2015 FORD FLEX Owners Manual

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FORD FLEX 2015 1.G Owners Manual TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING:Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the certification label.
WARNING:Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your

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FORD FLEX 2015 1.G Owners Manual TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of
loss of vehicle control, serious injury or death. Ford does not
recommend disabling this feature excep

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FORD FLEX 2015 1.G Owners Manual Your vehicle may tow a trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is
less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle
configuration on the following chart.
Powertrain and
towi

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FORD FLEX 2015 1.G Owners Manual ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
•Consult your local motor vehicle laws fo

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FORD FLEX 2015 1.G Owners Manual Hitches
Do not use a hitch that clamps onto your vehicle’s bumper. Use a
load-carrying hitch.
You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10–15% of the total
weight of the trailer is on t

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FORD FLEX 2015 1.G Owners Manual Trailer Brakes
WARNING:Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system
directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have
enough braking power and your chances of having a collis

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FORD FLEX 2015 1.G Owners Manual Trailer Lamps
WARNING:Never connect any trailer lamp wiring to the
vehicle’s tail lamp wiring; this may damage the electrical system
resulting in a fire. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as poss

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FORD FLEX 2015 1.G Owners Manual •Avoid parking on a grade. However, if you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from
traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automa