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REFUELING
When refueling your vehicle:
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off.
2. Fully open the fuel door.
3. Insert the fuel filler nozzle into the fuel system up to the first notch, and leave the nozzle inserted and
resting against the cover of the fuel tank until you are done pumping.
4. Make sure you keep the fuel pump nozzle in a level position when refueling or it may impact the flow
of the fuel. Improper positioning can also cause the fuel pump to shut off before the fuel tank is full.
5. When you finish refueling, slowly raise and remove the fuel pump nozzle. Fully close the fuel door.
If you are refilling your tank from a fuel container, make sure you use the fuel filler funnel included
with your vehicle. Using an aftermarket funnel may not work with the capless system and could cause
damage to your vehicle. For more information and for your fuel filler funnel location, please see the
Fuel and Refueling
chapter of your
Owner’s Manual
.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY/FUEL INFO
Your vehicle has a 18.6 gallon (70.4 liter) fuel tank capacity. We recommend regular unleaded gasoline
with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. To provide improved performance, we recommend premium
fuel for severe duty usage such as trailer towing. Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended
with a maximum of 15% ethanol and a minimum octane rating of 87. Do not use any other fuel because
it could damage or impair the emission control system.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
When one or more of your tires are under-inflated, your vehicle turns on the low tire pressure warning
light
in the instrument cluster. If this happens, stop and check your tires as soon as possible.
Inflate them to the proper pressure. Refer to the
Wheels and Tires
chapter of your
Owner’s
Manual
for more information.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
FLEX
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
Your spare tire and tools are under the carpeted floor panel
located in the rear of the vehicle. If the third-row seat is
stowed in the floor, you will need to unstow it to access the
spare tire. A dissimilar spare tire is designed for emergency
use only and should be replaced as soon as possible. For
complete details on changing your tire, refer to the
Wheels
and
Tires
chapter of your
Owner’s Manual
.
TRAILER TOW*
Before you tow, refer to your
Owner’s Manual
for complete
information on weight, details and limitations, as well
as safety information and the proper equipment to use
while towing.
Note:
Do not tow with the mini spare tire installed
or exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL*
This system helps to reduce trailer sway while towing by
applying brake force to individual wheels and, if necessary,
reducing engine power. If the trailer does begin to sway,
the stability control warning lamp flashes and a message
appears in the information display. Safely pull to the side of
the road and check that your equipment is properly secured.
TOWING YOUR FLEX
Towing your vehicle behind an RV or any other vehicle may
be limited. Refer to
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
in
the
Towing
chapter of your
Owner’s Manua
l
.
REAR WINDOW BUFFETING
You may hear a pulsing noise when just one of the windows
is open. Lower the opposite window slightly to reduce
this noise.
Press the control to open the window. Lift the control to
close the window.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™
The system flashes the direction indicators and sounds the
horn (intermittently) in the event of a serious impact that
deploys an airbag equipped on your vehicle.
The horn and lamps turn off when:
•
You press the hazard control button.
•
You press the panic button on the remote
entry transmitter*.
•
Your vehicle runs out of power.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Your new Ford vehicle comes with the assurance and
support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. To
receive roadside assistance in the United States, call
1-800-241-3673
. In Canada, call
1-800-665-2006
.
*IF EQUIPPED
