2017 FORD FLEX warning lights

Trailer Lamps
WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in proper trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working. Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113
km/h) during the first 500 miles (800
kilometers).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 miles (80
kilometers).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in position P to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
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•
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
two-wheel-drive operation.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so: •
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle. Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always
rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and
not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation.
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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 and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Cleaning the Wheels..................................270
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................268
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................59
Climate.............................................................391
Climate Control
..............................................116
Climate Controlled Seats..........................139 Cooled Seats........................................................ 139
Heated Seats........................................................ 139
Collision Warning System........................200 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.......................... 200
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 250
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.......50
Creating a MyKey...........................................58
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 58
Cross Traffic Alert
.........................................197
False Alerts........................................................... 199
Switching the System Off and On...............199
System Errors....................................................... 199
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 198
System Limitations............................................ 199
Using the System................................................ 197
Cruise Control
...................................................77
Principle of Operation...................................... 188
Type 1........................................................................\
. 77
Type 2........................................................................\
77
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................188
Customer Assistance
.................................226
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps............................85
Direction Indicators
.......................................86
Lane Change.......................................................... 86
Doors and Locks.............................................63
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45 Children and Airbags...........................................45
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment........................................................ 45
Driving Aids.....................................................195
Driving Hints
....................................................217 Driving Through Water................................218
DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 85
E
Economical Driving.......................................217
Emission Control System...........................161 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 162
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 162
End User License Agreement..................457 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 457
Engine Block Heater....................................153 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 154
Engine Coolant Check...............................250 Adding Coolant.................................................. 250
Coolant Change.................................................. 252
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 253
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 252
Recycled Coolant................................................ 251
Severe Climates.................................................. 251
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 73
Engine Oil Check
..........................................248
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 248
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................248
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec
.........................................................299
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 299
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™
.................................................299
Drivebelt Routing.............................................. 300
Entertainment...............................................381 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 382
Apps....................................................................... 390
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 389
CD (If equipped)................................................ 388
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 385
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 383
Sources................................................................... 381
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 390
USB Ports............................................................. 390
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Making a Call.......................................................
329
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 326
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................. 327
Phone Options during an Active Call.........329
Phone Voice Commands................................. 327
Receiving Calls.................................................... 329
System Settings................................................. 336
Text Messaging................................................... 332
Using Traction Control.................................177 Switching the System Off................................ 177
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 177
Using a Switch...................................................... 177
Using the Information Display Controls.............................................................. 177
Using Voice Recognition............................323 Audio Voice Commands.................................. 375
Climate Voice Commands.............................. 376
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 323
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 379
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 378
Phone Voice Commands................................ 376
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 379
System Interaction and Feedback..............324
Voice Settings Commands............................ 380
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................229
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Vehicle Care...................................................266 General Information......................................... 266
Vehicle Certification Label.......................303
Vehicle Identification Number................302
Vehicle Storage..............................................271 Battery.................................................................... 272
Body........................................................................\
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Brakes..................................................................... 272
Cooling system.................................................... 272
Engine...................................................................... 271
Fuel system.......................................................... 272
General.................................................................... 271
Miscellaneous...................................................... 272
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 272
Tires........................................................................\
. 272Ventilation
See: Climate Control.......................................... 116
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............302
Voice Control
....................................................77
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................94 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 94
Airbag Readiness................................................. 95
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 95
Battery...................................................................... 95
Brake System......................................................... 95
Charging System.................................................. 95
Cruise Control........................................................ 95
Directional Indicator............................................ 97
Door Ajar.................................................................. 95
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 95
Engine Oil................................................................ 96
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 96
Front Airbag........................................................... 96
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 96
Head Up Display................................................... 96
High Beam.............................................................. 96
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 96
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 96
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 96
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 96
Parking Lamps...................................................... 96
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power................................................................... 97
Service Engine Soon............................................ 97
Stability Control.................................................... 97
Stability Control Off............................................ 97
Washer Fluid Check....................................256
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 266
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 79
Waxing.............................................................267
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 293
Wheels and Tires..........................................273 General Information.......................................... 273
Technical Specifications................................. 298
Windows and Mirrors...................................88
Windshield Washers
.....................................80
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