2010 Ford Flex Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing

Quick RefeRence Guide

This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more

detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to

help reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as

you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise.

All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the

right to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle speciFcation at any time. Your ±ord dealer

is the best source for the most current information. ±or detailed operating and safety information, please consult

your Owner’s Guide.

AA8J 19G217 AA

May 2009

±irst Printing

Quick Reference Guide

±ORD ±lex

Litho in USA

2010

±ORD MOTOR COMPANY

Customer Relationship Center | P.O. Box 6248 | Dearborn, MI 48121

1-800-392-3673 (±ORD) | (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)

essential infoRmation

±Easy±FuEl™±‘no±cap’±FuEl±systEm

Your vehicle has a ‘no cap’ fuel system which allows you to simply open the fuel Fller door, insert the nozzle and start

fueling. After you are done pumping fuel, wait about Fve seconds before pulling out the nozzle in order to allow any residual

fuel to drain into the tank. The Easy ±uel™ system is self-sealing and therefore protected against dust, dirt, water, snow

and ice. If you need to Fll your fuel tank with a portable fuel container, use the fuel funnel which is attached to the rear

of the spare tire compartment. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy ±uel™ system and Fll the tank with fuel from the

container. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnels can be purchased from your authorized

dealer.

Do not

use aftermarket funnels as they will not work with the Easy ±uel™ system and may cause damage.

±

FuEl±typE±and±tank±capacity

Your vehicle has an 18.6 gallon (70.4L) fuel tank capacity.

If your vehicle is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine, your vehicle will run normally on “regular” unleaded gasoline with an

octane rating of 87. Using premium fuel will provide improved performance.

If your vehicle is equipped with a 3.5L V6 Ecoboost engine, your vehicle is designed to run on “regular” unleaded gasoline

with an octane rating of 87 or higher. ±or best overall performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher

is recommended. The performance gained by using premium fuel will be most noticeable in hot weather or in severe

duty applications such as towing a trailer. Some stations offer fuels posted as “regular” with an octane rating below 87,

particularly in high altitude areas.

±uels with octane levels below 87 are not recommended for either engine. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes

knocks slightly. However, if it knocks heavily while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your

authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage.

±tirE±prEssurE

Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the recommended speciFcations found on the Safety

Compliance CertiFcation Label or Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Check your tire pressure

at least once a month and before long trips (including spare, if equipped). As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been

equipped with a

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

that illuminates a low tire pressure warning light when one or

more of your tires is signiFcantly under-in²ated. Refer to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter in your Owner’s Guide for

more information.

multi-panEl±Vista±rooF

tm

±±

(If±eqUIPPeD)

The multi-panel Vista Roof

TM

is equipped with a

one-touch, express opening and closing feature.

To open the front part of the Vista Roof

TM

, press the SLIDE

control. To close, pull the SLIDE control. To stop motion

at any time during the one-touch operation, press the

control a second time.

±

intEgratEd±kEyhEad±transmittEr±(ikt)±

and±rEmotE±Entry±systEm±FEaturEs

Handle the IKT carefully when starting the car to avoid

accidentally pressing any of the remote entry buttons

and causing a door to unlock or the liftgate to unlatch.

Note:

Ensure that you keep the adhesive security labels in

a safe place for future reference. Replacements are only

available through an authorized dealer.

Press

once to unlock the driver’s door. The interior

lamps will illuminate.

Press

twice within three seconds to unlock all

the doors.

Press

once to lock all the doors. The turn lamps

will ²ash.

Press

twice within three seconds to conFrm all the

doors and liftgate are closed. The doors will lock again,

the horn will chirp and the turn lamps will ²ash once if all

the doors and trunk are closed.

Press

(if equipped) twice within three seconds to

fully unlatch and open the power liftgate (if equipped).

Note:

If any door or the liftgate is not closed, the horn will

chirp twice and the lamps will not ²ash.

Press

to activate the panic alarm. The horn will

sound and the turn lamps will ²ash. Press

again or

turn the ignition on to deactivate the panic alarm.

Car Fnder: Press

twice within three seconds.

The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will ²ash. It is

recommended to use this method to locate your vehicle,

rather than using the panic alarm.

naVigation±systEm±(If±eqUIPPeD)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a voice activated

Navigation System which allows you to record CDs,

listen to your saved music, play DVDs and access climate

control options in addition to navigating the vehicle. The

navigation system works in conjunction with the climate

control system, allowing you to view and make

adjustments using the touch screen and the hard

buttons. SIRIUS

®

฀ Travel Link™ is an extra subscription

feature which, if activated, allows you to locate the

best gas prices, Fnd movie listings, get current trafFc

alerts, access the current weather map, get accurate ski

conditions and access scores to current sports games.

Note:

Some features are unavailable while driving.

rEarViEw±camEra±(If±eqUIPPeD)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a rearview camera

located on the liftgate, which provides a visual display

of the area behind the vehicle. The display will

automatically appear on the navigation system screen

(if equipped) whenever the vehicle is in Reverse (R) and

uses colors (green, yellow and red) to alert you of your

proximity to objects.

Note:

Visibility aids do not replace

the need to watch where the vehicle is moving. Refer to

your Owner’s Guide for safety information, more detail

and limitations.

±

rEFrigErator±(If±eqUIPPeD)±

Your vehicle may be equipped with a refrigerator in

the second row console. To access, ²ip the console

lid forward and then lift off the cover. (Ensure that you

replace the cover after you are done as it helps maintain

a consistent cooling temperature.)

To use the system as a refrigerator, press the COOL side

of the control on the front of the system. The indicator

light will illuminate when the refrigerator is active. In this

mode, the system will cool to approximately 41˚± (5˚C).

Press COOL again to turn off the refrigerator mode or

press ±REEZE to change to freezer mode.

To use the system as a freezer, press the ±REEZE side

of the control on the front of the system. The indicator

light will illuminate when the freezer is active. The

system will cool to approximately 23˚± (-5˚C). Press

±REEZE again to turn off the freezer or COOL to switch

to refrigerator mode.

Note:

The refrigerator will only work when the vehicle’s

ignition is on.

actiVE±park±assist±(If±eqUIPPeD)

The Active Park Assist system can detect an available

parallel parking space and automatically steer the vehicle

into that space. The system instructs the driver with

visual and/or audible instructions with regard to braking,

accelerating and shifting gears in order to safely park the

vehicle. To initiate Active Park Assist, press the AUTO P

button on the console and follow the system instructions

as prompted by the message center. To stop the parking

procedure, grab the steering wheel or press the control

again.

Note:

Park Assist does not replace the need to

watch where the vehicle is moving. Refer to your Owner’s

Guide for safety information, detail and limitations.

mYkeY™±

Allows you to program certain driving restrictions on any

standard key in order to promote good driving habits.

When MyKey™ is programmed:

•

Belt-Minder

฀

®

cannot be disabled and the audio system

will be muted until the safety belt is buckled.

• Early low fuel warnings are issued.

•

Certain features cannot be turned off such as

Active Park Assist and AdvanceTrac

฀

®

.

• Audio volume can be limited.

• Vehicle speed can be limited.

•

Audible and visual speed warnings can be conFgured at

preselected speeds.

±or complete information, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks

and Security chapter in your Owner’s Guide.

trailEr±tow±(If±eqUIPPeD)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Class III trailer

towing package. Please refer to your Owner’s Guide for

complete information on weights as well as the proper

equipment to use while towing.

Note:

Do not use the mini

spare tire when towing as the mini spare is not intended

for higher towing load limits. Refer to your Owner’s Guide

for safety information, more detail and limitations.

powEr±liFtgatE±(If±eqUIPPeD)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a power liftgate.

Press

on the instrument panel to open (or

close) the liftgate.

Press

twice within three seconds on your

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)

to open (or close) the liftgate OR

Unlock the liftgate using your IKT or the power door

lock control. Then push the control button located

above the liftgate outside handle.

To close the liftgate using the rear cargo button,

press and release the

control on the left rear

quarter panel close to the liftgate.

Note:

The rear

cargo area control button is disabled when the

liftgate is latched.

Your power liftgate is equipped with an obstacle detection

feature. If the liftgate detects an obstacle while opening,

the system will stop and a chime will sound three times.

If the liftgate detects an obstacle while closing, the

system will reverse to a full open position and a chime

will sound three times. Once the obstacle is removed,

the power liftgate can be operated normally. Refer to

your Owner’s Guide for safety information, more detail

and limitations.

improVEd±FuEl±Economy±whilE±

coasting±or±dEcElErating

Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy

by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating.

This may be perceived as a light to medium braking

sensation when removing your foot from the

accelerator pedal.

sEcuricodE™±kEylEss±Entry±systEm

Allows you to lock or unlock the doors as well as open

the liftgate without a key. Ensure that you have your Fve

digit factory code located on your Owner’s wallet card in

the glove box.

•

To unlock the driver’s door, enter your Fve digit code.

•

To unlock all doors, enter your Fve digit code, and

within Fve seconds, press 3•4.

•

To lock all vehicle doors, press and hold 7•8 and 9•0

at the same time for two seconds (you do not need to

enter your factory code Frst).

±

sos±post-crash±alErt±systEm™

Your vehicle is equipped with the SOS Post-Crash Alert system™. This system provides audible and visual alarms in

the event of a crash which causes the deployment of airbags or the activation of the safety belt pretensioners. The turn

signals will ²ash and the horn will sound. To deactivate the system, press the hazard ²asher control, or you can press

the

button on your IKT remote transmitter.

±changing±thE±tirEs±

Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire. The spare tire and jack are located under the carpeted ²oor panel

in the rear of the vehicle. The temporary spare is designed for emergency use only and should be replaced as soon

as possible.

If your vehicle is equipped with a towing package, you will also have a temporary mobility kit. It is recommended

that vehicles with towing packages use the temporary mobility kit instead of the spare tire. The temporary mobility

kit is located under the driver’s seat and can be accessed by moving the driver’s seat fully forward and releasing

the VELCRO

®

strap, which attaches it to the seat frame. The kit contains an air compressor to re-in²ate the tire and

a sealing compound that will seal most punctures caused by nails or similar objects. Do not attempt to repair large

punctures or damage to the tire’s sidewall. The mobility kit will provide a temporary seal allowing you to drive up to 120

miles (200 km) at a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). After sealant use, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the

wheel must be replaced by an authorized ±ord dealer.

Note:

The sealant in the canister is to be used for one tire only.

See your authorized dealer for replacement canisters.

±or complete details on how to change your tire or use the temporary mobility kit, refer to the Roadside Emergencies

chapter in your Owner’s Guide.

roadsidE±assistancE

Your new ±ord ±lex comes with the assurance and support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. Roadside

assistance includes such services as: lockout assistance, limited fuel delivery, battery jump starts, changing a ²at tire

(except vehicles that have been supplied with a temporary mobility kit), towing, and winch out. To receive roadside

assistance in the United States, call 1 (800) 241-3673. In Canada, call 1 (800) 665-2006.

additional featuRes

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