2017 FORD FLEX technical specifications

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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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:
Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term IC before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10
meters). Vehicles with the remote start
feature will have a greater range. One of
the following could cause a decrease in
operating range:
• weather conditions
• nearby radio towers
• structures around the vehicle
• other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle
Other short-distance radio transmitters,
such as amateur radios, medical
equipment, wireless headphones, remote
controls and alarm systems may operate
on the same frequency as your remote
control. If other transmitters are operating
on those frequencies, you may not be able
to use your remote control. Using your
remote control near some types of
electronic equipment, such as USB devices, computers or cell phones can interfere with
remote operation. Operating your remote
control near metal or metallic-finished
purses, bags or clothing can interfere with
remote operation. You can lock and unlock
the doors with the key.
Note:
Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.
Intelligent Access
The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorize your vehicle to unlock when one
of the following conditions are met:
• You touch the inside of any exterior
door handle within
3 ft (1 m) proximity
of an intelligent access key.
• You press the luggage compartment
button.
• You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference
is present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need to
mechanically unlock your door. You can
use the mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key to open the driver
door in this situation. See
Remote
Control (page 53).
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8. Remove the wheel cover with the lug
wrench tip and loosen each wheel lug
nut one-half turn counterclockwise,
but do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground. 9. The vehicle jacking points are shown
above, and are depicted on the warning
label on the jack. 10. Put the jack in the jack notch next to
the tire you are changing. Turn the
jack handle clockwise until the wheel
is completely off the ground.
11. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
12. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts
until the wheel is snug against the
hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts
until the wheel has been lowered.
13. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 14.
Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page
298).
15. Install the wheel cover.
Stowing the flat tire 296
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING
When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials
present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub,
brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure to secure any fasteners
that attach the rotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of
the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting
surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle
is in motion, resulting in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death. lb.ft (Nm) *
Bolt size
100 lb.ft (135 Nm)
1/2 x 20
*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford
recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any
wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal). Wheel pilot bore
A
Inspect the wheel pilot hole and
mounting surface prior to installation.
Remove any visible corrosion or loose
particles.
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Tailgate
See: Manual Liftgate.......................................... 66
See: Power Liftgate.............................................. 67
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............299
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................228
Tire Care...........................................................275 Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 277
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 275
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 278
Temperature A B C............................................ 276
Traction AA A B C............................................... 276
Treadwear............................................................. 276
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........290 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 291
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 291
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 273
Towing a Trailer
............................................209
Load Placement................................................ 209
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................215
Emergency Towing............................................. 215
Recreational Towing.......................................... 215
Towing.............................................................209
Traction Control
.............................................177
Principle of Operation........................................ 177
Trailer Sway Control
....................................210
Transmission Code Designation............303
Transmission..................................................164
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 164
Transporting the Vehicle...........................224
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................246
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................247 Universal Garage Door Opener
...............140
HomeLink Wireless Control System...........140
USB Port.........................................................320
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................189 Automatic Cancellation................................... 192
Blocked Sensor................................................... 193
Canceling the Set Speed.................................. 191
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 192
Detection Issues.................................................. 193
Following a Vehicle............................................ 190
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 192
Overriding the System...................................... 192
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 192
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............190
Setting the Gap Distance................................. 191
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........................................................................\
192
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
189
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........194
System Not Available....................................... 193
Using All-Wheel Drive................................168 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 170
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires.................................................................... 169
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires.................................................................... 169
Using Cruise Control...................................188 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 189
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 188
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................61
Using Snow Chains.....................................289
Using Stability Control
................................179
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................342
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 347
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 342
Media Menu Features...................................... 345
Media Voice Commands................................ 344
System Settings................................................. 349
What's Playing?................................................. 344
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............326 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 330
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 334
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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........................................................................\
. 271
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
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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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