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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 16
Message center 18
Entertainment Systems 28
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 28
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 37
USB port 38
Satellite radio information 42
Family entertainment system 46
Navigation system 66
SYNC 66
Climate Controls 67
Manual heating and air conditioning 67
Dual electronic automatic temperature control 70
Navigation system based climate control 73
Rear window defroster 78
Lights 80
Headlamps 80
Turn signal control 84
Bulb replacement 85
Driver Controls 90
Windshield wiper/washer control 90
Steering wheel adjustment 91
Power windows 100
Mirrors 101
Speed control 103
Moon roof 107
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2012 Flex (471)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
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Page 1 - Table of Contents

Introduction 4Instrument Cluster 12Warning lights and chimes 12Gauges 16Message center 18Entertainment Systems 28AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 28Auxiliary

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety Belt Airbag - FrontAirbag

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POWER WINDOWSWARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle anddo not let children play with the power windows. They mayseriously injure the

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Security overrideTo override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after thewindow reaches the bounce-back position, pull and hold the switch up

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Note: A rear center passenger and/or raised rear center headrest (ifequipped) may also block the light from reaching the sensor.Do not clean the housi

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POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is

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Using speed controlThe speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The followingbuttons work with speed control:RESUME: Press to resume a setspe

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Increasing speed while using speed controlTo set a higher speed:• Press and hold SET + until you get to the desired speed, then release.You can also u

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Navigation system hands-freecontrol features (if equipped)Press and hold control brieflyuntil the voiceicon appears onthe navigation display to use th

Page 10 - Introduction

For further information on the Navigation system/SYNC威 system, refer tothe Navigation System and SYNC威 supplements.MULTI-PANEL VISTA ROOF™ (IF EQUIPPE

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To vent the multi-panel Vista Roof™: Press and release the TILTcontrol, the roof will move to the vent position automatically. Press theswitch again t

Page 12 - Instrument Cluster

Note: Your vehicle may require the ignition switch to be turned to theaccessory position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink威.It is also

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Vehicle Symbol GlossaryPower WindowsFront/RearPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleasePanic Alarm Engine Oi

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HomeLink威 should now activate your rolling code equipped device. Toprogram additional HomeLink威 buttons begin with Step 1 in this section.For question

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Erasing HomeLink姞 buttonsTo erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased):• Press and hold the two outerHomeLink威 buttons unt

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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MATWARNING: Always usefloor mats that are designedto fit the foot well of your vehicle.Only use floor mats that leave thepeda

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MANUAL LIFTGATEThe liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers. You can openand close the liftgate from outside the vehicle. The liftgate

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Opening and Closing the power liftgate:WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgatearea before using the power liftgate control.WARN

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The power liftgate feature can be enabled or disabled using the messagecenter. With the control in the OFF position, power operation is disabledfrom t

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To power close the liftgate withthe rear cargo area controlbutton:Press and release the control on theleft rear quarter panel to close theliftgate.Not

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Resetting the power liftgate:The power liftgate may not operate properly and may need to be reset ifany of these conditions occur:• A low voltage or d

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ROOF RACK SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)Loads should never be placed directly on the roof panel. For properfunction of the roof rack system, loads must be place

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KEYSYour vehicle is equipped with twoIntegrated Keyhead Transmitters(IKTs). The IKT functions as both aprogrammed ignition key thatoperates all the lo

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESWarning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A wa

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MYKEY姞The MyKey威 feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode topromote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to thevehic

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2. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRMMYKEY will be displayed.3. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until MARK THIS

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2. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY is displayed.3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRMCLEAR is displayed.4. Press a

Page 28 - Entertainment Systems

Note: For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED orADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey威 systemstatus menus will include the

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Condition Potential CausesCannot clear MyKey威 • Key in the ignition is a MyKey威• No MyKeys威 are programmed to thevehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey威sect

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POWER DOOR LOCKS• Press thecontrol to unlock alldoors.• Press thecontrol to lock alldoors.Smart locksThis feature helps to prevent you from locking yo

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Deactivating/activating autolock featureYour vehicle comes with the autolock features activated; there are threemethods to enable/disable this feature

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• the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition beingturned off or to accessory.Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has b

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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS• When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside.• The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when the

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There are two possible types ofIKTs:• Four-button (vehicles equippedwith power liftgate)• Three-button (vehicles notequipped with power liftgate)The t

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WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhausttemperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuelsystem, interior floor coverings

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Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock1. Press and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interiorlamps and parking lamps will illuminate.2. Pre

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Opening the power liftgate (if equipped)Press twice within three seconds to fully unlatch and open theliftgate.WARNING: Make sure all persons are clea

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4. Wait 10 seconds, then press the .5. Repeat this procedure for memory 2 and another transmitter ifdesired.Deprogramming memory feature from the tran

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Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)If you would like to have your integrated keyhead transmittersreprogrammed because you lost one,

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• If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doorsor the liftgate was opened, the battery saver will shut off them off10 minutes

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Note: Touching 5 • 6, 7 • 8, or 9 • 0 keypad numbers as a sixth digitwill not recall a driver memory setting.Note: The factory-set code cannot be asso

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To lock all doors, press and hold the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the sametime (with the driver’s door closed) for one second. You do not need toenter the

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Anti-theft indicatorThe anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster.• When the ignition is in the offposition, the indicator will

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Replacement of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) and codedkeysNote: Your vehicle comes equipped with two integrated keyheadtransmitters (IKTs). Th

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Please read and understand theentire procedure before you begin.1. Insert the first previouslyprogrammed coded key into theignition.2. Turn the igniti

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Airbag readiness: If this light failsto illuminate when the ignition isturned to on, continues to flash orremains on, have the systemserviced immediat

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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)The perimeter alarm system will warn you of unauthorized entry of yourvehicle.The armed system will be triggered i

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• Press and hold the 7 • 8 and 9 •0 controls on the keyless entrypad at the same time to lock thedoors (driver’s door must beclosed).There is a 20 sec

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FRONT SEATSWARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant toslide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personalinjuries in the eve

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The adjustable head restraintsconsist of:• a trimmed energy absorbing foamand structure (1),• two steel stems (2),• a guide sleeve adjust/releasebutto

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WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device.Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjustedwhen the seat is occupied.To r

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Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint iseven with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to theba

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Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward.Pull lever up to adjust seatback.WARNING: Beforereturning the seatback to itsoriginal position, make sure

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Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when thevehicle is moving.WARNING: Do not pile cargo h

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• Move the front of the control upor down to tilt the seat cushion.• Move the rear of the control upor down to raise or lower the seatcushion.• Move t

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Press the forward/rearward side ofthe control to increase/decreaselumbar support.Heated seats (if equipped)WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pai

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AdvanceTrac威/traction controloff: Illuminates when theAdvanceTrac威/traction control hasbeen turned off. Refer to theDriving chapter for moreinformatio

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Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat, powermirrors and adjustable pedal

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4. Pull the strap located on the back of the seat to fold the frontpassenger seatback.5. Without releasing the pull strap, push the seatback forward.W

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Second row outboard seat head restraints– The outboard headrestraints are non adjustable, but they can be removed.The non-adjustable head restraintsco

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Second row center seat head restraint (if equipped)– The centerhead restraint is vertically adjustable and can also be removed.The adjustable head res

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Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat backLift the handle to adjust seatback.Using same control will fold theseatback flat.Note: For the bench se

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1. Lift the handle located on theside of the seat.The seatback will fold flat.2. Lift the handle all the way upuntil the seat releases from thefloor.

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3. To return the seatback to thefloor from tumbled position, rotatethe seat down until you hear itlatching to the floor.4. To return the seatback to t

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2nd row power fold and tumble seatWARNING: Ensure that the seat is unoccupied when folding itdown. Folding the seat while occupied could result in occ

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3. To return the seatback to thefloor from tumbled position, rotatethe seat down until you hear itlatching to the floor.4. To return the seatback to t

Page 67 - Climate Controls

Ensure that the rear latch hooks areproperly engaged with the floorstriker.Note: Ensure that the seat andseatback are latched securely inposition. Kee

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Turn signal: Illuminates when theleft or right turn signal or thehazard lights are turned on. If theindicators flash faster, check for a burned out bu

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To operate the heated seats:• Press the button located on therear of the floor console once toactivate high heat.• Press twice to activate low heat.•

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Note: Do not use the third rowseatback as a load floor when theseatback is folded. Sharp objectsmay result in damage to seatupholstery.Note: In order

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WARNING: Ensure the seat is latched to vehicle floor bypushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injuryduring a sudden stop.PowerFol

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Press the seat selection button (4) to select either right-hand seat, theleft-hand seat or both. First select the seat you would like to adjust, thens

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WARNING: Do not drivethe vehicle when the thirdrow seat is rotated backwards.During a sudden stop, the safetybelts are not functional in thisposition

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PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants and is designe

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Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraintsThe dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbaginflation energ

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The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off thepassenger front airbag. The system is designed to help protect small(child size) occu

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RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster.A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following.• T

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WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specificsafety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and onetongue that are designed to be

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Speedometer: Indicates thecurrent vehicle speed.Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolanttemperature. At normal operatingtemperature,

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2. To unfasten, press the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle.Restraint of pregnant womenWARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatb

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(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver and passengers.In addition, the retractor is des

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WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BEREPLACED if the safety belt assembly “automatic lockingretractor” feature or any other safety belt functio

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WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of theshoulder belt across the torso.Front safety belt height adjustmentYour vehicle has safety belt

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Conditions of operationIf... Then...The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the onposition...The safety belt war

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If... Then...The driver’s and frontpassenger’s safety belts arebuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the onposition or less than1-2 minutes h

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The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts(All statistics based on U.S. data):Reasons given... Consider...“Crashes are ra

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Reasons given... Consider...“I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate

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WARNING: While the design allows you to deactivate yourBelt-Minder威, this system is designed to improve your chances ofbeing safely belted and survivi

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AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)The airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to work inconjunction with the safety belts to he

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Tachometer: Indicates the enginespeed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the

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WARNING: Do not place any object between an occupant andan airbag or near any other airbag covering. The airbag may notinflate properly and might forc

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WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end ofthe vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structureand tow hooks) may affect the

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The airbags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt

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• diagnostic module.• the electrical wiring which connects the components.• Front passenger sensing system. Refer to Front passenger sensingsystem lat

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The front passenger sensing systemuses a ⬙passenger airbag off⬙ or⬙pass airbag off⬙ indicator which willilluminate and stay lit to remind youthat the

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OccupantPass Airbag OffIndicator LightPassenger AirbagEmpty seat Unlit DisabledSmall child in childsafety seat or boosterLit DisabledSmall child with

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ObjectsPass Airbag OffIndicator LightPassenger AirbagSmall (i.e. three-ringbinder, small purse,bottled water)Unlit DisabledMedium (i.e. heavybriefcase

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In case there is a problem with thefront passenger sensing system, theairbag readiness lamp in theinstrument cluster will stay lit.If the airbag readi

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A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:• The readiness light (same lightfor front and side airbag system)will eithe

Page 100 - Driver Controls

How does the side airbag system work?The design and development of the side airbag system includedrecommended testing procedures that were developed b

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Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature tocorrectly detect the added fuel.LOW FUEL LEVEL will display when you have app

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WARNING: Several air bag system components get hot afterinflation. Do not touch them after inflation.WARNING: If the sideairbag has deployed, theairba

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WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the drivershould always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRSand Safety Canopy威 System is pr

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The Safety Canopy system, in combination with safety belts, can helpreduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impactcollis

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Determining if the system is operationalThe SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Ref

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Important child restraint precautionsWARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly ina device that is appropriate for their height, age and

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for ChildrenChild size, height, weight, or ageRecommendedrestraint typeInfants ortoddlersChildren weighing 40 lb

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Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for childrenRestraintTypeChildWeightUse any attachment method as indicatedbelow by “X”LATCH(lowe

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WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lapwhile the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect thechild from injury in a colli

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Follow all the safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adultpassengers in your vehicle.If the child is the proper height, age, and weigh

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position whenever possible. If all children cannot be seated andrestrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain thelargest child in

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Locks and Security 119Keys 119Locks 125Anti-theft system 136Seating and Safety Restraints 142Seating 142Personal Safety System™ 165Safety belt system

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TIMERTimer displays the trip elapsed drive time.To operate, do the following:1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer.2. Press and relea

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2. Pull down on the shoulder beltand then grasp the shoulder beltand lap belt together.3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, ro

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5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp theshoulder portion of the belt and pulldownward until all of the belt ispulled out.6. All

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10. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To checkthis, grab the

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Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at theseating positions marked with the child seat symbol.The LATCH anchors are locat

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WARNING: Depending on where you secure a child restraint,and depending on the child restraint design, you may blockaccess to certain safety belt buckl

Page 119 - Locks and Security

Attaching child safety seats with tether strapsMany forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichextends from the back of the child s

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2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position.• 2nd row bucket (40/40)• 2nd row bench (60/40)• 3rd rowNote: The cargo tie-downs

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3. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown.If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not beretained properly in the ev

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Booster seats position a child so that vehicle lap/shoulder safety belts fitbetter. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the h

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Types of booster seatsThere are generally two types of belt-positioning booster seats: backlessand high back. Always use booster seats in conjunction

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To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change,perform the following:1. Press and release SETUP to display “OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET

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Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, a

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Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat.WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulderbelt under a chi

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NOTICE TO CROSSOVER VEHICLE OWNERSCrossover vehicles handle differentlythan passenger cars in the variousdriving conditions that areencountered on str

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driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwisesimilar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicleunder other t

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INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADINGTire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereappli

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WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not includeacceleration, cornering, hydro

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Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increasethe tire’s load carrying capability.• kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pr

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WARNING: Under-inflation is the most common cause of tirefailures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separationor “blowout”, with unexpecte

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Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), checkand record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen yo

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Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them

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TRAILER SWAY (if equipped)This feature uses the electronic stability control to mitigate trailer sway,Press RESET to turn it off or on.CREATE MYKEY /

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U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the s

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WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, youshould not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on thesidewall of the tire to set the beads w

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• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parkingWARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., donot rapidly spin the

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• Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles(front tires at top of diagram)• All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles(front tires at top of diagram)Sometimes irregular ti

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Information on “P” type tiresP215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (

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Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is notrequired by federal law.Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h)M 81 mph (130 km/

Page 142 - Seating and Safety Restraints

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades• Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on thewear rate of the tire when tested u

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Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires“LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires;

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Information on “T” type tires“T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below:T145/8

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)Each tire, including the spare (ifprovided), should be checkedmonthly when cold and inflated tothe inflation pre

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DRIVER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the driver door is notcompletely closed.PASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger door isnot completely clo

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The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing tw

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To restore the full functionality of the tire pressure monitoring system,have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on yourvehicle. For a

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Low tirepressurewarning lightPossible cause Customer action requiredFlashingwarning lightSpare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel/tireand reins

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SNOW TIRES AND CABLES/CHAINSWARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speedrating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire o

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VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILERThis section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehic

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Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that thevehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Lab

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Example only:Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight,including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load

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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowableweight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). Thesenumbers are shown on the S

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• Example only:WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Labelvehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehiclehandling or

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GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle(GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer.GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)

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LOW TIRE PRESSURE — Displayed when one or more tires on yourvehicle has low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires,Wheels and Loadi

Page 158

2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that willbe riding in your vehicle.3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas

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1,400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now youhave the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home.In metric units,

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Powertrain Maximum GCWR - lb(kg)Maximum TrailerWeight - lb (kg)3.5L FWD Class I 6900 (3131) 2000 (907)3.5L AWD Class I 7050 (3199) 2000 (907)EcoBoost™

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5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight distributing bars so thatthe height of the front fender is approximately halfway between H1 andH2.6. C

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Trailer brake controller connector (if equipped)The trailer brake controllerconnector is located under theinstrument panel above the brakepedal.Traile

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Driving while you towWhen towing a trailer:• Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, stee

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Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with all four wheelson the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a towdolly. If you ar

Page 165

STARTINGPositions of the ignition1. Off— locks the automatictransmission gearshift lever andallows key removal. This positionalso shuts the engine and

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WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grassor other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up theengine compartment and exhaus

Page 167

• Make sure the gearshift lever is inP (Park).3. Turn the key to 3 (on) withoutturning the key to 4 (start).Some warning lights will briefly illuminat

Page 168

ACTIVE PARK FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a fault hasoccurred with the active park assist system. Refer to Active park assistin the Driving cha

Page 169

2. Turn the key to 4 (start), then release the key as soon as the enginebegins cranking. Your vehicle has a computer assisted cranking systemthat assi

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is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater elementwhich is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allowsthe user

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How to use the engine block heaterEnsure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To cleanthem, use a dry cloth.Depending on the type

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Brake assistThe brake assist system provides full braking force during panic brakingsituations. It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal and

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Parking brakeApply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, press the parkingbrake pedal down until the pedalstops.Th

Page 174

ADVANCETRAC姞 WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC姞)STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEMYour vehicle is equipped with the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system. TheAdvanc

Page 175

WARNING: If a failure has been detected within theAdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system, the stability control light willilluminate steadily and you may hear

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Traction Control System (TCS)The traction control system is a driver aid feature that helps your vehiclemaintain traction of the wheels, typically whe

Page 177

• Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa• Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to Trailertowing in the Tires, Wheel

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AdvanceTrac威 FeaturesControlswitchfunctionsModeStabilitycontrolofflightMessagecenter displayESC/RSCTCSDefault atstart-upSystemInitializationTurns ondu

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BACK UP USE CAUTION (if equipped) — May display when usingthe active park assist system. See Active park assist in the Drivingchapter for more informa

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Cluster chapter. Note that regardless of chosen enable state, trailer swaycontrol will be re-enabled each new key cycle.WARNING: Turning off trailer s

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WARNING: If the message SERVICE POWER STEERING isdisplayed in the message center, the EPS system has detected aproblem with the system function. On th

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BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCKThis vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) whe

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See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedureis used.WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that thebrakelamps are wor

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P (Park)This position locks the transmissionand prevents the front wheels fromturning.To put your vehicle in gear:• Press the brake pedal• Move the ge

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D (Drive) with Grade AssistPressing the transmission control switch on the side of the gearshiftlever activates Grade Assist and cancels Overdrive.Gra

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Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed withSelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) (if equipped)Your vehicle has been designed to impr

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M (Manual) SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (SST) withGrade AssistInitially, moving the lever to M (Manual) activates grade assist andcancels overd

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Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (SST)(if equipped)This vehicle may be equipped with aSelectShift Automatic™transmission (SST) g

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Recommended shift speedsUpshift according to the following chart:Upshifts when accelerating(recommended for best fuel economy)Shift from:1 - 2 15 mph

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BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO — Displayed when a MyKey is inuse and Belt-Minder威 is activated. Refer to MyKey in the Locks andSecurity chapter for more in

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WARNING: This system is not designed to prevent contact withsmall or moving objects. The system is designed to provide awarning to assist the driver i

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Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) freefrom snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean thesensors with sharp object

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• (1) Rear bumper• (2) Red zone• (3) Yellow zone• (4) Green zone• (5) Center line of vehicleAlways use caution while backing.Objects in the red zone a

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WARNING: Objects that are close to either corner of thebumper or under the bumper, might not be seen on the screendue to the limited coverage of the c

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Conditions in which the system may not work:• Something passes between the front bumper and the space such as apedestrian or cyclist• The edge of the

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Automatic steering into parking spaceAutomatic steering is activated when you stop the vehicle, remove yourhands from the steering wheel and select th

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APA finishedWhen active park assist has completed the automated steering, themessage center displays ACTIVE PARK FINISHED followed by a chime.The driv

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TroubleshootingWhy isn’t APA searching for a parking space?• You may have deactivated the AdvanceTrac威 system.• One of the doors (except the driver’s

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• One of the parked vehicles has a high altitude attachment (i.e. saltsprayer, snow plow, moving truck high bed, etc.) High altitudeattachments may no

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conditions with excessive wheel slip, such as deep sand. To resumenormal AWD function as soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safelocation and allo

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AUDIO SYSTEMSAM/FM CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound systemWARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, accident and injury

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• It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highwayreflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt asudden return

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• In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do notattempt any sharp steering wheel movements.• If the vehicle goes from one type

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If the engine, transmission, AWD system components or axles aresubmerged in water, their fluids should be checked and changed, ifnecessary.Driving thr

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Descend a hill in the same gear youwould use to climb up the hill to avoidexcessive brake application and brakeoverheating. Do not descend inneutral;

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Maintenance and modificationsThe suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designedand tested to provide predictable performance wheth

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCEVehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistanceTo fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany off

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U.S. Ford vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call1-800-241-3673.If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCom

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Should your vehicle shut off after a collision due to this feature, you mayrestart your vehicle by doing the following:1. Turn the ignition switch to

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COLORFuseratingMinifusesStandardfusesMaxifusesCartridgemaxifusesFuse linkcartridge20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue25A Natural Natural — Natural Natu

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The fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingProtected Circuits1 30A Driver smart window motor2 15A Trailer tow (TT) stop/turn lamps

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Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer toSetting the clock in your Navigation supplement.AM/FM Radio/ VOL (Power/Volume): P

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Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingProtected Circuits23 15A High beam headlamps24 20A Horn25 10A Demand lamps/Interior lamps,Power fold seats26 10A Instr

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Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingProtected Circuits46 7.5A Occupant classification sensor(OCS), Passenger airbagdeactivation indicator (PADI)47 30A Cir

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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingProtected Circuits1 80A* Passenger compartment fusepanel power2 80A* Passe

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Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingProtected Circuits13 20A** Left high intensity discharge(HID) headlamp14 10A** Brake on/off (BOO) switch15 25A** Rear

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Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingProtected Circuits41 G8VA relay TT park lamp42 G8VA relay TT stop/turn lamp (left)43 G8VA relay TT stop/turn lamp (rig

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Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light willilluminate when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full functionalityof the

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When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not:• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)• Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load ratin

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When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additionalcaution should be given to:• Towing a trailer• Driving vehicles equipped with a

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1. Remove the carpeted floor panellocated in the rear of the vehicle,remove the wing nut that securesthe spare tire by turning itcounterclockwise.2. L

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1. Block the diagonally oppositewheel.2. Remove wheel cover (ifequipped) with the lug wrench tipand loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn countercloc

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Customer Assistance 308Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 315Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 315Cleaning 316Maintenance and Specifications 32

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To activate the autoset feature: Press MENU repeatedly until AUTOPRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. UseSEEK to switchAUTO PRESET to ON, and either

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7. Remove the jack and fully tightenthe lug nuts in the order shown.Refer to Wheel lug nut torquespecifications later in this chapterfor the proper lu

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4. Insert the straight end of the jackretention bracket through the eyeletof the angled bracket and swing theretention bracket over the jack. Withthe

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WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove anycorrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mountingsurfaces of the wheel or the surface

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WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,eyes and clothing, if contacted.Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmissionv

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1. Connect the positive (+) jumpercable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery.2. Connect the other end of thepositive (+) cable to the

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Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designatethe assisting (boosting) battery.1. Remove the jumper cable fromthe ground me

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WRECKER TOWINGIf you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, y

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If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur.Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized towtruck

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GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEEDWarranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehi

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In Canada:Mailing addressCustomer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4Telephone1-800-565-367

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LOAD: This control is notoperational. To load a CD, simplyinsert the disc, label side up, intothe CD slot./ Play/Pause: Press toplay/pause a track whe

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vehicle’s applicable express warranty after a reasonable number ofattempts, the manufacturer shall be required to either replace thevehicle with one s

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The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of two parts – mediation andarbitration. During mediation, a representative of the BBB will contactboth you and For

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UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY)For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to fee

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If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living inAsia-Pacific Region, Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Virgin Islands, CentralAmerica, the

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If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate to any of theabove locations, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) andnew addr

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause a crashor could cause injury or death, youshould im

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WASHING THE EXTERIORWash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft威 Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which i

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• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roofracks, bumpers, sid

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• Spray Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on allparts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, useMotorcraft威 Engine

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3.5L V6 EcoBoost™ enginePLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTSUse only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your a

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COMPRESSION: Press MENU repeatedly until COMPRESSION ON/OFFappears in the display. UseSEEK to switch between ON/OFF.When COMPRESSION is ON, the system

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• The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orMotorcraft威 Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate (ZC-32-A) inthe U.S., or Premiu

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• Do not allow air fresheners and hand sanitizers to spill on interiorsurfaces. If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damage may not becovered by y

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WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on thevehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the beltwebbing.WARNING: On vehicles eq

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FORD AND LINCOLN CAR CARE PRODUCTSYour Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has many quality productsavailable to clean your vehicle and protect its fini

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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSTo help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenanceinformation which makes tracking routine service easy.If your

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OPENING THE HOOD1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel nearthe steering column.2. Go to th

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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.5L V6 engine1. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine coolant reservoir3. Brake fluid reservoir4. B

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3.5L V6 EcoBoost™ engine1. Engine coolant reservoir2. Brake fluid reservoir3. Battery4. Power distribution box5. Air filter assembly6. Automatic trans

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Engine shieldSome vehicles may be equipped with an aero-shield under the engine.This shield needs to be removed for service, including oil and filterc

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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES1. Pull the wiper arm away from thevehicle. Turn the blade at an anglefrom the wiper arm. Press the locktab to release the bl

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SCAN: Press SCAN for a briefsampling of all available SIRIUS威satellite channels. If a specificcategory is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.) press SCA

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3. The wiper arm has a snapretention feature to receive a crosspin from the wiper blade structure.Grip tightly and press on thearm/blade joint from be

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6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.• If the oil level is within thisrange, the oil level is acceptable.DO NOT

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Engine oil and filter recommendations3.5L V6 engineLook for this certificationtrademark.Use SAE 5W-20 engine oilOnly use oils certified for gasoline e

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3.5L V6 EcoBoost™ engineLook for this certificationtrademark.Use SAE 5W-30 engine oilOnly use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPet

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BATTERYYour vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft威 maintenance-freebattery which normally does notrequire additional water during itslife of service.If

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WARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteriescontain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.Shield your eyes when work

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If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery isreconnected.• A

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When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir.• The engine coolant should be at the FULL COLD level, or within theCOLD

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• DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle.Make sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of engine coolants mayharm your engine

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3. Step back while the pressure releases.4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use thecloth to turn it counterclockwise and re

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only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek allavailable SIRIUS categories and channels. Press OK to close andreturn to the main menu.•

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Severe climatesIf you drive in extremely cold climates:• It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%.• NEVER increase the coola

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certain high temperature/high load conditions take place in order tomanage the engine’s fluid temperatures. The amount of speed reductionwill depend o

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What you should know about fail-safe coolingIf the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle tobe driven temporarily before i

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WARNING: Fail-safe mode is for use during emergencies only.Operate the vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long as necessary tobring the vehicle to rest

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Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel:• Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforerefueling your vehicle.• Al

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RefuelingWARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can causesevere injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others:• Read and follow all

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4. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly remove the fuel fillernozzle—allow about five seconds after pumping fuel before removing thefuel filler noz

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Octane recommendations3.5L V6 engine“Regular” unleaded gasoline with apump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 isrecommended. Some stations offerfuels posted

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Cleaner airFord endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines toimprove air quality, per the recommendations in the Choosing the rightf

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1. After lifting the carpeted floorpanel, locate the white plasticfunnel. It is attached to the rear,lower edge of the spare tirecompartment.2. Slowly

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• CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU- Press OK to enter the ChannelLockout menu. Press theSEEK to scroll through the followingoptions:a. LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL: P

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The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in theamount of fu

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economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping recordsduring summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fueleconomy. In gene

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Conditions• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed.• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (a

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WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grassor other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up theengine compartment and exhaus

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4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet.These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tankwith good quality

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The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control systemduring normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If thevehicle is not

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BRAKE FLUIDThe fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the MIN andMAX

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3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gearranges. Allow

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C. Remove the bolt cover (ifequipped).D. Remove two bolts that attach the air filter assembly to the front ofthe vehicle (2).E. Loosen the clamp holdi

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WARNING: Do not run engine with the air filter disconnected.Start the engine and continue with Step 6.6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully

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The default setting is off.UseSEEK to adjust between SPEED OFF and levels 1–7:Increasing the level from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allo

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Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levelsBefore adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type offluid used is normally indicated

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AIR FILTERRefer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriateintervals for changing the air filter element.When changing the air filter ele

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4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt ordebris and to ensure good sealing.5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful

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• Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto waxto prevent discoloration. Re-wax

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Brakes• Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.Tires• Maintain recommended air pressure.Miscellaneous• Make sure all linkages, cables,

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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERSComponent 3.5L V6 Engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost™EngineEngine air filterelementFA-1884 FA-1884Battery BXT-65-650 BXT-65-750Oil filter

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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIESItems CapacityFord Part Name orequivalentFord Part Number /Ford SpecificationBrake fluidBetween MAX a

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Items CapacityFord Part Name orequivalentFord Part Number /Ford SpecificationEngine oil(3.5L V6 engine)5.5 quarts (5.2L)•Motorcraft威 SAE 5W-20Premium

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Items CapacityFord Part Name orequivalentFord Part Number /Ford SpecificationEngine coolant(3.5L engine)313.2 quarts(12.5L)Motorcraft威 SpecialtyGreen

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Items CapacityFord Part Name orequivalentFord Part Number /Ford SpecificationWindshield washer fluid Fill as requiredMotorcraft威 PremiumWindshield Was

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Auxiliary input jack (Line in)WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends th

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ENGINE DATAEngine 3.5L V6 engine3.5L V6 EcoBoost™engineCubic inches 214 214FuelSee Octanerecommendationsearlier in this chapter.See Octanerecommendati

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3.5L V6 EcoBoost engineIDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLESafety Compliance Certification LabelThe National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requ

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Vehicle identification number (VIN)The vehicle identification number islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel.Please note that in the graphic,XXXX

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TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONSYou can find a transmission code onthe Safety Compliance CertificationLabel. The following table tells youwhich transmis

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FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLEA wide selection of Ford Custom Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of C

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Lifestyle•Ash cup / coin holder •Roof racks and carriers*•Navigation* •Cargo net•SUV camping net* •Conversation mirror•Trailer hitches, wiring harness

Page 308 - Customer Assistance

• Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of yourvehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotiveuse.• To avoid int

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FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)More than 30 million Ford and Lincoln owners have discovered thepowerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the

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Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for ItselfOne service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed theprice of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With

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Ford Extended Service Plan3792012 Flex (471)Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)

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6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN orSYNC LINE IN appears in the display.You should hear audio from your portable music

Page 313

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a FordExtended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATIONWhy maintain your vehicle?This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for yourvehicle. Carefully following

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Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple complexperformance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems usingdifferent specif

Page 316 - Cleaning

Genuine Ford parts and serviceWhen planning your maintenance services, consider your dealership forall your vehicle’s needs.There are a lot of reasons

Page 317

Engine oil/coolant change intervalsEngine oil As indicated by the message center: do notexceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km)Engine coolant,init

Page 318

Multi-point inspectionIn order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have thesystems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help

Page 319

Scheduled Maintenance3862012 Flex (471)Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)

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NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOGIntelligent Oil Life Monitor™Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ thatdetermines when th

Page 321

Normal Scheduled MaintenanceAt every oil changeinterval as indicatedby the messagecenterChange engine oil and filterRotate tires, inspect tire wear an

Page 322

Additional maintenance items1Miles (x 1,000) 20 30 40 60 80 90 100 120 140 150Kilometers (x 1,000) 32 48 64 96 128 144 160 192 225 240Replace cabin ai

Page 323

Your vehicle may be equipped with aUSB port inside your center console.This feature allows you to plug inmedia playing devices, memorysticks, and also

Page 324

Maintenance schedule logDEALER VALIDATION:P&A CODE:RO#: HOURS:DAT E:MILEAGE:DEALER VALIDATION:P&A CODE:RO#: HOURS:DAT E:MILEAGE:DEALER VALIDAT

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DEALER VALIDATION:P&A CODE:RO#: HOURS:DAT E:MILEAGE:DEALER VALIDATION:P&A CODE:RO#: HOURS:DAT E:MILEAGE:DEALER VALIDATION:P&A CODE:RO#: HO

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DEALER VALIDATION:P&A CODE:RO#: HOURS:DAT E:MILEAGE:DEALER VALIDATION:P&A CODE:RO#: HOURS:DAT E:MILEAGE:DEALER VALIDATION:P&A CODE:RO#: HO

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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONSIf you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions,you need to perform additional maintenance as ind

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Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances asin heavy commercial use (i.e. delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)Every 60,000 miles(9

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Special operating condition logDEALER VALIDATION:P&A CODE:RO#: HOURS:DAT E:MILEAGE:DEALER VALIDATION:P&A CODE:RO#: HOURS:DAT E:MILEAGE:DEALER

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DEALER VALIDATION:P&A CODE:RO#: HOURS:DAT E:MILEAGE:DEALER VALIDATION:P&A CODE:RO#: HOURS:DAT E:MILEAGE:DEALER VALIDATION:P&A CODE:RO#: HO

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EXCEPTIONSThere are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listedbelow:Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off(PTO

Page 332

using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API)performance category of API SK or earlier (for example SJ, etc).Edge/MKX AWD only – vehicl

Page 333

AAccessory delay ...101Active Park Assist ...273AdvanceTrac ...255Airbag supplementa

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CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to getwell acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The

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• Wipe discs from the center out.Don’t:• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time.• Clean using a circular motion.C

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in rear seat ...198LATCH ...202recommendations ...196tether anchorage har

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coolant ...336fail-safe cooling ...342idle speed control ...334lubrication speci

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Infant seats(see Safety seats) ...198Inspection/maintenance (I/M)testing ...354Instrument panel

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PParental MyKeyprogramming ...120Park Assist ...273Parking brake ...25

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Seats ...142child safety seats ...198climate control ...73easy access/e

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VVehicle Identification Number(VIN) ...372Vehicle loading ...234Ventilating your vehicle

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MP3 track and folder structureYour MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structureas follows:• There are two different modes for MP3

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Sample MP3 structureIf you are burning your own MP3discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variou

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• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms caninterfere w

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Radio Display Condition Action RequiredACQUIRING Radio requires morethan two seconds toproduce audio for theselected channel.No action required.This m

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Radio Display Condition Action RequiredNO TEXT Song title informationnot available.Song title informationnot available at thistime on this channel.The

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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, accident and injury. Ford strongl

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Note: The system goes into dual play mode when it is turned on. Audiofrom the DVD system will not play over the rear two speakers until dualplay mode

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1. On the front of each monitor,located behind the left trim coverpanel, is the headphone input jack(5). This headphone will listen tothe media select

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DVD player controls1./ (Play/Pause): Press to play or pause a CD, DVD orflash/thumb drive track.2.(Stop): Press to stop the current DVD, CD/MP3, or fl

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Warning symbols on your vehicleWhen you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempti

Page 352

5. / (Headphones/Speakers): Press to activate dual play mode oneither headrest system. During dual play mode, the following happens:a. Rear speakers t

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Remote controlUnless otherwise stated, all operations can be carried out with theremote control. Always point the remote control directly at the playe

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2. Cursor controls: Use in various active menus to advance the cursorup/down/left/right. When not in a menu, the left and right cursor controlsdecreas

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15. MEDIA for Monitor A: In Dual Play mode, press MEDIA repeatedlyto select from the possible media sources: (Monitor A, Monitor B, AM,FM1, FM2, SR1,

Page 356

Battery replacementBatteries are supplied with theremote control unit. Since allbatteries have a limited shelf life,replace them when the unit fails t

Page 357

Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use withthe system. Also, wired headphones may be purchased and plugged inwhere indicated

Page 358

Ensure that the headphones are turned off when not in use. Afterapproximately one minute of not being in use (no infrared signal isreceived), the wire

Page 359

Dual Play: Dual play is when the rear seat passengers choose to listento a different playing media than the front seat passengers. With theDVD and rea

Page 360

Radio interaction: If your vehicle is equipped with a non-touchscreenaudio system, you can press AUX on the radio repeatedly until DVDappears in the d

Page 361

Aspect ratio (TV display type)This screen allows you to select theviewing size and shape of the videodisplayed on the LCD screen. This isdisc dependen

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Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils sincethese additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in theMaintenance

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2. Press / to ’highlight’ the monitor icon. (A disc will appearbeneath the icon signifying it is the current selection.)3. Pressto select and enter th

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Speaker setupThis screen allows you to adjust theaudio balance for your speakers. Toaccess:1. Press SETUP on the remote to access the menu options.2.

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4. Press / to choose from Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Gamma(Color), Hue, Saturation and Luma-Delay.General setup — screen exitTo exit the setup s

Page 366

General informationNote: DVDs are formatted byregions. US and Canada systems canonly play region 1 DVDs and Mexicosystems can only play region 4DVDs.

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Safety informationWARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends thatdrivers us

Page 368

Do not operate video games or video equipment if the power cordsand/or cables are broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/orcables where t

Page 369

Humidity and moisture condensationMoisture in the air will condense in the DVD player under extremelyhumid conditions or when moving from a cold place

Page 370

SINGLE ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL1.Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defrostervents and

Page 371

4. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use withrecirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/Cengages automaticall

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Operating tips• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in theposition.• To reduce humidity build-up

Page 373

Event Data RecordingThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). Themain purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or nearcrash-

Page 374 - Accessories

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITHHEATED SEATS AND REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENTCLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)Temperature conversion: To switch

Page 375

• : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.•: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor ventsand rear seat floor vents.•:

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10. Power/cabin temperature: Press to activate/deactivate theclimate control system. When the system is off, outside air is preventedfrom entering the

Page 377 - Ford Extended Service Plan

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (NAVIGATIONBASED–IF EQUIPPED)Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,refer to Message

Page 378

5. Passenger heated seat (if equipped): Press to control thepassenger heated seat. Refer to Front seating in the Seating and SafetyRestraints chapter

Page 379

TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONSTemperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,refer to Message center in the Instrument cluster chapter.Front

Page 380

Max A/C– Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panelvents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is moreeconomical and

Page 381 - Scheduled Maintenance

• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly openfor 2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has“aired out.”• A

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AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL1.Fan speed: Turn to select the desired fan speed.2.: Distributes air through the rear vents.3.: Distributes air through the

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Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the insideof the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of therear window. This may c

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Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to EventData Recorders applies to SYNC威 or its features, please note thefollowing: Once 911 Assi

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HEADLAMP CONTROLTurns the lamps off.Turns on the parking lamps,instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps.Turns the low beam headlampso

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3. Turn the ignition on and then back to off.4. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position. The headlampswill turn on.5. Wait the desired amou

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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.To activate:• the ignition must be in the on position,• the head

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Vertical aim adjustment1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.• (1) 8 fe

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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL• Push down to activate the leftturn signal.• Push up to activate the right turnsignal.INTERIOR LAMPSFront map lampsThe map lamps a

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Ambient lighting (if equipped)Illuminates footwells and cupholderswith a choice of several colors. Theambient lighting control switch islocated in the

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Using the right bulbsReplacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs mustbe marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America an

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2. Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb socketsand connectors.3. Locate the high beam/low beamheadlamp bulb electrical connectoran

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Replacing rear stop/tail/turn/backup and side marker lamp bulbs(non LED)The stop/tail/turn/backup and side marker lamp bulbs are located in thetail la

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Replacing fog lamp bulbs1. Make sure the fog lamp switch isin the off position.2. From underneath the vehicle,partially remove the tire splashshield b

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WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that youuse extreme caution when

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVERWindshield wiper: Rotate the endof the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease the

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Rear window wiper/washer controlsFor rear wiper operation, rotate therear window wiper and washercontrol to the desired position.Select:2 — Normal spe

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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRRORLift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamp.Slide-on-rod featureRotate the visor towards the sidewindow and extend i

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CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)Press the right (+) control to movethe time display forwards.Press the left (-) control to movethe time display backwards.ELECTRONI

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Compass zone adjustment1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in for your geographiclocation by referring to the zonemap.2. Turn ignition to the on p

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2. To calibrate, press and hold the 7and 9 radio preset buttons togetherfor approximately 10 seconds untilCAL appears. Release the buttons.3. Slowly d

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Second row center console features (if equipped)The second row center consoleincorporates the following features:• Flip forward armrest to provide afl

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Refrigerator: Briefly press andhold the COOL side of the control.The indicator light on the cool sideof the switch will illuminate and theindicator li

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• On the rear of the center console, accessible from the rear seats• In the rear cargo area on the right trim panelDo not use the power point for oper

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The power outlet is not designed for the following electric appliances;they may not work properly:• Cathode ray tube type televisions.• Motor loads, s

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