2015 FORD FLEX door lock

Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic
and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid
needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert, such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the
specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid
that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using
a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if
necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as
necessary.
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Display settings .........................496
Drivebelt ....................................361
Driving under special
conditions ..................203, 205, 208
sand .........................................207
snow and ice ...........................209
through water .................207, 268
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .................140, 142
E
Electronic message center .......120
Electronic stability control ......215
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................273
running out of fuel .................191
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................212
Emission control system ..........196
End user license agreement ....528
Engine ........................................361
cleaning ...................................322
coolant .....................................298
fail-safe cooling .......................302
idle speed control ...................309
lubrication specifications .......362
refill capacities ........................362
service points ..........................296
Engine block heater .................187
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............297
dipstick ....................................297
filter, specifications ................366
refill capacities ........................362
specifications ..........................362
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................187F
Fail safe cooling ........................302
Fleet MyKey programming ........70
Floor mats .................................268
Fluid capacities .........................362
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................205
Freezer ......................................179
Fuel
cap ...........................................194
capacity ...................................362
choosing the right fuel ...........190
filler funnel .............................191
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................................194
filter, specifications ........308, 366
fuel pump shut-off ..................272
octane rating ...................191, 361
quality ......................................190
running out of fuel .................191
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................189
Fuel and distance computer ....123
outside temperature
indicator ..................................123
to empty indicator ..................123
trip distance ............................123
trip/reset button .....................123
Fuses ..................................284–285
G
Garage door opener ..................170
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............194
Gauges ...............................112–113
odometer .................................123
trip odometer ..........................123
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Hazard flashers .........................272
HD Radio™ ...............................458
Headlamps
aiming ......................................314
bulb specifications ..................319
flash to pass ..............................98
high beam .........................98, 101
replacing bulbs .......................316
Head restraints .........................150
Heated steering wheel ..............507
Heating ......................138, 140, 142
Help ............................................506
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................170
Hood ..........................................294
How to use voice commands ...451
I
Ignition ...............................182, 361
Illuminated visor mirror ...........110
Information displays .................120
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................198
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................324
cluster ......................................114
Intelligent Access Key ................64
J
Jack ............................................353
positioning ...............................353storage .....................................353
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....401
Jump-starting your vehicle ......273
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................77
keypad .......................................83
locking and unlocking
doors ..........................................84
programming entry code .........83
Keys .......................................64, 85
positions of the ignition .........182
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................319
headlamps, flash to pass ..........98
interior lamps .........................104
replacing bulbs .......................316
LATCH anchors ...........................26
Liftgate ..................................79–80
Lights, warning and
indicator ....................................114
Listening to music ....................454
Load limits .................................248
Locks
autolock .....................................77
childproof ..................................37
doors ..........................................74
Lubricant specifications ...........362
Lug nuts ....................................359
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Making and receiving calls .......477
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................477
Map icons ..................................518
Map mode ..................................516
Map preferences .......................514
Map updates ..............................519
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................428
Message center .........................120
warning messages ...........123, 130
Mirrors ...............................106, 109
fold away .................................106
programmable memory ............66
side view mirrors (power) .....106
Moon roof ..................................110
Motorcraft® parts .............320, 366
MyFord Touch™ system ..........442
MyKey ..........................................70
N
Navigation features ...................510
Navigation voice commands ....520
Notifications ..............................490
O
Octane rating ............................191
P
Pairing other phones ........398, 477
Pairing your phone ...................476Pairing your phone for
the first time .....................397, 476
Parental MyKey programming ...70
Park Assist ................................218
Parking brake ............................212
Parts
(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........366
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................54
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................409
Phone redial ..............................402
Phone settings ..................480, 503
Phone voice commands ............482
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist,
tracks, similar) ..........................426
POI categories ...........................512
Point of Interest (POI) .............512
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................285
Power door locks ........................74
Power liftgate ..............................80
Power mirrors ...........................106
Powerpoint ................................175
Power steering ..........................245
fluid, checking and adding ....308
fluid, refill capacity ................362
fluid, specifications .................362
Power Windows .........................105
Privacy information ..........394, 448
Push button start system .........182
Putting a call on/off hold .........401
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Quick touch buttons .................519
R
Radio ..........................376, 381–382
AM/FM .....................................456
Single CD ................376, 381–382
Radio reception .........................374
Radio voice commands .............461
Rear heated seats .....................158
Rear view camera
display ................................222, 498
Rear window
defroster ....................138, 140, 142
Receiving a text
message .............................404, 480
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................20
Refrigerator ...............................179
Relays ................................284–285
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................78
locking/unlocking doors .....74–75
replacing the batteries .............65
Remote start climate
operation ...................................148
Reverse sensing system ...........217
Roadside assistance ..................270
Roof rack ...................................247
Route preferences ....................514
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............48Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........40, 43
Safety defects, reporting ..........283
Safety information ............393, 446
Safety restraints ..............40–41, 43
Belt-Minder® ............................44
extension assembly ..................43
for adults .............................40–41
for children ...............................20
inflatable safety belt .................46
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................54
safety belt maintenance ...........48
seat belt maintenance ..............48
warning light and chime ..........44
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................26
Safety seats for children ............20
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................368
Satellite Radio ...................376, 462
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............551
SD card ......................391, 469, 510
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............40
Seats ..........................................161
child safety seats ......................20
climate control ........................160
easy access/easyout feature ..156
front seats ...............153–154, 159
heated ..............................157–158
memory seat .....................66, 156
second row seats ............161, 164
third row seats ........164, 166–167
Second-row power fold seat ....162
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