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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER

The vehicle identification number is

located on the left-hand side of the

instrument panel.

E142476

Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is

representative of your vehicle identification

number.

The Vehicle Identification Number contains

the following information:

E142477

World manufacturer identifierA

Brake system, Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating, Restraint Devices

and their locations

Make, vehicle line, series, body

type

Engine typeD

Check digitE

Model yearF

Assembly plantG

Production sequence numberH

300

Flex (), enUSA, First Printing

Capacities and Specifications

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Introduction10
- About this Manual10
- Symbols Glossary10
- Data Recording12
- California Proposition 6514
- Perchlorate14
- Ford Credit14
- Replacement Parts Recommendation14
- Special Notices15
- Mobile Communications Equipment15
- Export Unique Options16
Environment17
- Protecting the Environment17
Child Safety18
- General Information18
- Installing Child Restraints19
- Booster Seats28
- Child Restraint Positioning30
- Child Safety Locks32
Seatbelts34
- Principle of Operation34
- Fastening the Seatbelts35
- Seatbelt Height Adjustment39
- Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime39
- Seatbelt Reminder40
- Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance42
Personal Safety System?43
- Personal Safety System43
Supplementary Restraints System44
- Principle of Operation44
- Driver and Passenger Airbags45
- Front Passenger Sensing System46
- Side Airbags48
- Safety Canopy49
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator50
- Airbag Disposal51
Keys and Remote Controls52
- General Information on Radio Frequencies52
- Remote Control52
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control56
Mykey57
- Principle of Operation57
- Creating a Mykey58
- Clearing All Mykeys59
- Checking Mykey System Status60
- Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems61
- Mykey Troubleshooting61
Locks63
- Locking and Unlocking63
- Manual Liftgate66
- Power Liftgate67
- Keyless Entry70
Security73
- Passive Anti-Theft System73
- Anti-Theft Alarm74
Steering Wheel75
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column75
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column75
- Audio Control76
- Voice Control77
- Cruise Control77
- Information Display Control77
- Heated Steering Wheel77
Pedals78
- Adjusting the Pedals78
Wipers and Washers79
- Windshield Wipers79
- Autowipers79
- Windshield Washers80
- Rear Window Wiper and Washers80
Lighting82
- General Information82
- Lighting Control82
- Autolamps83
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer84
- Headlamp Exit Delay84
- Daytime Running Lamps85
- Automatic High Beam Control85
- Front Fog Lamps86
- Adaptive Headlamps86
- Direction Indicators87
- Interior Lamps87
- Ambient Lighting88
Windows and Mirrors89
- Power Windows89
- Exterior Mirrors90
- Interior Mirror92
- Sun Visors92
- Moonroof92
Instrument Cluster94
- Gauges94
- Warning Lamps and Indicators95
- Audible Warnings and Indicators98
Information Displays100
- General Information100
- Information Messages108
Climate Control117
- Manual Climate Control117
- Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD118
- Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System120
- Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate121
- Rear Passenger Climate Controls124
- Heated Windows and Mirrors124
- Cabin Air Filter125
- Remote Start125
Seats126
- Sitting in the Correct Position126
- Head Restraints126
- Manual Seats129
- Power Seats130
- Memory Function131
- Rear Seats132
- Heated Seats139
- Climate Controlled Seats140
Universal Garage Door141
- Universal Garage Door Opener141
Auxiliary Power Points146
Storage Compartments148
- Center Console148
- Overhead Console149
Starting and Stopping the Engine150
- General Information150
- Ignition Switch150
- Keyless Starting150
- Starting a Gasoline Engine151
- Engine Block Heater154
Fuel and Refueling156
- Safety Precautions156
- Fuel Quality157
- Fuel Filler Funnel Location157
- Running out of Fuel157
- Refueling158
- Fuel Consumption160
- Emission Control System161
Transmission164
- Automatic Transmission164
All-Wheel Drive168
- Using All-Wheel Drive168
Brakes175
- General Information175
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes175
- Parking Brake176
Traction Control177
- Principle of Operation177
- Using Traction Control177
Stability Control178
- Principle of Operation178
- Using Stability Control179
Parking Aids180
- Principle of Operation180
- Rear Parking Aid180
- Active Park Assist181
- Rear View Camera185
Cruise Control188
- Principle of Operation188
- Using Cruise Control188
- Using Adaptive Cruise Control189
Driving Aids195
- Blind Spot Information System195
- Cross Traffic Alert197
- Steering200
- Collision Warning System201
Load Carrying204
- Cargo Nets204
- Roof Racks and Load Carriers204
- Load Limit204
Towing212
- Towing a Trailer212
- Trailer Sway Control213
- Recommended Towing Weights213
- Essential Towing Checks215
- Transporting the Vehicle218
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels219
Driving Hints221
- Breaking-In221
- Economical Driving221
- Driving through Water222
- Floor Mats222
Roadside Emergencies224
- Roadside Assistance224
- Hazard Warning Flashers225
- Fuel Shutoff225
- Jump Starting the Vehicle226
- Post-Crash Alert System228
Customer Assistance229
- Getting the Services You Need229
- In California (U.S. Only)230
- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)231
- Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)232
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada232
- Ordering Additional Owner's Literature233
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)234
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)234
Fuses236
- Fuse Specification Chart236
- Changing a Fuse245
Maintenance246
- General Information246
- Opening and Closing the Hood246
- Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec248
- Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost249
- Engine Oil Dipstick250
- Engine Oil Check250
- Oil Change Indicator Reset250
- Engine Coolant Check251
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check255
- Brake Fluid Check256
- Power Steering Fluid Check257
- Washer Fluid Check257
- Changing the 12V Battery257
- Checking the Wiper Blades259
- Changing the Wiper Blades259
- Adjusting the Headlamps260
- Removing a Headlamp261
- Changing a Bulb261
- Bulb Specification Chart264
- Changing the Engine Air Filter266
Vehicle Care267
- General Information267
- Cleaning Products267
- Cleaning the Exterior267
- Waxing268
- Cleaning the Engine269
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades269
- Cleaning the Interior270
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens270
- Cleaning Leather Seats271
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage271
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels271
- Vehicle Storage272
Wheels and Tires274
- General Information274
- Tire Care276
- Using Snow Chains290
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System291
- Changing a Road Wheel294
- Technical Specifications299
Capacities and Specifications300
- Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec300
- Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost300
- Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec301
- Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost302
- Vehicle Identification Number303
- Vehicle Certification Label304
- Transmission Code Designation304
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec305
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost308
Audio System313
- General Information313
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD/Sync/Satellite Radio314
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium Am/Fm/CD318
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Am/Fm/CD319
- USB Port320
- Media Hub320
Sync321
- General Information321
- Using Voice Recognition323
- Using SYNC with Your Phone326
- SYNC Applications and Services339
- SYNC Applink347
- Player349
- SYNC Troubleshooting359
Accessories368
Extended Service Plan (ESP)370
Scheduled Maintenance372
- General Maintenance Information372
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance375
- Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance378
- Scheduled Maintenance Record380

Brand	Ford
Model	Flex 2016
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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