2015 FORD FLEX key

Speed-restricted Features
Some features of this system may be too difficult to use while your
vehicle is moving so they are restricted from use unless your vehicle is
stationary.
•Screens that are too crowded with information, such as Point of
Interest reviews and ratings, Sirius Travel Link sports scores, movie
times and ski conditions.
•Any action that requires you to use a keyboard is restricted, such as
entering a navigation destination or editing information.
•All lists are limited so the user can view fewer entries (such as phone
contacts or recent phone call entries).
See the following chart for more specific examples:
Restricted Features
Cellular Phone Pairing a Bluetooth phone
Adding phonebook contacts or uploading
phonebook contacts (from a USB)
List entries are limited for phone contacts and
recent phone call entries
System Functionality Editing the keypad code
Enabling Valet Mode
Editing settings while the rear view camera or
Active Park Assist are active
Wi-Fi and Wireless Editing wireless settings
Editing the list of wireless networks
Videos, Photos and
GraphicsPlaying video
Editing the screen’s wallpaper or adding new
wallpaper
Text Messages Composing text messages
Viewing received text messages
Editing preset text messages
Navigation Using the keyboard to enter a destination
Demo navigation route
Adding or Editing Address Book entries or
Avoid Areas
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Potential satellite radio reception issues
Station overloadWhen you pass a ground-based
broadcast-repeating tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and the audio
system may mute.
Satellite radio signal
interferenceYour display may show ACQUIRING...to
indicate the interference and the audio
system may mute.
Sirius troubleshooting tips
Radio display Condition Possible action
Acquiring... Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
Sat Fault/SIRIUS
system failure.There is an internal
module or system
failure present.If this message does
not clear shortly, or
with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver
may have a fault. See
your authorized dealer
for service.
Invalid Channel. The channel is no
longer available.Tune to another
channel or choose
another preset.
Unsubscribed Channel. Your subscription does
not include this
channel.Contact Sirius at
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
No Signal. The signal is lost from
the Sirius satellite or
Sirius tower to your
vehicle antenna.The signal is blocked.
When you move into
an open area, the
signal should return.
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Sound
Press the Settings icon >Sound,then select from the
following:
Sound Settings
Bass DSP*
Midrange Occupancy Mode*
Treble Speed Compensated Volume
Set Balance and Fade
*If equipped.
Vehicle
Press the Settings icon >Vehicle,then select from the
following:
•Ambient Lighting
•Vehicle Health Report
•Door Keypad Code
•Camera Settings
•Enable Valet Mode.
Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
When activated, ambient lighting illuminates footwells and cupholders
with a choice of colors. To access and make adjustments:
1. Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Ambient Lighting.
2. Touch the desired color.
3. Use the scroll bar to increase or decrease the intensity.
To turn the feature on or off, press the power button.
Vehicle Health Report
Turn Automatic Reminders on and off and set the mileage interval at
which you would like to receive the reports. Press?for more information
on these selections.
When done making your selections, pressRun Vehicle Health Report
Nowif you want your report.
Door Keypad Code
To change the keypad code for your keyless entry keypad system:
1. Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Door Keypad Code.
2. Enter your current factory code, then, when prompted, enter your
new code.
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Camera Settings
This menu allows you to access settings for your rear view camera.
Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Camera Settings,then select from
the following settings:
•Enhanced Park Aids
•Rear Camera Delay
Enable Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system. No information is accessible
until the system is unlocked with the correct PIN.
1. Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Enable Valet Mode.
2. Enter a four-digit pin twice, as prompted.
After you press Continue, the system locks until you enter the PIN again.
Note:If the system locks, and you need to reset the PIN, enter 3681 and
the system unlocks.
Settings
Access and adjust system settings, voice features, as well as phone,
navigation and wireless settings.
System
Press the Settings icon >Settings>System,then select from
the following:
System
LanguageSelect to have the touchscreen display in
English, Spanish or French.
DistanceSelect to display units in kilometers or miles.
TemperatureSelect to display units in Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
System Prompt
VolumeAdjust the volume of voice prompts from the
system.
Touch Screen Button
BeepSelect to have the system beep to confirm
choices made through the touchscreen.
Touch Panel Button
BeepSelect to have the system beep to confirm
button choices made through the climate or
audio system.
Keyboard LayoutHave the touchscreen keyboard display in
QWERTY or ABC format.
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Point of Interest (POI) Categories
Your system offers a variety of points of interest categories.
Main categories
Food/Drink & Dining Automotive
Travel & Transportation Shopping
Financial Entertainment & Arts
Emergency Recreation & Sports
Community Government
Health & Medicine Domestic Services
Within these main categories, there are subcategories which contain
more listings:
Subcategories
Restaurant
Golf
Parking
Home & Garden
Personal Care Services
Automobile Dealership
Government Office
Public Transit
Education
To expand these listings, press the+in front of the point of interest
listing.
When programming a point of interest destination, the system allows you
to sort the resulting lists alphabetically, by distance or by cityseekr
listings (if available).
Pressing theSearch Areasbutton allows you to search for points of
interest nearby, near a city or state or near a destination, if a route is
active.
Pressing theSearch By Namebutton allows you to directly enter the
point of interest name into the system by using the keyboard.
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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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H
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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