Fan Speed: Turn to increase or decrease the fan speed. Select O to switch the rear climate system fan off. B. Overhead: Distributes air through the overhead vents. C. Overhead/Floor: Distributes air through the overhead vents and floor vents. D. Floor: Distributes air through the floor vents. E. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in the rear of the vehicle. Turn to select the desired temperature. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 144 Climate Control F. Passenger side heated seat controls (if equipped) Press to switch the heated seats off and on. See Heated seats in the Seats chapter for more information. G. REAR LOCK: Illuminates when the rear climate system is being controlled by the front controls. The rear climate controls do not work when this is illuminated. H. Driver side heated seat controls (if equipped): Press to switch the heated seats off and on. See Heated seats in the Seats chapter for more information. GENERAL OPERATING TIPS General Hints Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog up. Note: You may feel a small amount of air from the footwell air vents regardless of the air distribution setting. Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside your vehicle, do not drive with the system switched off or with recirculated air always switched on. Note: Do not place objects under the front seats as this may interfere with the airflow to the rear seats. Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. Note: To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start-up or until your vehicle airs out. Manual Climate Control Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield during humid weather, adjust the air distribution control to the windshield air vents position. Automatic Climate Control Note: Adjusting the settings when your vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is not necessary. The system automatically adjusts to heat or cool the cabin to your selected temperature as quickly as possible. For the system to function efficiently, the instrument panel and side air vents should be fully open. Note: If you select AUTO during cold outside temperatures, the system directs airflow to the windshield and side window vents. In addition, the fan may run at a slower speed until the engine warms up. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Climate Control 145 Note: If you select AUTO during hot outside temperatures, or when the inside of the vehicle is hot, the system automatically uses recirculated air to maximize interior cooling. When the interior reaches the selected temperature, the system automatically switches to using outside air. Heating the Interior Quickly Vehicles with manual climate Vehicles with automatic control 1 Adjust the fan speed to the highest speed setting. 2 Adjust the temperature control to the highest setting. 3 Select the footwell air vents using the air distribution buttons. Recommended Settings for Heating Vehicles with manual climate control 1 Adjust the fan speed to the center setting. 2 Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the hot settings. 3 Select the footwell air vents using the air distribution buttons. Cooling the Interior Quickly climate control Press the AUTO button. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Vehicles with automatic climate control Press the AUTO button. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary. Vehicles with manual climate Vehicles with automatic control climate control 1 Adjust the temperature control Press the MAX A/C button. to the MAX A/C position. 2 Drive with the windows open for 2-3 minutes. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 146 Climate Control Recommended Settings for Cooling Vehicles with manual climate control 1 Adjust the fan speed to the center setting. 2 Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the cold settings. 3 Select the instrument panel air vents using the air distribution buttons. Vehicles with automatic climate control Press the AUTO button. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary. Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather Vehicles with manual climate Vehicles with automatic climate control Press the defrost button. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary. Direct the instrument panel side air vents toward the side windows. Close the instrument panel vents. control 1 Select the instrument panel and footwell air vents positions through the air distribution control. 2 Press the A/C button. 3 Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. 4 Adjust the fan speed to the highest setting. 5 Direct the instrument panel side air vents toward the side windows. 6 Close the instrument panel vents. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Climate Control 147 HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) Heated Rear Window Note: The ignition must be switched on to use this feature. Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press the button again within 10 minutes to switch it off. It switches off automatically after 10 minutes, or when you switch the ignition off. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines. Your warranty does not cover this damage. Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped) Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors. Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. Both mirrors are heated to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defroster is activated. CABIN AIR FILTER Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter installed at all times. This prevents foreign objects from entering the system. Running the system without a filter in place could result in degradation or damage to the system. Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter, which is located just in front of the windshield under the cowl grille on the passenger side of your vehicle. The particulate air filtration system reduces the concentration of airborne particles, such as dust, spores and pollen, in the air supplied to the interior of your vehicle. The particulate filtration system gives the following benefits to customers: • Improves the customer’s driving comfort by reducing particle • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness. • Protects the climate control components from particle deposits. concentration. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 148 Climate Control For more information regarding the interval at which you should replace the cabin air filter, see the Scheduled Maintenance chapter. For additional cabin air filter information, or to replace the filter, see an authorized dealer. REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED) The remote start feature allows you to pre-condition the interior of your vehicle. The climate control system works to achieve comfort according to your previous settings. Note: You cannot adjust the system during remote start operation. Turn the ignition on to return the system to its previous settings. You can now make adjustments normally, but you need to turn certain vehicle-dependent features back on, such as: • Heated seats. • Cooled seats. • Heated steering wheel. • Heated mirrors. • Heated rear window. You can adjust the default remote start settings using the information display controls. See the Information Displays chapter. Manual Climate Systems In hot weather, the climate control system is set to MAX A/C. In moderate weather, the system either heats or cools (based on previous settings). The rear defroster and heated mirrors are not automatically turned on. In cold weather, maximum heat is provided in floor/defrost mode. The rear defroster and heated mirrors are automatically turned on. Automatic Settings In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F (22°C). The cooled seats are set to high (if available, and selected to AUTO in the information display). In moderate weather, the system either heats or cools (based on previous settings). The rear defroster, heated mirrors and heated seats do not automatically turn on. In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F (22°C). The heated seats are set to high (if available, and selected to AUTO in the information display). The rear defroster and heated mirrors automatically turn on. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Seats 149 SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seat back, with your feet on the floor. WARNING: Do not recline the seat back as this can cause the occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injury in the event of a crash. WARNING: Do not place objects higher than the seat backs to reduce the risk of injury in a crash or during heavy braking or when stopping suddenly. When you use them properly, the seat, head restraint, safety belt and airbags will provide optimum protection in the event of a crash. possible. We recommend that you follow these guidelines: • Do not recline the seat back more than 30 degrees from vertical. • Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as • Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of • Keep sufficient distance between yourself and the steering wheel. We recommend a minimum of 10 inches (25 centimeters) between your breastbone and the airbag cover. your head and as far forward as possible, remaining comfortable. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Seats 150 • Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent. • Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully. • Position the shoulder strap of the safety belt over the center of your shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips. Make sure that your driving position is comfortable and that you can maintain full control of your vehicle. HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. An improperly adjusted head restraint may provide reduced protection to an occupant during certain rear impacts. WARNING: Install the head restraint properly to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. Note: Before adjusting any head restraint, adjust the seatback to an upright driving or riding position. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Seats 151 Front seat head restraints Second row center seat head restraint (if equipped) The head restraints consist of: A. Energy absorbing head restraint. B. Steel stems. C. Guide sleeve adjust and release button. D. Guide sleeve unlock and remove button. • Raise: Pull up on the head restraint (A). • Lower: Press and hold the guide sleeve adjust and release button (C) • Remove: Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest and push down on the head restraint (A). adjustment position and then press and hold both the adjust and release button (C) and the unlock and remove button (D), then pull up on the head restraint. • Reinstall: Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint down until it locks. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 152 Seats Second row outboard seat head restraints The outboard head restraints are non-adjustable, but they can be removed. The non-adjustable head restraints consists of: A. Energy absorbing head restraint. B. Steel stems. C. Guide sleeve unlock and remove buttons. To reinstall the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following: • Remove: Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position. Then press and hold the guide sleeve unlock and remove buttons, and pull up on the head restraint. • Reinstall: Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint down until it locks. Third row head restraints (if equipped) The head restraints consist of: A. Energy absorbing head restraint. B. Steel stems. C. Fold strap. Fold: Pull the fold strap (C). Pull the head restraint back up to reset. Note: Press the stow or fold button on the power folding seats to automatically fold the head restraint. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Seats 153 Tilting Head Restraints The front head restraints may tilt for extra comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving or riding position. 2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward your head to the desired position. After the head restraint reaches the forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward again to release it to the rearward, untilted position. MANUAL SEATS Moving the Seats Backward and Forward WARNING: Do not adjust the driver seat or seatback while the vehicle is moving. This may result in sudden seat movement, causing loss of control of your vehicle. WARNING: Rock the seat backward and forward after releasing the lever to make sure that it is fully engaged. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 154 Seats Recline Adjustment WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to make sure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or crash . Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped) POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not adjust the driver seat or seatback while the vehicle is moving. This may result in sudden seat movement, causing loss of control of your vehicle. WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Seats 155 Power Lumbar (If Equipped) 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 156 Seats MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED) This memory control, located on the driver door, allows automatic positioning of the driver seat and power mirrors to two programmable positions. You may also have this feature for the steering column and power adjustable foot pedals. Programming a memory position 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Adjust the memory features to your desired positions using the associated controls. 3. Press and hold the desired preset button for about two seconds until you hear a single tone. You can save up to two preset memory positions. You can save a memory preset at any time. Recalling a memory position Press and release the desired memory preset button to recall a saved memory position. You can recall a programmed memory position: • In any gearshift position if the ignition is not on. • Only in park (P) or neutral (N) if the ignition is on. Recalling a memory position with the remote control The memory positions are also recalled when you press unlock on your remote control (if the transmitter is programmed to a memory position) or, when you enter a valid personal entry code that is programmed to a memory position. To program the memory feature to a remote control, see the Keys and Remote Control chapter. Easy Entry and Exit Feature (If Equipped) This feature can move the seat rearward and the steering column up and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. This occurs when: • You place the transmission in neutral (N) or park (P). 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Seats 157 • You switch the keyless ignition off or take the key out of the ignition switch. The seat and steering wheel will move to their original positions when: • You place the transmission in neutral (N) or park (P). • You switch the keyless ignition on or put the key in the ignition switch. Switch the Easy Entry/Exit feature on or off through the information display settings menu. See the Information Displays chapter. HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury. The heated seats will only function when the ignition is in the on position. Note: Do not do the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly. To operate the heated seats: Press the heated seat symbol to cycle through the various heat settings and off. Warmer settings are indicated by more indicator lights. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 158 Seats Second-Row Heated Seats (If Equipped) WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury. Note: Do not do the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly. To operate the heated seats: Press the heated seat button located on the rear of the floor console to cycle through the various heat settings and off. Warmer settings are indicated by more indicator lights. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) Seats 159 CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Heated Seats WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury. The heated seats will only function when the engine is running. Note: Do not do the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly. To operate the heated seats: Press the heated seat symbol to cycle through the various heat settings and off. Warmer settings are indicated by more indicator lights. If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the heated seats are on, the feature will turn itself off. You will need to reactivate it. Cooled Seats The cooled seats will only function when the engine is running. To operate the cooled seats: A/C Press the cooled seat symbol to cycle through the various cooling settings and off. Cooler settings are indicated by more indicator lights. 2015 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2014 USA (fus) 160 Seats If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the cooled seats are on, the feature will turn itself off. You will need to reactivate it. Note: When the heated or cooled front seat is active, you will be able to hear the fan operating inside the seat. This is normal.

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