2012 FORD FLEX climate control

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 16
Message center 18
Entertainment Systems 28
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 28
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 37
USB port 38
Satellite radio information 42
Family entertainment system 46
Navigation system 66
SYNC66
Climate Controls 67
Manual heating and air conditioning 67
Dual electronic automatic temperature control 70
Navigation system based climate control 73
Rear window defroster 78
Lights 80
Headlamps 80
Turn signal control 84
Bulb replacement 85
Driver Controls 90
Windshield wiper/washer control 90
Steering wheel adjustment 91
Power windows 100
Mirrors 101
Speed control 103
Moon roof 107
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SINGLE ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. 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.
2.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for more
information.
3.
Multifunction control:Press repeatedly to choose a setting:
•
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,
rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.
•
:Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
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4.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C
engages automatically in MAX A/C,
(defrost) and
(floor/defrost).
5.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in
the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in
any airflow mode except
(defrost). When the ignition switch is
turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated
air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air
distribution selection is either
(panel) or(panel/floor).
6.MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button
again for normal A/C operation.
7.Temperature control:Controls the temperature of the airflow in the
vehicle.
8.
Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in
the vehicle.
9.
Power:Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.
When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the
vehicle.
10.
Power:Press to activate/deactivate the rear climate control
system.
11.REAR CTRL:Press to change control of the rear climate system
from the front to the rear controls.
12.Temp–:Press to lower the temperature for the rear climate area.
13.Temp+:Press to increase the temperature for the rear climate area.
14.
–Rear fan speed control:Press to decrease the fan speed for
the rear climate area.
15.
+Rear fan speed control:Press to increase the fan speed for
the rear climate area.
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Operating tips
•To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
system off or with recirculated air engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the
air distribution setting that is selected.
During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
the MAX A/C position, turn off the rear A/C unit (if equipped), reduce
blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’s
transmission into the P (Park) gear position to continue to receive cool
air from your A/C system.
For maximum cooling performance in the MAX A/C mode:
•Press MAX A/C.
•Adjust the temperature to the coldest setting.
•Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
passenger comfort.
For maximum cooling performance in the
andmodes:
•Adjust the temperature to the coldest setting.
•Press A/C and recirculated air
to provide colder airflow.
•Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
passenger comfort.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Press 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.
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DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH
HEATED SEATS AND REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
1.
+Front fan speed control:Press to increase the fan speed for
the front climate area.
2.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and de-mister vents. 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.
3.
Manual override control:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
When choosing to control airflow manually, press repeatedly to choose a
setting:
•
: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.
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•:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents
and rear seat floor vents.
•
:Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
4.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C
engages automatically in MAX A/C,
(defrost)
and
(floor/defrost).
5.AUTO:Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.
6.MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button
again for normal A/C operation.
7.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in
the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in
any airflow mode except
(defrost). When the ignition switch is
turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated
air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air
distribution selection is either
(panel) or(panel/floor).
Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow modes, except
MAX A/C.
8.
Passenger heated seat control:Press once to activate high heat
setting (two indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting
(one indicator light), and press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat. Refer toFront seatingin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
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.
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10.Power/cabin temperature:Press to activate/deactivate the
climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented
from entering the vehicle.
Turn the dial to increase/decrease the airflow temperature on the
driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when PASS TEMP is off.
11.
Driver heated seat control:Press to heat the driver seat. Press
once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again to activate
low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the driver
heated seat. Refer toFront seatingin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter for more information.
12.
RRear defroster/heated mirrors:Press to activate/deactivate the
rear window defroster and heated outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to
Rear window defrosterlater in this chapter andHeated outside
mirrorsin theDriver controlschapter for more information.
13.
–Front fan speed control:Press to decrease the fan speed for
the front climate area.
14.
Rear climate system power:Press to activate/deactivate the
rear climate control system.
15.REAR CTRL:Press to change control of the rear climate system
from the front to the rear controls.
16.TEMP– Rear temperature control:Press to decrease the
temperature for the rear climate area.
17.TEMP+ Rear temperature control:Press to increase the
temperature for the rear climate area.
18.
–Rear fan speed control:Press to decrease the fan speed for
the rear climate area.
19.
+Rear fan speed control:Press to increase the fan speed for
the rear climate area.
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DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (NAVIGATION
BASED–IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
1.Climate:Press to control the climate control system through the
touch display screen. SeeTouchscreen functionslater in this section.
2.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for more
information. If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, the same
button will activate both.
3.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C
engages automatically in MAX A/C,
(defrost) and
(floor/defrost).
4.Passenger temperature:Press to activate separate passenger
temperature control and increase/decrease the air temperature on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
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