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Accessories 362 Accessories ...362 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Table of Contents Vehicle Care Cleaning products...Cleaning the exterior ...Waxing...Repairing minor paint damage ......
Accessories 362 Accessories ...362 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Table of Contents Vehicle Care Cleaning products...Cleaning the exterior ...Waxing...Repairing minor paint damage ......
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...safety belt, the lower anchors of your vehicle. Tug the child seat from top view): • Second row bucket seats and third-row passenger side 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for a proper installation. The seat should... move less than one inch when you do this for Attaching Child Safety Seats When used in your vehicle are available as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap, or to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. If the safety seat is achieved. ...
...safety belt, the lower anchors of your vehicle. Tug the child seat from top view): • Second row bucket seats and third-row passenger side 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for a proper installation. The seat should... move less than one inch when you do this for Attaching Child Safety Seats When used in your vehicle are available as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap, or to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. If the safety seat is achieved. ...
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Do not attempt to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at least two minutes and verify that may ...light in an accident. WARNING: Do not lean your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer. The use accessory seat covers. Supplementary Restraints System 57 If there are lodged objects or cargo is interfering with the ...follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the Customer Assistance section of the seat back. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) If it deploys from the side...
Do not attempt to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at least two minutes and verify that may ...light in an accident. WARNING: Do not lean your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer. The use accessory seat covers. Supplementary Restraints System 57 If there are lodged objects or cargo is interfering with the ...follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the Customer Assistance section of the seat back. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) If it deploys from the side...
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...keyless entry keypad after all doors are closed . • Press the lock button on another intelligent access key in P. In order to accessory. When you open the driver door. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: The doors will sound if the vehicle detects an intelligent...on, • you shift into any door while the ignition is on , all the doors when: • the ignition is switched off or to accessory; Locks 77 after you close any gear putting your vehicle in motion, and • your vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is...
...keyless entry keypad after all doors are closed . • Press the lock button on another intelligent access key in P. In order to accessory. When you open the driver door. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: The doors will sound if the vehicle detects an intelligent...on, • you shift into any door while the ignition is on , all the doors when: • the ignition is switched off or to accessory; Locks 77 after you close any gear putting your vehicle in motion, and • your vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is...
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...if: • you leave your vehicle using the information display (if equipped with the dimmer control • any door is open. Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped) If you turn off 10 minutes after you press the START/STOP button (...activate or deactivate these features: • through an authorized dealer • using the keyless entry keypad • after 45 minutes. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) You can activate or deactivate the autolock and autounlock features independently of illumination....
...if: • you leave your vehicle using the information display (if equipped with the dimmer control • any door is open. Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped) If you turn off 10 minutes after you press the START/STOP button (...activate or deactivate these features: • through an authorized dealer • using the keyless entry keypad • after 45 minutes. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) You can activate or deactivate the autolock and autounlock features independently of illumination....
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.... 2. Lock A B Press the control to lock mirrors in motion. B A C A. Left mirror B. Select the mirror you open either front door. Unlock B. Accessory Delay You can use the window switches for several minutes after you switch the ignition off, or until you want to its support when returning... it to tilt the mirror. 3. Move the control in its original position. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors Push the mirror toward the door window glass. ...
.... 2. Lock A B Press the control to lock mirrors in motion. B A C A. Left mirror B. Select the mirror you open either front door. Unlock B. Accessory Delay You can use the window switches for several minutes after you switch the ignition off, or until you want to its support when returning... it to tilt the mirror. 3. Move the control in its original position. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors Push the mirror toward the door window glass. ...
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...system is in: • On (gray light-type 1, white light-type 2): Illuminates when the speed control system is opened. Turns off or accessory position and the driver's door is turned on . Parking Brake On Warning Chime Sounds when you have released the parking brake, have left the ...parking brake on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. If the indicators stay on and drive your authorized dealer immediately. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS Key In Ignition Warning Chime Sounds when the key ...
...system is in: • On (gray light-type 1, white light-type 2): Illuminates when the speed control system is opened. Turns off or accessory position and the driver's door is turned on . Parking Brake On Warning Chime Sounds when you have released the parking brake, have left the ...parking brake on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. If the indicators stay on and drive your authorized dealer immediately. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS Key In Ignition Warning Chime Sounds when the key ...
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... battery management system determines that: • the battery is at a low state of charge or, • the ignition has been in accessory position or on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will clear once the vehicle has been started... and the battery state of -charge recovery. Driver can typically clean the sensor Blocked to resolve. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Cross Traffic Not Displayed when the blind spot information Available Sensor system/...
... battery management system determines that: • the battery is at a low state of charge or, • the ignition has been in accessory position or on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will clear once the vehicle has been started... and the battery state of -charge recovery. Driver can typically clean the sensor Blocked to resolve. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Cross Traffic Not Displayed when the blind spot information Available Sensor system/...
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...that the brake pedal must be applied when the start/stop button is pressed in the accessory Active ignition state. Restart Now or Key is Displayed when the start/stop button is Needed...Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Check the washer fluid level. Displays when the steering system needs service. Accessory Power is Displayed when the vehicle is less than one quarter full. See your vehicle's starting system. Indicates ...Required Engine Coolant Overtemperature Washer Fluid Level LOW Steering Malfunction Service Now 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)
...that the brake pedal must be applied when the start/stop button is pressed in the accessory Active ignition state. Restart Now or Key is Displayed when the start/stop button is Needed...Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Check the washer fluid level. Displays when the steering system needs service. Accessory Power is Displayed when the vehicle is less than one quarter full. See your vehicle's starting system. Indicates ...Required Engine Coolant Overtemperature Washer Fluid Level LOW Steering Malfunction Service Now 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)
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Turn the easy entry feature off . To program the memory feature to recall a memory position. See the Information Displays chapter. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Recalling memory positions with the remote control You can move to exit the ...start system is on. The seat will first move to the easy entry position. If you enter a valid personal entry code that is put in accessory mode or started . 152 Seats Recalling a memory position You can recall a programmed memory position: • in any gearshift position if the ignition is...
Turn the easy entry feature off . To program the memory feature to recall a memory position. See the Information Displays chapter. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Recalling memory positions with the remote control You can move to exit the ...start system is on. The seat will first move to the easy entry position. If you enter a valid personal entry code that is put in accessory mode or started . 152 Seats Recalling a memory position You can recall a programmed memory position: • in any gearshift position if the ignition is...
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158 Seats Moving the seats backward and forward (six-passenger vehicles only) Lift the control to prevent the feature from timing out. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) This feature is in turned off, the power fold feature will work until the battery...occupant injury or damage to the third row. Tumble the seat forward for six-passenger vehicles. Folding the seat while occupied could result in the accessory or run position to adjust the seat forward or backward. Note: When the ignition is available for the right-hand seat on seven-passenger ...
158 Seats Moving the seats backward and forward (six-passenger vehicles only) Lift the control to prevent the feature from timing out. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) This feature is in turned off, the power fold feature will work until the battery...occupant injury or damage to the third row. Tumble the seat forward for six-passenger vehicles. Folding the seat while occupied could result in the accessory or run position to adjust the seat forward or backward. Note: When the ignition is available for the right-hand seat on seven-passenger ...
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...to be completed before unstowing the seat. If the ignition is off and the feature is in the Locks chapter. Keep the key in the accessory or run position to prevent the feature from the top of the button) to remove all objects from timing out. Note: Make sure that there... of the button) to fold down the seat back. • Press the TAILGATE button (C) (the bottom portion of the load floor prior to the seat. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) A B C D FOLD RH BOTH NORMAL STOW TAILGATE LH Press the seat selection button (D) to be ...
...to be completed before unstowing the seat. If the ignition is off and the feature is in the Locks chapter. Keep the key in the accessory or run position to prevent the feature from the top of the button) to remove all objects from timing out. Note: Make sure that there... of the button) to fold down the seat back. • Press the TAILGATE button (C) (the bottom portion of the load floor prior to the seat. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) A B C D FOLD RH BOTH NORMAL STOW TAILGATE LH Press the seat selection button (D) to be ...
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... points may blow. Note: Do not hang any type of the center console in the center console storage compartment on the left rear trim panel. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: If used when the engine is not running . • Do not leave devices...and blow the fuse. To prevent the battery from the plug. 172 Auxiliary Power Points AUXILIARY POWER POINTS WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the power point. Improper use the power point over the vehicle capacity of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and...
... points may blow. Note: Do not hang any type of the center console in the center console storage compartment on the left rear trim panel. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: If used when the engine is not running . • Do not leave devices...and blow the fuse. To prevent the battery from the plug. 172 Auxiliary Power Points AUXILIARY POWER POINTS WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the power point. Improper use the power point over the vehicle capacity of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and...
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...when you switch the vehicle off the refrigerator. The temperature will glow when the refrigerator is in accessory mode. Briefly press and hold COOL again to replace the cover after you restart the vehicle. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Press FREEZE again to... freezer mode. Limit the time of the switch will illuminate when the freezer is running. Ford recommends only using it. Make sure to turn ...
...when you switch the vehicle off the refrigerator. The temperature will glow when the refrigerator is in accessory mode. Briefly press and hold COOL again to replace the cover after you restart the vehicle. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Press FREEZE again to... freezer mode. Limit the time of the switch will illuminate when the freezer is running. Ford recommends only using it. Make sure to turn ...
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...is no key detected if you switch the ignition off . This could cause your vehicle battery to enable it, and then start the engine. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) C. KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED) Note: The keyless starting system may ...position for too long. Start: Cranks the engine. On: All electrical circuits are operational and the warning lamps and indicators illuminate. Accessory: Allows the electrical accessories, such as cellular phones. Note: A valid key must be located inside the vehicle may appear in the ignition. Starting and ...
...is no key detected if you switch the ignition off . This could cause your vehicle battery to enable it, and then start the engine. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) C. KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED) Note: The keyless starting system may ...position for too long. Start: Cranks the engine. On: All electrical circuits are operational and the warning lamps and indicators illuminate. Accessory: Allows the electrical accessories, such as cellular phones. Note: A valid key must be located inside the vehicle may appear in the ignition. Starting and ...
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On: All electrical circuits are illuminated. • Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once from accessory mode. • Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button twice from off . • Without applying the brake pedal, press ... engine for any length of 60 seconds (without the engine starting system temporarily disables. After 15 minutes, you start the engine for 60 seconds again. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Warning lamps and indicators are operational. Start: Starts the engine. • Press ...
On: All electrical circuits are illuminated. • Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once from accessory mode. • Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button twice from off . • Without applying the brake pedal, press ... engine for any length of 60 seconds (without the engine starting system temporarily disables. After 15 minutes, you start the engine for 60 seconds again. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Warning lamps and indicators are operational. Start: Starts the engine. • Press ...
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... engine check the following: • Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts. • Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off , even if a valid key is not present. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: If you to the on the first try again...
... engine check the following: • Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts. • Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off , even if a valid key is not present. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: If you to the on the first try again...
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...your vehicle and/or trailer, to the roof rack side rails. With and Without a Trailer This section will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Ford Genuine Accessory crossbars, designed specifically for your vehicle, are also recommended for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with your roof rack system. is securely fastened. Before... For proper function of the roof rack system, loads must be equipped with or without a trailer, from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)
...your vehicle and/or trailer, to the roof rack side rails. With and Without a Trailer This section will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Ford Genuine Accessory crossbars, designed specifically for your vehicle, are also recommended for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with your roof rack system. is securely fastened. Before... For proper function of the roof rack system, loads must be equipped with or without a trailer, from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)
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..., Class III 3.5L GTDI all-wheel 9622 (4366) 4500 (2042)** drive, Class III * For towing trailers up to Load limit in the Load Carrying chapter. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS Follow these guidelines for safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until... your vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). • Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer. • See the instructions included with towing accessories for instructions on calculating your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer.
..., Class III 3.5L GTDI all-wheel 9622 (4366) 4500 (2042)** drive, Class III * For towing trailers up to Load limit in the Load Carrying chapter. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS Follow these guidelines for safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until... your vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). • Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer. • See the instructions included with towing accessories for instructions on calculating your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer.
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... wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks). If driving through water in an emergency only, and not as dry brakes. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) bug deflectors, rollbars or light bars, running boards, ski racks). • Drive with the wheels...'s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. 262 Driving Hints • Add particular accessories to stall.
... wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks). If driving through water in an emergency only, and not as dry brakes. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) bug deflectors, rollbars or light bars, running boards, ski racks). • Drive with the wheels...'s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. 262 Driving Hints • Add particular accessories to stall.