2018 FORD FLEX wipers

Protected Components
Fuse Amp Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Front park lamps.
10A 2
48
Not used.
-
49
Heated mirrors.
10A 2
50
Not used.
-
51
Not used.
-
52
Trailer tow left-hand stop/turn lamps relay.
Relay
53
Not used.
-
54
Wiper relay.
Relay
55
Fuel injectors.
30A 2
56
Fuel pump relay.
Left-hand high intensity discharge head-
lamp.
20A 2
57
Alternator sensor.
10A 2
58
Brake on/off switch.
10A 2
59
Trailer tow back-up lamps.
10A 2
60
Not used.
-
61
A/C clutch relay.
10A 2
62
Trailer tow stop/turn lamps.
15A 2
63
Rear wipers.
15A 2
64
Not used.
-
65
Powertrain control module – vehicle power
relay.
Relay
66
Vehicle power #2 – oxygen sensor heater.
20A 2
67
Mass airflow sensor.
Variable camshaft timing solenoid valve.
Canister vent solenoid.
Canister purge solenoid.
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WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect your
car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the
painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.
•
Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
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•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting. Note:
It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
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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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System Settings.................................................
354
What's Playing?................................................. 349
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............331 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 335
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 339
Making a Call....................................................... 334
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 331
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................332
Phone Options during an Active Call.........334
Phone Voice Commands................................ 332
Receiving Calls.................................................... 334
System Settings.................................................. 341
Text Messaging................................................... 337
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...........................328 Audio Voice Commands................................. 380
Climate Voice Commands.............................. 381
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 328
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 384
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 383
Phone Voice Commands................................. 381
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 384
System Interaction and Feedback..............329
Voice Settings Commands............................ 385
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................230
V
Vehicle Care...................................................268 General Information......................................... 268
Vehicle Certification Label.......................307
Vehicle Identification Number
...............306
Vehicle Storage.............................................273
Battery.................................................................... 274
Body........................................................................\
273
Brakes..................................................................... 274
Cooling system.................................................... 274
Engine..................................................................... 274Fuel system..........................................................
274
General................................................................... 273
Miscellaneous...................................................... 274
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 274
Tires........................................................................\
. 274
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...........306
Voice Control
....................................................77
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................93 Adaptive Cruise Control..................................... 93
Airbag Readiness................................................. 94
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 94
Battery ...................................................................... 94
Brake System......................................................... 94
Charging System.................................................. 94
Cruise Control........................................................ 94
Directional Indicator........................................... 94
Door Ajar................................................................. 94
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 94
Engine Oil................................................................ 95
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 95
Front Airbag........................................................... 95
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 95
Head Up Display................................................... 95
High Beam.............................................................. 95
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 95
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 95
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 95
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 95
Parking Lamps...................................................... 95
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power.................................................................. 96
Service Engine Soon........................................... 96
Stability Control................................................... 96
Stability Control Off............................................ 96
Washer Fluid Check.....................................257
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 268
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 80
Waxing.............................................................270
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 296
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Wheels and Tires.........................................276
General Information.......................................... 276
Technical Specifications................................ 300
Windows and Mirrors
....................................87
Windshield Washers......................................81
Windshield Wipers........................................80 Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 80
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 259
Wipers and Washers
....................................80
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