2013 FORD FLEX Owners Manual

1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Hold the garage door hand-held
transmitter 1–3 in. (2–8 cm) away
from the button you want to
program.
Note:During programming, the
hand-held transmitter may stop
transmitting. If this occurs press and
hold the function button while you press and release the hand-held
transmitter every two seconds. The indicator light will flash slowly and
then rapidly once the radio frequency signal is accepted.
3. Press and hold both buttons until the indicator light changes from
flashing slowly to rapidly, then release.
4. Press and hold the function button you programmed for 5 seconds,
then release. You may need to do this twice to activate the door. If your
garage door does not operate, observe the indicator light.
If the indicator light stays on, programming is complete. Press and
release the programmed button to activate the door.
If the indicator light flashes rapidly for two seconds than turns to a
constant light, follow the steps
below.
Note:You may need a ladder to
reach the unit and you may need to
remove the cover or lamp lens.
1. Press the learn button on the
garage door opener motor.
Note:You will have 30 seconds to complete the next step.
2. Return to your car.
3. Press and hold the function
button for 2 seconds, then release.
Repeat this step. Depending on the
brand of garage door opener you
may do repeat this sequence a third
time.
To program additional buttons repeat steps one through four.
For questions or comments, please contact HomeLinkat
www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.
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Erasing the Function Button Codes
Note:You can not erase individual
buttons.
1. Press and hold the outer two
function buttons simultaneously for
approximately 20 seconds until the
indicator lights above the buttons
flash rapidly.
2. When the indicator lights flash,
release the buttons. The codes for
all buttons are erased.
Reprogramming a single button
To program a device to a previously trained button, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired button.Do NOTrelease the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without
releasing the button, follow Step 1 in theProgrammingsection.
For questions or comments, contact HomeLinkat www.homelink.com or
1-800-355-3515.
Programming HomeLinkto a Genie Intellicode2 garage door
opener
Note:The Genie Intellicode 2transmitter must already be programmed
to operate with the garage door opener.
Programing the transmitters
To program HomeLinkto the transmitter you must first put the
transmitter into programming mode. To do this
A. Red LED
B. Green LED
1. Press and hold one of the buttons on the transmitter for 10 seconds.
The LED light will change from green to green and red.
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2. Press the same button twice to confirm the change to Programming
mode. If done properly the LED light will appear red.
3. Hold the transmitter within 1–3 inches (2–8 cm) of the HomeLinkbutton.
4. Press and hold the both the programmed Genie button and the
HomeLinkbutton you want to program. The HomeLinkLED will flash
rapidly when the programming is successful.
Note:the Genie transmitter will transmit for up to 30 seconds. If
HomeLinkdoes not program within 30 seconds the Genie transmitter
will need to be pressed again. If the Genie transmitter LED displays
green and red, release the button until the LED turns off before pressing
the button again.
Once HomeLinkhas been programmed successfully, the Genie
transmitter must be changed out of program mode. To do this:
1. Press and hold the previously programmed Genie button for
10 seconds. The LED will change from red to red and green.
2. Press the same button twice to confirm the change. If done correctly
the LED will turn green.
Programming HomeLinkto the Genie Intellicodegarage door
opener motor
Note:You may need a ladder to access the garage door opener motor.
To program HomeLinkto the
garage door opener motor.
1. Press and hold the PROGRAM
button on the Garage door opener
motor until both blue LED’s turn on.
2. Release the PROGRAM button.
Only the smaller round LED should
be on.
3. Press and release the program
button. The larger purple LED will
flash
Note:The next two steps must be completed in 30 seconds.
4. Press and release the Genie Intellicode2 transmitter’s previously
programmed button. Both LED’s on the garage door opener motor unit
should now flash purple.
5. Press and hold the previously programmed HomeLinkbutton for two
seconds. Repeat this step up to three times until the garage door moves.
At this point programming is complete.
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Clearing a HomeLinkdevice
To erase programming from the three HomeLinkbuttons press and hold
the two outer HomeLinkbuttons until the indicator light begins to flash.
The led will begin flashing in 10 to 20 seconds, at which time both
buttons should be released. Programming has now been erased, and the
led should blink slowly to indicate the device is in train mode when any
of the three HomeLink buttons are pressed.
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance can void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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AUXILIARY POWER POINTS
WARNING:Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the
cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter
can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fire
or serious injury.
Note:Do not insert objects other than an accessory plug into the power
point. This will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
Note:Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the
plug.
Note:Do not use the power point over the vehicle capacity of 12 volts
DC/180 watts or a fuse may blow.
Note:Do not use the power point for operating a cigarette lighter
element.
Note:Improper use of the power point can cause damage not covered by
your warranty.
Note:Always keep the power point caps closed when not in use.
Run the engine for full capacity use of the power point. To prevent the
battery from being discharged:
•Do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is
not running.
•Do not leave devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is
parked for extended periods.
Locations
Power points may be found:
•near the floor in the front console bin on the passenger’s side
•in the center console storage compartment
•on the rear of the center console
•in the rear cargo area on the left rear trim panel.
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Power Point (110V AC) (if equipped)
WARNING:Do not keep electrical devices plugged in the
powerpoint whenever the device is not in use. Do not use any
extension cord with the 110V AC power point, since it will defeat the
safety protection design provided by the cap and twist tab. Doing so my
cause the powerpoint to overload due to powering multiple devices that
can reach beyond the 150W load limit and could result in fire or serious
injury.
Note:The cap should always be closed whenever the power point outlet
is not in use.
Note:The power point will turn off after 13 minutes if the ignition is on
without the engine running. Keep the engine running or cycle the
ignition to keep the power point on.
The 110V AC power point outlet is used for powering electrical devices
that require up to 150W. Exceeding the 150W limit will cause the power
point to cut off the power temporarily to provide overload protection.
The power point is located on the
back of the center console.
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The power point is not designed for the following electric appliances;
they may not work properly:
•Cathode ray tube type televisions
•Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners, electric saws and other electric
power tools, compressor-driven refrigerators, etc.
•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.
The power point can switch to a fault mode when it is overloaded,
overheated, or shorted. Unplug your device and turn the ignition off then
on for overloading and shorting conditions. Let the system cool off, then
turn the ignition off then on for an overheating condition.
The power point can provide power whenever the ignition is on and the
green indicator light is on. The indicator light is located in the top left
corner of the power point.
When the green light is:
•on — power point is ready to supply power
•off — power point power supply is off; ignition is not on
•blinking — power point is in fault mode
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CENTER CONSOLE
WARNING:Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
A. Cupholders
B. Utility compartment with audio
input jack, USB port, powerpoint
and SD card reader
C. Storage drawer with cupholders
D. Rear powerpoint outlet, 110 volt
powerpoint outlet and rear climate
controls (if equipped)
Second Row Center Console (If Equipped)
The second row center console has
the following features:
A. Cupholders
B. Flip forward armrest to provide a
flat load floor
C. Utility compartment or
refrigerator unit (if equipped)
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B
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