2014 FORD FLEX remote control

Cause Action
The surface of the radar in the
grille is dirty or obstructed in
some way.Clean the grille surface in front of
the radar or remove the object
causing the obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the
grille is clean but the message
remains in the display.Wait a short time. It may take
several minutes for the radar to
detect that it is no longer
obstructed.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with the radar signals.Do not use the system in these
conditions because it may not
detect any vehicle ahead.
Swirling water, or snow or ice on
the surface of the road may
interfere with the radar signals.Do not use system in these
conditions because it may not
detect any vehicle ahead.
You are in a desert or remote area
with no other vehicles and no
roadside objects.Wait a short time or switch to
normal cruise control.
Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage
warning and not be blocked. This can happen, for example, when driving
in sparse rural or desert environments. A false blocked condition will
either self-clear or clear after a key cycle.
Switching to Normal Cruise Control
WARNING:Normal cruise control will not brake due to slower
vehicles. Always be aware of which mode is selected and apply
the brakes when necessary.
You can manually change from adaptive cruise control to normal cruise
control through the information display.
The cruise control indicator light will replace the adaptive
cruise control indicator light if normal cruise control is selected.
The gap setting will not be displayed, the system will not
automatically respond to lead vehicles and automatic braking will not be
activated. The system will default to adaptive cruise control when the
engine is started.
Cruise Control231
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Tire Replacement Requirements
WARNING:Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the
same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric
versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally
provided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on
either the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver’s seating position), or the Tire Label which is
located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver’s door. If this information is
not found on these labels, then you should contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford
can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result
in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. Additionally the use of non-recommended tires and
wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer case or power
transfer unit failure. If you have questions regarding tire replacement,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of serious injury, when mounting
replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the
maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads
without additional precautions listed below. If the beads do not seat at
the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and try again.
When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi (1.38 bar)
greater than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following
precautions must be taken to protect the person mounting the tire:
1. Make sure that you have the correct tire and wheel size.
2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel bead seat area again.
3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66 meters) away from the tire
wheel assembly.
4. Use both eye and ear protection.
For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the
maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional
should do the mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person
inflating standing at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66 meters) away from the
tire wheel assembly.
338Wheels and Tires
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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
Index551
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