2019 FORD FLEX alarm

Changing the Set Speed
Press the toggle button upward
or downward to increase or
decrease the set speed in small
increments.
Press and hold either direction to change
the set speed in large increments. Release
the button when you reach your preferred
speed.
Press the accelerator or brake pedal until
you reach your preferred speed. Press the
toggle button either direction.
The system may apply the brakes to slow
the vehicle to the new set speed. The set
speed displays continuously in the
information display when the system is
active.
Canceling the Set Speed Press and release the button, or
tap the brake pedal to cancel the
set speed.
Note: The set speed is stored.
Resuming the Set Speed Press and release to resume the
set speed.
Note: Only use resume if you are aware of
the set speed and intend to return to it.
Automatic Cancellation
The system is not functional at vehicle
speeds below 12 mph (20 km/h). The
information display indicates low engine
speed, an audible alarm sounds and the
automatic braking releases if the vehicle
drops below this speed.
Automatic cancellation can also occur
when: •
The tires lose traction.
• The engine speed is too low.
• You apply the parking brake.
Hilly Condition Usage
Select a lower gear when the system is
active in situations such as prolonged
downhill driving on steep grades, for
example in mountainous areas. The
system needs additional engine braking in
these situations to reduce the load on the
vehicle ’s regular brake system to prevent
it from overheating.
Note: An audible alarm sounds and the
system shuts down if it applies brakes for
an extended period of time. This allows the
brakes to cool. The system functions
normally again after the brakes cool.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
Off Press and release the button
when the system is in standby
mode, or switch the ignition off.
Note: You erase the set speed and gap
setting when you switch the system off.
Detection Issues WARNING:
On rare occasions,
detection issues can occur due to the road
infrastructures, for example bridges,
tunnels and safety barriers. In these cases,
the system may brake late or
unexpectedly. At all times, you are
responsible for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening, if
required. WARNING:
If the system
malfunctions, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
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For maximum vehicle performance, keep
the following information in mind when
adding accessories or equipment to your
vehicle:
•
When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as
indicated on the Safety Compliance
Certification label). Ask an authorized
dealer for specific weight information.
• The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use
of mobile communications systems
that are equipped with radio
transmitters, for example two-way
radios, telephones and theft alarms.
Any such equipment installed in your
vehicle should comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulations and should be
installed only by an authorized dealer.
• An authorized dealer needs to install
mobile communications systems.
Improper installation may harm the
operation of your vehicle, particularly
if the manufacturer did not design the
mobile communication system
specifically for automotive use.
• If you or an authorized dealer add any
non-Ford electrical accessories or
components to your vehicle, you may
adversely affect battery performance
and durability. In addition, you may also
adversely affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.
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A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 112
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 173
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 174
Accessories....................................................438 Exterior Style....................................................... 438
Interior Style........................................................ 438
Lifestyle................................................................. 438
Peace of Mind..................................................... 438
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............188
Active Park Assist.........................................179 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space.................................................................. 181
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........182
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 182
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 180
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................259
Horizontal Aim Adjustment.......................... 260
Vertical Aim......................................................... 259
Adjusting the Pedals......................................77
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................74
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................73
End of Travel Position......................................... 73
Memory Feature.................................................... 73
Airbag Disposal................................................51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 112
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............263
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 72
All-Wheel Drive.............................................166
Ambient Lighting...........................................84 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 84Changing the Color.............................................
84
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 84
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 84
Anti-Theft Alarm
.............................................72
Arming the Alarm................................................. 72
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 72
Appendices...................................................460
Apps.................................................................408 ........................................................................\
......... 408
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 410
At a Glance........................................................15
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............94
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 94
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 94
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 94
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................94
Audio Control
...................................................74
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 74
Audio System
.................................................315
General Information.......................................... 315
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
..............................316
Accessing the Auxiliary Media
Sources.............................................................. 316
Accessing the Clock Settings......................... 316
Accessing the Menu........................................... 317
Accessing the Phone Features....................... 317
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 317
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 317
Changing Radio Stations.................................. 317
Ejecting the CD..................................................... 317
Listening to a CD................................................. 317
Listening to Satellite Radio............................. 317
Listening to the Radio........................................ 317
Menu Structure................................................... 318
Muting the Audio................................................ 318
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 318
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........318
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 318
Using the Display Control................................ 318
Using the Number Block.................................. 318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................................................321
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 321
Changing Radio Stations................................. 321
Ejecting the CD.................................................... 321
Inserting a CD....................................................... 321
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Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.............................................................174
Home Screen.................................................374
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
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Ignition Switch
...............................................145
In California (U.S. Only).............................226
Information Display Control.......................75
Information Displays.....................................95
General Information............................................ 95
Information Messages
................................103
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 104
AdvanceTrac ™.................................................... 104
Alarm...................................................................... 104
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 104
AWD
........................................................................\
105
Battery and Charging System........................ 105
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 106
Brake System....................................................... 106
Collision Warning System................................ 107
Doors and Locks.................................................. 107
Fuel........................................................................\
... 107
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 108
Maintenance........................................................ 108
MyKey..................................................................... 109
Park Aid.................................................................. 109
Power Steering..................................................... 110
Seats........................................................................\
110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 110
Towing....................................................................... 111
Traction Control..................................................... 111
Transmission.......................................................... 111
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Restraints...................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster
........................................90
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................82
Instrument Panel Overview
.........................15
Interior Lamps.................................................83
Second Row Reading Lamps.......................... 83
Third Row Dome Lamps................................... 84Interior Mirror...................................................88
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 88
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................221 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 221
Jump Starting...................................................... 222
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 221
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 222
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................64
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 64
Keyless Starting............................................146 Ignition Modes..................................................... 146
Keys and Remote Controls.........................52
L
Liftgate...............................................................67
Lighting Control
..............................................80
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam...............81
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 80
Lighting
..............................................................80
General Information........................................... 80
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............202
Load Carrying
................................................202
Load Limit.......................................................202
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 207
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 202
Locking and Unlocking..................................61 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 62
Autolock................................................................... 63
Autounlock ............................................................ 63
Battery Saver......................................................... 64
Enabling or Disabling Autounlock.................63
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 64
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 64
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................. 61
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Parking Brake..................................................174
Passive Anti-Theft System..........................71 SecuriLock®............................................................ 71
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 71
Pedals..................................................................77
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................43
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 43
Phone...............................................................394 During a Phone Call.......................................... 398
Making Calls......................................................... 397
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 395
Phone Menu........................................................ 395
Receiving Calls................................................... 398
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 399
Text Messaging.................................................. 399
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................223
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 61
Power Liftgate
.................................................68
Obstacle Detection............................................. 69
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 68
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................. 69
Power Seats
....................................................125
Power Lumbar..................................................... 126
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................255
Power Windows.............................................85 Accessory Delay................................................... 85
Bounce-Back......................................................... 85
One-Touch Down................................................. 85
One-Touch Up....................................................... 85
Window Lock......................................................... 85
Protecting the Environment........................14
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 293
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................178
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........118 Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents................................................................... 118
Directing Air to the Overhead and Rear Footwell Air Vents.......................................... 118Directing Air to the Rear Footwell Air
Vents................................................................... 118
Rear Control Lock Indicator............................. 119
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed.........119
Setting the Rear Temperature........................ 119
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
119
Rear Seats
........................................................127
Adjusting the Rear Seats.................................. 127
Rear View Camera.......................................183 Using the Rear View Camera System.........184
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 183
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........79 Rear Camera Washer.......................................... 79
Rear Window Washer......................................... 79
Rear Window Wiper Blade................................ 79
Recommended Towing Weights
...........209
Refueling..........................................................154 Refueling System Overview........................... 154
Refueling System Warning............................. 156
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 154
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
.................................................120
Automatic Settings............................................ 120
Removing a Headlamp.............................260
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............270
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)
..............................................................230
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................230
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