2016 FORD FLEX Owners Manual

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FORD FLEX 2016 1.G Owners Manual Trailer Lamps
WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicles tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possib

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FORD FLEX 2016 1.G Owners Manual 1. Turn the steering wheel to point your
vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in position P.
4. Place wheel chocks in front and

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FORD FLEX 2016 1.G Owners Manual It is acceptable to have your front-wheel
drive vehicle towed from the front if using
proper wheel lift equipment to raise the
front wheels off the ground. When towing
in this manner, the rear wheels

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FORD FLEX 2016 1.G Owners Manual 2. Press the brake pedal and shift the
transmission into neutral (N).
3. Turn off your vehicle by turning the ignition key past the accessory position.
The key position is between the
accessory and of

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FORD FLEX 2016 1.G Owners Manual BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480
kilometers). During this time, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during

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FORD FLEX 2016 1.G Owners Manual •
Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure
on the gas pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if
equipped) is less fuel efficient than

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FORD FLEX 2016 1.G Owners Manual WARNINGS
Check attachment of floor mats on
a regular basis. Always properly
reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning or
replacement. Always make sure that objects
cannot fal

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FORD FLEX 2016 1.G Owners Manual ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance