2017 FORD FLEX audio

Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................75
Audio Control...................................................76
Voice Control
....................................................77
Cruise Control
...................................................77
Information Display Control........................77
Heated Steering Wheel
................................77
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................78
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................79
Autowipers........................................................79
Windshield Washers
.....................................80
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..........80
Lighting
General Information......................................82
Lighting Control..............................................82
Autolamps
........................................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................84
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................84
Daytime Running Lamps............................85
Front Fog Lamps
............................................85
Adaptive Headlamps
...................................85
Direction Indicators
.......................................86
Interior Lamps.................................................86
Ambient Lighting
............................................87
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................88
Exterior Mirrors................................................89
Interior Mirror
....................................................91
Sun Visors
..........................................................91
Moonroof............................................................91
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................93 Warning Lamps and Indicators................94
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............97
Information Displays
General Information.....................................99
Information Messages................................107
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................116
Automatic Climate Control
........................117
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD
...................119
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................120
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........123
Heated Windows and Mirrors
...................123
Cabin Air Filter
................................................124
Remote Start
..................................................124
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position
..................125
Head Restraints
.............................................125
Manual Seats.................................................128
Power Seats....................................................129
Memory Function.........................................130
Rear Seats
........................................................131
Heated Seats
.................................................138
Climate Controlled Seats..........................139
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............140
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
................................145
Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................147
Overhead Console
.......................................148
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Transmission Code Designation............303
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec.......................................................304
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™...............................................308
Audio System
General Information....................................313
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
.............................314
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD..........................................................318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD
...................................................................319
USB Port.........................................................320
Media Hub
......................................................320
SYNC™
General Information
....................................321
Using Voice Recognition............................323
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............326
SYNC™ Applications and Services
......339
SYNC™ AppLink ™
......................................341
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player...........................................................342
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................352
SYNC™ 3
General Information...................................360
Home Screen
.................................................373
Using Voice Recognition............................374
Entertainment...............................................381
Climate.............................................................391
Phone...............................................................393
Navigation......................................................399
Apps.................................................................407
Settings............................................................410
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................422
Accessories
Accessories....................................................435 Ford Protect
Ford Protect
...................................................437
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information
.......439
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........442
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.............................................445
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........447
Appendices
End User License Agreement
..................457
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
Air vent.
A
Wiper lever. See Windshield Wipers (page 79).
B
Direction Indicators. See
Direction Indicators (page 86).
C
Information display control. See
Information Display Control (page 77).
D
Instrument cluster. See
Instrument Cluster (page 93).
E
Information display control. See
Information Display Control (page 77).
F
Audio system. See
Audio System (page 313).
G
Hazard flasher switch. See
Hazard Warning Flashers (page 221).
H
Information and entertainment display. See Information Displays (page 99).
I
Passenger airbag indicator light. See Front Passenger Sensing System (page
46
).
J
Climate controls. See
Climate Control (page 116).
K
Keyless start button. See
Keyless Starting (page 149).
L
Audio control. See
Audio Control (page 76).
M
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. All but one of the keys
programmed to the vehicle can be
activated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmed
are referred to as administrator keys or
admin keys. They can be used to:
•
Create a MyKey.
• Program configurable MyKey settings.
• Clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, you
can access the following information using
the information display:
• How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to your vehicle.
• The total distance your vehicle has
traveled using a MyKey.
Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the
same settings. You cannot program them
individually.
Note: For vehicles equipped with a
push-button start switch: When both a
MyKey and an admin key are present when
you start your vehicle, the system recognizes
the admin key only.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changed
by an admin key user:
• Belt-Minder or safety belt reminder.
You cannot disable this feature. The
audio system will mute when the front
seat occupants’ safety belts are not
fastened.
• Early low fuel. The low fuel warning is
activated earlier, giving the MyKey user
more time to refuel. •
Driver assist features, if equipped on
your vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,
blind spot information system (BLIS),
cross traffic alert, lane departure
warning and forward collision warning
system.
• Satellite radio adult content
restrictions (available only in some
markets).
Note: When you switch lane departure
warning off temporarily, it turns on at the
next ignition cycle.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configure
certain MyKey settings when you first
create a MyKey and before you recycle the
key or restart the vehicle. You can also
change the settings afterward with an
admin key:
• A vehicle speed limit can be set.
Warnings will be shown in the display,
followed by an audible tone when your
vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed by fully
depressing the accelerator pedal or by
setting cruise control. WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speed
limit to a limit that will prevent the
driver from maintaining a safe speed
considering posted speed limits and
prevailing road conditions. The driver is
always responsible to drive in accordance
with local laws and prevailing conditions.
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Various vehicle speed reminders so you
know when your vehicle approaches
the limits. Warnings appear in the
information display and an audible
warning sounds when you exceed the
limit.
• Audio system maximum volume of
45%. A message will be shown in the
display when you attempt to exceed
the limited volume. Also, the
speed-sensitive or compensated
automatic volume control will be
disabled.
• Always on setting. When this is
selected, you will not be able to turn
off Advance Trac or traction control,
911 Assist or Emergency Assistance, or
Do Not Disturb (if your vehicle is equipped with these features).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create a
MyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program into
the ignition. If your vehicle is equipped with
a push-button start, place the key fob into
the backup slot. The location of your
backup slot is in another chapter. See
Starting a Gasoline Engine (page 150).
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu on the
information display controls. Use the arrow
keys to get to the following menu
selections: Action and Description
Message
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.
Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.
MyKey
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.
Create MyKey
When prompted, hold the OK button until
you see a message informing you to label
this key as a MyKey. The key will be
restricted at the next start.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sure
you label it so you can distinguish it from
the admin keys.
You can also program configurable
settings for the key(s). See
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings
. Programming/Changing
Configurable Settings
Use the information display to access your
configurable MyKey settings.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key or fob.
2. Access the main menu on the information display controls. Use the
arrow keys to get to the following menu
selections: Action and Description
Message
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.
Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.
MyKey
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End of Travel Position
The steering column sets a stopping
position just short of the end of the column
position to prevent damage to the steering
column. A new stopping position sets if the
steering column encounters an object
when tilting or telescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:
1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing
the motion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering column control until the steering column stops
moving.
3. Press the steering column control again. The steering column may begin
to move again.
4. When the steering column stops, continue holding the control for an
additional few seconds.
5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.
A new stopping position is set. The next
time you tilt or telescope the steering
column, it will stop just short of the end of
the column position.
Memory Feature
You can save and recall the steering
column position with the memory function.
See Memory Function (page 130).
Note: Pressing the adjustment control
during memory recall cancels the operation.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
When you switch the ignition off, the
steering column will move to allow extra
room to exit your vehicle. The column will
return to the previous setting when you
switch the ignition on. You can enable or
disable this feature in the information
display. See Information Displays (page
99
). AUDIO CONTROL
You can operate the following functions
with the control:
Seek up and down or next.
A
Media.
B
Volume up or down.
C
Mute.
D
MEDIA
Press repeatedly to scroll through available
audio modes.
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset.
• Play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next station up
or down the frequency band.
• Seek through a track.
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Action
Message
The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Transport Mode Contact
Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Factory Mode Contact
Dealer
MyKey Action
Message
MyKey cannot be programmed during key programming .
MyKey not Created
MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
When starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to XX
MPH/km/h
When a MyKey is in use, the MyKey speed limit is on and yourvehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
MyKey is active.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
A MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated.
Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio
An attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys.
Could Not Program
Integrated Key
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Coverage area of up to 6 ft (1.8 m) from
the rear bumper. There may be decreased
coverage area at the outer corners of the
bumper.
The system detects certain objects while
the transmission is in reverse (R) :
• Your vehicle is moving toward a
stationary object at a speed of
3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.
• Your vehicle is not moving, but a
moving object is approaching the rear
of your vehicle at a speed of
3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.
• Your vehicle is moving at a speed of
less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and a moving
object is approaching the rear of your
vehicle at a speed of less than
3 mph
(5 km/h).
The system provides audio warnings only
when your vehicle is moving or when your
vehicle is stationary and the detected
obstacle is less than
12 in (30 cm) away
from the bumper. ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (If Equipped) WARNINGS
The system is designed to aid the
driver. It is not intended to replace
your attention and judgment. You are
still responsible to drive with due care and
attention. At all times, you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening, if
required. Failure to take care may result in
the loss of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death. The sensors may not detect objects
in heavy rain or other conditions that
cause interference.
Active park assist does not apply the
brakes under any circumstances.
Note:
Keep the sensors, located on the
bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice and
large accumulations of dirt. Covered sensors
can affect the systems accuracy. Do not
clean the sensors with sharp objects.
Note: The sensors may not detect objects
with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Active Park Assist is an electric parking aid
that uses ultrasonic sensors. The system
detects an available parallel parking space
and automatically steers your vehicle into
the space (hands-free) while you control
the accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The
system visually and audibly instructs you
to park your vehicle.
The system may not function correctly if
something passes between the front
bumper and the parking space (a
pedestrian or cyclist) or if the edge of the
neighboring parked vehicle is high off the
ground (for example, a bus, tow truck or
flatbed truck). If you are uncomfortable
with the proximity to any vehicle or object,
you may choose to override the system.
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