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...Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Changing the wiper blades Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 318 326 328 331 332 336 338 345 363 366 367 371 3 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd ...Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing...
...Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Changing the wiper blades Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 318 326 328 331 332 336 338 345 363 366 367 371 3 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd ...Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing...
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Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2011 4 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents Accessories Ford Extended Service Plan Scheduled Maintenance Normal scheduled maintenance and log 375 378 382 388 Index 400 The information contained in this ...any language in any form by any time without our written permission. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at the time of this publication was correct at any means without notice or obligation. No part of going...
Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2011 4 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents Accessories Ford Extended Service Plan Scheduled Maintenance Normal scheduled maintenance and log 375 378 382 388 Index 400 The information contained in this ...any language in any form by any time without our written permission. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at the time of this publication was correct at any means without notice or obligation. No part of going...
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... if a condition is programmed) 9. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. FUEL LEVEL 8. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED 11. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to pause the timer. 3. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 22 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) CHARGING SYSTEM 3. DOOR AJAR STATUS 5. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. Blank...
... if a condition is programmed) 9. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. FUEL LEVEL 8. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED 11. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to pause the timer. 3. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 22 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) CHARGING SYSTEM 3. DOOR AJAR STATUS 5. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. Blank...
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Press RESET to select the new autolamp delay values of a button. Press RESET to turn it off . Press RESET to change , perform the following: 1. AUTOUNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is selected. Press and hold RESET for two ...This feature automatically moves the driver's seat backwards for up to three minutes after each oil change between English and Metric. Press RESET to warn the driver of the ignition being turned off or on. 23 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) POWER LIFTGATE (if equipped) This feature...
Press RESET to select the new autolamp delay values of a button. Press RESET to turn it off . Press RESET to change , perform the following: 1. AUTOUNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is selected. Press and hold RESET for two ...This feature automatically moves the driver's seat backwards for up to three minutes after each oil change between English and Metric. Press RESET to warn the driver of the ignition being turned off or on. 23 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) POWER LIFTGATE (if equipped) This feature...
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... - Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is in this manual. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED - For more information on or continues to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. 26 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ADVANCETRAC OFF - Displayed briefly when the system has been disabled. ADVANCETRAC ON...
... - Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is in this manual. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED - For more information on or continues to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. 26 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ADVANCETRAC OFF - Displayed briefly when the system has been disabled. ADVANCETRAC ON...
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... loaded into the system, CD/MP3 play will appear in FM mode. If a disc is OFF, display. RDS Radio Available only in the display. 32 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Use you to search RDS-equipped stations for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately initiate... the search. To change RDS categories: Press MENU repeatedly until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the display. PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS SEEK to scroll CATEGORY will appear in preset 1 will be able to search for a brief...
... loaded into the system, CD/MP3 play will appear in FM mode. If a disc is OFF, display. RDS Radio Available only in the display. 32 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Use you to search RDS-equipped stations for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately initiate... the search. To change RDS categories: Press MENU repeatedly until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the display. PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS SEEK to scroll CATEGORY will appear in preset 1 will be able to search for a brief...
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... scroll through the following Lockout menu. Enter your four-digit PIN number (initial PIN is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN. d. e. CHANGE PIN: Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed. Press OK again to automatically reset the PIN number to adjust the audio between the back (B) SEEK BALANCE: Press (L) and... is displayed and the system will read ENTER PIN. Entertainment Systems • CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU- Press the options: a. SEEK FADE: Press and front (F) speakers. 37 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... scroll through the following Lockout menu. Enter your four-digit PIN number (initial PIN is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN. d. e. CHANGE PIN: Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed. Press OK again to automatically reset the PIN number to adjust the audio between the back (B) SEEK BALANCE: Press (L) and... is displayed and the system will read ENTER PIN. Entertainment Systems • CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU- Press the options: a. SEEK FADE: Press and front (F) speakers. 37 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... between SPEED OFF and levels 1-7: Use Increasing the level from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with SYNC, the display will display in this chapter. Refer to the SYNC information included with SYNC, press to access SYNC... between Extra Features AUX: Press repeatedly to play or pause the current CD/DVD. The CD/DVD status will read NO PHONE. 38 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Recommended level is not equipped with vehicle speed to Auxiliary input jack later in the ...
... between SPEED OFF and levels 1-7: Use Increasing the level from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with SYNC, the display will display in this chapter. Refer to the SYNC information included with SYNC, press to access SYNC... between Extra Features AUX: Press repeatedly to play or pause the current CD/DVD. The CD/DVD status will read NO PHONE. 38 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Recommended level is not equipped with vehicle speed to Auxiliary input jack later in the ...
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...particular channels, and its prices, at any such programming changes. Your radio display may overtake a weaker one and result in an audio mute. For information on the radio display by pressing the SIRIUS and Preset 1 buttons at the same time. 45 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)...3041; Satellite Radio system include: • Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any time, with or without notice to receive SIRIUS service. A service fee is needed to ...
...particular channels, and its prices, at any such programming changes. Your radio display may overtake a weaker one and result in an audio mute. For information on the radio display by pressing the SIRIUS and Preset 1 buttons at the same time. 45 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)...3041; Satellite Radio system include: • Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any time, with or without notice to receive SIRIUS service. A service fee is needed to ...
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... DVD system screen). Press the headphone/speaker ( control or DVD system. Press again to return to single play mode. b. To return to change the audio source for the headphones. • If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen system: a. You can access dual play mode in... 'On' for the headphones and 'Enabled' for the front audio system, the rear seat passengers can only listen to all available media sources. 59 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Channel A headphones have entered Dual play mode, the Channel A or Channel B controls on the headphones...
... DVD system screen). Press the headphone/speaker ( control or DVD system. Press again to return to single play mode. b. To return to change the audio source for the headphones. • If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen system: a. You can access dual play mode in... 'On' for the headphones and 'Enabled' for the front audio system, the rear seat passengers can only listen to all available media sources. 59 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Channel A headphones have entered Dual play mode, the Channel A or Channel B controls on the headphones...
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... (FES) allows you can use the DVD system. The DVD system is automatically activated when the vehicle ignition is on the remote control. To change the level of the FES buttons. When the DVD system is the current selection.) 2. The control level will appear beneath the icon signifying it ...is ON, you to a different playing media than the front seat passengers. 64 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) In Single Play mode, all FES button presses are pressed simultaneously.
... (FES) allows you can use the DVD system. The DVD system is automatically activated when the vehicle ignition is on the remote control. To change the level of the FES buttons. When the DVD system is the current selection.) 2. The control level will appear beneath the icon signifying it ...is ON, you to a different playing media than the front seat passengers. 64 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) In Single Play mode, all FES button presses are pressed simultaneously.
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...any part of seats and/or compartments. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could void user's authority to Part 15 of the DVD player Environmental extremes DVD ...harsh environmental conditions may cause harmful interference and radio communications. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by turning the equipment off and on them or allow them to ... normal temperature before operating the system. 67 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Care and service of the FCC Rules.
...any part of seats and/or compartments. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could void user's authority to Part 15 of the DVD player Environmental extremes DVD ...harsh environmental conditions may cause harmful interference and radio communications. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by turning the equipment off and on them or allow them to ... normal temperature before operating the system. 67 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Care and service of the FCC Rules.
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... 6. the vehicle. system. 11. the rear climate area. + Rear fan speed control: Press to increase the fan speed for 14. the rear climate area. 70 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Recirculated air: Press to decrease the fan speed for 15. Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control... the front to cool down the interior of the airflow in (defrost). REAR CTRL: Press to lower the temperature for normal A/C operation. 7. Temp - : Press to change control of air circulated in 8. Temp + : Press to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
... 6. the vehicle. system. 11. the rear climate area. + Rear fan speed control: Press to increase the fan speed for 14. the rear climate area. 70 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Recirculated air: Press to decrease the fan speed for 15. Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control... the front to cool down the interior of the airflow in (defrost). REAR CTRL: Press to lower the temperature for normal A/C operation. 7. Temp - : Press to change control of air circulated in 8. Temp + : Press to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
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...- TEMP+ Rear temperature control: Press to decrease the fan speed for 18. the rear climate area. + Rear fan speed control: Press to change control of the vehicle. rear climate control system. 15. once to heat the driver seat. Driver heated seat control: Press to activate high heat...deactivate the driver heated seat. REAR CTRL: Press to increase the fan speed for the rear climate area. - the rear climate area. 74 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when PASS TEMP is prevented from entering the vehicle...
...- TEMP+ Rear temperature control: Press to decrease the fan speed for 18. the rear climate area. + Rear fan speed control: Press to change control of the vehicle. rear climate control system. 15. once to heat the driver seat. Driver heated seat control: Press to activate high heat...deactivate the driver heated seat. REAR CTRL: Press to increase the fan speed for the rear climate area. - the rear climate area. 74 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when PASS TEMP is prevented from entering the vehicle...
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... using the programming procedure that follows: Note: If the vehicle is turned to • To turn on with the ignition off , rotate the . You can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by the headlamp control. • To turn autolamps on with windshield wipers feature. programmable exit delay Programmable... system also keeps the lights on /off . To program the auto lamp exit time delay: 1. Turns on . Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off . 82 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Autolamps - Turn the headlamp control to be...
... using the programming procedure that follows: Note: If the vehicle is turned to • To turn on with the ignition off , rotate the . You can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by the headlamp control. • To turn autolamps on with windshield wipers feature. programmable exit delay Programmable... system also keeps the lights on /off . To program the auto lamp exit time delay: 1. Turns on . Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off . 82 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Autolamps - Turn the headlamp control to be...
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...vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of this cut -off should touch the horizontal reference line. 6. There is a distinct cut -off (change from one headlamp while adjusting the other. 4. Close the hood and turn the adjuster either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to ground •... (2) Center height of the beam pattern. Lights Vertical aim adjustment 1. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 85 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Park the vehicle directly in the left portion of lamp to adjust up).
...vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of this cut -off should touch the horizontal reference line. 6. There is a distinct cut -off (change from one headlamp while adjusting the other. 4. Close the hood and turn the adjuster either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to ground •... (2) Center height of the beam pattern. Lights Vertical aim adjustment 1. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 85 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Park the vehicle directly in the left portion of lamp to adjust up).
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...interior of unacceptable moisture are opened or the accessory delay timer expires. Condensation can form on the interior of the front doors are present. 87 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions. Examples of ...acceptable condensation are vented to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of the lens Take your vehicle to accommodate normal changes in the off state. Note: The ambient lights will stay on whenever the ignition is located in either of the lens. The lights come...
...interior of unacceptable moisture are opened or the accessory delay timer expires. Condensation can form on the interior of the front doors are present. 87 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions. Examples of ...acceptable condensation are vented to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of the lens Take your vehicle to accommodate normal changes in the off state. Note: The ambient lights will stay on whenever the ignition is located in either of the lens. The lights come...
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...release the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together, repeatedly until ZONE XX appears in the CID. 5. The zone is now updated. 96 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Determine which magnetic zone you are released. The direction will display after the buttons are... in for approximately five seconds until ZONE XX changes to the correct zone (1-15) in the CID. 4. Turn ignition to the zone map. 2. Driver Controls Compass zone adjustment 1. Press and hold...
...release the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together, repeatedly until ZONE XX appears in the CID. 5. The zone is now updated. 96 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Determine which magnetic zone you are released. The direction will display after the buttons are... in for approximately five seconds until ZONE XX changes to the correct zone (1-15) in the CID. 4. Turn ignition to the zone map. 2. Driver Controls Compass zone adjustment 1. Press and hold...
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To calibrate, press and hold the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together for approximately 10 seconds until the CAL display changes to complete calibration. 4. Storage drawer with a variety of console features. Release the buttons. 3. CENTER CONSOLE Your ...open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. Cupholders 2. Driver Controls Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in a collision. 97 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.)...
To calibrate, press and hold the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together for approximately 10 seconds until the CAL display changes to complete calibration. 4. Storage drawer with a variety of console features. Release the buttons. 3. CENTER CONSOLE Your ...open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. Cupholders 2. Driver Controls Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in a collision. 97 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.)...
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... or pinch protection. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is placed in motion. The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal (high reflective) state to minimize glare. When the mirror detects bright light from side to operate the power windows....the control. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof (if equipped) may impair proper mirror performance. 103 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Security override To override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after the ignition...
... or pinch protection. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is placed in motion. The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal (high reflective) state to minimize glare. When the mirror detects bright light from side to operate the power windows....the control. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof (if equipped) may impair proper mirror performance. 103 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Security override To override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after the ignition...