2018 FORD FLEX park assist

When the system finds a suitable space it
displays a message and a tone sounds.
Stop your vehicle and follow the
instructions on the display screen. If your
vehicle is moving very slowly, you may
need to pull forward a short distance
before the system is ready to park.
Note:
You can also activate the system
after you drive partially or completely pass
the parking space. To do so, press the active
park assist button and the system informs
you if you recently passed a suitable parking
space.
Note: You must observe that the selected
space remains clear of obstructions at all
times in the maneuver.
Note: You should drive your vehicle within
5 ft (1.5 m) and as parallel to the other
vehicles as possible while passing a parking
space. Note:
The system always offers the last
detected parking space. For example, if your
vehicle detects multiple spaces while you
are driving, it offers the last detected space.
Note: If driven above approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h)
, the display screen shows a
message to alert you to reduce your vehicle
speed.
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space
Note: If vehicle speed exceeds
6 mph
(9 km/h) or the maneuver is interrupted, for
example driver input is detected, the system
switches off and you need to take full
control of your vehicle.
When you shift the transmission into
reverse (R), with your hands off the
steering wheel and nothing obstructing its
movement, your vehicle steers itself into
the space. The system displays instructions
to move your vehicle back and forth in the
space. When you think your vehicle has enough
space in front and behind it, or you hear a
solid tone from the parking aid
(accompanied by a touchscreen display
message and a chime), bring your vehicle
to a complete stop.
When automatic steering is complete, the
system displays a message and a chime
sounds, indicating that the active park
assist process is finished. You are
responsible for checking the parking job
and making any necessary corrections
before leaving your vehicle.
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Deactivating the Park Assist
Feature
Manually deactivate the system by:
•
Pressing the active park assist button
during an active maneuver.
• Grabbing the steering wheel during an
active maneuver.
• Driving above approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h) for 30 seconds during an
active park search.
• Driving above
6 mph (9 km/h) during
automatic steering.
• Switching off the traction control
system. Certain vehicle conditions can also
deactivate the system, such as:
•
Traction control has activated.
• There is an anti-lock brake system
activation or failure.
If a problem occurs with the system, a
warning message displays accompanied
by a tone. Occasional system messages
may occur in normal operation. For
recurring or frequent system faults, contact
an authorized dealer to have your vehicle
serviced.
Troubleshooting the System The system does not look for a space
The traction control system may be off.
The transmission is in reverse (R). Your vehicle must be moving forward to detect a
parking space. The system does not offer a particular space
The sensors may be covered. For example, with snow, ice or dirt. Covered sensors can
affect the system's functionality
There is not enough room in the parking space for your vehicle to safely park.
There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on the opposite side of the parking
space.
The parking space is farther than
5 ft (1.5 m) or closer than 16 in (40 cm) away.
Your vehicle is going faster than
22 mph (35 km/h).
You may have recently disconnected or replaced the battery. After a battery disconnect,
the vehicle must be driven on a straight road for a short period of time.
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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 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in park (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:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
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Safety Information
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. •
Do not attempt to service or repair the
system. Have an authorized dealer
check your vehicle.
• Do not operate playing devices if the
power cords or cables are broken, split
or damaged. Place cords and cables
out of the way, so they do not interfere
with the operation of pedals, seats,
compartments or safe driving abilities. •
Do not leave playing devices in your
vehicle during extreme conditions as it
could cause them damage. See your
device's user guide for further
information.
• For your safety, some SYNC 3 functions
are speed-dependent. Their use is
limited to when your vehicle is traveling
at speeds under 3 mph (5 km/h). Make
sure that you review your device's
manual before using it with SYNC 3.
Speed-restricted Features
Some features of this system may be too
difficult to use while your vehicle is moving
so they are restricted from use unless your
vehicle is stationary.
• Screens crowded with information,
such as Point of Interest reviews and
ratings, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
sports scores, movie times or ski
conditions.
• Any action that requires you to use a
keyboard is restricted, such as entering
a navigation destination or editing
information.
• All lists are limited so the user can view
fewer entries (such as phone contacts
or recent phone call entries).
See the following table for more specific
examples. Restricted features
Pairing a Bluetooth phone.
Cellular Phone
Browsing of list entries is limited for phone contacts and
recent phone calls.
Editing the keypad code.
System Functionality
Enabling Valet Mode.
Editing settings while the rear view camera or active park
assist are active.
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Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your
Vehicle
Ford Protect extended service plan also
offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that
covers all scheduled maintenance, and
selected wear items. The coverage is
prepaid, so you never have to worry about
the cost of your vehicle
’s maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc (if equipped).
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers.
• Struts.
• Engine Belts.
• Engine coolant hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (if
equipped).
• Cabin air filter replacement every
20,000 mi (32,000 km) (electric
vehicles only).
Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 10% down payment will provide you
with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the
security and benefits Ford Protect
extended service plan has to offer while
paying over time. You are pre-approved
with no credit check or hassles. To learn
more, call our Ford Protect extended
service plan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232 Ford Protect Extended Service
Plan (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your
vehicle by purchasing a Ford Protect
extended service plan. Ford Protect
extended service plan is the only service
contract backed by Ford Motor Company
of Canada, Limited. Depending on the plan
you purchase, Ford Protect extended
service plan provides benefits such as:
•
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Coverage expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Ford Protect extended
service plans available in various time,
distance and deductible combinations.
Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving
needs, including reimbursement for towing
and rental. When you purchase Ford
Protect extended service plan, you receive
added peace-of-mind protection
throughout Canada, the United States and
Mexico, provided by a network of
participating authorized Ford Motor
Company dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of
Canada, the United States and Mexico are
not eligible for Ford Protect extended
service plan coverage.
This information is subject to change. For
more information; visit your local Ford of
Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find the
Ford Protect extended service plan that is
right for you.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 175
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 176
Accessories....................................................443 Exterior Style....................................................... 443
Interior Style........................................................ 443
Lifestyle................................................................. 443
Peace of Mind..................................................... 443
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............190
Active Park Assist..........................................181 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 183
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........184
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 184
Using Active Park Assist................................... 182
Adjusting the Headlamps........................260 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 261
Vertical Aim......................................................... 260
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................79
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................76
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................75
End of Travel Position......................................... 75
Airbag Disposal................................................51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............267
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 74
All-Wheel Drive.............................................168
Ambient Lighting
...........................................86
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................74
Arming the Alarm................................................. 74Disarming the Alarm...........................................
74
Appendices....................................................465
Apps...................................................................412 ........................................................................\
........... 412
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 414
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............96 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 96
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 96
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 96
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................96
Audio Control
...................................................76
MEDIA....................................................................... 76
Seek, Next or Previous......................................... 77
Audio System.................................................317 General Information........................................... 317
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
..............................318
Menu Structure.................................................. 320
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................323
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................324
Autolamps
........................................................83
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 83
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD....................115
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System........................116
Automatic Transmission
...........................164
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 167
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 166
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 167
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 164
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 164
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
............................................................254
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 255
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level................................................................... 255
Autowipers.......................................................80
Auxiliary Power Points................................143 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 143
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Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information................................ 395
USB Ports............................................................. 395
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks...........................213 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 215
Hitches.................................................................... 214
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 216
Safety Chains....................................................... 214
Trailer Brake Controller Connector...............214
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 214
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 215
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Package and 7 –Pin
Connector)....................................................... 213
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 215
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................88
Blind Spot Information System...................... 89
Direction Indicator Mirrors................................ 89
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 88
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 89
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 89
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 89
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 88
Power-Folding Mirrors....................................... 88
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 89
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 37
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 36
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................35
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 296
Floor Mats
........................................................219
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 85
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 79
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11Ford Protect...................................................445
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 446
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 445
Front Fog Lamps
............................................85
Front Passenger Sensing System............46
Fuel and Refueling.......................................153
Fuel Consumption
.......................................158
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 158
Fuel Economy...................................................... 158
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................154
Fuel Quality
.....................................................153
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 153
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................222
Fuses................................................................234
Fuse Specification Chart..........................234 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................. 239
Power Distribution Box.................................... 234
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........138
Gauges...............................................................92
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 164
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................52
Intelligent Access................................................. 52
General Maintenance Information
........447
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 449
Owner Checks and Services......................... 448
Protecting Your Investment........................... 447
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 447
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 447
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................230
Getting the Services You Need...............227 Away From Home.............................................. 227
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 176
Hazard Flashers
............................................222
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Opening the Hood.............................................
245
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................232
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........232
Overhead Console.......................................146
P
Parking Aids...................................................180
Principle of Operation...................................... 180
Parking Brake..................................................176
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................73 SecuriLock®........................................................... 73
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 73
Pedals.................................................................79
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................43
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 43
Phone
..............................................................399
During a Phone Call.......................................... 402
Making Calls......................................................... 401
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 399
Phone Menu....................................................... 400
Receiving Calls................................................... 402
Smartphone Connectivity............................. 403
Text Messaging.................................................. 403
Post-Crash Alert System..........................225
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 63
Power Liftgate.................................................70 Obstacle Detection............................................... 71
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 70
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................... 71
Power Seats....................................................126 Power Lumbar..................................................... 128
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................257
Power Windows
..............................................87
Accessory Delay.................................................... 87
Bounce-Back......................................................... 87
One-Touch Down................................................. 87
One-Touch Up....................................................... 87
Window Lock......................................................... 87
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 296R
Rear Parking Aid...........................................180
Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........120
Rear Seats
.......................................................129
Adjusting the Rear Seats................................. 129
Rear View Camera
.......................................185
Using the Rear View Camera System.........186
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 185
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............81 Rear Camera Washer........................................... 81
Rear Window Washer.......................................... 81
Rear Window Wiper Blade................................ 81
Recommended Towing Weights
..............211
Refueling..........................................................156 Refueling System Overview........................... 156
Refueling System Warning............................. 158
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 156
Remote Control..............................................53 Car Finder................................................................ 55
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 53
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 53
Memory Feature................................................... 56
Remote Start......................................................... 55
Replacing the Battery......................................... 54
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 55
Remote Start
..................................................122
Automatic Settings............................................ 122
Removing a Headlamp...............................261
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............273
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................56
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
..............................................................232
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................232
Roadside Assistance...................................221
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 222
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................222
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