Page 1: Table Of Contents
Navigation system based climate control Rear window defroster Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents...
Page 2 Transmission operation Reverse camera All wheel drive Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuses and relays Changing tires Temporary mobility kit Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 4: Introduction
The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com •...
Page 5 Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction...
Page 6 In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Page 7 • where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,...
Page 8 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 the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
Page 9 Owner’s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 10 Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) See Owner’s Guide Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System...
Page 11 Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant...
Page 12: Instrument Cluster
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 13 Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster BRAKE...
Page 14 Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac active: Illuminates when the Traction Control™ is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 15 High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 16: Gauges
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 Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 17 Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster...
Page 18 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)
Page 19: Entertainment Systems
AM/FM CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system 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 the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
Page 20 (i.e. 93.9) using the memory preset numbers (0–9). SEEK: Press SEEK access the previous/next strong radio station. SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 21 When the desired category appears in the display, press SEEK to find the next station playing that selection or press SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations playing that category of music. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 22 REMOVE CD #. Remove the CD. If you do not remove the CD, the system will reload the disc. To auto eject all loaded discs– Press and hold . The system will eject all discs and prompt you when to remove them. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 23 SEEK engage shuffle mode right away, press play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. The system will only shuffle the disc currently playing. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems SEEK to toggle between ON/OFF.
Page 24 30 available presets, 10 each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a memory preset number (0–9) until sound returns. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 25 Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. You can save up to 20 song titles. If you attempt to save more than 20 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 26 CHANNEL LOCKED or UNLOCKED will be displayed. Note: you must be tuned to the specific channel you want to lock/unlock when using this feature. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) to cycle through the saved titles.
Page 27 Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. DSP MODE (if equipped)): Press STEREO SURROUND mode and STEREO mode. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems to adjust the level of treble.
Page 28: Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 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 the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
Page 29 7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 30: Usb Port
USB port (if equipped) 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 the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
Page 31 • Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 32 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.
Page 33 .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255. • Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation through the disc files. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 34: Satellite Radio Information
• Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other material as far away from the antenna as possible. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) .mp3 .mp3...
Page 35 Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes.
Page 36 INVALID CHNL Channel no longer UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this NO TEXT Artist information not 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Action Required No action required. This message should disappear shortly. If this message does not clear within a short present.
Page 37: Family Entertainment System
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 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 the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
Page 38 To switch back to all four speakers on, press the headphone button. Press VIDEO to change the source displayed on the screen. Press repeatedly to cycle through: DVD-DISC, DVD-AUX, NON-DVD, OFF. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 39 DVD system. It will load and automatically begin to play. If there is already a disc in the system, press PLAY on the DVD player. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 40 DVD-AUX. If your source is properly plugged in, it will appear on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen. If your auxiliary source does not have a video signal, or if the DVD system does not detect a video signal 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 41 Refer to Using the infrared wireless headphones and Using wired headphones for further information. • Black (4) — wired headphone output (wired headphones not included) 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems button on the DVD player or...
Page 42 A will listen to Channel A and headphones plugged into jack B will listen to Channel B. 2. Adjust the volume levels using the volume controls on the DVD system. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) A or B. Headphones...
Page 43 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. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 44 When a video signal is detected on the auxiliary video input, and the display is in the DVD-AUX video mode, the display will automatically turn on. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 45 Note: Channel A can access any possible media source (AM, FM1, FM2, SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). Channel B can only access DVD and DVD-AUX sources. 13. RETURN: Press to return to the playing media or to resume playback. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 46 Unless otherwise stated, all operations can be carried out with the remote control. Always point the remote control directly at the player. Ensure that there are no obstructions between the remote and player. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 47 ) the volume over all speakers. When in Dual Play, press to increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume for the wired headphones. (Wireless headphone volume is controlled with the rotary dial on the right ear piece.) 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 48 21. LANGUAGE (DVD dependent): Press to select the desired language. 22. ENTER: Press to select the highlighted menu option. 23. ILLUMINATION: Press to illuminate the remote control and backlight all of the buttons. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 49 Your FES system is equipped with two sets of battery powered, infrared wireless headphones. Two AAA batteries are needed to operate the headphones. (Batteries are included.) 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 50 They will also turn off after two hours of continuous use as a power save feature. If this happens, simply turn the headphones on again and continue use. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 51 Channel A source. The wired headphone jack for Channel B is located on the right side of the FES and is labeled this headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be the Channel B source. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems A.
Page 52 3. Press the 2 and 4 memory presets on the radio at the same time. Repeating each of these actions will switch back to single play mode, all speakers playing and headphones off. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 53 Press the headphone/speaker button on the DVD player or navigation radio touch screen. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 54 (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 Mode”.
Page 55 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 (fus)
Page 56 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)
Page 57 1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode. 2. Ensure that the DVD system is on. 3. Insert the MP3 disc into the DVD system, label side up. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 58 Follow the PC configuration recommendations of the encoder software vendor. We recommend that you avoid running other software applications on your PC during MP3 encoding to avoid undesirable noise and distortion. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 59 (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 in Ford CD and DVD players. Irregular shaped CDs or DVDs, CDs or DVDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the FES DVD system.
Page 60 1/4 and 1/2. These will display on the status bar on top of the screen as the screens cycle through at this rate. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 61 DVD system. Plug in wired headphones (not included) here. Note: The B headphones can only access DVD and AUX modes. They cannot access radio sources. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 62 The radio will ignore button presses that affect the primary (speaker) audio source. LOCKED (disabled): The FES buttons are locked and all FES button presses are ignored by the radio and the FES except for load and eject. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 63 An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http:// www.mp3licensing.com. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 64 Safety information 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 the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
Page 65 Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 66 Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved DVD and CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 67: Navigation 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 FES will work in a state referred to as “Headphone Only Mode.” This mode allows the FES to operate as a standalone system, without interface to the radio.
Page 68: Climate Controls
• : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. • : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 69 – Rear fan speed control: Press to decrease the fan speed for the rear climate area. + Rear fan speed control: Press to increase the fan speed for the rear climate area. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls (defrost) and (defrost).
Page 70 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature to the warmest setting. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) position.
Page 71: Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
• : 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. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls...
Page 72 9. PASS TEMP: Press to activate separate passenger temperature control and turn the dial to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the passenger side of the vehicle. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) (defrost) and (defrost).
Page 73 – Rear fan speed control: Press to decrease the fan speed for the rear climate area. + Rear fan speed control: Press to increase the fan speed for the rear climate area. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls...
Page 74: Navigation System Based Climate Control
A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 4. Passenger temperature: Press to activate separate passenger temperature control and increase/decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 75 Can be used to clear the windshield 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. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls...
Page 76 To return to full automatic control, press AUTO on the main bezel. Fan Speed– Press to decrease/increase the fan speed. Dual– Press to activate/deactivate separate driver and passenger temperature controls. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 77 VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE Please refer to the Voice commands in climate mode section of the Navigation supplement for more information on using voice commands with the climate control system. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 78 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan to the highest speed. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) position.
Page 79 Press again to activate low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the heated seat. Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 80: Rear Window Defroster
This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 81: Lights
To program the auto lamp exit time delay: 1. Start with the ignition in the off position and the headlamp control in the autolamp position. 2. Turn the headlamp control to off. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights...
Page 82 High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 83 Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights...
Page 84 The top edge of this cut-off should be positioned two inches (50.8 mm) below the horizontal reference line. HID headlamp 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 85: Turn Signal Control
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. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights...
Page 86 To activate, press and release the control switch to cycle through the seven color choices plus the off state. The lights come on whenever the ignition is in either the on or accessory position. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 87: Bulb Replacement
“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 88 Replacing headlamp (high beam/low beam) halogen bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood. 2. Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets and connectors. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Trade...
Page 89 3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out. 4. To remove the bulb, pull it straight out of the bulb socket. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights...
Page 90 2. Remove the two screws from the license plate lamp assembly and pull it down. 3. Carefully pull the bulb out from the contacts. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 91 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)
Page 92: Driver Controls
When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 93: Steering Wheel Adjustment
3. Pull the steering wheel release control up. This will lock the steering wheel in position. WARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 94 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)
Page 95 This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 96 For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) 7 8 9 1011...
Page 97 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 cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 98 The 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.
Page 99 Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 100 To prevent the battery from being discharged: • do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running, 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 101 • Measuring devices, which process precise data, such as medical equipment, measuring equipment, etc. • Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply: microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 102: Power Windows
WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 103 If, after 1/2 second the switch is still held, the window will perform a normal open or one touch down. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 104 The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from SIDE to SIDE. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 105: Mirrors
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 106 • Press the front of the control to adjust the pedals away from you. WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 107: Speed Control
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 108 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 109 • Press the speed control OFF control. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 110 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)
Page 111 Navigation display to use the voice command feature. Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call. Press and hold to exit phone mode or end a call. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 112: Moon Roof
Press the switch again to stop the roof. Pull and hold the TILT control to close the roof. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 113 It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 114 HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device. To program additional HomeLink buttons begin with Step 1 in this section. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 115 For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that there are still programming difficulties, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 116: Message Center
The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 117 500 miles (800 km). This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 118 To operate the elapsed timer perform the following: 1. Press and release RESET to start or stop the timer. 2. Press and hold RESET for two seconds to reset the timer. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 119 OK message or a warning message for three seconds. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 120 (7,200 km) and 108 days. Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed. 2. Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 121 1. To disable/enable the easy entry/exit seat feature, select this function from the SETUP menu for the current display mode. 2. Press the RESET control to turn the easy entry/exit seat ON or OFF. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 122 The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 123 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger door is not completely closed. REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Status...
Page 124 For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 125 This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate door open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 126 Note: Cycling the ignition prior to completely latching the liftgate could result in damage to the liftgate and/or its power components. Make sure the liftgate is fully latched before operating the vehicle. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 127 To power open or close the liftgate with the integrated keyhead transmitter: Press twice within three seconds to power open or close the liftgate. Refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and Security chapter. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 128 2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. Refer to Manual liftgate in this chapter. Note: In case of operation in extreme cold -40°F (-40°C), or on extreme inclines, manual operation of the liftgate is suggested. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 129 The power liftgate is still operational through the use of the remote entry transmitter and instrument panel button when the power liftgate is turned off in the message center. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 130 Your fuel economy will decrease when you drive with items on the luggage rack. When the rack is loaded, check the tightness of the load before driving and at each refueling stop. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 131 WARNING: Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of 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...
Page 132: Locks And Security
It is recommended that you maintain the label in a safe place for future reference, such as the inside front cover of this Owner’s Guide. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 133 Likewise, when rotating the IKT to the off position in the ignition lock cylinder, the bottom edge of the IKT adjacent to the control can be utilized. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 134: Locks
• any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and • the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 135 (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 136 • by using a power door unlock/lock sequence, • using a keypad procedure, or • or by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 137 (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 138 • Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key horizontal) to engage the childproof locks. • Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to disengage the childproof locks. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 139 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 ALL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock 1. Press and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 141 If the liftgate stops mid travel, it may have detected an obstacle, Check to ensure the liftgate swing zone is free from obstruction and reset the power assist by manually closing the liftgate. Normal operation can then be resumed. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 142 (A tone will be heard after ⁄ seconds when the memory store is done) continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 143 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security control on the Integrated Keyhead ⁄...
Page 144 • the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 145 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (on) position. The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 146 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the off position. • The battery saver will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the off position. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 147 Note: The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory setting. 5. The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that your personal entry code has been programmed to the module. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 148 To lock all doors, touch the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time (with the driver’s door closed) for two seconds. You do not need to enter the keypad code first. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 149: Anti-Theft System
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.
Page 150 The theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 151 • If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 152 Steps 1 through 8. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new key(s) programmed. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait 20 seconds and then repeat this procedure from Step 1. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 153 • Press the driver or passenger interior door lock control while the door is open, then close the door. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 154 • Any door, the hood or the liftgate is opened without using the door key, keypad or the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT. • The ignition is turned to the on position with an invalid SecuriLock™ key or IKT. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 155: Seating And Safety Restraints
• a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release button (3), • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 156 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 properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 157 For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 158 An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 159 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. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 160 “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer to Front passenger sensing system section for additional details. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 161 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)
Page 162 • Push a third time to deactivate. The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. For low heat, one light will be lit; for high heat, both lights will be lit. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 163 • the key is placed in the ignition. The easy entry feature can be turned off or on through the vehicle message center. Refer to Message center in the Driver controls chapter. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 164 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)
Page 165 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 (fus)
Page 166 Note: You may have to move the front row seat forward to allow the 2nd row seat to be fully tumbled. Stow the head restraint by pushing the head restraint release button while sliding the head restraint fully down. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 167 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)
Page 168 Note: The power feature is not operational when the vehicle is not in park and the liftgate has been open for greater than ten minutes. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 169 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 Printing USA (fus)
Page 170 Ensure that the rear latch hooks are properly engaged with the floor striker. Note: Ensure that the seat and seatback are latched securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper seat engagement. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 171 • Push a third time to deactivate. The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. For low heat, one light will be lit; for high heat, both lights will be lit. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 172 Note: Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 173 1. Unlatch and lift the seat out of the tub in the floor by squeezing and pulling up on the handle. Once the seat is at a vertical position, push the seat over, letting it fall onto the latches. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 174 Placing the seat in this position could result in damage to the seat and surrounding components, or personal injury if the seat suddenly tips back to the forward position during use. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 175: Safety Restraints
Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 176 The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 177 This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Energy management feature- front outboard section in this chapter. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 178 WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 179 (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 180 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 181 • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 182 Seating and Safety Restraints How to disengage the automatic locking mode WARNING: Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still working properly.
Page 183 The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position... 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Then... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.
Page 184 3 mph (5 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on... 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Then... The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
Page 185 “Safety belts don’t work” “Traffic is light” “Belts wrinkle my clothes” “The people I’m with don’t wear belts” 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Consider... 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare”...
Page 186 Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Note: The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder features must be disabled/enabled separately. Both cannot be disable/enabled during the same key cycle. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Consider... Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts.
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Page 188: Airbags
Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 189 WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your authorized dealer. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 190 Front airbags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 191 • driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators and airbags). • side airbags and Safety Canopy . Refer to Seat-mounted side airbag system and Safety Canopy system later in this chapter. • one or more impact and safing sensors. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 192 • the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat, • a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time, • a child or a small person occupies the front passenger seat. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 193 • Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the passenger’s frontal airbag. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 194 Even though the passenger airbag is disabled, the pass airbag off lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 195 Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag Status. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Passenger Airbag...
Page 196 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 shown in the Customer Assistance chapter of this Owner’s Guide.
Page 197 SRS is provided. How does the side airbag system work? The design and development of the side airbag system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 198 Side airbags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 199 WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy . See your authorized dealer. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 200 • Two crash sensors located at the C pillar behind the rear doors (one on each side of the vehicle). • Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM). 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 201 If the Safety Canopy is not replaced, it will not function again, which will increase the risk of injury in a future collision. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 202: Child Restraints
See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 203 Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from 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.
Page 204 Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 205 A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child’s height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) below by “X”...
Page 206 Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education and training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained in the correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child and properly installed in the vehicle.
Page 207 Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. If all children cannot be seated and 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 208 Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 209 Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 210 9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped). Refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps later in this chapter. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 211 There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation. 11. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed.
Page 212 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 seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 213 Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 214 Once the child safety seat has been installed, using either the safety belt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 215 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)
Page 216 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)
Page 217 To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. 2009 Flex (471)
Page 218 • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Types of booster seats There are generally two types of belt-positioning booster seats: backless and high back. Always use booster seats in conjunction with the vehicle lap/shoulder belt. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 219 • 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 Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 220 For this reason, you should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is generally best to use a booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 221 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 collision be replaced.
Page 222: Tires, Wheels And Loading
Note: Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 223 These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
Page 224: Tire Information
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
Page 225 • Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
Page 226: Tire Inflation
Ford Motor Company. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge.
Page 227 Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is 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.
Page 228 For your safety, tires that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 229 You should replace your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
Page 230 (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 Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver’s door.
Page 231 The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Page 232 Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 233 • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) 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...
Page 234 (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 235 (240 km/h), tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
Page 236 • Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ⁄...
Page 237 4. Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 238 B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading — with and without a trailer section. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 239: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 240 The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using an accurate tire gauge, refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 241 To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 242 Warning Light Solid Warning Light Tire(s) under-inflated Spare tire in TPMS malfunction 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter.
Page 243 Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Your temporary spare tire is in use.
Page 244 SNOW TIRES AND CABLES/CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Page 245: Vehicle Loading
It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 246 Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 247 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)
Page 248 The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 249 GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
Page 250 2 years. Measuring the inside of the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 251: Trailer Towing
Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
Page 252 WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Trailer weight...
Page 253 Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading ⁄...
Page 254 • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more information. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 255: Recreational Towing
If you are using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
Page 256 • Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) • Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 257: Driving
10 minutes of moderate driving or idling. WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 258 Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 259 • a front wheel is against the curb 2. Turn the key to 4 (start), then release the key as soon as the engine begins cranking. Your vehicle has a computer assisted cranking system 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 260 The block heater system is most effective when outdoor temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C). WARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 261 • Finally, have the engine block heater system checked during your fall tune-up to be sure it’s in good working order. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 262: Brakes
ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 263 Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 264: Advancetrac
If your AdvanceTrac with RSC system activates, SLOW DOWN. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 265 If the “sliding car” icon illuminated, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. The message center will also indicate a failure with the AdvanceTrac with RSC system. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 266 The Engine Traction Control and Brake Traction Control system may be deactivated in certain situations. See the Switching Off AdvanceTrac with RSC section following. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) in the...
Page 267 Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the Roll Stability Control system, which include: • Emergency lane-change • Taking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving in the...
Page 268 Illuminated Default at during bulb start-up check Button pressed Illuminated momentarily solid Button pressed again after illuminated deactivation 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Off button Traction Control Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled...
Page 269: Transmission Operation
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the on position unless brake pedal is depressed. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 270 WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 271 • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 272 2. Grade Assist • Improves driving experience in hilly terrain or mountainous areas by providing additional grade (engine) braking and extends lower gear operation on uphill climbs. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 273 (generally large and fixed) objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at “parking speeds”. Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS; this may include reduced performance or a false activation. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 274 While receiving a warning the radio volume will be reduced to a predetermined level. After the warning goes away, the radio will return to the previous value. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 275: Reverse Camera
(if equipped), of the area behind the vehicle. It adds assistance to the driver while reversing or reverse parking the vehicle. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 276 The camera lens for the camera system is located on the liftgate, under the Ford logo. Keep the lens clean so the video image remains clear and undistorted. Clean the lens with a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
Page 277: All Wheel Drive
The AWD system is active all the time and requires no input from the operator. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 278 • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 279 See your authorized dealer. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 280 Remember, you may be able to back out the way you came if you proceed with caution. Mud and water If you must drive through high water, drive slowly. Traction or brake capability may be limited. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 281 Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by “treading lightly.”...
Page 282 Do not become overconfident as to road conditions. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 283 Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss of control. Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder or luggage racks).
Page 284: Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: •...
Page 285: Hazard Flasher Control
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.
Page 286: Fuses And Relays
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...
Page 287 Yellow Yellow Natural Natural Green Green — — — — — — — — — — 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies COLOR Cartridge Maxi Fuse link maxi fuses cartridge fuses — — — —...
Page 288 The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Driver smart window motor Not used (spare) Family entertainment system...
Page 289 Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 7.5A 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Low beam headlamps (right) Interior lights, Cargo lamps Backlighting, Puddle lamps All wheel drive Not used (spare) Keypad, Mirror switch, Memory...
Page 290 WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Yaw rate sensor, ABS R/S,...
Page 291 Fuse Amp Location Rating 80A* 80A* — 30A* 30A* 20A* 30A* — 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Passenger compartment fuse panel power Passenger compartment fuse panel power Not used Front wipers Passenger power seat...
Page 292 25A** 20A** 15A** 80A* 30A* 40A* 30A* 30A* — 30A* 40A* 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/AdvanceTrac pump Starter Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay ABS/AdvanceTrac valve Left HID Brake on/off (BOO) switch...
Page 293 Full ISO relay Full ISO relay Full ISO relay — Full ISO relay High current * Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Back up lamps PCM run/start Illumination delayed accessory...
Page 294 Not used — Not used Trailer tow park lamps Micro ISO Trailer tow left turn Micro ISO Trailer tow right turn — Not used Micro ISO Trailer tow park lamp 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Description...
Page 295: Changing Tires
WARNING: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tire, Wheels and Loading chapter for important information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer function. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 296 Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
Page 297 • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 298 4. Remove the jack, L-shaped bolt, and the wrench from the felt bag. Fold down the wrench socket to use to loosen the lug nuts and to operate the jack. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 299 2. Remove wheel cover (if equipped) with the lug wrench tip and loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 300 8. Install the wheel cover (if equipped). The wheel cover will only install if the Ford/Mercury logo is aligned over the valve stem on the wheel. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing...
Page 301 With the jack in place, place the looped end of the retention bracket over the threaded stud in the trunk floor and secure it with the plastic wing nut. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 302: Temporary Mobility Kit
Note: The temporary mobility kit sealant compound in the canister is to be used for one tire only. See your Ford authorized dealer for additional replacement sealant canisters. 2009 Flex (471)
Page 303 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)
Page 304 • Do not drive the vehicle above 50 mph (80 km/h). • Do not drive further than 120 miles (200 km). Drive only to the closest Ford Motor Company authorized dealer or tire repair shop to have your tire inspected.
Page 305 Always store the kit in its original location. • After sealant use, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer. • When inflating a tire or other objects, use the black air hose only. Do not use the transparent hose which is designed for sealant application only.
Page 306 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 on the kit by pressing control button (2). 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 307 Do not proceed to the second stage of this operation. 11. After 4 miles (6 km), stop and check the tire pressure. See Second stage: Checking tire pressure. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 308 After using the temporary mobility kit to seal your tire, you will need to replace the sealant canister and clear tube (hose). Sealing compound and spare parts can be obtained and replaced at an authorized Ford Motor Company dealership or tire dealer. Empty sealant bottles may be disposed of at home;...
Page 309 120 miles (200 km). The sealed tire should be inspected immediately. Note: After sealant use, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer. You can check the tire pressure any time within the 120 miles (200 km) by performing the procedure from Second stage: Checking tire pressure listed previously.
Page 310 Installation of the Sealant Canister to the Temporary Mobility 1. Align the sealant canister with the temporary mobility kit housing. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 311: Wheel Lug Nut Torque
3. Wrap the clear tube around the compressor housing. Note: If you experience any difficulties with the removal or installation of the sealant canister, consult your Ford Motor Company authorized dealer for assistance. Be sure to check the sealant compound’s use by date regularly.
Page 312 1/2-20 UNF * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel.
Page 313: Jump Starting
Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 314 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)
Page 315 Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 316 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)
Page 317 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)
Page 318: Wrecker Towing
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On FWD vehicles, if your vehicle is to be towed from the front, ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground.
Page 319 If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
Page 320: Customer Assistance
A reasonable time must be allowed to perform a repair after taking your vehicle to the authorized dealer. Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts, or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford.
Page 321 • The name of the authorized dealer and city where located • The vehicle’s current odometer reading In some states, you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states.
Page 322 In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 323 UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 324 United States and Canada, provided by a network of more than 4,600 participating authorized dealers. If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this...
Page 325 The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel.
Page 326: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)
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);...
Page 327: Cleaning
• After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer, or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmental effects. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
Page 328 • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 329 • 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 may cause internal damage. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
Page 330 Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may cause damage to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 331 For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54). 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
Page 332 If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 333 Cleaning FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle.
Page 334: Maintenance And Specifications
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. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 335 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)
Page 336: Engine Compartment
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)
Page 337 2. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard. Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 338: Engine Oil
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 339 • 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)
Page 340 Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification trademark. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 341: Battery
Change your engine oil and filter 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.
Page 342 When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance. To begin this process: 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 343: Engine Coolant
(such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The level of coolant should be maintained at the “FULL COLD” level or within the “COLD 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 344 When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 345 This damage would not be covered under your vehicle’s warranty. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D, or DEX-COOL brand with the factory-filled coolant. Mixing Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine...
Page 346 Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 347 Maintenance and Specifications Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner.
Page 348 The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage, therefore: 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) will illuminate.
Page 349: Fuel Information
WARNING: Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. WARNING: Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent. Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 350 Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. WARNING: The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 351 4. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly remove the fuel filler nozzle—allow about five seconds after pumping fuel before removing the fuel filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel to drain back into the fuel tank and not spill onto the vehicle. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 352 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded fuel or any other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 353 Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 354 Maintenance and Specifications Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality, per the recommendations in the Choosing the right fuel section. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components.
Page 355 The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section of this chapter. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 356 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy: Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 357 • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 358 • Use only the specified fuel listed. • Avoid running out of fuel. • Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 359 If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Page 360 (OBD-II) description in this chapter. If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has just been serviced, or the battery has recently run down or been replaced, the OBD-II system may 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) indicator remains on, have your vehicle...
Page 361 MIN and MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter for the proper fluid type. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 362 Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 363 Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 ml) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 364: Air Filter(S)
This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 365: Part Numbers
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 valve is not used.
Page 366: Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities
Maintenance and Specifications 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 367 Maintenance and Specifications 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 368: Engine Data
Compression ratio 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) 3.5L DOHC V6 engine 3.5L...
Page 369 Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Page 370 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 6F 6–Speed Automatic Transmission 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Code...
Page 371: Accessories
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle.
Page 372 • 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)
Page 373: Index
...366 fluid, specification ...366 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...271 fluid, adding ...362 fluid, checking ...362 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ...28 Battery ...341 acid, treating emergencies ...341 jumping a disabled battery ...313...
Page 374 ...347, 366 specifications ...366 Cooler ...98 Cruise control (see Speed control) ...107 Customer Assistance ...284 Ford Extended Service Plan ...324 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ...325 Getting roadside assistance ...284 Getting the service you need ...320 Ordering additional owner’s...
Page 375 ...353, 368 quality ...353 running out of fuel ...312, 354 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...349 Fuses ...286 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...351 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...355 Gauges ...16...
Page 376 (ABS) ...263 Load limits ...245 Locks autolock ...134 childproof ...138 doors ...134 Lubricant specifications ...366 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lug nuts ...311 Luggage rack ...130 Lumbar support, seats ...159, 162 Message center ...116–117 english/metric button ...120...
Page 377 ...144 replacing the batteries ...143 Reverse camera ...275 Reverse sensing system ...273 Roadside assistance ...284 Roof rack ...130 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ...175, 178–182 Safety Canopy ...197, 199 Safety defects, reporting ...326...
Page 378 ...231 sidewall information ...234 snow tires and chains ...244 spare tire ...296 Temporary mobility kit ...302 terminology ...225 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) tire grades ...225 treadwear ...224, 229 Towing ...251 recreational towing ...255 trailer towing ...251...

Ford 2009 Flex Owner's Manual

Introduction

Instrument Cluster

Entertainment Systems

Climate Controls

Lights

Driver Controls

2009 Flex

Locks and Security

Seating and Safety Restraints

Tires, Wheels and Loading

Driving

Roadside Emergencies

2009 Flex

Customer Assistance

Cleaning

Maintenance and Specifications

Accessories

Index

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