2016 FORD FLEX headlamp

Headlamp
Headlamp low beam. Headlamp
high beam.
A
Front direction indicator. Front
parking lamp.
B
Front direction indicator. Front
parking lamp.
C
Front Direction Indicator and Front
Parking Lamp 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Headlamp Low Beam and
Headlamp High Beam
Note: If your vehicle has high-intensity
discharge headlamps, these lamps operate
at a high voltage. See an authorized dealer
if they fail. 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Note: Do not touch the bulb glass.
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1. Remove the retaining bolts from the
lamp assembly. Gently pull the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
LED Lamps
LED lamps are not serviceable items. See
an authorized dealer if they fail.
The following lamps are LED:
• Front side marker lamps.
• Side direction indicator.
• Central high mounted brake lamp.
• Stop and rear lamp. License Plate Lamp
1. Remove the screws that secure the
lamp assembly.
2. Remove the lamp lens.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized D.O.T. marking
for North America to make sure they have
the proper lamp performance, light
brightness, light pattern and safe visibility.
The correct bulbs will not damage the
lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly
warranty and will provide quality bulb
illumination time.
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Exterior Lamps
Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
LED
LED
Front side marker lamps.
27/9
3157NA
Front direction indicator.
Front parking lamps.
55/65
9008 H13
Headlamp low beam.
Headlamp high beam.
55
H11
Front fog lamps.
LED
LED
Side direction indicator.
5
194
Rear side marker lamp.
5
194
Rear lamp.
LED
LED
Optional stop and rear lamp.
27/3
3157K
Brake and rear lamp.
Rear direction indicator.
LED
LED
Central high mounted brake lamp.
16
921
Reversing lamps.
5
C5WL
License plate lamp.
Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
Interior Lamps Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
10
578
Interior lamp.
10
578
Rear dome lamp.
6
12V6W
Map lamp.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 172
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 172
Accessories....................................................365 Exterior Style....................................................... 365
Interior Style........................................................ 365
Lifestyle................................................................. 365
Peace of Mind..................................................... 365
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............186
Active Park Assist
.........................................178
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 180
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.........180
Troubleshooting the System........................... 181
Using Active Park Assist................................... 179
Adaptive Headlamps
....................................83
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................257
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 258
Vertical Aim.......................................................... 257
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................75
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................72
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................72
Easy Entry and Exit Feature.............................. 73
End of Travel Position......................................... 73
Memory Feature.................................................... 73
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps................................ 83
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............263 Alarm
See: Anti-Theft Alarm.......................................... 71
All-Wheel Drive.............................................165
Ambient Lighting...........................................85
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................71 Arming the Alarm.................................................. 71
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 71
Appendices....................................................388
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............95 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 96
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 95
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 96
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................96
Audio Control
...................................................73
MEDIA....................................................................... 73
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 73
Audio System.................................................310 General Information.......................................... 310
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
................................311
Menu Structure.................................................... 313
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................................................315
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD............................................................316
Autolamps.......................................................80 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................80
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD....................115
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System........................117
Automatic High Beam Control..................82 Activating the System........................................ 83
Manually Overriding the System.................... 83
Automatic Transmission
.............................161
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................ 164
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 163
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 164
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission.................................................... 161
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 161
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check.............................................................252
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 253
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level................................................................... 252
Autowipers........................................................76
Auxiliary Power Points................................143 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 143
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 143
Locations............................................................... 143
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 165
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 254
Blind Spot Information System...............192
Switching the System Off and On...............194
System Errors....................................................... 193
Using the System................................................ 192
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check........................................253
Brakes................................................................172 General Information........................................... 172
Breaking-In......................................................218
Bulb Specification Chart............................261
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................122
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec
.........................................................302
Specifications..................................................... 302
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................305
Specifications..................................................... 306
Capacities and Specifications
................297
Cargo Nets......................................................201
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 264
Center Console..............................................145 Console Refrigerator and Freezer.................145
Second Row Center Console......................... 145Changing a Bulb...........................................258
Brake and Rear Lamps, Rear Direction
Indicator and Reversing Lamp................260
Front Direction Indicator and Front Parking Lamp................................................................. 259
Front Fog Lamp................................................. 260
Headlamp............................................................. 259
Headlamp Low Beam and Headlamp High Beam................................................................. 259
LED Lamps............................................................ 261
License Plate Lamp........................................... 261
Changing a Fuse...........................................242 Fuses....................................................................... 242
Changing a Road Wheel............................291 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 291
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 292
Changing the 12V Battery.........................254
Changing the Engine Air Filter................263
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................256 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 256
Rear Wiper Blade............................................... 256
Checking MyKey System Status
...............57
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................256
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................39
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks
.........................................29
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 30
Right-Hand Side................................................... 30
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................268
Cleaning Products
.......................................264
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................268
Cleaning the Engine...................................266
Cleaning the Exterior..................................264 Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 265
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 265
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 265
Underbody........................................................... 265
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................267
Cleaning the Interior....................................267
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................266
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................56
Climate Control..............................................114
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Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................367
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)............................................................... 368
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (U.S. Only).................................................................. 367
Exterior Mirrors................................................87
Blind Spot Information System...................... 88
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 87
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 88
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 88
Memory Mirrors ................................................... 88
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 87
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 87
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 88
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................32 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.................................... 34
Seatbelt Extension Assembly......................... 36
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 33
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................32
Floor Mats
........................................................219
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 83
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals.................................. 75
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Fog Lamps............................................83
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling.......................................153
Fuel Consumption
........................................157
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 158
Filling the Tank.................................................... 158
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................154
Fuel Quality....................................................154 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 154
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................222
Fuses.................................................................233
Fuse Specification Chart...........................233 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................. 238
Power Distribution Box.................................... 233G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........138
Gauges................................................................91
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................49
Intelligent Access................................................. 49
General Maintenance Information.......369 Multi-Point Inspection....................................... 371
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 370
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 369
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 369
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 369
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................229
Getting the Services You Need...............226 Away From Home.............................................. 226
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 173
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................222
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 257
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................81
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 258
Head Restraints
.............................................123
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 124
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 125
Heated Seats.................................................136 Front Seats............................................................ 136
Second Row Heated Seats............................. 136
Heated Steering Wheel................................74
Heated Windows and Mirrors
....................121
Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 122
Heated Rear Window......................................... 121
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate...........................................................118
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 119
General Hints........................................................ 118
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 119
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........120
Recommended Settings for Heating...........119
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 120
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................172
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
I
Ignition Switch...............................................147
In California (U.S. Only).............................227
Information Display Control.......................74
Information Displays.....................................97 General Information............................................ 97
Information Messages................................105
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................. 106
AdvanceTrac ™.................................................... 106
Alarm...................................................................... 106
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 107
AWD........................................................................\
. 107
Battery and Charging System....................... 108
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................... 108
Brake System....................................................... 109
Collision Warning System............................... 109
Doors and Locks................................................. 109
Fuel........................................................................\
... 110
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 110
Maintenance......................................................... 110
MyKey........................................................................\
111
Park Aid.................................................................... 112
Power Steering...................................................... 112
Seats........................................................................\
. 112
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 113
Towing...................................................................... 113
Traction Control.................................................... 113
Transmission......................................................... 113Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
..........................................91
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................81
Interior Lamps
.................................................84
Front Row Map Lamps...................................... 85
Second Row Map Lamps.................................. 85
Interior Mirror...................................................89 Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 89
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................223 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 223
Jump Starting...................................................... 224
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 223
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 224
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................67
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................. 67
Keyless Starting
.............................................147
Ignition Modes..................................................... 148
Keys and Remote Controls.........................49
L
Lighting Control
..............................................79
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 80
High Beams............................................................ 79
Lighting
...............................................................79
General Information............................................ 79
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............201
Load Carrying
.................................................201
Load Limit.......................................................201 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 208
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 201
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Power Liftgate.................................................64
Hands-Free Feature............................................ 67
Obstacle Detection............................................. 66
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 65
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.................. 66
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................. 66
Power Seats
....................................................127
Power Lumbar..................................................... 128
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................254
Power Windows
.............................................86
Accessory Delay................................................... 86
Bounce-Back......................................................... 86
One-Touch Down................................................ 86
One-Touch Up...................................................... 86
Window Lock......................................................... 86
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Parking Aid
.............................................177
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............121
Rear Seats
.......................................................129
Adjusting the Rear Seats................................. 129
Rear View Camera
.......................................182
Using the Rear View Camera System.........182
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 182
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............77 Rear Camera Washer.......................................... 78
Rear Window Washer......................................... 78
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 77
Recommended Towing Weights............210
Refueling..........................................................155
Remote Control
..............................................49
Car Finder................................................................. 51
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 49
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 50
Memory Feature................................................... 53
Remote Start......................................................... 52
Replacing the Battery......................................... 50
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 52
Remote Start
..................................................122
Automatic Settings............................................ 122
Removing a Headlamp.............................258
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............268 Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................53
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................231
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................231
Roadside Assistance
...................................221
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 221
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................222
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 222
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 221
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 221
Roadside Emergencies...............................221
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................201
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 218
Running Out of Fuel....................................154 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 155
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 155
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................46
Safety Precautions.......................................153
Scheduled Maintenance Record............377
Scheduled Maintenance..........................369
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................36
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................37 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 37
Seatbelts............................................................31 Principle of Operation.......................................... 31
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................36
Conditions of operation..................................... 37
Seats
..................................................................123
Security..............................................................70
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