2015 FORD FLEX Owners Manual

INTERIOR LAMPS
Front map lamps
The map lamps are located on the
overhead console. Press the lens of
each map lamp to turn on the lamps.
The map lamps also turn on when:
•any door is opened.
•the top of the instrument panel dimmer switch is pressed until the
courtesy lamps come on.
•the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off.
Rear dome/reading lamps
Your vehicle may have reading lamps
within the rear dome lamp(s). Press
the switches on either side of the
dome lamp to turn the lamps on.
Rear map lamps
Your vehicle may have second row
lamps located within the grab
handles. Press the detent on the
lens to turn the lamps on.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle
and do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING:When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
Press or lift the switches to operate
the windows.
•Press the switch to the first
detent and hold to open the
window.
•Lift the switch to the first detent
and hold to close the window.
Rear Window Buffeting
You may hear a pulsing noise when one or both of the rear windows are
open. This noise can be reduced by lowering a front window
approximately 2–3 inches (5–8 centimeters).
One-Touch Up or Down (Front Windows)
This feature automatically opens or closes the window.
Press or lift the switch completely and release. The window will fully
open or close. Press or lift it again to stop the window.
Bounce-Back
The window will stop automatically while closing and reverse some
distance if there is an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING:When you override the bounce-back feature the
window will not reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take care when
closing the windows to avoid personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
Pull up the window switch and hold within two seconds of the window
reaching the bounce-back position. The window will travel up with no
bounce-back protection. The window will stop if you release the switch
before the window is fully closed.
AUTO
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Window Lock
A. Unlock
B. Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock the rear window controls.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches for several minutes after you switch
the ignition off, or until you open either front door.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while your vehicle is in
motion.
A. Left mirror
B. Off
C. Right mirror
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select the mirror you want to adjust.
2. Move the control in the direction you want to tilt the mirror.
3. Return the control to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
Foldaway Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fully
engage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position.
AB
B
AC
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Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)
Note:Using the mirrors 10 or more times within one minute, or
repeated folding and unfolding of the mirrors while holding the control
down during full travel, may disable the system to protect motors from
overheating. Wait approximately three minutes with your vehicle running,
and up to 10 minutes with your vehicle off, for the system to reset and
for function to return to normal.
Pull the control back to fold the
mirrors.
Loose Mirror
If your power-folding mirrors are manually folded, they may not work
properly, even after you reposition them. You need to reset them if:
•The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
•The mirrors feel loose.
•The mirrors do not stay in the folded or unfolded position.
•One of the mirrors is not in its normal driving position.
To reset the power-fold feature, use the power-folding mirror control to
fold and unfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud noise as you reset the
power-folding mirrors. This sound is normal. Repeat this process as
needed each time the mirrors are manually folded.
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the mirror positions through the memory
function. SeeMemory functionin theSeatschapter.
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Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)
WARNING:Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they
appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upper
outboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to assist you
by increasing visibility along the side of your vehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a lane change, then check the blind
spot mirror. If no vehicles are present in the blind spot mirror and the
traffic in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance, signal that you are going
to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear, and
carefully change lanes.
The image of the approaching
vehicle is small and near the inboard
edge of the main mirror when it is at
a distance. The image becomes
larger and begins to move outboard
across the main mirror as the vehicle
approaches (A). The image will
transition from the main mirror and
begin to appear in the blind spot
mirror as the vehicle approaches
(B). The vehicle will transition to
your peripheral field of view as it
leaves the blind spot mirror (C).
A
B
C
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Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) (If Equipped)
Refer toBlind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic
Alert (CTA)in theDriving Aidschapter.
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is
moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors also
have a second pivot point. This lets you move the mirror head up or
down and from side to side.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note:Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the mirror.
Mirror performance may be affected. A rear center passenger or raised
rear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when bright lights are
detected from behind your vehicle. It will automatically return to normal
reflection when you select reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
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SUN VISORS
Slide-On-Rod
Rotate the visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for
extra sunlight coverage.
Retract the visor before moving it
back toward the windshield and
storing it.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
Lift the cover to switch on the
lamp.
MULTI–PANEL VISTA ROOF® (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Do not let children play with the moonroof or leave
children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
WARNING:When closing the moonroof, you should verify that it
is free of obstructions and make sure that children and pets are
not in the proximity of the moonroof opening.
You can manually open or close the sliding shade when the moonroof is
closed. Pull the shade toward the front of the vehicle to close it.
The moonroof controls are on the overhead console.
The moonroof has a one-touch open and close feature. To stop its motion
during one-touch operation, press the control a second time.
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Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Press and release theSLIDE
control to open the moonroof.
Pull and release theSLIDEcontrol to close the moonroof.
Bounce-Back
The moonroof automatically stops closing and reverses if it detects an
obstacle while closing.
Pull and hold theSLIDEcontrol within two seconds of a bounce-back
event to override the function. The closing force begins to increase each
of the next three times the moonroof is closed, with bounce-back active.
Venting the Moonroof
Press and release theTILTcontrol to vent the moonroof. Pull and hold
theTILTcontrol to close the moonroof.
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