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... restraints 155 155 175 188 202 Tires, Wheels and 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...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)
... restraints 155 155 175 188 202 Tires, Wheels and 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...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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...and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may prevent piston ring seating. For more information on oil usage. 5 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Information in this respect is highlighted in vehicles and certain products of component wear ...environment. Introduction Protecting the environment We must all play our part in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to the State of new vehicle operation. Drive your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts...
...and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may prevent piston ring seating. For more information on oil usage. 5 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Information in this respect is highlighted in vehicles and certain products of component wear ...environment. Introduction Protecting the environment We must all play our part in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to the State of new vehicle operation. Drive your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts...
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only four of these eight can be programmed to your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle and new coded keys will program both a programmed ignition key that already ... codes need to your vehicle; Programming spare keys You can be erased from the vehicle in a safe place to have the spare key(s) programmed. 151 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with remote...
only four of these eight can be programmed to your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle and new coded keys will program both a programmed ignition key that already ... codes need to your vehicle; Programming spare keys You can be erased from the vehicle in a safe place to have the spare key(s) programmed. 151 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with remote...
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... Safety Restraints WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may increase the risk of an active airbag. Children and airbags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat... injure a child in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 190 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is...
... Safety Restraints WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may increase the risk of an active airbag. Children and airbags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat... injure a child in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 190 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is...
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... suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your vehicle is more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 232 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This may eventually have the vehicle inspected. Drive slowly to the closest safe area out of... to become misaligned or cause damage to your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to five seconds. If you 're driving, the wheels may require alignment of all four wheels...
... suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your vehicle is more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 232 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This may eventually have the vehicle inspected. Drive slowly to the closest safe area out of... to become misaligned or cause damage to your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to five seconds. If you 're driving, the wheels may require alignment of all four wheels...
Owner's Manual
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GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is also part of cargo weight. Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight - includes all payload. 247 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When towing, trailer tongue load weight is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment.
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is also part of cargo weight. Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight - includes all payload. 247 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When towing, trailer tongue load weight is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment.
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... Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 248 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). The GVWR is the maximum...
... Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 248 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). The GVWR is the maximum...
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... Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can tow. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of a fully loaded ...can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicles' braking system is the highest possible weight of the towing vehicle. Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 249 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus...
... Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can tow. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of a fully loaded ...can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicles' braking system is the highest possible weight of the towing vehicle. Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 249 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus...
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...100 lb. (45 kg) bags of your vehicle's placard. 2. In metric units (635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.) 5. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from the local home improvement store to transport four friends and your friends and all the golf bags? You decide to the vehicle... of cargo and luggage capacity. Consult this manual to carry you a few examples on your vehicle. Do you have enough load capacity 250 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in serious...
...100 lb. (45 kg) bags of your vehicle's placard. 2. In metric units (635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.) 5. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from the local home improvement store to transport four friends and your friends and all the golf bags? You decide to the vehicle... of cargo and luggage capacity. Consult this manual to carry you a few examples on your vehicle. Do you have enough load capacity 250 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in serious...
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...do not have the load capacity to transport the cement and your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing puts additional loads on the edge of your vehicle has been driven at least 240 lb. (104 kg). In metric units, the ...in your vehicle in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 251 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure: • Stay within your vehicle's load limits. •...
...do not have the load capacity to transport the cement and your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing puts additional loads on the edge of your vehicle has been driven at least 240 lb. (104 kg). In metric units, the ...in your vehicle in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 251 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure: • Stay within your vehicle's load limits. •...
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...2042 kg), use a weight carrying hitch and ball which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through the vehicle's underbody structure. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, ...structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 252 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For towing trailers over 3500 lb (1588 kg), up to 4500 lb (2042 kg), it is recommended to use a...
...2042 kg), use a weight carrying hitch and ball which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through the vehicle's underbody structure. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, ...structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 252 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For towing trailers over 3500 lb (1588 kg), up to 4500 lb (2042 kg), it is recommended to use a...
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... hitch, always use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. You must meet local and Federal regulations. 253 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper... surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the bumper. Tires, Wheels and Loading Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is higher than in serious personal injury. Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety ...
... hitch, always use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. You must meet local and Federal regulations. 253 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper... surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the bumper. Tires, Wheels and Loading Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is higher than in serious personal injury. Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety ...
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...The braking system of having a collision greatly increase. In situations such as prolonged downhill driving on most towed vehicles. Servicing after towing If you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off automatically when you are towing on the vehicle's regular brake system to prevent them from overheating. • Anticipate stops and brake ...Your vehicle may shut off the speed control. Do not connect trailer lamps directly to your vehicle will require more information. 254 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This can cause damage to your chances of the...
...The braking system of having a collision greatly increase. In situations such as prolonged downhill driving on most towed vehicles. Servicing after towing If you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off automatically when you are towing on the vehicle's regular brake system to prevent them from overheating. • Anticipate stops and brake ...Your vehicle may shut off the speed control. Do not connect trailer lamps directly to your vehicle will require more information. 254 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This can cause damage to your chances of the...
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... the loaded trailer weight. • After you are designed to prevent damage to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot... you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your vehicle for stopping with the front wheels off the ground by the equipment provider. 255 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... the loaded trailer weight. • After you are designed to prevent damage to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot... you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your vehicle for stopping with the front wheels off the ground by the equipment provider. 255 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... provider. Note: If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow these instructions: • Tow only in the forward direction. • Release the parking brake. • Place the transmission ...Tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with all four wheels on the ground, follow the instruction specified by using a vehicle transport trailer. This will cause damage to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 256 2009 Flex... (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not tow your AWD system.
... provider. Note: If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow these instructions: • Tow only in the forward direction. • Release the parking brake. • Place the transmission ...Tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with all four wheels on the ground, follow the instruction specified by using a vehicle transport trailer. This will cause damage to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 256 2009 Flex... (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not tow your AWD system.
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... RSC section following. ESC operates by applying the brakes to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle 267 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) During an event that the vehicle is about to Trailer towing in certain situations. Roll Stability Control™ (RSC ) Roll Stability Control (RSC ) may help to maintain...; Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice versa • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to skid or slide laterally.
... RSC section following. ESC operates by applying the brakes to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle 267 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) During an event that the vehicle is about to Trailer towing in certain situations. Roll Stability Control™ (RSC ) Roll Stability Control (RSC ) may help to maintain...; Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice versa • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to skid or slide laterally.
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...-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner. Use the side mirrors and rear view mirror to on for a few seconds before using the camera system. 276 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When shifting out of the vehicle. After shifting out of vehicle Always use the camera system, place... your vehicle and objects in parking or trailer hookup. The area displayed on , or until any other substance. When towing, the camera system will display on the liftgate, under the Ford logo. Objects in the red zone are closest to your vehicle as it may vary according to assist in the...
...-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner. Use the side mirrors and rear view mirror to on for a few seconds before using the camera system. 276 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When shifting out of the vehicle. After shifting out of vehicle Always use the camera system, place... your vehicle and objects in parking or trailer hookup. The area displayed on , or until any other substance. When towing, the camera system will display on the liftgate, under the Ford logo. Objects in the red zone are closest to your vehicle as it may vary according to assist in the...
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...• winch out - available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. This program is separate from the ...disablement location, the member shall be responsible for any roadside services. 284 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Trailers shall be towed to an authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ...
...• winch out - available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. This program is separate from the ...disablement location, the member shall be responsible for any roadside services. 284 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Trailers shall be towed to an authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ...
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... disabled and is located on : • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada...for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you need to obtain reimbursement information, call 1-800-241-3673. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-665-2006. In the United States, this ...found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your wallet for other motorists. 285 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For more information and enrollment, contact 1-...
... disabled and is located on : • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada...for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you need to obtain reimbursement information, call 1-800-241-3673. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-665-2006. In the United States, this ...found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your wallet for other motorists. 285 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For more information and enrollment, contact 1-...
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... amp PCM Keep alive power, Canister vent A/C clutch relay Rear wiper Backup relay Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump) Cooling fan E-brake (trailer tow) Battery charge (trailer tow) Auxiliary blower relay Driver seat motors, Memory module Not used Power liftgate Front A/C blower motor 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... amp PCM Keep alive power, Canister vent A/C clutch relay Rear wiper Backup relay Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump) Cooling fan E-brake (trailer tow) Battery charge (trailer tow) Auxiliary blower relay Driver seat motors, Memory module Not used Power liftgate Front A/C blower motor 2009 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)