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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

1. Power steering fluid 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

2009 Flex

(471)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA

(fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

336

Summary of Contents for 2009 FLEX

Page 1: ...mate Controls 68 Manual heating and air conditioning 68 Dual electronic automatic temperature control 71 Navigation system based climate control 74 Rear window defroster 80 Lights 81 Headlamps 81 Turn signal control 85 Bulb replacement 87 Driver Controls 92 Windshield wiper washer control 92 Steering wheel adjustment 93 Power windows 102 Mirrors 104 Speed control 107 Moon roof 112 Message center 1...

Page 2: ...MS 239 Vehicle loading 245 Trailer towing 251 Recreational towing 255 Driving 257 Starting 257 Brakes 262 AdvanceTrac威 264 Transmission operation 269 Reverse camera 275 All wheel drive 277 Roadside Emergencies 284 Getting roadside assistance 284 Hazard flasher control 285 Fuses and relays 286 Changing tires 295 Temporary mobility kit 302 Wheel lug nut torque 311 Jump starting 313 Wrecker towing 31...

Page 3: ...ations and capacities 366 Engine data 368 Accessories 371 Index 373 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligati...

Page 4: ...ailable and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on this vehicle s Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of persona...

Page 5: ...s of this vehicle such as airbag modules seat belt pretensioners and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km o...

Page 6: ...ervice data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle This potentially includes 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 faci...

Page 7: ...tion without obtaining consent unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada Please note that once 911 Assist if equipped is activated by you 911 Assist may through any paired and connected cel...

Page 8: ...e benefits Mobile Communication Equipment includes but is not limited to cellular phones pagers portable email devices in vehicle communications systems telematics devices and portable two way radios WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control accident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off...

Page 9: ...omplements this book By referring to the market unique supplement if provided you can properly identify those features recommendations and specifications that are unique 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 inform...

Page 10: ...Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Introduction 10 ...

Page 11: ...olant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Introduction 11 ...

Page 12: ...mally the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Solid illumination after the engine ...

Page 13: ...e seek service immediately from your authorized dealer Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer...

Page 14: ... Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related component Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Engine coolant temperature Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high Stop the vehicle as soon as possible swit...

Page 15: ...when the speed control system is disengaged Overdrive cancel and grade assist Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off and the grade assist function has been turned on refer to the Driving chapter Anti theft system Flashes when the SecuriLock Passive Anti theft System has been activated Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is in the on position and any doo...

Page 16: ...iven If the warning stays on after the park brake is off contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Message center activation chime Sounds when some warning messages appear in the message center display for the first time Overspeed chime if equipped Sounds when the vehicle speed reaches 75 mph 120 km h or higher GAUGES Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed 2009 Flex 471 Owners Gu...

Page 17: ...ion is in the on position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the 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 continuousl...

Page 18: ...and release the message center INFO button until TRIP A appears in the display this represents the trip mode Press the control again to select Trip B Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to reset 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Instrument Cluster 18 ...

Page 19: ...her devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off 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 th...

Page 20: ...se volume If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on AM FM Press repeatedly to select AM FM1 FM2 frequency band TUNE Turn the knob to go up down the frequency band in individual increments DIRECT Press DIRECT and then select the desired radio frequency i e 93 9 using ...

Page 21: ...m will store the last one in the remaining presets RDS Radio Available only in FM mode This feature allows you to search RDS equipped stations for a certain category of music format CLASSIC COUNTRY JAZZ RB ROCK etc To activate Press MENU repeatedly until RDS ON OFF appears in the display Use SEEK to toggle RDS ON OFF When RDS is OFF you will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or view ...

Page 22: ...isplay reads AUTOLOAD 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 in preset 1 will begin to play Press the number preset buttons 1 6 to choose the disc you want to play Play Pause Press to play pause a track when playing a CD Eject For a single CD syste...

Page 23: ...ong SO and Artist AR in the display if available In TEXT MODE Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed When the indicator is active press TEXT and then press SEEK to view the additional display text COMPRESSION Press MENU repeatedly until COMPRESSION ON OFF appears in the display Use SEEK to toggle between ON OFF When COMPRESSION is ON the system will bring the soft and loud ...

Page 24: ...is entered INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system will continue playing the current station SEEK Press SEEK to seek to the previous next channel If a specific category is selected Jazz Rock News etc press SEEK to seek to the previous next channel in the selected category Press and hold SEEK to fast seek through the previous next channels SCAN Press SCAN for a brief sampling of a...

Page 25: ...o menu Press SEEK to cycle through the following options CATEGORY MENU Press OK to enter category mode Press SEEK to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories Pop Rock News etc Press OK when the desired category appears in the display After a category is selected press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only i e ROCK You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek ...

Page 26: ... ALL DELETED Note If there are no songs presently saved the display will read NO SONGS d DISABLE ALERTS ENABLE ALERTS Press OK to enable disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel The system default is disabled SONG ALERTS ENABLED DISABLED will appear in the display The menu listing will display the opposite state For examp...

Page 27: ...te radio menu Sound Adjustments Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle through the following features BASS Press SEEK to adjust the level of bass TREBLE Press SEEK to adjust the level of treble BALANCE Press SEEK to adjust the audio between the left L and right R speakers FADE Press SEEK to adjust the audio between the back B and front F speakers SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME With this feature on radio volume...

Page 28: ...ion PHONE If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC press to access SYNC PHONE features Refer to the SYNC information included with your vehicle for further information If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC the display will read NO PHONE Audio system Navigation system based if equipped If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system it will have an integrated navigation audio system See the...

Page 29: ...n with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off 2 Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off 3 Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ in your vehicle 4 Turn the radio on using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into the ...

Page 30: ...portable music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control play pause etc over the attached portable music player 5 For safety reasons connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is moving Also the portable music player should be stored in a secure location such as ...

Page 31: ...anadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC Those frequencies are AM 530 540 1700 1710 kHz FM 87 7 87 9 107 7 107 9 MHz Radio reception factors There are three factors that can affect radio reception Distance strength The further you travel from an FM station the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines electric fences traffic light...

Page 32: ... extended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2n...

Page 33: ...r MP3 disc playback MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension from T001 to a maximum of T255 Note The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less de...

Page 34: ...iety of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels visit www sirius 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 locat...

Page 35: ...limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle Use of online media player providing access to all SIRIUS music channels over the internet using any computer connected to the internet U S customers only For information on extended subscription terms contact SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change rearrange add or delete prog...

Page 36: ...aler for service INVALID CHNL Channel no longer available This previously available channel is no longer available Tune to another channel If the channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel Contact SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel NO TEXT Artist informat...

Page 37: ...hould return UPDATING Update of channel programming in progress No action required The process may take up to three minutes CALL SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS Satellite Radio Call SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to re activate or resolve subscription issues FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle c...

Page 38: ...tion check the disc for finger prints scratches and cleanliness Clean with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 1 Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode 2 Insert a DVD into the system label side up to turn on the system It will load automatically 3 Press the power button on the DVD player then press Play to begin to play the disc If a DVD is already loaded into the s...

Page 39: ...d automatically begin to play If there is already a CD in the system press PLAY on the DVD player 3 The disc will begin to play and the CD Audio Disc screen will display From this screen you can also select from COMPRESSION SHUFFLE and SCAN features Note navigation based radio systems only When a disc is inserted the FES switches to dual play mode rear speakers turn off and headphones turn on To s...

Page 40: ...le is on or the ignition is in accessory mode 2 Press the power button to turn the DVD system on The indicator light next to the power button will illuminate 3 Connect an auxiliary audio video source by connecting RCA cords not included to the RCA jacks on the left hand side of the system Yellow 1 video input White 2 left channel audio input Red 3 right channel audio input 4 Press MEDIA on the DVD...

Page 41: ...these actions will switch back to single play mode all speakers playing and headphones off A green light will illuminate next to either the A or B Headphone Control Button to indicate which channel is active able to be controlled 4 Press MEDIA to change the audio source of the active channel A or B The audio source will be shown on the display You may change the active channel by pressing the A or...

Page 42: ...1 Press the power control on the earpiece to turn the headphones ON 2 Select Channel A or B for each set of wireless headphones by using the A B control on the ear piece 3 Adjust the headphone volume using the rotary dial on the earpiece Using wired headphones not included WARNING Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children operate the system while unsupervised If wired...

Page 43: ...pear when the menu is not displayed DVD player controls 1 Headphone control A B Press to select either the A or B headphone source Then press MEDIA to select the desired playing media for that headset When a headphone channel has been selected A or B selections will affect the source on that channel only A B VIDEO VOLUME MEDIA RETURN MENU ENTER 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 2009 Flex 471 ...

Page 44: ...DVD CD mode 5 Play Pause Press Play to select DVD mode and to turn the DVD system on if it is off If a disc is present it will resume or begin to play Press Pause while playing a disc to pause a DVD or CD 6 On Off Press to turn the DVD system On Off 7 VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the following video state options which will be indicated on the bottom right hand corner of the display DVD...

Page 45: ...re muted and press again for Single Play same media playing through all speakers You can also press the 2 and 4 memory preset buttons on the audio system at the same time to perform the same function For further interaction information refer to Single Play Dual play under Operation later in this section 12 MEDIA Press repeatedly to select from the various possible playing media sources AM FM1 FM2 ...

Page 46: ... selection 16 Cursor Brightness controls Use the cursor controls to make various selections when in any menu When not in a menu and in DVD mode press to adjust the brightness A display bar will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating the brightness levels Remote control Unless otherwise stated all operations can be carried out with the remote control Always point the remote control directly ...

Page 47: ...n to the previous menu screen 5 ANGLE DVD dependent Press to select the angle to view the scene 6 Channel A B Press to select either A or B headphones and then use the MEDIA control to select the desired playing media for the headphones 7 VOL Volume When in Single Play press to increase or decrease the volume over all speakers When in Dual Play press to increase or decrease the volume for the wire...

Page 48: ...15 MEDIA Press to cycle through the possible media sources AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD LINE IN if equipped DVD AUX Channel B can only access DVD and AUX sources 16 VIDEO Press to cycle through video states DVD DISC DVD AUX NON DVD Off 17 EJECT Press to eject a disc from the FES 18 Fast reverse Previous When a DVD is playing press and hold for a quick reverse within the DVD Press and release ...

Page 49: ...eless headphones WARNING The driver should never use the headphones while driving the vehicle Using headphones may prevent the driver from hearing audible warnings such as horns or emergency sirens which could result in a crash causing serious injury Give your full attention to driving and to the road Your FES system is equipped with two sets of battery powered infrared wireless headphones Two AAA...

Page 50: ...lluminate indicating the headphones are ON Press POWER again to turn the headphones off Adjust the headphones to comfortably fit your head using the headband adjustment Select the desired audio source Channel A or 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 Ensure that the headphones are turned of...

Page 51: ...tertainment System Plug them into the 3 5 mm headphone jack s located on the left and right sides of the system Channel A is located on the left side and Channel B is located on the right side These headphones will be active when in Dual Play mode To listen to the audio on wired headphones not included connect the wired headphones into the headphone jacks on the sides of the DVD system The wired h...

Page 52: ... ON the rear seat passengers may choose to listen to the radio CD MP3 SYNC DVD or DVD AUX media sources over headphones while the front speakers play the chosen selection for the front audio system they may listen to another over the headphones DUAL PLAY will appear in the radio display When both the front seat passengers and the rear seat passengers listen to the same audio source SHARED MODE wil...

Page 53: ...m auxiliary inputs DVD AUX Dual Play non navigation based radio systems Dual play is when the rear seat passengers choose to listen to a different playing media than the front seat passengers With the DVD and rear seat controls turned ON the rear seat passengers may choose to listen to the radio CD MP3 DVD or DVD AUX media sources over headphones while the front speakers play the chosen selection ...

Page 54: ...y on the DVD system screen Channel B can listen to either the DVD media or the DVD system auxiliary inputs DVD AUX Operation with an aftermarket audio system Headphone only mode When the Family Entertainment System FES detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle the Family Entertainment System will work in a state referred to as Headphone Only M...

Page 55: ...ct ANGLE to select various angles of view for the DVD This is disc dependent some DVD discs may have more viewing angles to select from Once you have made your selection press ENTER to confirm The system default is Angle 1 Aspect ratio Select ASPECT RATIO to select the viewing size and shape of the video displayed on the LCD screen This is disc dependent 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA...

Page 56: ... The system default is WIDE 16 9 Language Select LANGUAGE to select the language you would like to use for audio output English Spanish French This is disc dependent Once you have made your selection press ENTER to confirm The system default is English Subtitles Select SUBTITLES to turn the subtitle option on or off The system default is OFF 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Entertai...

Page 57: ... have highlighted the desired track or function press ENTER on the DVD bezel to confirm your selection COMP Compression Compression brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode Press to turn the feature on off SHUFFLE Press to hear all tracks on the current CD in random order Press again to stop SCAN Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the...

Page 58: ...age Disc type Some CD RW discs may operate inconsistently and may cause an error message to appear We recommend burning MP3 files onto CD R discs Disc finalization The disc may be left open for the purpose of adding sessions to it at a later time but be sure to close each session or the disc will not play Bit rate The player supports bit rates from 32 320 kbps as well as variable bit rate MP3 file...

Page 59: ...layer and may cause injury to you Do not disassemble the player The laser used in disc playback is extremely harmful to the eyes The FES DVD system is designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm 4 75 in audio compact discs and digital versatile discs DVD DVD R and R W discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used...

Page 60: ...apter Press and hold for a fast forward search Press when not in menu mode to adjust brightness or when in menu mode to navigate through the menu selections Press to adjust volume levels Slow play 1 With a DVD playing press pause 2 Press and hold the reverse or advance button to enter into slow play mode Once in slow play mode press and release the reverse or advance button repeatedly to cycle thr...

Page 61: ...nput jack This headphone will listen to the media selected on the Channel A source When you need to make any adjustments to the media volume etc ensure that the Channel A source is highlighted Also located here are the various auxiliary jacks which can be used to plug in a VCR camcorder video games etc The specific jacks are as follows 1 Yellow video input 2 White left channel audio input 3 Red ri...

Page 62: ... a few different ways The DVD system is automatically activated when the vehicle ignition is ON which allows the rear seat passengers to use the DVD system There are three levels of control of the FES buttons The states are FULL enabled LOCAL or LOCKED disabled To change the level of control press the memory preset controls 3 and 5 simultaneously on the front audio controls The control level will ...

Page 63: ... product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovisio...

Page 64: ... cords and seriously injure themselves WARNING The front glass on the liquid crystal display LCD flip down screen may break when hit with a hard surface If the glass breaks do not touch the liquid crystalline material In case of contact with skin wash immediately with soap and water WARNING The driver should not attempt to operate any function of the DVD system while the vehicle is in motion Give ...

Page 65: ...able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference and radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter...

Page 66: ...cially careful not to spill liquids of any kind onto the media controls or into the system If liquid is accidentally spilled onto the system immediately turn the system OFF and consult a qualified service technician Cleaning the liquid crystal display LCD flip down screen Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any ammonia based household glass cleaner directly to a soft cl...

Page 67: ...akers The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD DISC and DVD AUX regardless of headphone channel A or B When a disc is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode both headphone channels A and B will be connected to FES DISC NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system Refer to the Navigation system supplement for further information SYN...

Page 68: ...te deactivate the rear window defroster Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information 3 Multifunction control Press repeatedly to toggle through the settings to choose 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 Distributes air thro...

Page 69: ...air through 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 the MAX A C button again for normal A C operation 7 Temperature control Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle 8 Fan speed adjustment Controls the volume of air circula...

Page 70: ...ing and put the vehicle s transmission into the PARK gear position to continue to receive cool air from your A C system For maximum cooling performance in the MAX A C mode Press MAX A C Adjust the temperature to the coldest setting Set the fan to the highest speed initially then adjust to maintain passenger comfort For maximum cooling performance in the and modes Adjust the temperature to the cold...

Page 71: ...eld of fog and thin ice The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection 3 Manual override control Allows you to manually select where airflow is directed To return to full automatic control press AUTO When choosing to control airflow manually press repeatedly to toggle through the settings to choose Dis...

Page 72: ... air Press to activate deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the 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 in any airflow mode except defrost When the ignition switch is t...

Page 73: ...e the rear window defroster and heated outside mirrors if equipped Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter and Heated outside mirrors in the Driver controls chapter for more information 13 Front fan speed control Press to decrease the fan speed for the front climate area 14 Rear climate system power Press to activate deactivate the rear climate control system 15 REAR CTRL Press to cha...

Page 74: ...dow defroster Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors the same button will activate both 3 A C Press to activate deactivate air conditioning Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency A C engages automatically in MAX A C defrost and floor defrost 4 Passenger temperature Press to activate ...

Page 75: ...ine fan speed airflow location A C on or off and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature 9 Driver temperature Press to increase decrease the air temperature for the driver side of the vehicle This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged 10 Driver heated seat if equipped Press to control the driver h...

Page 76: ...se decrease the airflow temperature for the passenger side of the vehicle 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 rear seat floor vents Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents de mister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents...

Page 77: ...to activate the touchscreen controls for the rear climate system Rear Control Press to allow the rear passengers to control the rear climate system using the rear mounted controls Temperature Press up down to increase decrease the rear climate temperature Fan Speed Press to decrease increase the fan speed VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE Please refer to the Voice commands in climate mode section of ...

Page 78: ... and set the temperature to 60 F 16 C Set the fan to the highest speed initially then adjust to maintain passenger comfort To improve the A C cool down drive with the windows slightly open for 2 3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has aired out In extremely cold temperatures to maximize overall heater performance it is suggested to not operate the auxiliary system if equipped...

Page 79: ...again to deactivate the heated seat Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information 7 REAR LOCK Illuminates when the rear auxiliary climate system is being controlled by the front controls The rear auxiliary climate controls will not work when this is lit 8 Rear driver side heated seat control if equipped Press to heat the driver seat Press once to activate ...

Page 80: ...ically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned off To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed push the control again Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty 2009 Flex 471 Owners Gui...

Page 81: ...on switch is turned 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 will have the headlamps on with windshield wipers feature If the windshield wipers are turned on for a brief period of time the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp control in the Autolamp position Autolamps Progra...

Page 82: ...amps can be turned on when the headlamp control is pulled toward you and is in any of the following positions Parking lamps Low beams Autolamps when active The fog lamp indicator light will illuminate when the fog lamps have been turned on The fog lamps will not operate when the high beams are active High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate Pull the lever towards you to de...

Page 83: ...eration Move the control to the full upright position past detent to turn on the interior lamps Move the control to the full downward position past detent to turn off the interior lights The instrument panel switch lighting remains lit Note If the battery is disconnected discharged or a new battery is installed the dimmer switch requires re calibration Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim po...

Page 84: ...ing tape works well 3 Turn on the headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other 4 There is a distinct cut off change from light to dark in the left portion of the beam pattern The top edge of this cut off should be positioned two inches 50 8 mm below the horizonta...

Page 85: ...adjust up The horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line 6 Close the hood and turn off the lamps HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON ADJUSTABLE TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal 1 2 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Lights 85 ...

Page 86: ... second row lamps located within the grab handles Press the lens up to turn on the lamps Ambient Mood lighting if equipped Illuminates footwells and cupholders with a choice of seven colors The ambient lighting control switch is located in the center console storage area To activate press and release the control switch to cycle through the seven color choices plus the off state The lights come on ...

Page 87: ...eather conditions Examples of acceptable condensation are Presence of thin mist no streaks drip marks or droplets Fine mist covers less than 50 of the lens Examples of unacceptable moisture usually caused by a lamp water leak are Water puddle inside the lamp Large water droplets drip marks or streaks present on the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above co...

Page 88: ... 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 Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently Replacing headlamp high beam low beam halogen bulbs 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position ...

Page 89: ...order Replacing HID headlamp bulbs if equipped The headlamps on your vehicle use a high intensity discharge source These lamps operate at a high voltage When the bulb is burned out the bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your authorized dealer Replacing front parking lamp turn signal bulbs 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position then open the hood 2 Reach behind the he...

Page 90: ... off position and open the liftgate 2 Remove the hex screws in the liftgate opening then pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle This will disengage two snap attachments along the side of the vehicle 3 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pulling it out of the lamp assembly 4 Pull the bulb straight from the socket Install new bulb s in reverse order Replacing license pl...

Page 91: ...ving to allow free access to the front fog lamp bulb and electrical wire harness the splash shield flap should be able to be repositioned 3 Rotate the harness bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove from the fog lamp 4 Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly by releasing the two snap clips Install the new bulb in reverse order 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Lights...

Page 92: ...t operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use the windshield washer In freezing weather be sure the wiper b...

Page 93: ...control to either position From either position the control will automatically return to the 2 or 0 off position TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull down and hold the steering wheel release control 2 Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location 3 Pull the steering wheel release control up This will lock the steering wheel in position WARNING Never adju...

Page 94: ... visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield CLOCK IF EQUIPPED Press the right control to move the time display forwards Press the left control to move the time display backwards 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Driver Controls...

Page 95: ...antenna Magnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual calibration may be necessary Refer to Compass zone adjustment Most geographic areas zones have...

Page 96: ...ether repeatedly until ZONE XX changes to the correct zone 1 15 in the CID 5 The direction will display after the buttons are released The zone is now updated Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all veh...

Page 97: ...tion 4 The compass is now calibrated CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features These include 1 Cupholders 2 Utility compartment with coin holder audio input jack USB port and power point 3 Storage drawer with cupholders 4 Rear power point outlet 110 Volt power point outlet and rear climate controls if equipped 5 Basic storage WARNING Use only soft cups in the c...

Page 98: ...refrigerator freezer will operate when the vehicle is on or the ignition is in the 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 the time the refrigerator is running to avoid draining the vehicle s battery To open the ...

Page 99: ...the vehicle is turned off the refrigerator freezer will also turn off and will turn back on to the last used mode freeze or cool once the vehicle is restarted Cleaning and maintenance The refrigerator freezer is maintenance free but you can clean the inside of the unit and the cover with a mild soap and water solution when needed Note Under certain conditions condensation on the inside walls of th...

Page 100: ...r element if equipped To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the power point s over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 180W If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working a fuse may have blown Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses To have full capacity usage of your power point the engine is required to be runn...

Page 101: ... cause the power point to cut off the power temporarily to provide overload protection Note The 110 VAC power point is equipped with a safety cap and a safety twist tab They both provide protection from inserting any object into the power point other than the 110 VAC electrical device plug The safety cap should always be in a closed position whenever the power point outlet is not in use The 110 VA...

Page 102: ... off then on The 110 VAC power point can provide power whenever the vehicle ignition is in the run position and the power point green indicator light located in the top left corner is turned on Refer to the indicator light code below for the power point status Indicator light Code Green light is On Power point is ready to supply power Green light is Off Power point power supply is off Ignition is ...

Page 103: ...y The window will open fully Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation If the switch is pressed and held to the normal close or one touch up position during a one touch down cycle the window will stop If after 1 2 second the switch is still held the window will perform a normal close or one touch up To operate one touch up Pull the switch completely up to the second...

Page 104: ...two seconds after the window reaches the bounce back position pull and hold the switch up and the window will travel up with no bounce back or pinch protection If the switch is released before the window is fully closed the window will stop For example this can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the window or seals Accessory delay With accessory delay the radio Family Entertainment DVD S...

Page 105: ...lare Without microphone With microphone The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R Reverse to ensure a bright clear view when backing up Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives fuel or other pe...

Page 106: ...e These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror 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 gearshift lever is in the P Park position Press and hold the rocker control to adjust acce...

Page 107: ...et you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal WARNING Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience 1 Press the ON control and release it 2 Accelerate to the desired speed 3 Press the SET or SET ...

Page 108: ...E control and release it This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET control to operate the Tap Up function Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed ...

Page 109: ...t speed in small amounts by 1 mph 1 6 km h Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached and press the SET control Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control Depress the brake pedal This will not erase your vehicle s previously set speed Press the speed control OFF control Note When you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed contr...

Page 110: ...e if equipped LINE IN Auxiliary input jack In Radio mode Press to access the next previous preset station In CD mode Press to listen to the next track on the disc In Satellite radio mode if equipped Press to advance through preset channels In any mode Press VOL or VOL to adjust the volume 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Driver Controls 110 ...

Page 111: ...e radio display Press and hold to exit voice command Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call Press and hold to end a call or exit phone mode Press to scroll through various menus and selections Press OK to confirm your selection For further information on the SYNC system refer to the SYNC supplement Navigation system SYNC hands free control features if equipped Press control briefly un...

Page 112: ...dren and or pets are not in the proximity of the roof opening To close the multi panel vista roof Pull and release the SLIDE control the roof will close automatically Press the switch again to stop the roof Bounce back When an obstacle has been detected in the roof opening as the roof is closing the roof will automatically open and stop at a prescribed position Bounce back override To override bou...

Page 113: ...deral safety standards this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards For more information contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programmin...

Page 114: ...on is pressed and released If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Programming Steps 4 through 6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 4 At the garage door opener receiver motor head unit in the garage locate the learn or smart button usually near where the hanging antenna wire is ...

Page 115: ...nds cycle your hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink威 The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink威 accepts the radio frequency signal Proceed with Step 3 in the Programming section Operating the HomeLink姞 Wireless Control System To operate simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink威 button Activation will now occur for t...

Page 116: ...ss and hold the desired HomeLink威 button Do NOT release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink威 button follow Step 1 in the Programming section For questions or comments contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 MESSAGE CENTER With the ignition on the message center located on your instrument cluster displays important veh...

Page 117: ...can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel The DTE function will display FUEL LEVEL LOW when you have the following 50 miles 80 km to empty 25 miles 40 km 10 miles 20 km DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy which is based on your recent dri...

Page 118: ... a stabilized average 2 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings Instantaneous fuel economy Select this function from the INFO menu to display your instantaneous fuel economy This will display your fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from poor economy to excellent ec...

Page 119: ...r language When entering the SETUP menu and a non English language has been selected this will be displayed Press the RESET control to change back to English System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored For each of the monitored systems the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning messa...

Page 120: ...D RESET NEW 2 Press and hold the RESET control for two seconds and release Oil life is set to 100 and OIL LIFE SET TO 100 is displayed 3 While OIL LIFE SET TO 100 is displayed if a lower oil life is desired press and release the RESET control to reduce the value Each press of the RESET control reduces the value by 10 percent Note Oil life of 100 equals 7 500 miles 12 000 km or six months For examp...

Page 121: ...ay mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn the autolock ON or OFF Autounlock This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off 1 To disable enable the autounlock feature select this function from the SETUP menu for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control switch to turn the autounlock ON or OFF Easy ent...

Page 122: ...er liftgate ON or OFF Language 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed 2 Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the language choices Selectable languages are English Spanish or French 3 Press and hold the RESET control for two seconds to set the language choice System warnings System warnings alert yo...

Page 123: ...eturns after 10 minutes if condition still exists XXX miles km to E empty fuel level low Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition key is turned from off to on Check fuel fill inlet Check brake system Brake fluid level low AWD off if equipped Check AWD if equipped Low tire pressure Tire pressure monitor fault Tire pressure sensor fault Oil life change soon Oil change required Inkey could no...

Page 124: ...and Specifications chapter AWD OFF if equipped Displayed when the AWD system has been automatically disabled to protect itself This is caused by operating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is overheating The AWD system will resume normal function and clear this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re installed or after the system is allowed to ...

Page 125: ...rol button only closed Note In the event of a power failure the latch can be accessed and released from the inside using the access panel on the liftgate trim To open the liftgate push the control button located in the top of the liftgate pull cup handle to unlatch the liftgate then pull on the outside handle to access the cargo area Do not open the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area with...

Page 126: ...ime will sound three times as the liftgate begins to power close A single chime indicates a problem with the close request caused by the ignition is in on and the transmission is not in Park or the battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage or the vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph 5 km h If the liftgate reverses and starts to close after a open request a fast continuous chime indicate...

Page 127: ...to the maximum open position The power liftgate feature can be enabled or disabled using the message center With the control in the OFF position power operation is disabled from the liftgate handle button and from the rear cargo area button The integrated keyhead transmitter and instrument panel switch will still continue to operate the liftgate regardless of the position state of the message cent...

Page 128: ...er panel to close the liftgate Note The rear cargo area control button is disabled when the liftgate is latched fully closed WARNING Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear switch Note The liftgate movement direction can be reversed with a second press of the instrument panel or the rear cargo area control buttons or a second double press of the integrated keyhead transmitter button To...

Page 129: ...ltage or dead battery disconnected battery the liftgate is manually closed and left ajar unlatched To reset the power liftgate 1 Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds then reconnect the battery 2 Manually close and fully latch the liftgate 3 Power open the liftgate by using the integrated keyhead transmitter or the instrument panel control button Note If the power liftgate system is turned off in ...

Page 130: ...oof panel is not designed to carry a load When loading the luggage rack it is recommended to evenly distribute the load on the luggage rack and on dealer installed cross bars if equipped as well as maintain a low center of gravity Ensure that the load is securely fastened The maximum load for the roof rack is 100 lb 45 kg Your fuel economy will decrease when you drive with items on the luggage rac...

Page 131: ... gravity may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Extra precautions such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Driver Controls 131 ...

Page 132: ...ent IKTs are available through your authorized dealer Standard SecuriLock keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs refer to the SecuriLock passive anti theft system section later in this chapter Note Your vehic...

Page 133: ...cylinder place your thumb on the center thumb rest of the IKT and forefinger on the logo badge on the opposite side To gain more leverage when rotating the IKT in the ignition lock cylinder you can readjust the location of your thumb to grasp the IKT on the outer edge next to the control Likewise when rotating the IKT to the off position in the ignition lock cylinder the bottom edge of the IKT adj...

Page 134: ...l on the remote entry transmitter portion of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or locking the vehicle with the keyless entry keypad If both front doors and the liftgate are closed the vehicle can be locked from any method regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not Autolock feature The autolock feature will lock all the doors when all the doors are closed the ignition is in the on po...

Page 135: ...repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again 1 Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position 4 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 5 Turn the ignition back to the...

Page 136: ...eater than 12 mph 20 km h the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the off or accessory position and the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being transitioned to the off or 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 ...

Page 137: ...e power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position 4 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 5 Turn the ignition back to the on position The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active 6 To enable disable the autounlock feature press the lock control then press the ...

Page 138: ...the system has been enabled CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors Insert the key an...

Page 139: ...ul interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 140: ...m arm and disarm the perimeter anti theft system operate the illuminated entry feature The remote entry lock unlock feature operates in any ignition position except while the key is held in the start position The panic feature operates with the key in the off position If there are problems with the remote entry system make sure to take ALL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters with you to the authorized...

Page 141: ...ors 1 Press and release to lock all the doors The turn lamps will flash 2 Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed Note The doors will lock again the horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash once if all the doors and liftgate are closed Note If any door or the liftgate is not closed the horn will chirp twice and the lamps will not flash Opening the...

Page 142: ...e The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off position Memory seats power mirrors adjustable pedals if equipped The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter allows you to recall the memory seat power mirrors adjustable pedals feature Press to automatically move the seat mirrors and adjustable pedals if equipped to the desired memory position Note The seat will not travel to its final p...

Page 143: ...ds press the control on the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter 3 A tone will be heard when the deactivation is complete 4 Repeat this procedure for another Integrated Keyhead Transmitter if desired Replacing the battery The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter uses one coin type three volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent To replace the battery 1 Twist a thin coin in the slot of the IKT near the key rin...

Page 144: ...reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters IKTs To program a new Integrated Keyhead Transmitter yourself refer to Programming spare keys in the SecuriLock passive anti theft system section of this chapter Note At least two IKTs are required to perform this procedure yourself Illuminated entry The interior lamps and puddle lamps if equipped illuminate when the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or ...

Page 145: ...r authorized dealer You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to enable disable the perimeter lamps feature Note Before starting ensure the ignition is in the 1 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 aga...

Page 146: ... lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and 25 seconds elapse or the key is inserted in the ignition Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the off position If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control the battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the o...

Page 147: ... controls Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats mirrors and adjustable pedals if equipped To create your own personal entry code 1 Enter the factory set code 2 Within five seconds touch the 1 2 on the keypad 3 Enter your personal 5 digit code Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other 4 For memory recall feature enter the sixth digit 1 2 to sto...

Page 148: ...e minute of keypad inactivity pressing the control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter the ignition is turned on Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry To unlock the driver s door enter the factory set 5 digit code or your personal code Each number must be touched within five seconds of each other The interior lamps will illuminate Note If th...

Page 149: ...how to program the coded key Note The SecuriLock passive anti theft system is not compatible with non Ford aftermarket remote start systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection Note Large metallic objects electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle star...

Page 150: ...sn t start try to start it with the 2nd programmed key and if successful contact your authorized dealership for key replacement If the indicator still flashes rapidly or glows steadily the vehicle will not start contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the off position The theft indicator will f...

Page 151: ...icle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys Programming spare keys You can program your own Integrated Keyhead Transmitters or standard SecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle This procedure will program both the engine immobilizer keycode and the remote entry transmitter portion of the IKT to your vehicle...

Page 152: ...ously programmed coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from the 1 off position to the 3 on position Keep the ignition in the 3 on position for at least six seconds 9 Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle s engine and will operate the remote entry syste...

Page 153: ...never the key is in the off position or is removed from the ignition Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system Press the control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors the ho...

Page 154: ...nsmitter Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad Unlock the driver s door with a key Turn the key full rearward toward the rear of the vehicle to ensure the alarm disarms Turn ignition to the on position with a valid SecuriLock key or Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT This will only shut off the horn and turn lam...

Page 155: ...ay become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The driv...

Page 156: ...and pushing down on the head restraint Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and p...

Page 157: ...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 so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position ...

Page 158: ... and low across the hips Lift handle to move seat forward or backward Pull lever up to adjust seatback WARNING Before returning the seatback to its original position make sure 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...

Page 159: ...ck in the most upright position 4 Pull the strap located on the back of the seat to fold the front passenger seatback 5 Without releasing the pull strap push the seatback forward WARNING Cover sharp edges on the load and properly secure the load to prevent injury to occupants from shifting load during sudden stops WARNING Before returning the seatback to its original position make sure that cargo ...

Page 160: ...t cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system resulting in serious injury or death in a crash Always sit upright against your seatback with your feet on the floor WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place objects underneath the front p...

Page 161: ...of the control up or down to raise or lower the seat cushion Move the control in the directions shown to move the seat forward or backward Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 161 ...

Page 162: ...as a blanket or cushion because this may cause the seat heater to overheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is...

Page 163: ...alled when you press your remote entry transmitter unlock control and the transmitter is programmed to a memory seat position or when you enter a valid customer code 1 or 2 on the keypad To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and Security chapter Note The seat will not travel to its final position if the key is not in the ignition and the e...

Page 164: ...straints can be moved up by pulling up on the head restraint Push the release button to lower 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 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 164 ...

Page 165: ...table 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 so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash head restraints must be installed properly 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA f...

Page 166: ...ger vehicles only Lift the control to adjust the seat forward or backward Accessing the third row seats Fold and tumble the second row seat to access the third row Remove items from the second row seat and ensure that no bulky objects such as purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before tumbling them Note You may have to move the front row seat forward to allow the...

Page 167: ...e 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 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 167 ...

Page 168: ... returning the seatback to its original position make sure 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 2nd row power fold and tumble seat six passenger vehicles only WARNING Ensure that the...

Page 169: ...tton while sliding the head restraint fully down 2 Pull on the strap located on the back of the second row seat This will fold the seatback forward Pull the strap a second time to tumble the seat forward allowing easy exit from the 3rd 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 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Pri...

Page 170: ...re returning the seatback to its original position make sure 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 Ensure that the rear latch hooks are properly engaged with the floor striker Note En...

Page 171: ...ng on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion because this may cause the seat heater to overheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate...

Page 172: ...by pulling and holding the number 1 strap while pushing the seatback forward Release strap once seatback starts rotating forward 4 Release the cushion latches by pulling the number 2 strap while pulling on the strap located at the top of the seatback to tumble the seat all the way into the tub in the floor Note Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing ...

Page 173: ...the load floor before unstowing the seat Failure to remove all objects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may cause damage to the seat Note Ensure the area under 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 i...

Page 174: ...original position make sure 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 WARNING The third row seat is NOT designed to be used when rotated backwards Placing the seat in this position could ...

Page 175: ...ers 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 Front crash severity sensor Restraints Control Module RCM with impact and safing sensors Restraint system warning light and back up tone The electrical wiring for the airbags crash sensor s safety belt pret...

Page 176: ...tion early in the crash event on the severity of the impact This allows your Personal Safety System威 to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment 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威 to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual ...

Page 177: ...ensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened This information allows your Personal Safety System威 to tailor the airbag deployment 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 firm...

Page 178: ... will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the Personal Safety System威 serviced at an authorized dealer immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Sa...

Page 179: ... are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder 3 Never use a single belt for more than one person WARNING When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position WARNING Front and rear seat occ...

Page 180: ...y belt webbing in a controlled manner This helps reduce the 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 All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have two types of l...

Page 181: ...p 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 How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt ...

Page 182: ...cle has safety belt height adjustments at the front outboard seating positions Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To adjust the shoulder belt height squeeze and hold the buttons on the side and slide the height adjuster up or down Release the buttons and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place WARNING Position the...

Page 183: ...oo short for you when fully extended WARNING Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts Conditions of operation If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition...

Page 184: ... activate the Belt Minder威 feature If Then The driver s and front passenger s safety belts are buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position or less than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on The Belt Minder威 feature will not activate The driver s or front passenger s safety belt is not buckled when the vehicle has reached at least 3 mph 5 km h ...

Page 185: ...right as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belt...

Page 186: ...at seating position the Belt Minder威 is disabled for the current ignition cycle The Belt Minder威 feature will enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds Confirmation is not given for the one time disable Deactivating activating the Belt Minder姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 are deactivated activated independe...

Page 187: ...50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off 3 For the seating position being disabled at a moderate speed buckle then unbuckle the safety belt nine times ending in the unbuckled state Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off After Step 3 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds 4 Within approximately seven second...

Page 188: ...elts Airbags offer the most protection when used with safety belts for crash conditions for which airbags are designed to deploy Airbags do not offer any protection in crashes for which they do not deploy Important 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 ther...

Page 189: ...TSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s chest and the driver airbag module WARNING Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries To properly position yourself away from the airbag Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably Recline the...

Page 190: ... child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation The fact that the airbags...

Page 191: ... injuries such as fractures facial and eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control WARNING Several air bag system components get hot aft...

Page 192: ...The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal ...

Page 193: ...ont passenger frontal airbag is disabled If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s instructions The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag anytime the system se...

Page 194: ...operly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the fr...

Page 195: ...Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not stow objects in se...

Page 196: ...d If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated this may or may not be 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 Center at the phone number show...

Page 197: ...may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not use accessory seat covers The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident WARNING Do not lean your head on the door The side airbag could injure you as it...

Page 198: ... of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated If the front passenger sensing system detects an empty seat the front passenger seat mounted side airbag will be deactivated The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions The airba...

Page 199: ...ts or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy威 Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not lean your head on the door The Safety Canopy威 could injure you as it deploys from the headliner WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Safety...

Page 200: ...ce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags including the Safety Canopy威 The Safety Canopy威 system consists of the following An inflatable nylon curtain with a gas generator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors one on each side of vehicle A headliner designed to flex open above the side doors to allow Safety Canopy威 deployment The same readiness airbag light ele...

Page 201: ...r rollover events the Safety Canopy威 system will be activated regardless of which seats are occupied The Safety Canopy威 is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover events The fact that the Safety Canopy威 did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it ...

Page 202: ...t Crash Alert The S O S Post Crash Alert automatically flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the horn three times at four second intervals in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag front side side curtain or Safety Canopy威 or the safety belt pretensioners The S O S Post Crash Alert can be turned off when any one of the following actions are taken by the driver or any other person ...

Page 203: ...om NHTSA and other safety organizations or are the minimum requirements of law Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST and your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child and is compatible with and properly installed in the vehicle To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST contact the NHTSA toll free at 1 888 327 423...

Page 204: ...st 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or greater than 80 lb 36 kg or 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seatback upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and province...

Page 205: ...ble all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position properly restrain the largest child in the front seat WARNING Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for y...

Page 206: ...ttended in your vehicle Transporting children Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their 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 training to ensure ...

Page 207: ...pter 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 Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front s...

Page 208: ...ety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to step 5 below WARNING Depending on where you secure a child restraint and depending on the child restraint design you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and or LATCH lower anchors rendering those features potentially unusable To avoid risk of injury occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly r...

Page 209: ...e child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints...

Page 210: ...elt Force the seat down with extra weight e g by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist 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 ...

Page 211: ...at back and seat cushion meet called the seat bight and one 1 top tether anchor located behind that seating position LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at 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...

Page 212: ...hild seat with LATCH attachments Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps Refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps later in this chapter Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown WARNING Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety sea...

Page 213: ...hes center to center Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer s instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it ...

Page 214: ...safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in the vehicle The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as described below The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view 40 40 second row seats and third row passenger side 60 40 second row seats and third row passenger side Attac...

Page 215: ...r to Head restraints under Rear seats in this chapter Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts Leave the head restraint in the full up position 2 Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position 2nd row bucket 40 40 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 21...

Page 216: ...r are not tether anchors 3 Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly as shown the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 216 ...

Page 217: ...ght 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 some protection children who have outgrown a typical child seat are still too small for lap shoulder belts to fit properly and wearin...

Page 218: ...9 inches 1 45 meters tall around age eight to age twelve and between 40 lb 18 kg and 80 lb 36 kg or upward to 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight a height of 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or 80 lb 36 kg Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to A...

Page 219: ... the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child s head a high back booster seat would be a better choice 2009 Flex 471 Owners...

Page 220: ...s the child s hips If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the booster seat manufacturer s instructions The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s ...

Page 221: ... if equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restraint manufacturer s 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 c...

Page 222: ...y to die than a person wearing a seat belt All occupants must wear seat belts and children infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection Study your Owner s Guide for specific information about equipment features instructions for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS All Wheel Drive AW...

Page 223: ...action situations it won t stop any faster than two wheel drive vehicles Always drive at a safe speed How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Crossover vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways Your vehicle may be Higher to allow higher load carrying capacity Shorter to give it the capability to approach inclines All other things held equal a shorter wheelbase may ...

Page 224: ...equires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a ti...

Page 225: ...verloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing the OE Original Equipment tire sizes recommended inflat...

Page 226: ... support wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat Every day before you drive check your tires If one looks lower than the others use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires...

Page 227: ...e at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance...

Page 228: ... see the Dissimilar spare tire wheel information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects 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 cuts or bulges TIRE CARE In...

Page 229: ... as bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended WARNING Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions and conditions of use l...

Page 230: ...re replacement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability WARNING Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Comp...

Page 231: ...nting Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in the whe...

Page 232: ...pare tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignme...

Page 233: ...vehicles front tires at top of diagram Rear Wheel Drive RWD vehicles Four Wheel Drive 4WD All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles front tires at top of diagram 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 233 ...

Page 234: ...tion on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall Information on P type tires P215 65R15 95H is an example of a tire size load index and speed rating The definitions of these items are listed below Note that the tire ...

Page 235: ...ation pressure The tires on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation pressure These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions The ratings range from 81 mph 130 km h to 186 mph 299 km h These ratings are listed in the following chart Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law Letter rating...

Page 236: ...ndicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle 12 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under co...

Page 237: ...re sidewall for LT type tires LT type tires have some additional information beyond those of P type tires these differences are described below Note Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire 1 LT Indicates a tire designated by the Tire and Rim Association T RA that is intended for service on light trucks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities...

Page 238: ...e In general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Lo...

Page 239: ...TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is comb...

Page 240: ... maintain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure loss of control vehicle rollover and personal injury Changing tires with TPMS Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor fastened to the inside rim of the wheel The pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is not visible unless the tire is removed The pressure sensor is located opposite 180 degrees from the valve st...

Page 241: ...OFF your tire pressure still needs to be checked Visit www checkmytires org for additional information When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle To restore the full functionali...

Page 242: ...2 After inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended inflation pressure as shown 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 over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn OFF Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore sys...

Page 243: ...perature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary over night with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature the...

Page 244: ...chains or other conventional link chains may cause damage to the vehicles wheel house and or body Use of optional spike type traction devices or equivalent is also acceptable Do not install tire chains cables or optional traction devices on the rear tires This could cause damage to the vehicle s wheel house or body Do not use tire chains cables or optional traction devices with optional P235 60R18...

Page 245: ...yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle s weight ratings with or without a trailer from the vehicle s Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including 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 yo...

Page 246: ...rmarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload WARNING The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry ...

Page 247: ...o 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 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 247 ...

Page 248: ...r towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum 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 Pill...

Page 249: ...he GCW of the towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle The GCW must never exceed the GCWR Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options no cargo internal or external a tongue load of 10 15 conventional trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorize...

Page 250: ...red to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Another example for your vehicle with 1 400 lb 635 kg of cargo and luggage capacity You decide to go golfing Is there enough load capacity to carry you 4...

Page 251: ...additional loads on your vehicle s engine transmission axle brakes tires and suspension For your safety and to maximize vehicle performance be sure to use the proper equipment while towing Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure Stay within your vehicle s load limits Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing Refer to Preparing to tow in this chapter Use extra caution when driving ...

Page 252: ... Weight Rating Trailer Weight Class Maximum GCWR Trailer weight range Tongue load Class I towing standard 7050 lb 3199 kg 2000 lb 907 kg 200 lb 91 kg Class III towing optional 9521 lb 4320 kg 4500 lb 2042 kg 450 lb 204 kg 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 WARNING ...

Page 253: ...mper height is within 1 2 13 mm of the reference point After proper adjustment the rear bumper should be no higher than in Step 2 WARNING Do not adjust a weight distributing hitch to any position where the rear bumper of the vehicle is higher than it was before attaching the trailer Doing so will defeat the function of the weight distributing hitch which may cause unpredictable handling and could ...

Page 254: ...p trailer lamps Driving while you tow When towing a trailer Turn off the speed control The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long steep grades Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer It is recommended to select the L Low gear position when additional engine braking is needed In situations such as prolonged downhill driving on steep grad...

Page 255: ...he gearshift lever in P Park Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade If you must park on a grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle for personal travel such as behind a motor home or a truck Note Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhau...

Page 256: ...transport trailer follow the instruction specified by the equipment provider Note If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground follow these instructions Tow only in the forward direction Release the parking brake Place the transmission shift lever in N Neutral Place the ignition in the accessory position refer to Starting in the Driving chapter Do not exceed 65 mph 105 km h Start the...

Page 257: ...all Canadian Interference Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine don t press the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter To avoid potential ...

Page 258: ...er inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine s idle revolutions per minute RPM When the engine starts the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle ...

Page 259: ...Starting the engine 1 Turn the key to 3 on without turning the key to 4 start If there is difficulty in turning the key rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely 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 syst...

Page 260: ... dangerous effects WARNING If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time open the windows at least one inch 2 5 cm or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air ENGINE BLOCK HEAT...

Page 261: ... your extension cord indoors at temperatures above 32 F 0 C Outdoor conditions can deteriorate extension cords over a period of time To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Also ensure that the block heater especially the cord is in good condition before use Make sure that when in operation the extension cord ...

Page 262: ...bration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer Refer to Brake system warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake system warning light Four wheel anti lock brake system ABS Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti lock Braking System ABS This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stop...

Page 263: ...ress the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated when the ignition is turned on until the parking brake is released WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle However if the normal br...

Page 264: ...e tunnel and the front seats in order to minimize the risk of interfering with the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 sensors Reducing the effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death WARNING Remember that even advanced technology cannot defy the laws of physics It s always possible to lose control of a...

Page 265: ...AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system automatically enables each time the engine is started All features of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system TCS ESC and RSC威 are active and monitor the vehicle from start up However the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires it The AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system includes an AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 Off button on the center of the instrument panel and a ...

Page 266: ...o ways which may work separately or in tandem Engine Traction Control and Brake Traction Control Engine Traction Control works to limit 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 Traction Control events the sliding car ico...

Page 267: ... road from a snow covered side street or vice versa Entering a paved road from a gravel road or vice versa Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer refer to Trailer towing in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter The Electronic Stability Control system may be deactivated in certain situations See the Switching Off AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 section following Roll Stability Control RSC威 Roll Stab...

Page 268: ...ac威 with RSC威 Off button again or by turning off and restarting the engine If you switch off the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system the AdvanceTrac with RSC威 Off button will illuminate and the sliding car icon will illuminate steadily Pressing the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 Off button again will turn off the lighted button and the sliding car icon In R Reverse ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control ...

Page 269: ... low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the maximum level as this may result in leaks from the reservoir See Power steering fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter If the power steering system breaks down or if the engine is off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort I...

Page 270: ...release the parking brake If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever 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 WARNING Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the ge...

Page 271: ...time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation Additionally whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed the strategy must be relearned Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6 speed automatic transmission P Park This position locks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Depress the brake pedal M...

Page 272: ...rmal driving position for the best fuel economy Transmission operates in gears one through six D Drive with Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist Pressing the transmission control switch on the side of the gearshift lever activates two features at the same time Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist 1 Overdrive Cancel Overdrive is deactivated The transmission operates in gears one through five The over dri...

Page 273: ... through six O D overdrive mode is automatically returned each time the key is turned off L Low Provides maximum engine braking Will downshift to the lowest available gear for the current vehicle speed allows for first gear when vehicle reaches slower speeds REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM The Reverse Sensing System RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when the R Reverse i...

Page 274: ...SS detects obstacles up to six feet two meters from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas As you move closer to the obstacle the rate of the tone increases When the obstacle is less than 10 inches 25 0 cm away the tone will sound continuously If the RSS detects a stationary or receding object furth...

Page 275: ...not clean the sensors with sharp objects If the 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 the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The rear view camera system located on the liftgate provides a video image wh...

Page 276: ... other than P Park the image will remain until the vehicle speed reaches 5 mph 8 km h only if the rear camera delay feature is on or until any navigation radio button is depressed Note The default setting for the rear camera delay is off Push the Settings button found on the navigation screen to set the rear camera delay feature to on or off When towing the camera system will only see what is bein...

Page 277: ...s necessary that both reverse lamps are operating in order to get a clear image in the dark If either of the lamps are not operating stop using the camera system at least in the dark until the lamp s are replaced and functioning Servicing If the image comes on while the vehicle is not in R Reverse have the system inspected by your authorized dealer If the image is not clear then check if there is ...

Page 278: ... road use The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off road capabilities in which driving surfaces are relatively level obstruction free and otherwise similar to normal on road driving conditions Operating your vehicle under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in damage which is not covered under your warranty Driving on slippery surf...

Page 279: ...e gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control it may be beneficial to disengage the Traction Control system while attempting to rock the vehicle Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating t...

Page 280: ...oid these abrupt inputs AWD Systems if equipped AWD uses all four wheels to power the vehicle This increases traction enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two wheel drive vehicle cannot Sand When driving over sand try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily throu...

Page 281: ...it lubricant should be checked and changed if necessary After driving through mud clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components Tread Lightly is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas...

Page 282: ...d lose control The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle Your vehicle has anti lock brakes therefore apply the brakes steadily Do not pump the brakes Driving on snow and ice Note Excessive tire slippage can cause transmission damage AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle Should you start to slide while driving on s...

Page 283: ... that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device such as ladder or luggage racks Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty increase your repair cost reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to he...

Page 284: ...allons 7 5L of gasoline or 5 gallons 18 9L of diesel fuel to 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 35 miles 56 3 km of the disablement location or to t...

Page 285: ...quire Roadside Assistance call 1 800 241 3673 Canadian customers who require roadside assistance call 1 800 665 2006 If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Customers will be...

Page 286: ...tart and may take one additional attempt WARNING Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and 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 working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are ident...

Page 287: ...rey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 287 ...

Page 288: ...elay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A Driver smart window motor 2 15A Not used spare 3 15A Family entertainment system FES 4 30A DC AC inverter 5 10A Passenger compartment fuse panel logic power Keypad illumination BTSI 6 20A Turn signals 7 10A Low beam headlamps left 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 288 ...

Page 289: ...feeds Liftgate release 18 20A 2nd row power seat Front heated seats 19 25A Moon roof 20 15A OBDII connector Memory seat 21 15A Fog lamps 22 15A Park lamps License lamps 23 15A High beam headlamps 24 20A Horn relay 25 10A Demand lamps Interior lamps Power fold seat 2nd row 26 10A Instrument panel cluster 27 20A Ignition Switch 28 5A Radio Radio start signal 29 5A Instrument panel cluster 30 5A Over...

Page 290: ...ight relay rear wiper 44 10A Not used spare 45 5A Relay coils PDB Front and rear wipers Front blower motor 46 7 5A Occupant Classification Sensor OCS Passenger Airbag Deactivation Indicator PADI 47 30A Circuit Breaker Power windows 48 Full ISO relay Delayed accessory relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains hig...

Page 291: ...ery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter The high current fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 80A Passenger compartment fuse panel power 2 80A Passenger compartment fuse panel power 3 Not used 4 30A Front wipers 5 30A Passenger power seat 6 20A Power point instrument panel 7 30A Amp 8 Not used 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing ...

Page 292: ...wer point front console 20 40A Rear defroster 21 20A Rear console power point 22 20A Sub woofer amp 23 7 5A PCM Keep alive power Canister vent 24 10A A C clutch relay 25 25A Rear wiper 26 20A Backup relay 27 15A Fuel relay Fuel pump driver module Fuel pump 28 80A Cooling fan 29 30A E brake trailer tow 30 40A Battery charge trailer tow 31 30A Auxiliary blower relay 32 30A Driver seat motors Memory ...

Page 293: ...6 15A VPWR2 VPWR3 47 15A PCM VPWR1 48 15A PCM VPWR4 49 10A Heated mirrors 50 Full ISO relay PCM relay 51 Full ISO relay Blower motor relay 52 Full ISO relay Starter relay 53 Full ISO relay Rear defrost relay 54 Full ISO relay Auxiliary blower motor relay 55 Full ISO relay Front wiper relay 56 Not used 57 Full ISO relay Rear wiper relay 58 High current Battery charge relay trailer tow Cartridge Fus...

Page 294: ...iler tow backup lamp 2 15A Trailer tow stop turn lamps 3 Not used 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 Not used 7 Not used 8 Not used 9 Not used 10 Not used 11 Not used 12 20A Trailer tow park lamps 13 Micro ISO Trailer tow left turn 14 Micro ISO Trailer tow right turn 15 Not used 16 Micro ISO Trailer tow park lamp 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 294 ...

Page 295: ...all road wheels equipped with the tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle Have a flat tire serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensor refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible During repairing or replacing of the flat tire have the auth...

Page 296: ...er T for tire size and may have Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall 2 Full size dissimilar spare with label on wheel This spare tire has a label on the wheel that states THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above do not Exceed 50 mph 80 km h Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Lab...

Page 297: ...ability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability All Wheel driving capability if applicable Load leveling adjustment if applicable When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire wheel additional caution should be given to Towing a trailer Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body Drivi...

Page 298: ...aints chapter for this procedure 1 Remove the carpeted floor panel located in the rear of the vehicle remove the wing nut that secures the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise 2 Lift and remove the spare tire from the trunk 3 Remove the second wing nut that secures the jack retention bracket by turning it counterclockwise remove the jack kit from the vehicle 4 Remove the jack L shaped bolt an...

Page 299: ...of the vehicle to the tire being changed WARNING If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on 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 1 Block the diagonally opposite wheel 2 Remove wheel cover if equipped ...

Page 300: ...hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 6 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 7 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification 8 Install the wheel cover if equipped The wheel cover will only install if the Ford Merc...

Page 301: ... in the spare tire tub 2 Securely close the wrench compartment and the jack bag using the Velcro威 strips 3 Place the jack kit on the angled bracket in the spare tire tub using the locating tabs to position the jack correctly 4 Insert the straight end of the jack retention bracket through the eyelet of the angled bracket and swing the retention bracket over the jack With the jack in place place the...

Page 302: ... the velcro威 strap that attaches it to the rear of the seat frame The temporary mobility kit consists of an air compressor to reinflate the tire and a sealing compound in a canister that will effectively seal most punctures caused by nails or similar objects This kit will provide a temporary seal allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 120 miles 200 km at a maximum speed of 50 mph 80 km h WARNING...

Page 303: ...5 Sealant bottle canister 6 Sealant filling clear tube 7 Sealant tube tire valve connector 8 Yellow cap tool 9 Air compressor hose 10 Air hose tire valve connector 11 Accessory power plug 12 Casing housing 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 303 ...

Page 304: ...itor tire inflation pressure in the affected tire if the tire is losing pressure have the vehicle towed Read the information in the Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit section to ensure safe operation of the temporary mobility kit and your vehicle Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit Read the following list of tips to ensure safe operation of the temporary mobility kit Before operatin...

Page 305: ... hose which is designed for sealant application only Operating the temporary mobility kit could cause an electrical disturbance in radio and DVD player operation What to do when a tire is punctured A tire puncture within the tire s tread area can be repaired in two stages with the temporary mobility kit In the first stage the tire will be reinflated with a sealing compound and air After the tire h...

Page 306: ...e valve turning clockwise Make sure the connection is tightly fastened 4 Plug the power cable into the 12V power point in the vehicle 5 Remove the warning sticker found on the canister and place it on the top of the instrument panel or the center of the dash 6 Start the engine only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well ventilated area 7 Turn dial 1 counterclockwise to the sealant position Turn o...

Page 307: ...ate to the recommended tire pressure within 15 minutes stop and call roadside assistance 9 When the recommended tire pressure is reached turn off the kit by pressing down on control button 2 disconnect the kit from the tire valve and the power point Re install the valve cap on the tire valve place the tube cap on the metal connector and return the kit to the stowage area 10 Immediately and cautiou...

Page 308: ...re pressure has to be checked with the compressor in the OFF position to get the correct tire pressure reading 5 Turn the compressor off by pressing down on the control button 6 Unplug the hoses re install the valve cap on the tire and return the kit to the stowage area WARNING The power plug may get hot after use and should be handled carefully while unplugging What to do after the tire has been ...

Page 309: ...e 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 Removal of the Sealant Canister from the Temporary Mobility Kit 1 Unwrap the clear tube from the compressor housing 2 Locate the yellow cap at the end of the clear tube 2009 Flex 471 Owners ...

Page 310: ...ty kit compressor housing while pulling up on the sealant canister Installation of the Sealant Canister to the Temporary Mobility Kit 1 Align the sealant canister with the temporary mobility kit housing 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 310 ...

Page 311: ...er for assistance Be sure to check the sealant compound s use by date regularly The use by date is on the lower right hand corner of the label located on the sealant canister bottle The sealant canister should be replaced after four years WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 100 miles 160 km after any wheel disturbance tire rotation changing a flat ...

Page 312: ...te Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation If there is visible corrosion in wheel pilot hole remove loose particles by wiping with clean rag and apply grease Apply grease only to the wheel pilot hole surface by smearing a dime 1 square cm sized glob of grease around the wheel pilot surface 1 with end of finger DO NOT apply grease to lugnut stud holes or wheel to brake surfaces RUNNING O...

Page 313: ...attery is installed the automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy As a result the transmission may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the batte...

Page 314: ... of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 314 ...

Page 315: ...ding points WARNING Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increas...

Page 316: ...e jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 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 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 316 ...

Page 317: ... 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 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 317 ...

Page 318: ...ront ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground The rear wheels can be left on the ground when towed in this fashion If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment it is recommended that the front wheels drive wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the automatic transmission On AWD vehicles it is required that your vehicle...

Page 319: ...auling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle your vehicle regardless of transmission powertrain configuration can be flat towed all wheels on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place the transmission in N Neutral Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gea...

Page 320: ...cle to the authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing Address Ford Motor Company Cust...

Page 321: ...r 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you better please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Vehicle Identifi...

Page 322: ... a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 18 000 miles 29 000 km whic...

Page 323: ...ys after you file your claim with the BBB BBB AUTO LINE Application Using the information provided below please call or write to request a program application You will be asked for your name and address general information about your new vehicle information about your warranty concerns and any steps you have already taken to try to resolve them A Customer Claim Form will be mailed that will need t...

Page 324: ... 1 800 207 0685 FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan Ford ESP coverage It provides the following Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you purchase such as reimbursement for rentals coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper t...

Page 325: ...aveling or living in Central America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer cannot help you contact FORD MOTOR COMPANY FORD EXPORT OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 FAX 313 390 0804 Email expcac ford com If you are in another foreign country contact the nearest auth...

Page 326: ...y If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http ww...

Page 327: ...aintwork 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 Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible Exterior chrome Wash the vehicle first using cool or luke...

Page 328: ...the instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge Rinse thoroughly with a strong stre...

Page 329: ...gine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine ...

Page 330: ...r authorized dealer The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A available from your authorized dealer This washer fluid contains special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car wash facilities Be sure to replace wiper blades when th...

Page 331: ... cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system If a staining liquid like coffee juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces clean as follows 1 Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth 2 Apply Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 11 A In Canada use Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner CXC 101 to the w...

Page 332: ...aces have a clear protective coating over the leather To clean use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 11 A In Canada use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner CXC 93 Dry the area with a soft cloth To help maintain its resiliency and color use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit ZC 11 D available from your authorized dealer In Canada use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner CXC 93 or an equ...

Page 333: ... and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner U S only ZC 11 A Motorcraft Leather Care Kit U S only ZC 11 D Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo Canada only CXC 66 A Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner Canada only CXC 101 Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 10...

Page 334: ...not work on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning cigarettes material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and shift to P Park 2 Turn off the engine and ...

Page 335: ...der 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 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 335 ...

Page 336: ...t 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 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 336 ...

Page 337: ...paint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the ...

Page 338: ...it as far away from the glass as possible Do not use excessive force because it can break the wiper arm at the heel Hold it there until the next step 2 Grab the primary structure of the blade with the other hand close to the arm blade joint 3 Grip tightly and push on the arm blade joint from beneath and separate the blade from the arm 4 Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place...

Page 339: ...ean Insert the dipstick fully then remove it again If the oil level is within this range the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below this mark engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range If required add engine oil to the engine Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specif...

Page 340: ...ne oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick 4 Install the dipstick and ensure it is 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 en...

Page 341: ...ilter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information Ford production and Motorcraft replacement oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life If a replacement oil filter is used 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...

Page 342: ...walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps resulting in personal injury and or damage to the vehicle or battery Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners WARNING Keep batteries out of reach of children Batteries contain sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible spl...

Page 343: ...rned If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner Follow your local authorized standards for disposal Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coo...

Page 344: ...n the engine coolant reservoir depending upon application Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interval schedules Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to th...

Page 345: ...Coolant or any orange colored extended life product such as DEX COOL威 brand with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soo...

Page 346: ... mixture to within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the reservoir If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full 6 Replace the cap Turn until tightly installed Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss After any coolant has been added check the coolant concentration refer to Checking engine c...

Page 347: ...ant concentration above 50 NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60 Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60 will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you d...

Page 348: ...te If the engine reaches a preset over temperature condition the engine will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine When this occurs the vehicle will still operate However The engine power will be limited The air conditioning system will be disabled Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engin...

Page 349: ...that is integrated with the fuel tank Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions WARNING Do not overfill the fuel tank The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire WARNING The fuel system may be under pressure If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler door Easy Fuel no cap ...

Page 350: ...ugh the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism Breathing gasoline vapors or skin contact could cause an adv...

Page 351: ...cluding the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Easy Fuel no cap fuel system Your fuel tank is equipped with an Easy Fuel no cap fuel filler system This allows you to simply open the fuel filler door and insert the fuel filler nozzle into the fuel system The Easy Fuel sys...

Page 352: ...rrects the problem the Check Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message may not reset immediately It may take several driving cycles for the Check Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message to turn off A driving cycle consists of an engine start up after four or more hours with the engine off followed by city highway driving Continuing to drive with the Check Fuel Fill Inlet ...

Page 353: ...line Premium unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use Regular unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced If the problems persist see your authorized dealer Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel ...

Page 354: ...n indicator may come on For more information on the service engine soon indicator refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter Refilling with a portable fuel container With the Easy Fuel no cap fuel system use the following directions when filling from a portable fuel container WARNING Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy...

Page 355: ...UEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you the driver You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as 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 i...

Page 356: ...s filled Allow no more than two automatic click offs when filling Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating Use a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is...

Page 357: ...erations may reduce fuel economy Slow down gradually Driving at reasonable speeds traveling at 55 mph 88 km h uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 65 mph 105 km h Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between the top gears occu...

Page 358: ...en operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal Close windows for high speed driving EPA fuel economy estimates Every new vehicle should have a window sticker containing EPA fuel economy estimates Contact your authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA fuel economy estimates should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons wi...

Page 359: ...ust system may allow exhaust to enter the vehicle Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust system inspected and repaired immediately WARNING Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine By law vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures repairs services sells leases trade...

Page 360: ...tor remains on have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity Although some malfunctions detected by the OBD II may not have symptoms that are apparent continued driving with the Service engine soon indicator on can result in increased emissions lower fuel economy reduced engine and transmission smoothness and lead to more costly repairs Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M test...

Page 361: ...ving cycle 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 POWER STEERING FLUID Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules 1 Start the engine and let it run until it re...

Page 362: ... check drive the vehicle until it is warmed up approximately 20 miles 30 km If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking 1 Drive the vehicle 20 miles 30 km or until it reaches normal operating temperature 2 Park the vehicle ...

Page 363: ...vel Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid make sure the correct type is used The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the ...

Page 364: ...mbers in this chapter 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 Changing the air filter element 1 Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover 2 Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing 3 Remove the air filter element from the air...

Page 365: ...ns system For PCV valve replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV...

Page 366: ...latches Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESA M1C93 B Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Automatic transmission fluid 10 0 quarts 9 5L 1 Motorcraft MERCON威 V ATF 2 XT 5 QM MERCON威 V Rear differential fluid AWD 2 4 pints 1 15L Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Power Transfer Unit PTU fluid AWD 5 18 ounces 0 53L Motorcraft SAE ...

Page 367: ...Top off fluid as needed Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A WSB M8B16 A2 1 Approximate dry fill capacity Actual amount may vary during fluid changes 2 Automatic transmissions that require MERCON威 V should only use MERCON威 V fluid Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause tran...

Page 368: ...p 0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42 mm Ignition system Coil on plug Compression ratio 10 3 1 Engine drivebelt routing 1 Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine 2 Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 368 ...

Page 369: ...e 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 Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2009 Flex ...

Page 370: ... 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code 6F 6 Speed Automatic Transmission J 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 3...

Page 371: ...of the warranty For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle please contact your dealer or visit our online store at www fordaccessoriesstore com For maximum vehicle performance keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle When adding accessories equipment passengers and luggage to your vehicle do not exceed the total ...

Page 372: ...onto their vehicle should not locate the 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 2009 Flex 471 Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Accessories 372 ...

Page 373: ...l capacities 366 fluid specification 366 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive 271 fluid adding 362 fluid checking 362 Auxiliary input jack Line in 28 B Battery 341 acid treating emergencies 341 jumping a disabled battery 313 maintenance free 341 replacement specifications 365 servicing 341 Belt Minder威 184 Booster seats 218 Brakes 262 anti lock 262 anti lock brake system ABS warni...

Page 374: ...Getting roadside assistance 284 Getting the service you need 320 Ordering additional owner s literature 325 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 323 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 83 Defrost rear window and rearview mirrors 74 windshield 74 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 362 engine oil 338 Driving under special conditions 279 281 sand 280 snow and ice 282 through water 280 283 DVD...

Page 375: ...55 filter specifications 349 365 improving fuel economy 355 octane rating 353 368 quality 353 running out of fuel 312 354 safety information relating to automotive fuels 349 Fuses 286 G Gas cap see Fuel cap 351 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 355 Gauges 16 H Hazard flashers 285 Head restraints 164 166 Headlamps 81 aiming 83 autolamp system 81 bulb specifications 87 daytime running lights 83 flash to ...

Page 376: ... ABS 263 Load limits 245 Locks autolock 134 childproof 138 doors 134 Lubricant specifications 366 Lug nuts 311 Luggage rack 130 Lumbar support seats 159 162 M Message center 116 117 english metric button 120 system check button 119 warning messages 122 Mirrors 104 105 automatic dimming rearview mirror 105 heated 74 106 programmable memory 142 side view mirrors power 105 Moon roof 112 Motorcraft pa...

Page 377: ... 130 S Safety belts see Safety restraints 175 178 182 Safety Canopy 197 199 Safety defects reporting 326 Safety restraints 175 178 182 Belt Minder威 184 extension assembly 183 for adults 179 182 for children 202 Occupant Classification Sensor 176 warning light and chime 183 Safety restraints LATCH anchors 211 Safety seats for children 207 Safety Compliance Certification Label 369 Satellite Radio if...

Page 378: ...34 snow tires and chains 244 spare tire 296 Temporary mobility kit 302 terminology 225 tire grades 225 treadwear 224 229 Towing 251 recreational towing 255 trailer towing 251 wrecker 318 Transaxle fluid refill capacities 366 lubricant specifications 366 Transmission 269 brake shift interlock BSI 269 fluid checking and adding automatic 362 Turn signal 85 U USB port 30 V Vehicle Identification Numbe...

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