2016 FORD FLEX Quick Reference Guide

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ACTIVE PARK ASSIST*
The system detects an available parallel parking space and automatically \
steers the vehicle into that space
(hands-free) while you control the accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The system visually and audibly instructs
you to park the vehicle.
- To start active park assist, press the AUTO |P| button. Use the direction indicator to indicate which side of
the vehicle you want the system to search on. If the direction indicator is not on, the system automatically
searches on the vehicle’s passenger side.
- To stop the parking procedure, grab the steering wheel or press the AUTO |P| button again.
For complete information, refer to the Parking Aids chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
The system displays what is behind your vehicle when you place the transm\
ission in reverse (R). The system
uses three types of guides to help you see what is behind your vehicle:
- Active guidelines*: Show the intended path of your vehicle when reversing. These guidelines are only
available when the transmission is in reverse (R). To use active guidelines, turn the steering wheel to point
the guidelines toward an intended path. If you change the steering wheel position while reversing, your
vehicle might deviate from the original intended path.
- Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path your vehicle is moving in while reversing in a str\
aight line. This
can be helpful when backing into a parking space or aligning your vehicle with another object b\
ehind you.
- Centerline: Helps align the center of your vehicle with an object (for example, a trailer).
Note: Mud, water or debris obstructs the camera’s view. Clean the lens with a soft, lint-free cloth and
non-abrasive cleaner. The camera is on the liftgate.
Note: For complete information, refer to the Parking Aids chapter of your Owner’s Manual. Visibility
aids do not replace the need to watch where the vehicle is moving. The driver is always responsible
for controlling the vehicle, supervising the system and intervening, if \
required. Refer to your Owner’s
Manual for safety information, more details and limitations.
FUNCTIONFLEX
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FUNCTION
SELECTSHIFT AUTOMATIC® TRANSMISSION *
Use this feature to change gears manually.
To use, move the gearshift lever from drive
(D) to sport (S). Depending on your vehicle,
use the toggle on the side of your gearshift
lever or paddle shifters on your steering
wheel to make shifts.
With the paddle shifters:
- Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.
- Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.
With the toggle:
- Press (+) to upshift.
- Press (–) to downshift.
COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM
This system is designed to alert you of certain collision risks. The system’s
sensor detects your vehicle’s rapid approach to other vehicles traveling in
the same direction as your vehicle. When your vehicle rapidly approaches
another vehicle, a red warning light flashes and a tone sounds.
The brake support system assists you in reducing any collision speed
by pre-charging the brakes. If the risk of collision continues to increase
after the audio-visual warning, the brake support prepares the brake
system for rapid braking. The system does not automatically activate the
brakes, but if the brake pedal is pressed even lightly, the brakes apply full
stopping power.
You can adjust the warning system’s sensitivity through your information
display. See the Driving Aids chapter in your Owner’s Manual for details.



ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL *
Adjusts your vehicle speed to maintain the set gap between you and the
vehicle in front of you in the same lane. You can decrease or increase the
distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front by pressing the
gap control ▼ or ▲. Each time you start the vehicle, the system selects
the last chosen gap. Refer to the Cruise Control chapter of your Owner’s
Manual for more information.
REAR PARKING AID
This system sounds a warning tone if there is an obstacle near the
vehicle’s rear bumper when the vehicle is in reverse (R) and is traveling
less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The warning tone increases in frequency as
the object gets closer.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS®)
AND CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT *
BLIS uses radar sensors to help
you determine if a vehicle may
be in your blind spot zone. Cross
Traffic Alert is designed to warn
you of vehicles approaching
from the sides when the
transmission is in reverse (R).
Both features display an amber indicator light in your exterior mirrors.
Cross traffic alert also sounds an alarm and displays messages to warn\

you from which direction vehicles are approaching. See the Driving Aids
chapter in your Owner’s Manual for more information.
Note: Driving aids do not replace the need to watch where the
vehicle is moving and brake where necessary. Refer to your
Owner’s Manual for safety information, more details and limitations.
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EASY FUEL® SYSTE M
When refueling:
1. Put your vehicle in park (P) and switch off your ignition.
2. Press the center-rear edge of the fuel filler door and
release to open.
3. Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully into the fuel system.
Wait five to ten seconds after pumping fuel before
removing the fuel filler nozzle.
4. Slowly remove the fuel filler nozzle.
5. Close the fuel filler door by pressing on its center-rear edge. The fuel door latches closed.
When using a portable fuel container, slowly insert the fuel funnel (located in the right spare rear
storage tray and pour the fuel into the funnel.
Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as they do not work with the Easy Fuel system and may
cause damage. Properly clean the funnel or dispose of it properly after each use.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY/FUEL INFO
Your vehicle has an 18.6 gallon (70.4L) fuel tank capacity. We recommend regular unleaded gasoline
with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not recommend fuels with an octane rating below
87. For vehicles with EcoBoost engines or to provide improved performance, we recommend premium
fuel for severe duty usage such as trailer tow. Do not use E85 fuels because your vehicle was not
designed to run on fuels with more than 15% ethanol.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
Your vehicle displays a low tire pressure warning light in your instrument cluster if one or more
of your tires are significantly under-inflated. If this happens, stop and check your tires as soon as
possible. Inflate them to the proper pressure. Refer to the Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner’s
Manual for more information.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONFLEXESSENTIAL INFORMATION
LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
Your spare tire and tools are beneath the third-row seats
under the floor panel. You must unstow the seats to access.
We designed the spare tire for emergency use only and
strongly advise you to replace it as soon as possible.
For complete details on changing your tire, refer to the
Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
TRAILER TOW *
Before you tow, refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete
information on weight, details and limitations, as well
as safety information and the proper equipment to use
while towing.
Note: Do not tow with the mini spare tire installed
or exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL *
This system helps to reduce trailer sway while towing by
applying brake force to individual wheels and, if necessary,
reducing engine power. If the trailer does begin to sway,
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed appears in the information
display. Safely pull to the side of the road and check that
your equipment is properly secured.
TOWING YOUR FLEX
Towing your vehicle behind an RV or any other vehicle may
be limited. Refer to Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels in
the Towing chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
REAR WINDOW BUFFETING
You may hear a pulsing noise when just one of the windows
is open. Lower the opposite window slightly to reduce
this noise.
Press the control to open the window. Lift the control to
close the window.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM ™
The system flashes the direction indicator lamps and sounds
the horn (intermittently) in the event of a serious impact that
deploys an airbag equipped on your vehicle.
The horn and lamps turn off when:
- You press the hazard control button.
- You press the panic button on the remote entry transmitter.
- Your vehicle runs out of power.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Your new Ford vehicle comes with the assurance and
support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. To
receive roadside assistance in the United States, call
1-800-241-3673. In Canada, call 1-800-665-2006.
*IF EQUIPPED