2012 FORD FLEX AUX

AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL
1.
Fan speed:Turn to select the desired fan speed.
2.
:Distributes air through the rear vents.
3.
:Distributes air through the rear vents and rear-seat floor vents.
4.
:Distributes air through the rear floor vents.
5.Temperature selection:Turn to select air temperature for comfort.
6.
Rear Passenger side heated seat control (if equipped):Press
to heat the seat. Refer toRear seatsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter for more information.
7.REAR LOCK:Illuminates when the rear (auxiliary) climate system is
being controlled by the front controls. The rear (auxiliary) climate
controls will not work when this is lit.
8.
Rear driver side heated seat control (if equipped):Press to
heat the seat. Refer toRear seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
R
The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.
The ignition must be on to operate the rear window defroster.
The rear defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned off. To manually turn off the defroster before
10 minutes have passed, press the control again.
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Refrigerator:Briefly press and
hold the COOL side of the control.
The indicator light on the cool side
of the switch will illuminate and the
indicator light on the freeze side will
glow when the refrigerator is active.
When in cool mode the temperature
will cool to approximately 41°F
(5°C). Briefly press and hold COOL
again to turn off the refrigerator or
briefly press and hold FREEZE to
switch over to freezer mode.
Freezer:Briefly press and hold the
FREEZE side of the control and
both indicator lights will illuminate
when the freezer is active. When in
freeze mode the temperature will
cool to approximately 23°F (-5°C).
Press FREEZE again to turn off the
freezer or press COOL to switch
over to refrigerator mode.
When the vehicle is turned off, the refrigerator/freezer will also turn off
and will turn back on to the last used mode (freeze or cool) once the
vehicle is restarted.
Cleaning and maintenance
The refrigerator/freezer is maintenance free, but you can clean the inside
of the unit and the cover with a mild soap and water solution when
needed.
Note:Under certain conditions, condensation on the inside walls of the
refrigerator is normal.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. 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.
Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations:
•Near the floor in the front console bin on the passenger’s side
•In the center console utility compartment
Driver Controls
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn
25 10A Demand lamps/Interior lamps,
Power fold seats
26 10A Instrument panel cluster
27 20A Ignition Switch
28 5A Radio/navigation
29 5A Instrument panel cluster
30 5A Transmission shifter
31 10A Not used (spare)
32 10A Restraint control module
33 10A TT battery charge relay coil
34 5A Roll stability control, Refrigerator
relay coil, Electric power assist
steering
35 10A Steering angle sensor, Reverse
sensing system, Active park assist,
Heated seat, AWD, DC/AC
inverter, Rearview camera
36 5A Passive anti-theft system module
37 10A Not used (spare)
38 20A TT park lamps
39 20A Radio/navigation
40 20A Rear heated seats
41 15A Switch illumination, Auto dimming
mirror, Moon roof, Mood lighting
42 10A Not used (spare)
43 10A Auxiliary climate control relay,
Rear window defroster relay, Rear
wiper
44 10A Not used (spare)
45 5A Wiper relay, climate control relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
13 20A** Left high intensity discharge
(HID) headlamp
14 10A** Brake on/off (BOO) switch
15 25A** Rear wiper
16 20A** Right HID headlamp
17 10A** Alternator sensor
18 20A* Rear power point
19 20A* Console power point
20 40A* Rear defroster
21 20A* Console power point (rear of front
console)
22 — Not used
23 10A** PCM keep alive power, Canister
vent
24 10A** A/C clutch
25 15A** Refrigerator
26 20A** Backup relay
27 15A** Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver
module, Fuel pump)
28 80A* Cooling fan
29 — Not used
30 30A* Battery charge – trailer tow (TT)
31 40A* Auxiliary blower motor
32 30A* Driver seat motor
33 30A* 3rd row power seats
34 30A* Power liftgate
35 40A* Front A/C blower
36 10A** Backup lamps
37 10A** PCM run/start
38 10A** TT backup lamps
39 Diode Fuel diode
40 Diode One touch integrated start diode
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
41 G8VA relay TT park lamp
42 G8VA relay TT stop/turn lamp (left)
43 G8VA relay TT stop/turn lamp (right)
44 G8VA relay Backup lamps relay
45 — Not used
46 15A** Vehicle power 2, Vehicle power 3
47 20A** Vehicle power 1 – PCM power
48 15A** Vehicle power – coils on plugs
49 10A** Heated mirrors
50 HC micro relay Blower motor
51 HC micro relay Rear wiper
52 HC micro relay Starter
53 HC micro relay 3rd row power seats
54 — Not used
55 HC micro relay Front wiper relay
56 HC micro relay Rear window defroster
57 — Not used
58 — Not used
59 HC micro relay Auxiliary blower motor
60 HC micro relay TT battery charge
61 — Not used
62 G8VA relay Refrigerator
63 — Not used
64 HC micro relay PCM
65 G8VA relay A/C clutch
66 G8VA relay Fuel pump
* Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel near
the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidBetween MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraftHigh
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Door latch, hood latch,
auxiliary hood latch,
seat tracks, trunk and
liftgate latches—Multi-Purpose Grease
(Lithium grease)XG-4 or XL-5 or
equivalent /
ESA-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —MotorcraftPenetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Automatic transmission
fluid (6F50)10.9 quarts
(10.3L)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONLV AT F
2
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
Automatic transmission
fluid (6F55)11.6 quarts
(11.0L)
1
Rear differential fluid
(AWD)2.4 pints (1.15L)MotorcraftSAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
5
18 ounces (0.53L)MotorcraftSAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
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Accessory delay ........................101
Active Park Assist .....................273
AdvanceTrac ..............................255
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................179, 188, 190
and child safety seats ............181
description ..............179, 188, 190
disposal ....................................193
driver airbag ............181, 189, 191
indicator light .................187, 193
operation .................181, 189, 191
passenger airbag .....181, 189, 191
side airbag ...............................188
Air cleaner filter ...............361, 365
Air conditioning ..............67, 70, 73
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................67
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................278
Ambient mood/lighting ...............85
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................336
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................252
Anti-theft system ..............136, 140
arming the system ..................140
disarming a triggered
system .....................................141
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............366
fluid, specification ..................366Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................263, 266
fluid, adding ............................356
fluid, checking ........................356
Selectshift (SST) ....................268
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
B
Battery .......................................334
acid, treating emergencies .....334
jumping a disabled battery ....302
maintenance-free ....................334
replacement, specifications ...365
servicing ..................................334
Belt-Minder.............................174
Booster seats .............................208
Brakes ........................................252
anti-lock ...................................252
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................253
fluid, checking and adding ....356
fluid, refill capacities ..............366
fluid, specifications .................366
lubricant specifications ..........366
parking ....................................254
shift interlock ..........................262
Bulbs ............................................85
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....366
Cargo net ...................................117
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................294
Child safety seats ......................198
in front seat ............................198
Index
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