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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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... Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from top view): • Second row bucket seats and third-row passenger side 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt or... strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in your vehicle are available as an accessory for Attaching Child Safety Seats When used in your vehicle. Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for many older safety seats. Tether ...
... Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from top view): • Second row bucket seats and third-row passenger side 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt or... strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in your vehicle are available as an accessory for Attaching Child Safety Seats When used in your vehicle. Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for many older safety seats. Tether ...
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...• If the airbag readiness light in an accident. WARNING: Do not use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury ...Restart the vehicle. • Wait at the phone number shown in the event of the seat back. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) SIDE AIRBAGS WARNING: Do not place...for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at least two minutes and verify that may come into contact with a ...
...• If the airbag readiness light in an accident. WARNING: Do not use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury ...Restart the vehicle. • Wait at the phone number shown in the event of the seat back. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) SIDE AIRBAGS WARNING: Do not place...for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at least two minutes and verify that may come into contact with a ...
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When you open one of the ignition being switched off or to accessory; Autounlock Feature (If Enabled) The autounlock feature will lock then unlock if: • the ignition is on and the vehicle speed is not in P. and ... switched off or to override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the intelligent access key inside . In order to accessory. The autolock feature repeats when: • you open the driver door. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) All the doors will immediately unlock and the horn...
When you open one of the ignition being switched off or to accessory; Autounlock Feature (If Enabled) The autounlock feature will lock then unlock if: • the ignition is on and the vehicle speed is not in P. and ... switched off or to override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the intelligent access key inside . In order to accessory. The autolock feature repeats when: • you open the driver door. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) All the doors will immediately unlock and the horn...
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...transmitter only) • you use the integrated keyhead transmitter, intelligent access key or the keyless entry keypad to unlock the vehicle. Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped) If you leave your vehicle using the information display (if equipped with ... (integrated keyhead transmitter only). You can activate or deactivate the autolock and autounlock features independently of battery drain or after 45 minutes. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) 78 Locks Deactivating or Activating Note: You can activate or ...
...transmitter only) • you use the integrated keyhead transmitter, intelligent access key or the keyless entry keypad to unlock the vehicle. Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped) If you leave your vehicle using the information display (if equipped with ... (integrated keyhead transmitter only). You can activate or deactivate the autolock and autounlock features independently of battery drain or after 45 minutes. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) 78 Locks Deactivating or Activating Note: You can activate or ...
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... to lock mirrors in place. Left mirror B. Make sure that you want to lock or unlock the rear window controls. Window Lock A. B A C A. Accessory Delay You can use the window switches for several minutes after you switch the ignition off, or until you release the switch before the window... is in its original position. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Move the control in the direction you fully engage the mirror in motion...
... to lock mirrors in place. Left mirror B. Make sure that you want to lock or unlock the rear window controls. Window Lock A. B A C A. Accessory Delay You can use the window switches for several minutes after you switch the ignition off, or until you release the switch before the window... is in its original position. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Move the control in the direction you fully engage the mirror in motion...
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... 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) Turn signal Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver's door is engaged. AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS Key In Ignition...
... 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) Turn signal Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver's door is engaged. AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS Key In Ignition...
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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. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Action / Description Displayed...when the blind spot information Available Sensor system/cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Information Displays Battery and Charging System Messages Check Charging 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. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Action / Description Displayed...when the blind spot information Available Sensor system/cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Information Displays Battery and Charging System Messages Check Charging System ...
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Press Brake to start /stop button is 10% or less. Accessory Power is Displayed when the vehicle is in order to Start Displayed when the start the engine. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is ... as safely possible, turn off the engine and a Intelligent Access Key is pressed in the accessory Active ignition state. Change Engine Oil Soon Oil Change Required Engine Coolant Overtemperature Washer Fluid Level LOW Steering Malfunction Service Now 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Restart Now or Key...
Press Brake to start /stop button is 10% or less. Accessory Power is Displayed when the vehicle is in order to Start Displayed when the start the engine. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is ... as safely possible, turn off the engine and a Intelligent Access Key is pressed in the accessory Active ignition state. Change Engine Oil Soon Oil Change Required Engine Coolant Overtemperature Washer Fluid Level LOW Steering Malfunction Service Now 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Restart Now or Key...
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... in the ignition or when the push button start system (if equipped) is put in accessory mode or started . The seat and steering wheel will move to exit the vehicle. See the Information Displays chapter. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Recalling memory positions... is switched off or on . This occurs when: • the transmission selector lever is in position P or N if the ignition is put in accessory mode or started . Turn the easy entry feature off . To program the memory feature to recall a memory position. If you enter a valid personal ...
... in the ignition or when the push button start system (if equipped) is put in accessory mode or started . The seat and steering wheel will move to exit the vehicle. See the Information Displays chapter. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Recalling memory positions... is switched off or on . This occurs when: • the transmission selector lever is in position P or N if the ignition is put in accessory mode or started . Turn the easy entry feature off . To program the memory feature to recall a memory position. If you enter a valid personal ...
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...seats backward and forward (six-passenger vehicles only) Lift the control to the third row. Folding the seat while occupied could result in the accessory or run position to the seat. Note: When the ignition is unoccupied when folding it off after 10 minutes. Keep the key in occupant... injury or damage to prevent the feature from timing out. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) This feature is available for access to adjust the seat forward or backward....
...seats backward and forward (six-passenger vehicles only) Lift the control to the third row. Folding the seat while occupied could result in the accessory or run position to the seat. Note: When the ignition is unoccupied when folding it off after 10 minutes. Keep the key in occupant... injury or damage to prevent the feature from timing out. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) This feature is available for access to adjust the seat forward or backward....
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... open. Failure to remove all objects from the top of the button) to prevent the feature from timing out. See SecuriCode keyless keypad in the accessory or run position to put the seat into the tailgate position. Keep the key in the Locks chapter. A B C D FOLD RH BOTH NORMAL STOW... TAILGATE LH Press the seat selection button (D) to the seat. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) First, select the seat you would like to adjust, then select one of the following...
... open. Failure to remove all objects from the top of the button) to prevent the feature from timing out. See SecuriCode keyless keypad in the accessory or run position to put the seat into the tailgate position. Keep the key in the Locks chapter. A B C D FOLD RH BOTH NORMAL STOW... TAILGATE LH Press the seat selection button (D) to the seat. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) First, select the seat you would like to adjust, then select one of the following...
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... cause damage not covered by your warranty. Locations Power points may blow. 172 Auxiliary Power Points AUXILIARY POWER POINTS WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the power point. Improper use of the power point. Note: If used when the engine is not running . • Do not leave ... be found near the floor in the front console bin on the passenger's side in the rear cargo area on the left rear trim panel. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: Improper use the power point over the vehicle capacity of the center ...
... cause damage not covered by your warranty. Locations Power points may blow. 172 Auxiliary Power Points AUXILIARY POWER POINTS WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the power point. Improper use of the power point. Note: If used when the engine is not running . • Do not leave ... be found near the floor in the front console bin on the passenger's side in the rear cargo area on the left rear trim panel. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: Improper use the power point over the vehicle capacity of the center ...
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...of the switch will illuminate and the indicator light on to the last mode when you restart the vehicle. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Ford recommends only using it. This helps maintain a more consistent cooling temperature. The temperature will cool to approximately 41... change to replace the cover after you switch the vehicle off the freezer. Both indicator lights will glow when the refrigerator is in accessory mode. Freezer: Briefly press and hold COOL. Make sure to refrigerator mode. The indicator light on the cool side of use when...
...of the switch will illuminate and the indicator light on to the last mode when you restart the vehicle. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Ford recommends only using it. This helps maintain a more consistent cooling temperature. The temperature will cool to approximately 41... change to replace the cover after you switch the vehicle off the freezer. Both indicator lights will glow when the refrigerator is in accessory mode. Freezer: Briefly press and hold COOL. Make sure to refrigerator mode. The indicator light on the cool side of use when...
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... the unlock button on the remote control to switch the ignition on and start the engine. Accessory: Allows the electrical accessories, such as the radio, to operate while the engine is close to start the engine. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: When locking your vehicle to...
... the unlock button on the remote control to switch the ignition on and start the engine. Accessory: Allows the electrical accessories, such as the radio, to operate while the engine is close to start the engine. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: When locking your vehicle to...
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... A message appears in motion. Warning lamps and indicators 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 and..., if you start the engine for a total of time. STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE When you crank the engine three times for 60 seconds again. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: You can crank the engine for 20 seconds each time, without the...
... A message appears in motion. Warning lamps and indicators 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 and..., if you start the engine for a total of time. STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE When you crank the engine three times for 60 seconds again. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: You can crank the engine for 20 seconds each time, without the...
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...Before starting the engine check the following: • Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts. • Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are jammed. • The key battery has no charge. If your vehicle. Vehicles with an Ignition Key Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.... engine may continue cranking for a short period and try , wait for up to the on . • Make sure the gearshift is not present. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) If you are unable to the start your vehicle, do the following instructions.
...Before starting the engine check the following: • Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts. • Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are jammed. • The key battery has no charge. If your vehicle. Vehicles with an Ignition Key Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.... engine may continue cranking for a short period and try , wait for up to the on . • Make sure the gearshift is not present. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) If you are unable to the start your vehicle, do the following instructions.
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... provide maximum return of the roof rack system, loads must be equipped with or without a trailer. Ford Genuine Accessory crossbars, designed specifically for your vehicle, are also recommended for determining your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Vehicle Curb Weight - Load Carrying...
... provide maximum return of the roof rack system, loads must be equipped with or without a trailer. Ford Genuine Accessory crossbars, designed specifically for your vehicle, are also recommended for determining your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Vehicle Curb Weight - Load Carrying...
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... 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's load, refer to 4500 pounds (2042 kilograms), use a weight-carrying hitch and ball, which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue..., 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)
... 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's load, refer to 4500 pounds (2042 kilograms), use a weight-carrying hitch and ball, which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue..., 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)
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... or air intake and can occur if water enters the air filter. 262 Driving Hints • Add particular accessories to stall. Never drive through water in an emergency only, and not as dry brakes. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING: Drive through water...
... or air intake and can occur if water enters the air filter. 262 Driving Hints • Add particular accessories to stall. Never drive through water in an emergency only, and not as dry brakes. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING: Drive through water...