2013 FORD FLEX display

Quick-Touch Buttons
When in map mode, touch anywhere on the map display to access the
following options:
When you select: You can:
Set as DestSelect a scrolled location on the map as your
destination. (You may scroll the map by
pressing your index finger on the map display.
When you reach the desired location, simply
let go and then press Set as Dest.)
Set as WaypointSet the current location as a waypoint.
Save to FavoritesSave the current location to your favorites.
POI Icons On/OffSelect POI icons to be displayed on the map.
Up to three icons can be selected for display
on the map at the same time.
Cancel RouteCancel the active route.
View/Edit RouteAccess these features when a route is active:
•View route
•Edit destination/waypoints
•Edit turn list
•Detour
•Edit route preferences
•Edit traffic preferences
•Cancel route
Rotate the map view by swiping
your finger across the shaded bar
with the arrows.
Navteq is the digital map provider for the navigation application. If you
find map data errors, you may report them directly to Navteq by going to
http://mapreporter.navteq.com. Navteq evaluates all reported map errors
and responds with the result of their investigation by e-mail.
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“DESTINATION”
“”
“”
“Favorites”
“Home”
“Intersection”
“Nearest ”
“Nearest POI”
“Play nametags”
“POI category”
“Previous destination”
“Street address”
“Help”
“NAVIGATION”
“Destination”*
“Zoom city”
“Zoom country”
“Zoom in minimum”
“Zoom out maximum”
“Zoom province”
“Zoom state”
“Zoom street”
“Zoom to ”
“Help”
*If you have said, “Destination”, you may say any of the commands in the
Destination chart.
If your vehicle is equipped with the SD card navigation feature, you have the
ability to enter in a street address using a new feature calledOne-shot
destination street address.When you say either “Navigation destination
street address” or “Destination street address”, the system asks you to say
the full address. The system displays an example on-screen. You can then
speak the address naturally, such as “One two three four Main Street,
Anytown”.
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Brakes ........................................ 223
anti-lock ................................... 224
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ........................... 224
brake warning light ................ 224
fluid, checking and adding .... 317
fluid, refill capacities .............. 371
fluid, specifications ................. 371
lubricant specifications .......... 371
parking .................................... 224
shift interlock .......................... 214
trailer ....................................... 272
C
Capacities for refilling fluids .... 371
Cargo net ................................... 260
CD .............................. 140, 144, 146
CD player .......................... 138, 482
CD voice commands ................. 482
Cell phone use ............................ 16
Changing a tire ......................... 362
Child safety restraints .......... 29, 31
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps .... 31
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 39
LATCH ....................................... 29
Child safety seats - booster
seats ............................................. 22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 454
Cleaning your vehicle ............... 330
engine compartment .............. 332
instrument panel .................... 334
interior ..................................... 333
plastic parts ............................ 331
washing .................................... 330
waxing ..................................... 332wheels ...................................... 335
wiper blades ............................ 333
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) .......... 153
Climate voice commands ......... 520
Clock .................................. 140, 510
Collision Warning System ......... 254
Compass Display ....................... 121
Console ...................................... 192
overhead .................................. 194
rear .......................................... 192
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 308
refill capacities ........................ 371
specifications .......................... 371
Cooler ........................................ 193
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 249
Cruise control ........................... 239
Customer Assistance ................ 281
Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 380, 383
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada ..................... 290
Getting roadside assistance ... 281
Getting the service
you need ................................. 286
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 292
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 290
Customizing your
home screen .............................. 453
D
Defrost ....................... 153, 155, 157
rear window ............................ 161
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Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .......................................... 313
engine oil ................................. 307
Display settings ......................... 510
Driving under special
conditions .................. 215, 217, 220
sand ......................................... 218
snow and ice ........................... 221
through water ................. 219, 278
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ................. 155, 157
E
Electronic message center ....... 117
Electronic stability control ...... 227
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 283
running out of fuel ................. 203
Emergency brake (see Parking
brake) ........................................ 224
Emission control system .......... 207
End user license agreement .... 533
Engine ........................................ 370
cleaning ................................... 332
fail-safe cooling ....................... 312
idle speed control ................... 318
lubrication specifications ....... 371
refill capacities ........................ 371
service points .......................... 306
Engine block heater ................. 199
Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 307
dipstick .................................... 307
filter, specifications ................ 375
refill capacities ........................ 371
specifications .......................... 371Event data recording .................. 12
Exhaust fumes .......................... 199
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 312
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 70
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) .... 201
Floor mats ................................. 279
Fluid capacities ......................... 371
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ....................... 217
Freezer ...................................... 193
Fuel
cap ........................................... 205
capacity ................................... 371
choosing the right fuel ........... 202
filler funnel ............................. 203
filling your vehicle with fuel .. 205
filter, specifications ........ 317, 375
fuel pump shut-off .................. 283
octane rating ................... 202, 370
running out of fuel ................. 203
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 201
Fuel and distance computer .... 121
outside temperature
indicator .................................. 121
to empty indicator .................. 121
trip distance ............................ 121
trip/reset button ..................... 121
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ......................................... 201
Fuses .................................. 294–295
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 205
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Gauges ............................... 110–111
odometer ................................. 121
trip odometer .......................... 121
H
Hazard flashers ......................... 282
HD Radio™ ............................... 469
Headlamps
aiming ...................................... 324
bulb specifications .................. 329
flash to pass .............................. 98
high beam ................................. 98
replacing bulbs ....................... 326
Head restraints ......................... 164
Heating ...................... 153, 155, 157
Help ............................................ 518
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................ 184
Home screen ............................. 453
Hood .......................................... 304
How to use voice commands ... 459
I
Ignition ............................... 196, 370
Illuminated visor mirror ... 107–108
Information displays ................. 117
Infotainment display ................. 457
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................ 209
Instrument panel
cleaning ................................... 334
cluster ...................................... 111
Intelligent Access Key ................ 63
J
Jack ............................................ 362positioning ............................... 362
storage ..................................... 362
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) .... 412
Jump-starting your vehicle ...... 283
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ..................................... 78
keypad ....................................... 84
locking and unlocking doors .... 85
programming entry code ......... 84
Keys ....................................... 63, 86
positions of the ignition ......... 196
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................ 329
headlamps, flash to pass .......... 98
interior lamps ......................... 102
replacing bulbs ....................... 326
LATCH anchors ........................... 29
Liftgate .................................. 80–81
Lights, warning and indicator .. 111
Listening to music .................... 465
Loading pictures ....................... 510
Load limits ................................. 261
Locks
autolock ..................................... 78
childproof .................................. 35
doors .......................................... 76
Lubricant specifications ........... 371
Lug nuts .................................... 368
M
Making and receiving calls ....... 492
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R
Radio .......................... 140, 144, 146
AM/FM ..................................... 466
Single CD ................ 140, 144, 146
Radio reception ......................... 138
Radio voice commands ............. 474
Rear heated seats ..................... 171
Rear view camera
display ................................ 234, 511
Rear window
defroster .................... 153, 155, 157
Receiving a text
message ............................. 416, 495
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................ 24
Refrigerator ............................... 193
Relays ................................ 294–295
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ...................... 79
locking/unlocking doors ........... 76
replacing the batteries ............. 64
Reverse sensing system ........... 229
Roadside assistance .................. 281
Roof rack ................................... 261
Route preferences .................... 526
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............ 47
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) .............................. 38, 41
Safety defects, reporting .......... 293
Safety information ............ 404, 454
Safety restraints .............. 38–39, 41Belt-Minder............................. 42
extension assembly .................. 41
for adults ............................. 38–39
for children ......................... 19, 24
inflatable safety belt ................. 45
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................ 53
safety belt maintenance ........... 47
seat belt maintenance .............. 47
warning light and chime .......... 42
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................ 29
Safety seats for children ...... 19, 24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .................... 376
Satellite Radio ................... 140, 475
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ............. 389
SD card ...................... 149, 483, 521
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .................................... 38
Seats .......................................... 174
child safety seats ................ 19, 24
climate control ........................ 173
easy access/easyout
feature ..................................... 170
front seats ............... 167–168, 172
heated .............................. 170–171
memory seat ..................... 66, 169
second row seats ............ 174, 178
third row seats ........ 178, 180–181
Second-row power fold seat .... 175
SecuriCode keyless entry
system .......................................... 83
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system .......................................... 86
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