2010 Ford Flex Owner Guide 2nd Printing
2010 Ford Flex Manual
2010 Ford Flex manual content summary:
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Navigation system SYNC 28 28 37 39 42 45 66 66 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Dual electronic automatic temperature control Navigation system based climate control Rear window control Moon roof 89 89 90 98 100 102 106 1 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 216 218 220 234 240 247 252 Driving Starting Brakes Fuel pump shut-off Fuses and relays Changing tires Temporary mobility kit Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 292 292 293 294 294 302 309 318 319 325 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3
Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 334 342 344 348 351 353 360 378 380 381 384 Accessories Ford Extended Service Plan Index 388 390 - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 4
: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This vehicle's Owner's Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
guide with the tree symbol. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may apply for service or vehicle - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. To the extent that any law pertaining service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle's current location, travel direction, and speed ("vehicle travel 7 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. 8 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 9
to your vehicle. This Owner's Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 9 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 10
-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11
, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 12 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Powertrain malfunction/reduced power: Illuminates when a powertrain or a AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Brake system warning light - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
cap while the engine is running or hot. AdvanceTrac/Traction control: Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac/Traction control is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 14 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
your authorized dealer. For door is open. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. 15 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 16
key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened. Parking brake on chime: Sounds when the parking brake is left on and the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Message center activation chime: Sounds - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17
fuel filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. 17 2010 Flex - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18
vehicle. Refer to Message center in the Instrument cluster chapter on how to switch the display from Mmetric to English. Trip odometer: See TRIP A/B under Message center in this chapter. MESSAGE CENTER Your vehicle vehicle systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems fuel fuel. LOW FUEL - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
ranging from ↓ poor economy to ↑ excellent economy. Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows ↓, one or no bars illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset. 19 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
. System check and vehicle feature customization Press SETUP repeatedly to DOOR AJAR STATUS 5. LIFTGATE STATUS 6. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. TIRE PRESSURE 8. FUEL LEVEL 9. MYKEY DISTANCE (if MyKey™ is programmed) 10. MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED 11. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED 12. ADVANCTRAC 20 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
new Autolamp delay values of 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds. AUTOLOCK This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion. Press RESET to turn it off or on. 21 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver's door is problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four seconds. 22 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23
door is not completely closed. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. XXX MILES TO E FUEL - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
- The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service immediately. ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON - Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED - Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. 24 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
Locks and Security chapter in this manual. TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if cancels due to vehicle speed over the preset limit allowed by the the Driving chapter for more information. SPACE FOUND PULL FORWARD (if equipped) - the Driving chapter for more information. SPACE FOUND STOP (if equipped) - May - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
information. ACTIVE PARK NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped) - LIMITED TO 80 MPH - Displayed when starting the vehicle and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit vehicle exceeds a preselected speed. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. 26 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
when a MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in SERVICE TIRE MOBILITY KIT (if equipped) - Displayed when the tire mobility kit requires service. See your authorized dealer for more information. 27 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 28
or until either front door is opened. Note: Your vehicle is equipped with a unique audio system. If your display shows six small circles in the display, your audio system is a CD6 system (six disc changer). If not, your system is a single CD system. 28 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 29
clock will then begin from that time. If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the time. AM/FM Radio for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations. 29 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 30
set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. To activate will store the last one in the remaining presets. RDS Radio Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 31
#. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the disc discs and prompt you when to remove them. 31 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 32
to view Album (AL), Folder (FL), Song (SO) and Artist (AR) in the display, if available. In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the < / > indicator only shuffle the disc currently playing. 32 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 33
. MEMORY PRESETS (0-9): There are 30 available presets, 10 each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a memory preset number (0-9) until sound returns. 33 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 34
following options: • CATEGORY MENU- Press OK to enter category mode. SEEK to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS Press channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category . If you attempt to save more than 20 34 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 35
display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want SEEK to select either to delete the currently listed song, press RETURN or CANCEL. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read to lock/unlock when using this feature. 35 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 36
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1-3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. SEEK DSP MODE (if equipped)): Press STEREO SURROUND mode and STEREO mode. 36 to choose between 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 37
when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. 37 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 38
instructions when attaching your portable music device to the audio system. If your vehicle 1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned to the AIJ in your vehicle. 4. Turn the radio on Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, FM or CD controls. Troubleshooting: 1. Do not connect - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 39
volume down. If the problems persists, replace or recharge vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford support this feature. For further information on this feature, refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC supplement or Navigation System supplement. 39 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 40
the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and displayed. CD/CD player care Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. (Never touch the playing surface). • Inspect discs before playing 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 41
correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not dealer for further information. Audio system warranty and service Refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 42
.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the 42 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 43
fee is required in order to receive SIRIUS service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include: • Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle. For information on extended subscription terms, the - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 44
authorized dealer for service. Channel no longer This previously available available. channel is no longer available. available at this time on this available. channel. The system is working properly. SAT FAULT INVALID CHNL UNSUBSCRIBED NO TEXT NO TEXT NO TEXT 44 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 45
dense foliage, etc). vehicle antenna. The system Satellite service has DVD-video, JPEGs, up to MPEG-4 files, MP3 files and WMA media. Please review this material to become familiar with the FES features and controls as well as the very important safety information. 45 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 46
. To play a CD or MP3 disc The DVD system can play audio CDs, CD-R and CD-R/W, CD-ROM. To ensure proper disc operation, check the disc for finger prints and scratches. Clean the disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the center to the edge. 46 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 47
supported file type, it will play. If it is not supported, DVD headrest or remote. Press SEL to confirm a selection. Each headrest system automatically recognizes the audio and video files that are stored and provides a menu from which to choose the desired selection. 47 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 48
system does not detect a video signal from the auxiliary source, the screen will remain black. DVD player controls 10 9 MEDIA MENU SEL 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 / (Play/Pause): Press to play or pause a CD, DVD or 1. flash/thumb drive track. 48 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 49
eject a disc from the DVD system. 4. MENU: When playing a DVD, press MENU to enter the DVD disc (root) menu (if available). Press again to exit and return to the movie. SEL: Press to confirm the current play/Dual play later in this section. 49 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 50
that you do not pull the LCD screen too far forward as it can cause damage. 10. CD/DVD slot: Insert the disc, label side facing the rear passengers. Remote control Unless otherwise stated, all the volume to the desired listening level. 50 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 51
remote control. ) or 7. VOL (Volume): When in Dual Play only, press to increase ( decrease ( ) the volume for the wired headphones for headrest media sources only (DVD, USB port and auxiliary inputs). (Wireless headphone volume is controlled with the rotary dial on the right ear piece.) 51 - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 52
systems. 13. Numeric Keypad: Use the numeric controls to enter in a specific CD/MP3 track or DVD chapter to be played. 14. C (Cancel): Press to cancel/clear the numeric input (i.e. chapter number applicable.) Press again to restore volume. 52 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 53
ON or OFF. 21. LANGUAGE (DVD dependent): Press to select the desired language. 22. ENTER: Press to select the highlighted menu option. 23. ILLUMINATION: Press to illuminate the remote control and backlight all of the buttons for night use. 53 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 54
the remote control unit. Since all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to control the DVD player. Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover system. Also, wired headphones may be purchased and plugged in 54 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 55
B) for each set of wireless headphones by using the A/B selection switch on the ear piece. • Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level. 55 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 56
jacks. Available wired headphone sources are limited to the sources available to vehicle listening to the same playing media over the front and rear speakers. When the DVD system is on and in single play, the same source will play through all vehicle speakers. 56 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 57
radio; however, they will be limited to listening to the same radio DVD system screen). Note: Channel B headphones can only listen to either the DVD media, Monitor A or the DVD system auxiliary inputs. Channel A headphones have access to all available media sources. 57 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 58
vehicle is equipped with a non-touchscreen audio system, you can press AUX on the radio repeatedly until DVD dual play mode, press SEL on the DVD headrest A system when Exit. Supported USB devices: To help ensure compatibility, the DVD system has 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 59
on the remote control to confirm the selection. OSD language This screen allows you to select the language you would like for use with the DVD player commands and set-up screens. To access: 1. Press SETUP on the remote to access the menu options. 59 - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 60
and enter the TV display menu. to access the menu. 4. When Angle Mark is highlighted, press 5. Press / to select from all available angles. 6. When the desired language is highlighted, press ENTER on the remote to confirm the selection. 60 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 61
reel icon. (A disc will appear 2. Press beneath the icon signifying it is the current selection.) 3. Press to select and enter the Video setup menu. 61 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 62
, Contrast, Gamma (Color), Hue, Saturation and vehicle ignition is on, which allows the rear seat passengers to use the DVD system. There are two levels of control of the FES buttons. The states are FULL (enabled), or LOCKED (disabled). To change 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 63
Systems General information Note: DVDs are formatted by regions. US and Canada systems can only play region 1 DVDs and Mexico systems can only play region 4 DVDs. Systems sold in vehicles targeted for other parts of the world would have different regions. If a playback problem is encountered, please - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 64
operating instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference. Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Family Entertainment System (FES). See your dealer. Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment. WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 65
cold place for a long period of time, wait until the cabin temperature of the vehicle is at normal temperature before operating the system. Humidity and moisture condensation Moisture in the air will condense in the DVD player under extremely humid conditions or when moving from a cold place - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 66
Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC, a hands-free communications and entertainment system with special phone and media features. For more information, please refer to the SYNC supplement or to the SYNC section in the Navigation System supplement (if equipped). 66 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 67
window fogging. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. : Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents. 67 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 68
interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually fan speed for 15. the rear climate area. 68 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 69
blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle's transmission into the P (Park) gear position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. For maximum cooling performance in panel vents toward the side windows. 69 . 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 70
to control airflow manually, press repeatedly to choose a setting: • 70 : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 71
interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually for the passenger side of the vehicle. 71 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 72
Cabin temperature: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle. Turn the dial to increase/decrease the airflow temperature on the driver side of the vehicle 72 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 73
efficiency. A/C (defrost) and engages automatically in MAX A/C, (floor/defrost). 4. Passenger temperature: Press to activate separate passenger temperature control and increase/decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. 73 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 74
the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can (defrost). be engaged manually in provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. 74 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 75
the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press MAX A/C again for normal operation. 75 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 76
, press AUTO control and set to desired temperature. or , A/C and recirculated In manual override mode, select and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). Set the fan to the air highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. 76 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 77
rear floor vents. 5. Temperature selection: Turn to select air temperature for comfort. Rear Passenger side heated seat control (if equipped): Press 6. to heat the seat. Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 77 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 78
the system. The access door for the filter is located behind the glove box. For replacement intervals regarding the cabin air filter, see the scheduled maintenance information. For more information regarding your filter, see your authorized dealer. 78 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 79
to off. You can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming procedure that follows: Note: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps it exit delay allows the length of the autolamp exit delay to be changed. To program the auto lamp exit time delay: 1. Start with the - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 80
Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. 2 1 Flash-to-pass Pull and release to activate. 2 1 80 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 81
on the interior lamps. Move the control to the full downward position, past detent, to turn off the interior lights. dealer. Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. 81 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 82
line 2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line. 6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. 82 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 83
have reading lamps within the rear dome lamp(s). Press the switches on either side of the dome lamp to turn on the lamps. Your vehicle may have second row lamps located within the grab handles. Press the lens up to turn on the lamps. 83 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 84
your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." for North America and an 84 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 85
brake lamp N/A LED Fog lamp 2 H11 Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamps 6 578 To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer. *To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer. Number of bulbs Replacing interior . 85 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 86
HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped) The headlamps on your vehicle use a "high intensity discharge" source. These lamps and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your authorized dealer. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 87
lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly. Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a stop/park/turn and side marker lamp diodes (LED). If replacement is required, see your authorized dealer. • (1) Backup lamp • (2) Stop/park/turn signal lamp 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 88
1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the off position. 2. From underneath the vehicle, partially remove the tire splash shield by removing four drive screws. After removing to allow the two snap clips. Install the new bulb in reverse order. 88 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 89
is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off. 89 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 90
steering wheel in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column. WARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. 2 1 90 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 91
the right (+) control to move the time display forwards. Press the left (-) control to move the time display backwards. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to your option package. 91 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 92
edge of the bin door to open the storage compartment. The door vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass zone adjustment. 92 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 93
release the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together, repeatedly until ZONE XX changes to the correct zone (1-15) in the CID. 5. The direction will accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle. 93 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 94
until CAL appears. Release the buttons. 3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CAL display changes to the direction value (N, S, E, W, etc.). It the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. 94 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 95
flat load floor • accessory mode. Ford recommends only using the refrigerator/freezer when the vehicle's engine is running. If there is a need to use the refrigerator/freezer when the engine is off, turn the ignition to the accessory mode and limit 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 96
vehicle is accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations: • Near the floor in the front console bin on the passenger's side 96 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 97
seats • In the rear cargo area on the right trim panel use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W. If your power point, the engine is required to be running up to 150W. Exceeding the 150W limit will cause the power point to cut 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 98
to powering multiple devices that can reach beyond the 150W load limit and could result in fire or serious injury. The power point The 110V AC power point can provide power whenever the vehicle ignition is in the run position and the power point 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 99
close. AUTO Rear window buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This noise can be alleviated by lowering a front will perform a normal open or one-touch down. 99 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 100
not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror Your vehicle is equipped with an interior rear view mirror which has an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from 100 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 101
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. To fog when the rear window defrost is activated. 101 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 102
with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the are winding, slippery or unpaved. 102 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 103
control Press the brake pedal to disengage the speed control. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previous set speed. Resuming a set speed Press and release RESUME. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. 103 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 104
function. Press and release SET - to decrease the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments. • Press the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached then press SET -. Turning off • AM, FM1, FM2, or CD • DVD/FES (if equipped) 104 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 105
through various menus and selections. Press Press OK to confirm your selection. For further information on the SYNC system, refer to the SYNC supplement. 105 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 106
multi-panel Vista Roof™ or leave children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves. The multi-panel Vista Roof is Vista Roof™: Pull and release the SLIDE control, the roof will close automatically. Press the switch again to stop the roof. 106 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 107
EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle's universal garage door opener will vary according to your option package. Before programing, make sure your transmitter matches the graphic in the procedure. HomeLink Car2U Home Automation System 107 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 108
upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in this section. Programming Do not program HomeLink with the vehicle parked in the garage. Note: Your vehicle may require the ignition switch to be turned to the accessory position - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 109
button up to two separate times to activate the door. If the door does not activate, press and hold the just- and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step 6. 6. Return to the vehicle and 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 110
garage door door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that there are still programming difficulties, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 110 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 111
hand-held garage door opener with a three-button transmitter that is integrated into the interior of your vehicle. After being programmed for garage doors, the Car2U system transmitter can be programmed to operate security devices and home lighting systems. 111 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 112
time your remote control garage door opener is used. • Fixed code garage door openers were produced prior to 1996. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time. It is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code. 112 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 113
with the vehicle in the garage. Make sure that your key is on and engine off while programming the transmitter. 1. Firmly press the two outer Car2U system buttons for 1-2 seconds, then release. O N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 CTS 206-12 T124 113 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 114
to another garage door opener. Note: The Car2U system allows for three devices to be programmed. If you need to change or replace any of the three devices after it has been initially programmed, it is necessary to erase the current settings using 114 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 115
vehicle in the garage. Make sure that your key is on and engine off while programming the transmitter. 1. To program units with fixed code DIP switches, you will need the garage door L M R 8 L M R 9 L M R 10 L M R 11 L M R 12 L M R 115 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 116
control the garage door. Immediately (within 1 second) release the button once the garage door moves. During door. 6. The indicator light will (begin to) blink rapidly until programming is complete. If your garage door to be programmed. If you need to change or replace any of the three devices after - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 117
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the vehicle. The liftgate cannot be opened from the cargo area. Note: In the event of a loss of power, the latch can be accessed and released from the inside using the access panel on the liftgate trim. 117 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 118
door is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate door open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle . 118 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 119
a faster chime, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Do not attempt to manually force the liftgate to travel faster than the liftgate is fully latched before operating the vehicle. Care should be exercised in starting the engine before the liftgate is fully closed (latched - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 120
open, unlock the liftgate with the integrated keyhead transmitter or power door unlock control. 2. To open the liftgate, push the control Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system's obstacle detection feature and stop the power operation. 120 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 121
the instrument panel, or the rear cargo area control buttons, or a second double press of the integrated keyhead transmitter button. To manually operate the liftgate: 1. Disable the liftgate low voltage or dead battery • Disconnected battery 121 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 122
then, reconnect the battery. 2. Manually close and fully latch the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provided. Do not put more than 50 lb (22 kg) in the net. WARNING: The cargo net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking. 122 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 123
than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. When the rail system is loaded, check the tightness of the load before driving and at each fuel stop. 123 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 124
your vehicle; using a non-programmed key will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your authorized dealer supplied IKTs, replacement IKTs are available through your authorized dealer. habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the 124 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 125
of Belt-Minder operation. • Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a chime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles (120 km). • The reverse sensing system cannot be turned off. Optional settings - These settings can be changed • Vehicle speed is limited to - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 126
MYKEY MPH TONES 45 55 65 MYKEY VOLUME LIMIT OFF MYKEY ADVTRAC CTRL ON . 4. vehicle on using the admin key. 2. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY is displayed. 3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM CLEAR is displayed. 126 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 127
: For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey™ system status menus will include the remote start system as an additional key in the total count. See the Check MyKey™ system status section. 127 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 128
remote start systems section. Lost the only admin key • Purchase a new key from your authorized dealer Lost any key • For programming spare keys, refer to the Programming spare keys section in this chapter. 128 Condition Can't create a MyKey™ 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 129
be locked, with the key in the ignition, by locking the driver's door with a key, using the lock control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter, or locking the vehicle with the keyless entry keypad. 129 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 130
is in the off position and all vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again. 130 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 131
system has been enabled. Autounlock feature The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: • the ignition is in the on position, all the doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h); 131 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 132
accessory position. Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened. Deactivating/activating autounlock feature Your vehicle chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. 132 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 133
not automatically set the lock for both doors. • Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key horizontal) to engage the childproof locks. • Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to disengage the childproof locks. 133 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 134
210 of Industry Canada. Operation is Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. There are two possible types of IKTs: • Vehicles equipped with a power liftgate 134 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 135
Transmitters with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock 1. Press and release to unlock the driver's door. Note: The interior lamps and parking lamps will illuminate. 135 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 136
allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle. 136 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 137
and Security Car finder twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn Press lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather procedure for memory 2 and another transmitter if desired. 137 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 138
the 1 or 2 control on the driver's door for five seconds. A tone will be heard Insert the new battery. Refer to the instructions inside the IKT for the correct orientation IKT to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The IKT should operate normally 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 139
authorized dealer for entry The interior lamps and door(s). The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior door is open. Illuminated exit • When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the ignition, the interior because one of the vehicle doors or the liftgate was - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 140
use the keyless entry keypad to: • lock or unlock the doors without using a key. • recall memory seat, power mirrors wallet card in the glove box and is available from your authorized dealer. You can also create up to three a memory setting. 140 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 141
The interior lamps will illuminate. Note: If the two-stage unlocking feature is disabled, all doors will doors, press and hold the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time (with the driver's door closed) for one second. You do not need to enter the keypad code first. 141 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 142
the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded IKT and restart the engine. Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle. 142 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 143
functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock vehicle will not start, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service. Automatic arming The vehicle vehicle, as well as a remote keyless entry transmitter. A maximum of eight coded keys can be 143 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 144
vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible. • If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer position and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 144 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 145
will not start your vehicle's engine and/or will not vehicle from unauthorized entry. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters are brought to the authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting. 145 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 146
the open entry point (door, hood, or liftgate) can enter the 20 second countdown. The turn signal lamps will flash once when all doors, the hood and the liftgate are closed indicating the vehicle is locked and entering the 20 second countdown. 146 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 147
will be triggered if: • Any door, the hood or the liftgate is opened without using the door key, keypad or the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT. • The ignition is turned to the on position with an invalid SecuriLock key or IKT. 147 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 148
/release button (3), • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position. Refer to Adjusting the front manual seat later in this chapter. 148 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 149
up on the head restraint. 3. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint. Properly adjust the head and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. 149 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 150
To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. Properly adjust the head restraint head restraint to its full up position. 150 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 151
that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. 151 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 152
manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar control is located on the side of the seat cushion. Turn to adjust lumbar support forward. WARNING: Cover sharp edges on the load and properly position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 153
: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 153 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 154
. Move the control in the directions shown to move the seat forward or backward. Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward. 154 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 155
Restraints Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater be lit. 155 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 156
two programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the driver door. • To program position 1, move the driver seat and mirrors or on through the vehicle message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 156 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 157
head restraint. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. 157 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 158
To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. Properly adjust the head head restraints must be installed properly. 158 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 159
belt is unbuckled before folding the seatback. Note: You may have to move the front row seat forward to allow the 2nd row seat to be fully tumbled. Stow the head restraint by pressing the head restraint release button while sliding the head restraint fully down. 159 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 160
located on the side of the seat. The seatback will fold flat. 2. Lift the handle all the way up until the seat releases from the floor. Rotate the seat forward to allow access to the third row. 160 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 161
when folding it down. Folding the seat while occupied could result in occupant injury or damage to the seat. This feature is available for the right-hand seat on seven-passenger vehicles and on both sides for six-passenger vehicles. 161 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 162
Press the control located at the back of the rear door opening one time to fold the seat back down and row seat. 3. To return the seatback to the floor from tumbled position, rotate the seat down until you hear it latching to the floor. 162 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 163
toward the rear of the vehicle, and • Rotate the position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not floor striker. Note: Ensure that the seat and seatback are latched securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper seat engagement. 163 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 164
floor latch while vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the vehicle with seats in tumbled position. Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor , spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 165
button while sliding the head restraints fully down. 3. From the rear of the vehicle, fold seatback by pulling and holding the number 1 strap while pushing the into the tub in the floor. Note: Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs. 165 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 166
the load floor is free of objects before unstowing it. 1. Unlatch and lift the seat out of the tub in the floor by squeezing and pulling up on the handle. Once the seat is at a vertical position, push the seat over, letting it fall onto the latches. 166 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 167
seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on seat . If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 168
Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors (first row only), and safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Front passenger sensing system • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp 168 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 169
strategy of the dual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners. Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System™ to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat 169 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 170
and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body 170 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 171
at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Safety belt precautions WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 171 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 172
belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident. 172 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 173
front outboard • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy belt force acting on the user's chest. WARNING: Failure to inspect and replace if necessary the belt and retractor assembly after an accident could increase the risk of injury in a collision. 173 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 174
a combination lap/shoulder safety belt. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. 174 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 175
assembly could increase the risk of injury in a collision. Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 175 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 176
dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. 176 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 177
change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The driver's safety belt warning. To avoid activating the Belt-Minder feature for objects - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 178
safety belt is not buckled when the vehicle Belt-Minder feature is activated - the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled. 178 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 179
us to take a few seconds to buckle up. Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. Possibly, but a serious crash can do much - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 180
vehicle's airbag system. Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minderா feature The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) • The ignition switch is in the off position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled 180 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 181
As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds, followed by three seconds with the light off, then followed by the safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds again. 181 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 182
SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. 182 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 183
may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your authorized dealer. 183 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 184
with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Front airbags are designed to inflate in 184 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 185
properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. WARNING: Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after and Safety Canopy system later in this chapter. 185 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 186
Vehicle and safety belt. The sensors instructions, • the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat, • a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time, • a child or a small person occupies the front passenger seat. 186 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 187
vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's instructions seat. If this happens: • Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the legs comfortably extended. • Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 188
their seats and put on safety belts, it's very important that they continue back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the your seatback, with your feet on the floor. The front passenger sensing system may detect 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 189
and the center console (if equipped). Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp for proper airbag Status. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 189 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 190
a problem due to the front passenger sensing system. DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer. If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 191
of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. How does the side airbag system work? The design and development of the side airbag system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of 191 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 192
collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. WARNING: Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. 192 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 193
it deploys from the headliner. WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy System, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy. See your authorized dealer. 193 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 194
vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts doors (one on each side of the vehicle). • Two crash sensors located at the C pillar behind the rear doors (one on each side of the vehicle). • Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM). 194 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 195
doors along the side window opening. The Safety Canopy System is designed to activate when the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer. If the Safety Canopy is not replaced, it will not function again, which will increase the risk of injury in a future collision. 195 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 196
problem and light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced or the safety belt pretensioners. The system instructions about using airbags. 196 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 197
.sfa.ca, or Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height, age, and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. 197 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 198
size, height, weight, or age restraint (1.45 meters) tall or greater than 80 lb shoulder belt centered across the (36 kg) or 100 lb ( seats for infants and toddlers in the U.S. and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that small vehicle. 198 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 199
(lower (lower belt belt and belt Reananchors and LATCH only Child straint chors only) top (lower Weight Type and tether use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat all the way back. When possible, all children age 12 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 200
age, height and weight. All children are shaped differently. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided are recommendations or the minimum requirements of law. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education and 200 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 201
in this chapter. • Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. 201 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 202
a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat all the way back. Children 12 and under should be belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 202 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 203
grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 203 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 204
once the additional weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to the vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean towards the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt. 204 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 205
the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat, however the safety belt can still be used to attach in this chapter for more information. 205 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 206
Safety Restraints Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats injury or death. 206 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 207
certain safety belt buckle assemblies spaced 520 mm (20.5 inches) apart. The standardized spacing instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best it is secured to the vehicle. The seat should move - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 208
straps are available as an accessory for 60/40 second row seats and third-row passenger side Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. 208 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 209
and Safety Restraints Once the child safety seat has been installed, using either the safety belt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top anchor for the selected rear seating position. • 2nd row bucket (40/40) 209 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 210
Seating and Safety Restraints • 2nd row bench (60/40) • 3rd row Note: The cargo tie-downs at the rear edge of the floor are not tether anchors. 3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 211
seat owner guide for the weight, height, and age limits specific to your child safety seat. Keep your child in the child safety seat if it properly fits the child, remains appropriate for their weight, height and age AND if properly secured to the vehicle. Although the lap/shoulder belt will provide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 212
vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion? • Can the child sit without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt belts, or consider using a high back booster seat. 212 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 213
find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings below also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child's hips. 213 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 214
instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 215
safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly or child restraint system under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. 215 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 216
two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. The AWD system is active all the time and requires no input from the operator. Note: Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which 216 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 217
, crossover vehicles often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. 217 2010 Flex (471 - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 218
has set. Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, light truck or " . A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. 218 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 219
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety give many thousands of miles of service, but they must be maintained in pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 220
or Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. • B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door. • Bead area of the tire: Area of the -inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 220 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 221
vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing vehicle control and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat! Always inflate your tires to the Ford the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The cold inflation - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 222
/wheel information section for description): Store and maintain at 60 psi (4.15 bar). For Full Size and Dissimilar spare embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 223
is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear indicators, or "wear bars", which look like narrow strips of aging even if it has not been used. 223 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 224
located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver's door. If this information is not found on these labels then you should contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 225
, a Ford Dealer or other tire service professional should do the mounting. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road 225 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 226
drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may require alignment of all four wheels. The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. 226 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 227
in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 227 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 228
-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 229
definitions of these items are listed below. (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may be used for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 230
in between are identification codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow the edge of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 230 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA ( - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 231
graded 150 would edge of the driver's door. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 231 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 232
the rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the vehicle). 4. Maximum Load Single lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 232 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 233
tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 233 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 234
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. 234 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 235
of Industry Canada. Operation manually vehicle rollover and personal injury. Changing serviced by an authorized dealer. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using an accurate tire gauge, refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 235 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 236
back on your vehicle. To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section. 236 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 237
System is to warn you when your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the on the Tire Label (located on the edge of driver's door or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes dealer as soon as possible. 237 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 238
, repair as necessary.) Check air pressure in the road tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. 238 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 239
on dry roads. • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on your vehicle. 239 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 240
a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 240 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 241
much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 241 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 242
Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 242 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 243
allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. 243 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 244
Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. 244 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 245
. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 245 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 246
of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 247
Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver's door. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. For your safety - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 248
) Class III towing 9521 (4320) 4500 (2042)* 450 (204) (optional) *For towing trailers up to 4500 lb (2042 kg), use a weight-carrying hitch and ball which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through the vehicle's underbody structure. 248 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 249
Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. 2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of the vehicle. 249 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 250
trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 250 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 251
additional engine braking is needed. In situations such as prolonged downhill driving on steep grades (i.e., driving in mountainous areas), additional engine braking is needed to reduce the load on the vehicle's regular brake system to prevent them from overheating. 251 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 252
. Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles: Tow your FWD vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. 252 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 253
). • Place the ignition in the accessory position (refer to Starting in the Driving chapter). • Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) • Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 253 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 254
the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. 254 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 255
occupants have buckled their safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 255 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 256
. This condition may occur when: • the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is against the curb 2. Turn the key to 4 (start), then release the key as soon as the engine begins cranking. Your vehicle has a computer assisted cranking system 256 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 257
to a grounded 120 volt A/C electrical source. The block heater system is most effective when outdoor temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C). WARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury. 257 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 258
vehicle is parked are clean and clear of all combustibles such as petroleum products, dust, rags, paper and similar items. • Be sure that the engine have the engine block heater system checked during your fall tune-up to be sure it's in good working order. 258 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 259
of the ABS and will increase your vehicle's stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. 259 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 260
fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected. 260 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 261
which functions to help avoid a vehicle roll-over. WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 262
RSC system, the "sliding car" icon will illuminate steadily and you may hear a chime. If equipped with a message center, the vehicle will also indicate a failure with the Brake system, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac with RSC - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 263
drive-wheel spin by momentarily reducing engine power. Brake traction control works to limit wheel spin by momentarily applying the brakes to the wheel that is slipping. Traction control is most active at low speeds. During TCS events the "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster will flash. If - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 264
during adverse maneuvers. RSC operates by detecting the vehicle's roll motion and the rate at which it changes and by applying the brakes to one or more wheels individually. During an event that activates the RSC system, the "sliding car" in the instrument cluster will flash. icon Certain adverse - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 265
with RSC button again will turn off the "sliding car" icon. In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine traction control and brake traction control features will continue to function; however, ESC fully enabled Off ADVANCETRAC ON Enabled Enabled 265 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 266
death. Ford does not recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed reduction may be detrimental (e.g., hill climbing), the driver has significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and maintain safe operation. 266 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 267
a problem with the system function. On the next key cycle the message SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW will be displayed and steering assist will be removed until the steering system is serviced. Have your vehicle taken to the nearest dealer as soon as possible. 267 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 268
lever out of P (Park) with ignition in the on position and the brake pedal pressed, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 268 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 269
. 7. Apply brake pedal, start the vehicle, and release the parking brake. See your authorized dealer as soon as brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. 269 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 270
the torque converter clutch locks up and aggressively shuts off fuel flow to the engine while decelerating. This fuel economy benefit may be perceived as a light to medium braking sensation when removing your foot from the accelerator pedal. 270 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 271
in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. D (Drive) with Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through six. 271 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 272
overdrive mode) on flat terrain to provide the best fuel economy and transmission function. To return to normal D ( engine braking. Will downshift to the lowest available gear for the current vehicle speed; allows for first gear when vehicle reaches slower speeds. 272 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 273
gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. D (Drive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through six. 273 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 274
engine braking based on the vehicle inputs mentioned above. This will increase engine RPM during engine braking Manual) to D (Drive). • The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated. • The transmission will operate in gears one through six. 274 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 275
shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h) 275 1 2 3 4 5 - 2 3 4 5 6 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 276
show the current selected gear you are in. In order to prevent the engine from running at too low an RPM, which may cause it to stall to avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground. 276 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 277
receding object further than 10 inches (25.0 cm) from the side of the vehicle, the tone will sound for only three seconds. Once the system detects an sensors are covered, it will affect the accuracy of the RSS. If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 278
Always use caution while backing. Objects in the red zone are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone are further away. Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green zone to the yellow or red zones. 278 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 279
to stop the vehicle. WARNING: Do not use the camera system with the liftgate open. If the back end of the vehicle is hit or damaged, then check with your authorized dealer to have your rear video system checked for proper coverage and operation. 279 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 280
is in use. Conditions in which the system may not work: • Something passes between the front bumper and the space such as a pedestrian or cyclist • The edge of the vehicle is high from the ground such as a bus, tow truck or flat bed truck 280 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 281
message center displays SPACE FOUND STOP followed by a chime. When you stop the vehicle in position to begin parking, the message center displays REMOVE HANDS PUT IN REVERSE. The driver should always come to a complete stop before changing gears. 281 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 282
, bring the vehicle to a complete stop and move the gearshift to R (Reverse). The message center may display BACK UP SLOWLY USE CAUTION followed by a chime. The system may offer subsequent backward and forward maneuvers before proceeding to the finish phase. 282 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 283
activation or failure. • Any door (except the driver's door) opens. • Something touching the steering wheel. If a fault is present in the system, the message ACTIVE PARK FAULT will be displayed followed by a chime. Contact an authorized dealer to have your vehicle serviced. The system should not be - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 284
, one or more tires may not be inflated correctly, may not be of the same size, or may not be authorized for use on this vehicle. • The vehicle had a repair or alteration that is not authorized by the manufacturer. 284 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 285
parked objects position have changed after the vehicle has passed the parking space. • The temperature around your vehicle changed quickly such as you just drove from a heated garage into the cold or just left a car wash. As a result, the outside air temperature displayed in the vehicle may not be - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 286
. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the , with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a 286 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 287
. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. 287 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 288
. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. 288 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 289
nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of higher gear once the ascent has started. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling. If you do stall out, Do vehicle control. 289 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 290
. Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop. Avoid sudden braking as well. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 291
than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited. Also, water may enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall. Driving through deep water where the - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 292
a disabled vehicle. Fuel delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a 12-month period. • winch out - available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 293
. In the United States, this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is found in the Customer Information Guide in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673. Canadian - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 294
serious injury. Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not severe wire damage and could start a fire. 294 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 295
Natural Green - - - - - Maxi fuses - - - - - - - Yellow - Green Orange Red Blue Tan Natural Cartridge Fuse link maxi cartridge fuses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Blue Blue - - Pink Pink Green Green Red Red Yellow Yellow - Brown Black Black 295 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 296
30A 10A 20A 10A 10A Protected Circuits Driver smart window motor Trailer tow stop/turn lamps Not used (spare) DC/AC inverter Keypad illumination, Brake transmission shift interlock Turn signals Low beam headlamps (left) Low beam headlamps (right) 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 297
13 14 Fuse Amp Rating 15A 15A 10A 7.5A 5A 10A Protected Circuits Interior lights, Cargo lamps Backlighting, Puddle lamps All wheel drive (AWD) Not used (spare) Keypad, Mirror switch, Memory module, DSM logic 20A 10A 10A 20A 5A 5A 5A 10A 10A 10A 5A 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 298
. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. 298 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 299
Passenger power seat Power point (instrument panel) Amplifier Not used Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump Starter relay Powertrain control module (PCM) relay ABS valve Left high intensity discharge (HID) headlamp Brake on/off (BOO) switch 299 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 300
Driver seat motor Not used Power liftgate Front A/C blower Backup lamps PCM run/start Trailer tow backup lamps Fuel diode One touch integrated start diode Trailer tow park lamp Trailer tow stop/turn lamp (left) Trailer tow stop/turn lamp (right) 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 301
motor relay 60 HC micro Trailer tow battery charge relay 61 - Not used 62 G8VA relay Refrigerator 63 - Not used 64 HC micro PCM relay 65 G8VA relay A/C clutch 66 G8VA relay Fuel pump * Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses 301 Fuse/Relay Location 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 302
mounted on the vehicle. Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order with your vehicle as part of the original temporary mobility kit. WARNING: Refer Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired. 302 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 303
car washing equipment • Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 304
turn engine off. Removing the spare tire and jack If the 3rd row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need to unstow it to access the spare tire and jack. Refer to Unstowing the third row seat in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for this procedure. 304 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 305
the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 305 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 306
is raised off the ground. 3. Put the jack in the jack notch next to the tire you are changing. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. 4. Remove the lug wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 306 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 307
bracket in the spare tire tub. 2. Securely close the wrench compartment and the jack bag using the Velcro strips. 3. Place the jack kit on the angled bracket in the spare tire tub, using the locating tabs to position the jack correctly. 307 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 308
retention bracket over the threaded stud in the trunk floor and secure it with the plastic wing nut. If vehicle with the tire's valve stem facing the rear of the vehicle. Fasten the flat tire to the vehicle turning clockwise into the threaded hole in the vehicle until the tire is secured. If you - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 309
, which could lead to loss of control, and serious personal injury. Note: The temporary mobility kit sealant compound in the canister is to be used for one tire only. See your authorized dealer for additional replacement sealant canisters. 309 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 310
Ford Motor Company authorized dealer or tire repair shop to have your tire inspected. • Drive carefully and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers. • Periodically monitor tire inflation pressure in the affected tire; if the tire is losing pressure, have the vehicle towed. 310 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 311
the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer. • When inflating a tire or other objects, use the black air hose only. Do not use the transparent hose which is designed for sealant application only. 311 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 312
brake and turn the engine off. Inspect the flat tire for visible damage. Sealant compound contains latex. To avoid any allergic reactions, use the non-latex gloves located in the accessory box on the underside of the temporary mobility kit . 312 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 313
the engine (only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well-ventilated area). 7. Turn dial (1) counterclockwise to the sealant position. Turn on the kit by pressing the on/off button (2). 8. Inflate the tire to the pressure listed on the tire label located on the driver's door or the door jam area - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 314
tube cap on the metal connector, and return the kit to the stowage area. 10. Immediately and cautiously, drive the vehicle 4 miles (6 km) to distribute the sealant clockwise to the air position. Turn on the kit by pressing the on/off button. 314 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 315
sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer. You can check the tire pressure any time within the 120 miles (200 km) by performing the procedure from Second stage: Checking tire pressure listed previously. 315 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 316
housing. 2. Locate the yellow cap at the end of the clear tube. 3. Using the yellow cap tool, press the tab located on the temporary mobility kit compressor housing while pulling up on the sealant canister. 316 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 317
Temporary Mobility Kit 1. Align the sealant canister with the temporary mobility kit housing. 2. Once aligned, seat the sealant canister by lightly pushing down until you hear an audible click. 3. Wrap the clear tube around the compressor housing. 317 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 318
sealant canister, consult your Ford Motor Company authorized dealer for assistance. Be sure the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control. Bolt size 318 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 319
, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage. 319 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 320
other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 320 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 321
Roadside Emergencies 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - - - + + - + + 321 - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 322
the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 322 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 323
Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 324
cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 324 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 325
automatic transmission. On AWD vehicles, it is required that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground to prevent damage to the automatic transmission, AWD system or vehicle. 325 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 326
N (Neutral). Refer to Brake-shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 326 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 327
resources are available online at www.genuineservice.com. • U.S. dealer locator by Dealer Name, City/State, or Zip Code • Owner Guides • Maintenance Schedules • Recalls • Ford Extended Service Plans • Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. 327 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 328
the authorized dealer and city where located • The vehicle's current odometer reading In some states, you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state's warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states. 328 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 329
vehicle with one substantially identical or repurchase the vehicle and reimburse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price vehicle) OR 3. The vehicle is out of service Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 329 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 330
Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any time without notice and without obligation. 330 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 331
and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel. Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U.S. 331 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 332
by credit card, check or money order.) Obtaining a French Owner's Guide French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, ON, Canada L6J 5E4 332 2010 Flex - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 333
.gov. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada, using their toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510. 333 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 334
, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle's paintwork and trim over time. Use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) which is available from your authorized dealer. • Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 335
Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer, or an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 336
pressure rinse clean. In Canada, use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (CXC-66-A). • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. water damage when cleaning the engine. 3.5L V6 engine 336 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 337
Cleaning 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized dealer. • For routine such as Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass 337 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 338
these may damage the finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens. WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. 338 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 339
may weaken the belt webbing. WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products could contaminate the side-airbag system and affect performance of the side airbag in a collision. 339 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 340
. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 341
Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A) -Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 341 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 342
Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 342 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 343
pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 343 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 344
reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Air filter assembly 7. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 344 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 345
3.5L V6 EcoBoost™ engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Battery 4. Power distribution box 5. Air filter assembly 6. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (out of view) 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 345 2010 Flex (471 - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 346
Maintenance and Specifications Engine shield Some vehicles may be equipped with an aero-shield under the engine. This shield needs to be removed for service, including oil and filter changes. It is the same reservoir as the windshield. 346 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 347
edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element. Changing rear window wiper blade The rear wiper arm is designed without a service position. This reduces the risk of damage to the blade in an automatic car blade from the arm. 347 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 348
find this procedure too difficult, please see your dealer. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 349
fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until it stops. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. 349 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 350
that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application. 350 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 351
storage. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. 351 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 352
must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance. To begin this process: 1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake. 2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Run the engine until it reaches normal - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 353
instructions in the Adding engine coolant section. Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine function of calibrated gauges. 353 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 354
. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. • DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the correct coolant is used. DO NOT MIX recycled coolant 354 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 355
off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle). Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release. 355 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 356
capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. 356 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 357
in the vehicle's speed caused by reduced engine power. Your vehicle has been designed to enter this mode if certain high temperature/high load conditions take place in order to manage the engine's fluid temperatures. The amount of speed reduction 357 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 358
-safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred. The "fail-safe" distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and terrain. 358 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 359
limited. • The air conditioning system will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to increase. Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take your vehicle to a service - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 360
. 5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible. FUEL FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 361
shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. 361 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 362
Open the fuel filler door. 3. Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully into the fuel system. Pump fuel as normal. 4. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly remove the fuel filler nozzle-allow about five seconds after pumping fuel before removing the 362 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 363
the right fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded fuel or any other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. 363 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 364
the recommended octane rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty. 364 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 365
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle. Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 366
a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km-5,000 km). 366 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 367
, record the amount of fuel added (in gallons or liters). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading. 367 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 368
result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. 368 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 369
your authorized dealer if the Monroney Label is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA fuel economy estimates should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. 369 2010 Flex (471) Owners - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 370
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. indicator, charging system Illumination of the service - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 371
OBD-II may not have symptoms that are apparent, indicator on can continued driving with the service engine soon result in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and transmission smoothness, and lead to more costly repairs. 371 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 372
. The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will have to be repeated. 372 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 373
ECOBOOST™ ENGINE) Refer to scheduled maintenance information. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine the system could be compromised; seek service from your authorized dealer immediately. 373 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 374
the EcoBoost™ engine, move the air filter assembly aside to access the transmission dipstick). WARNING: Use gloves when moving the air filter assembly; components will be hot. For vehicles equipped with the EcoBoost™ engine, do the following: A. Shut the engine off. 374 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 375
bolts that attach the air filter assembly to the front of the vehicle (2). E. Loosen the clamp holding the air filter assembly to the air filter assembly up to disconnect the air filter assembly from the seated grommets located underneath the air filter assembly. 375 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 376
accessed. WARNING: Do not run engine with the air filter disconnected. Start the engine and continue with Step 6. 6. Install level is below the MIN level, do not drive the vehicle. An underfill condition may cause shift and/or engagement concerns 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 377
caused by an overheating condition. If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city excess fluid MIN MAX should be removed by an authorized dealer. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 378
it while the engine is running. For Ecoboost™ equipped vehicles, when servicing the air cleaner, it is important that no foreign material enter the air induction system. The engine and turbocharger are susceptible to damage from even small particles. 378 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 379
good sealing. 5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated. 379 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 380
spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 380 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 381
Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 or XL-5 / ESA-M1C93-B XL-1 / None X T-10-QLV / MERCON LV 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Door differential fluid (AWD) Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (AWD)5 - - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 382
/ Ford Specification Engine oil (3.5L V6 engine) 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) •XO-5W20-QSP (US) •XO-5W20-QFS (US) •CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) •CXO-5W20-LFS12 (Canada) / WSS-M2C930-A and API Certification Mark Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil (3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 383
in your vehicle. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A (3.5L V6 engine) or WSS-M2C929-A (3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine) and the API Certification mark. 5 6 4 See your authorized dealer for fluid - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 384
.3:1 10.0:1 Engine drivebelt routing 3.5L V6 engine 1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine (not applicable to vehicles with electric power assisted steering). 2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine. 384 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 385
to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver's door or the edge of the driver's door. 385 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 386
manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number 386 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 387
the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. Description 6F50 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (with EcoBoost) Code J G 387 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 388
a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessories.com. Exterior style Bug shields Deflectors Chrome wheels Graphic kits Interior style Ambient lighting Backlit door sill plates Floor mats Lifestyle - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 389
Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver's side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 389 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 390
Mercury Dealers in the U.S. and Canada It's the only extended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company. That means you get: • Reliable, quality service anywhere you go. • Factory-trained technicians. • Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Parts. Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 391
a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget. Interest free finance options available Take advantage of our installment payment plan, just a 10% down payment will provide you with an affordable no interest, no-fee payment opportunity. 391 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 392
Ford Extended Service Plan 392 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 393
Accessory delay ...100 Active Park Assist ...280 AdvanceTrac ...261 Air cleaner filter ...378-380 Air conditioning ...67, 70, 73 manual heating and air Automation System ...111 Cargo net ...122 CD ...28 Cell phone use ...8 Changing a tire ...302 393 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 394
booster seats ...211 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...335 instrument panel ...338 interior ...339 plastic parts ...337 Customer Assistance ...292 Ford Extended Service Plan ...390 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ...331 Getting roadside assistance ...292 Getting the service - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 395
vehicle with fuel ...360, 362, 367 filter, specifications ...360, 380 fuel pump shut-off ...294 improving fuel economy ...366 octane rating ...364, 384 quality ...364 running out of fuel ...319, 365 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...360 Fuses ...294 G Garage door opener ...107 Gas - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 396
...117-118, 136 Lights, warning and indicator ...12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...260 Load limits ...240 Locks autolock ...130 childproof ...133 doors ...129 Lubricant specifications ...381 Lug nuts ...318 Lumbar support, seats ...152, 155 396 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 397
...123 S Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ...168, 171, 173-176 Safety Canopy ...191, 193 Safety defects, reporting ...333 Safety restraints ...168, 171, 173-176 Belt-Minder ...177 extension assembly ...176 for adults ...173-175 for children ...196 397 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 398
and chains ...239 spare tire ...302 Temporary mobility kit ...309 terminology ...219 tire grades ...219 treadwear ...218, 223 Towing ...247 recreational towing ...252 Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ...251 trailer towing ...247 wrecker ...325 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - 2010 Ford Flex | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 399
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...268 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...374 Turn signal ...83 U Universal garage door opener ...107 USB port ...39 V Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...386 Vehicle loading ...240 Ventilating your vehicle 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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Introduction
4
Instrument Cluster
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Warning lights and chimes
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Gauges
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Message center
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Entertainment Systems
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AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3
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Auxiliary input jack (Line in)
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USB port
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Satellite radio information
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Family entertainment system
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Navigation system
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SYNC
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Climate Controls
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Manual heating and air conditioning
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Dual electronic automatic temperature control
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Navigation system based climate control
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Rear window defroster
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Lights
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Headlamps
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Turn signal control
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Bulb replacement
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Driver Controls
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Windshield wiper/washer control
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Steering wheel adjustment
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Power windows
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Mirrors
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Speed control
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Moon roof
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Table of Contents
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2010 Flex
(471)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)