2017 FORD FLEX oil dipstick

Transporting the Vehicle...........................224
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............226
In California (U.S. Only).............................227
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................228
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................229
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................229
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................230
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................231
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................231
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................233
Changing a Fuse...........................................242
Maintenance
General Information
...................................244
Opening and Closing the Hood..............244
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec........................................................246
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................247
Engine Oil Dipstick
......................................248
Engine Oil Check..........................................248
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................249
Engine Coolant Check...............................250
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................254
Brake Fluid Check........................................255
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................256
Washer Fluid Check....................................256
Changing the 12V Battery.........................256
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................258
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................258 Adjusting the Headlamps........................259
Removing a Headlamp.............................260
Changing a Bulb..........................................260
Bulb Specification Chart...........................263
Changing the Engine Air Filter
................265
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................266
Cleaning Products.......................................266
Cleaning the Exterior..................................266
Waxing
.............................................................267
Cleaning the Engine
...................................268
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................268
Cleaning the Interior
...................................269
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................269
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................270
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............270
Cleaning the Wheels..................................270
Vehicle Storage
..............................................271
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................273
Tire Care..........................................................275
Using Snow Chains
.....................................289
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........290
Changing a Road Wheel...........................293
Technical Specifications
..........................298
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec........................................................299
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................299
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec............300
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™......301
Vehicle Identification Number
................302
Vehicle Certification Label.......................303
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L DURATEC
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 250).
A
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 255).
B
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 256).
C
Engine compartment fusebox. See
Fuse Specification Chart (page 233).
D
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 265).
E
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick. See
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check (page 254).
F
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 248).
G
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 248).
H
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 256).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 250).
A.
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 248).
B.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 248).
C.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 255).
D.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 256).
E.
Engine compartment fuse box. See
Fuses (page 233).
F.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 265).
G.
Automatic transmission dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
(page
254).
H.
Washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 256).
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 244).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 247).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 248). 8.
Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 304).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,100 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See Under Hood Overview (page 247).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
3. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 304). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to reset the oil change
indicator. From the main menu scroll to: Action and description
Message
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Settings
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Vehicle
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Oil Life
Press and hold the
OK
button until the instrument
cluster displays the
following message.
Hold OK to
Reset
Reset Successful
When the oil change indic-
ator resets the instrument
cluster displays 100%.
Remaining Life
{00}%
If the instrument cluster
displays one of the following
messages, repeat the
process.
Not Reset
Reset Cancelled
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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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