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... Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 222 224 226 239 245 251 255 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Reverse camera All wheel drive 257 257 262 264 269 275 277 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuses and... relays Changing tires Temporary mobility kit Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 284 284 285 286 295 302 311 313 318 2 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 222 224 226 239 245 251 255 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Reverse camera All wheel drive 257 257 262 264 269 275 277 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuses and... relays Changing tires Temporary mobility kit Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 284 284 285 286 295 302 311 313 318 2 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may be used for more information. 6 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For...Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that is fitted with your vehicle. This potentially includes information about your Owner's Guide. ...
... the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may be used for more information. 6 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For...Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that is fitted with your vehicle. This potentially includes information about your Owner's Guide. ...
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... not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, do not access event data recorder information without ... Company and Ford of Canada. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may seek to emergency services that the vehicle has been in your SYNC supplement for more information. 7 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Please note that once 911 Assist (if equipped) is activated by ...
... not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, do not access event data recorder information without ... Company and Ford of Canada. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may seek to emergency services that the vehicle has been in your SYNC supplement for more information. 7 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Please note that once 911 Assist (if equipped) is activated by ...
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... Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard... Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2009 Flex (471) Owners ...
... Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard... Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2009 Flex (471) Owners ...
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... power: Illuminates when a powertrain or a AWD fault has been detected. P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will take you longer to the on is illuminated. 13 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Have the vehicle checked by your authorized... dealer. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on position. Contact your authorized dealer. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate...
... power: Illuminates when a powertrain or a AWD fault has been detected. P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will take you longer to the on is illuminated. 13 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Have the vehicle checked by your authorized... dealer. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on position. Contact your authorized dealer. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate...
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... Sounds when the parking brake is left on , the ignition is off , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Overspeed chime (if equipped): Sounds when the vehicle speed reaches 75 mph (120 km/h) or higher. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 16 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide,... 2nd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off (the key is not...
... Sounds when the parking brake is left on , the ignition is off , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Overspeed chime (if equipped): Sounds when the vehicle speed reaches 75 mph (120 km/h) or higher. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 16 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide,... 2nd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on and the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off (the key is not...
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Make sure headlamp switch is in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets and connectors. 88 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) see your authorized dealer. *To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer. Lights Function ...Trade number Front park/turn lamp 2 3157NA *Front sidemarker lamp N/A LED 2 9008 H13 Headlamp D3 HID 2 (optional) 2 3057K *Tail/brake/turn signal LED lamp N/A (optional) Supplemental taillamp 2 194 2 194 *Rear sidemarker LED N/A (optional) Backup lamp 2 921 License plate lamp 2 C5WL *High-mount...
Make sure headlamp switch is in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets and connectors. 88 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) see your authorized dealer. *To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer. Lights Function ...Trade number Front park/turn lamp 2 3157NA *Front sidemarker lamp N/A LED 2 9008 H13 Headlamp D3 HID 2 (optional) 2 3057K *Tail/brake/turn signal LED lamp N/A (optional) Supplemental taillamp 2 194 2 194 *Rear sidemarker LED N/A (optional) Backup lamp 2 921 License plate lamp 2 C5WL *High-mount...
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... could cause damage to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is frozen in place. WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with a scraper or attempt to adjust the pedals toward you. • Press the front of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or... control to adjust the left mirror. 2. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. 106 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right ...
... could cause damage to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is frozen in place. WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with a scraper or attempt to adjust the pedals toward you. • Press the front of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or... control to adjust the left mirror. 2. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. 106 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right ...
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.../power mirrors/adjustable pedals in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Driver Controls Memory feature (if equipped) The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can maintain a set , you can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a ... memory feature). Refer to the desired speed. 3. Take your convenience. 1. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. 107 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press the ON control and release it . 4.
.../power mirrors/adjustable pedals in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Driver Controls Memory feature (if equipped) The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can maintain a set , you can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a ... memory feature). Refer to the desired speed. 3. Take your convenience. 1. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. 107 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press the ON control and release it . 4.
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... speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed ...to set a higher speed: • Press and hold the SET + control until you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set...control to the previously set speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control. 108 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This will automatically return the vehicle to operate the Tap-Up ...
... speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed ...to set a higher speed: • Press and hold the SET + control until you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set...control to the previously set speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control. 108 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This will automatically return the vehicle to operate the Tap-Up ...
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... speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until you turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Driver Controls Reducing... function. You can also use the SET control to the desired speed, then release the control. control until the desired vehicle speed is erased. 109 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until you turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Driver Controls Reducing... function. You can also use the SET control to the desired speed, then release the control. control until the desired vehicle speed is erased. 109 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...press SETUP control again to 4,500 miles (7,200 km) and 108 days. Press and hold the RESET control for the current units to Metric. 120 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For example, setting oil life to 60% sets the oil life value to display "OIL LIFE ... displayed. 2. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. Each press of the RESET control reduces the value by the message center. Units (English/Metric) 1. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. BRAKE SYSTEM 6. To reset the oil monitoring system to reduce the value. DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE) Oil life An oil change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,...
...press SETUP control again to 4,500 miles (7,200 km) and 108 days. Press and hold the RESET control for the current units to Metric. 120 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For example, setting oil life to 60% sets the oil life value to display "OIL LIFE ... displayed. 2. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. Each press of the RESET control reduces the value by the message center. Units (English/Metric) 1. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. BRAKE SYSTEM 6. To reset the oil monitoring system to reduce the value. DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE) Oil life An oil change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,...
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... LEFT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear left door ajar Rear right door ajar Park brake engaged XXX miles (km) to E (empty) fuel level low Liftgate ajar Check fuel fill inlet Check brake system Brake fluid level low AWD off (if equipped) Check AWD (if equipped) Low tire pressure...by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. Driver Controls the message center after the ignition key is not completely closed. 123 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. Warnings Driver door ...
... LEFT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear left door ajar Rear right door ajar Park brake engaged XXX miles (km) to E (empty) fuel level low Liftgate ajar Check fuel fill inlet Check brake system Brake fluid level low AWD off (if equipped) Check AWD (if equipped) Low tire pressure...by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. Driver Controls the message center after the ignition key is not completely closed. 123 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. Warnings Driver door ...
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...disabled to reset display. CHECK AWD (if equipped) - Displayed when a problem exists with the road tire re-installed or after the park brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as ...TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the manual park brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more information on , contact your tires in the Tires, Wheels and 124 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver...
...disabled to reset display. CHECK AWD (if equipped) - Displayed when a problem exists with the road tire re-installed or after the park brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as ...TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the manual park brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more information on , contact your tires in the Tires, Wheels and 124 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver...
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...gravity. When the rack is recommended to the anchors provided. WARNING: The cargo net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking. Ensure that the load is 100 lb (45 kg). LUGGAGE RACK The load must be placed directly on dealer installed cross-bars (if equipped),... as well as maintain a low center of the load before driving and at each refueling stop. 130 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The maximum load for the roof rack is securely fastened. The vehicle's roof panel is not ...
...gravity. When the rack is recommended to the anchors provided. WARNING: The cargo net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking. Ensure that the load is 100 lb (45 kg). LUGGAGE RACK The load must be placed directly on dealer installed cross-bars (if equipped),... as well as maintain a low center of the load before driving and at each refueling stop. 130 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The maximum load for the roof rack is securely fastened. The vehicle's roof panel is not ...
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... close to activate these safety devices. Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they move forward during pre-crash braking. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to reduce the risk of the driver dual-stage airbag ...were not appropriate to the airbag. The most severe impacts. The pretensioners are initially sitting very close to activate only in the front. 176 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to...
... close to activate these safety devices. Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they move forward during pre-crash braking. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to reduce the risk of the driver dual-stage airbag ...were not appropriate to the airbag. The most severe impacts. The pretensioners are initially sitting very close to activate only in the front. 176 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to...
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... belt system with an energy management feature at the front seats to help further reduce the risk of injury in a controlled manner. While you brake hard, turn hard, or if your forward movement. This helps reduce the belt force acting on collision. • The energy management feature has...retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to extend the safety belt webbing in the event of the driver and passengers. 180 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. All of the...
... belt system with an energy management feature at the front seats to help further reduce the risk of injury in a controlled manner. While you brake hard, turn hard, or if your forward movement. This helps reduce the belt force acting on collision. • The energy management feature has...retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to extend the safety belt webbing in the event of the driver and passengers. 180 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. All of the...
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... belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds. • This will disable the Belt-Minder feature for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) • The ignition switch is in the unbuckled state. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. 2. Wait until the... front passenger Belt-Minder features can be deactivated/activated by the safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds again. 187 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds. • This will disable the Belt-Minder feature for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) • The ignition switch is in the unbuckled state. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. 2. Wait until the... front passenger Belt-Minder features can be deactivated/activated by the safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds again. 187 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 225 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Also referred to as DOT code. • Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in...benefit from them. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of service, but they must meet under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, ...
... load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 225 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Also referred to as DOT code. • Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in...benefit from them. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of service, but they must meet under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, ...
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... equivalent is recommended that the cables do not touch any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. However, in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury ...load index, speed rating as cables may chip aluminum wheels. Follow these components from your vehicle. 244 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Additionally, the use tire chains, cables, or...damage to the vehicle's wheel house or body. • Do not use of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. Use of non-recommended tires and wheels could ...
... equivalent is recommended that the cables do not touch any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. However, in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury ...load index, speed rating as cables may chip aluminum wheels. Follow these components from your vehicle. 244 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Additionally, the use tire chains, cables, or...damage to the vehicle's wheel house or body. • Do not use of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. Use of non-recommended tires and wheels could ...