2014 FORD FLEX USB

Wireless & Internet
USB Mobile
BroadbandInstead of using Wi-Fi, your system can also
use a USB mobile broadband connection to
access the internet. (You must turn on your
mobile broadband device on your personal
computer before connecting it to the system.)
This screen allows you to set up what is your
typical area for your USB mobile broadband
connection. (USB mobile broadband settings
may not display if the device is already on.)
You can select the following: Country, Carrier,
Phone Number, User Name and Password.
Bluetooth SettingsShows you the currently paired devices as
well as giving you your typical Bluetooth
options to connect, disconnect, set as favorite,
delete and add device. Bluetooth is a
registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.
Prioritize
Connection MethodsChoose your connection methods and change
them as needed. You can select to Change
Order and have the system either always
attempt to connect using a USB mobile
broadband or using Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a
certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
MyFord Touch® (If Equipped)493
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911 Assist™ ......................405, 479
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................208
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................458
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............394
Accessing your calendar ..........479
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................417
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................396
Accessory delay ........................105
Active call menu options .........394
Active Park Assist .....................213
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........224
Adding (pairing) a phone ........466
Advanced menu options ...404, 424
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................404
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................52
and child safety seats ..............53
description ................................52
disposal ......................................62
driver airbag ..............................52
passenger airbag .......................52
side airbag ...........................52, 57
Air cleaner filter .......306–307, 359
Air conditioning ........................135
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............135
Air filter, cabin ..........................143All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................200
Ambient mood/lighting .............486
AM/FM .......................................446
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................292
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................208
Anti-theft system ..................86, 89
arming the system ..............86, 89
disarming a triggered system ..89
Audio system
Single CD ................369, 374–375
Audio system
(see Radio) ................369, 374–375
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................195
fluid, adding ............................298
fluid, checking ........................298
fluid, refill capacities ..............356
fluid, specification ..................356
Selectshift (SST) ....................196
Auxiliary Input Jack .................454
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..382
Auxiliary powerpoint ................172
A/V inputs ..........................384, 462
B
Battery .......................................303
acid, treating emergencies .....303
jumping a disabled battery ....267
maintenance-free ....................303
replacement, specifications ...359
servicing ..................................303
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................232
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Radio reception .........................367
Radio voice commands .............451
Rear heated seats .....................154
Rear view camera
display ................................218, 487
Rear window
defroster ....................135, 137–138
Receiving a text
message .............................398, 470
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................24
Refrigerator ...............................176
Relays ................................278–279
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................78
locking/unlocking doors ...........75
replacing the batteries .............65
Reverse sensing system ...........213
Roadside assistance ..................265
Roof rack ...................................242
Route preferences ....................502
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............48
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................39, 42
Safety defects, reporting ..........277
Safety information ............386, 437
Safety restraints ..............39–40, 42
Belt-Minder® ............................42
extension assembly ..................42
for adults .............................39–40
for children ...............................24
inflatable safety belt .................46Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................53
safety belt maintenance ...........48
seat belt maintenance ..............48
warning light and chime ....42–43
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................30
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................360
Satellite Radio ...................369, 452
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............534
SD card ......................384, 458, 498
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............39
Seats ..........................................157
child safety seats ......................24
climate control ........................156
easy access/easyout feature ..152
front seats ...............148, 150, 155
heated ..............................153–154
memory seat .....................66, 151
second row seats ............157, 161
third row seats ........161, 163–164
Second-row power fold seat ....158
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................82
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................86
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........417
Sending new text messages .....469
Setting a destination ................498
Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................499
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Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................256
Trailer sway control ..................252
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............356
lubricant specifications ..........356
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....198
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................298
Turn signal ................................102
U
USB port ............................384, 458
Using privacy mode ..................394
V
Vehicle health report ........408, 482
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................359
Vehicle loading ..........................243Ventilating your vehicle ...........184
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................414
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................392
Voice recognition ......................440
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....111
Washer fluid ......................302–303
Water, Driving through .............262
Windows
power .......................................104
rear wiper/washer .....................98
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................97
checking and adding
fluid ..................................302–303
replacing wiper blades ...........305
Wrecker towing .........................258
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