Tire Warranty 1st Printing
Page 44
... out of alignment or balance. If you should visit a tire retailer for further recommendations on trailer towing. Follow the loading instructions of the manufacturer of your vehicle and this rating. WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than the...
... out of alignment or balance. If you should visit a tire retailer for further recommendations on trailer towing. Follow the loading instructions of the manufacturer of your vehicle and this rating. WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 243
...Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - The GVW must never exceed its GAWR. is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 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). is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 243 2010 Flex (471) ...
...Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - The GVW must never exceed its GAWR. is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 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). is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 243 2010 Flex (471) ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 245
... at GVWR, not at GCWR. that the vehicle can tow. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle...towing vehicles' braking system is the maximum allowable weight of 10-15% (conventional trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is rated for more detailed information. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 245 2010 Flex...
... at GVWR, not at GCWR. that the vehicle can tow. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle...towing vehicles' braking system is the maximum allowable weight of 10-15% (conventional trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is rated for more detailed information. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 245 2010 Flex...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 247
...Preparing to figure in this chapter. • Stay within your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 247 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Remember to tow in the tongue load of the driver's door. For load specification terms found on the label, refer to ... 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg. If you tow in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. • Thoroughly prepare your vehicle on the...
...Preparing to figure in this chapter. • Stay within your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 247 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Remember to tow in the tongue load of the driver's door. For load specification terms found on the label, refer to ... 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg. If you tow in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. • Thoroughly prepare your vehicle on the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 248
...1588 kg), use a weight-carrying hitch and ball which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through the vehicle's underbody structure. For towing trailers over 3500 lb (1588 kg), up to use a weight-carrying hitch and ball which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads ...through the vehicle's underbody structure. 248 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading FWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Class Maximum Trailer Tongue GCWR - lb (kg) range - lb (kg) load...
...1588 kg), use a weight-carrying hitch and ball which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through the vehicle's underbody structure. For towing trailers over 3500 lb (1588 kg), up to use a weight-carrying hitch and ball which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads ...through the vehicle's underbody structure. 248 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading FWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Class Maximum Trailer Tongue GCWR - lb (kg) range - lb (kg) load...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 249
...possible if you require assistance. You must distribute the load in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of the vehicle. 249 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Park the unloaded vehicle on the certification label. Contact your vehicle. Tires, Wheels... and Loading EcoBoost AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Class Maximum Trailer weight Tongue GCWR - Weight-distributing hitch When hooking-up to tow Use the proper equipment for several minutes so that clamp onto the vehicle bumper;...
...possible if you require assistance. You must distribute the load in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of the vehicle. 249 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Park the unloaded vehicle on the certification label. Contact your vehicle. Tires, Wheels... and Loading EcoBoost AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Class Maximum Trailer weight Tongue GCWR - Weight-distributing hitch When hooking-up to tow Use the proper equipment for several minutes so that clamp onto the vehicle bumper;...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 250
...the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 250 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal... safety chains to you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the front bumper height is rated for turning corners. Attach the trailer to your chances of the reference point. Doing so will defeat...brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the frame or hook retainers of the tow vehicle is within 1⁄2 in serious personal injury. The braking system of the vehicle ...
...the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 250 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal... safety chains to you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the front bumper height is rated for turning corners. Attach the trailer to your chances of the reference point. Doing so will defeat...brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the frame or hook retainers of the tow vehicle is within 1⁄2 in serious personal injury. The braking system of the vehicle ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 264
... icon in the instrument cluster will enhance momentum through the obstacle. 264 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Certain adverse driving maneuvers may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to Trailer towing in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power, switching...the roadway. ESC operates by applying the brakes to skid or slide laterally. RSC operates by detecting the vehicle's roll motion and the rate at which include: • Emergency lane-change • Taking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or...
... icon in the instrument cluster will enhance momentum through the obstacle. 264 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Certain adverse driving maneuvers may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to Trailer towing in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power, switching...the roadway. ESC operates by applying the brakes to skid or slide laterally. RSC operates by detecting the vehicle's roll motion and the rate at which include: • Emergency lane-change • Taking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 296
The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 296 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 15A 15A 30A 10A 20A 10A 10A Protected Circuits Driver smart window motor Trailer tow stop/turn lamps Not used (spare) DC/AC inverter Keypad illumination, Brake transmission shift interlock Turn signals Low beam headlamps (left of the steering wheel. Roadside Emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left ) Low beam headlamps (right) 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 296 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 15A 15A 30A 10A 20A 10A 10A Protected Circuits Driver smart window motor Trailer tow stop/turn lamps Not used (spare) DC/AC inverter Keypad illumination, Brake transmission shift interlock Turn signals Low beam headlamps (left of the steering wheel. Roadside Emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left ) Low beam headlamps (right) 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 298
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. 298 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 35 Fuse Amp Rating 10A Protected Circuits Steering angle sensor, Rear park assist, Active park assist, Heated seat..., AWD, DC/AC inverter, Rearview camera Passive anti-theft system module Not used (spare) Trailer tow park lamps Radio/navigation Rear heated ...
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. 298 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 35 Fuse Amp Rating 10A Protected Circuits Steering angle sensor, Rear park assist, Active park assist, Heated seat..., AWD, DC/AC inverter, Rearview camera Passive anti-theft system module Not used (spare) Trailer tow park lamps Radio/navigation Rear heated ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 299
... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Fuse Amp Rating 80A* 80A* 30A* 30A* 30A* 20A* 30A* - 40A* 30A* 30A* 20A* 20A** 10A** Protected Circuits Passenger compartment fuse panel power Passenger compartment fuse panel power Trailer tow brake controller Front wipers Passenger power seat Power point (instrument panel) ...Amplifier Not used Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump Starter relay Powertrain control module (PCM) relay ABS valve Left high intensity discharge (HID) headlamp Brake on/off (BOO) switch 299 2010 Flex ...
... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Fuse Amp Rating 80A* 80A* 30A* 30A* 30A* 20A* 30A* - 40A* 30A* 30A* 20A* 20A** 10A** Protected Circuits Passenger compartment fuse panel power Passenger compartment fuse panel power Trailer tow brake controller Front wipers Passenger power seat Power point (instrument panel) ...Amplifier Not used Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump Starter relay Powertrain control module (PCM) relay ABS valve Left high intensity discharge (HID) headlamp Brake on/off (BOO) switch 299 2010 Flex ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 300
... 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 300 Fuse Amp Rating 25A** 20A** 10A** 20A* 20A* 40A* 20A* 20A* 10A** 10A** 15A** 20A** 15A** 80A* - 30A* 40A* 30A* - 30A* 40A* 10A** 10A** 10A** Diode Diode G8VA... Not used Battery charge (trailer tow) Auxiliary blower motor Driver seat motor Not used Power liftgate Front A/C blower Backup lamps PCM run/start Trailer tow backup lamps Fuel diode One touch integrated start diode Trailer tow park lamp Trailer tow stop/turn lamp (left) Trailer tow stop/turn lamp (right) 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing...
... 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 300 Fuse Amp Rating 25A** 20A** 10A** 20A* 20A* 40A* 20A* 20A* 10A** 10A** 15A** 20A** 15A** 80A* - 30A* 40A* 30A* - 30A* 40A* 10A** 10A** 10A** Diode Diode G8VA... Not used Battery charge (trailer tow) Auxiliary blower motor Driver seat motor Not used Power liftgate Front A/C blower Backup lamps PCM run/start Trailer tow backup lamps Fuel diode One touch integrated start diode Trailer tow park lamp Trailer tow stop/turn lamp (left) Trailer tow stop/turn lamp (right) 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 301
... relay 65 G8VA relay A/C clutch 66 G8VA relay Fuel pump * Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses 301 Fuse/Relay Location 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) PCM power 15A** Vehicle power - Not used 59 HC micro Auxiliary blower motor relay 60 HC micro Trailer...
... relay 65 G8VA relay A/C clutch 66 G8VA relay Fuel pump * Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses 301 Fuse/Relay Location 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) PCM power 15A** Vehicle power - Not used 59 HC micro Auxiliary blower motor relay 60 HC micro Trailer...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 303
...; Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel 303 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Full-size dissimilar spare with...
...; Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel 303 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Full-size dissimilar spare with...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 364
... not be most noticeable in hot weather or in severe duty applications such as towing a trailer. 87 (R+M)/2 METHOD Some stations offer fuels posted as ЉRegularЉ with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket ... to run normally on regular fuel with octane levels below 87, particularly in your warranty. 364 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Fuels with an octane rating of 87 or higher. These products have not been approved for either engine. Maintenance and Specifications ...
... not be most noticeable in hot weather or in severe duty applications such as towing a trailer. 87 (R+M)/2 METHOD Some stations offer fuels posted as ЉRegularЉ with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket ... to run normally on regular fuel with octane levels below 87, particularly in your warranty. 364 2010 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Fuels with an octane rating of 87 or higher. These products have not been approved for either engine. Maintenance and Specifications ...
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing
Page 1
... unavailable while driving. May 2009 First Printing Quick Reference Guide FORD Flex Litho in your Owner's Guide. Note: If any door... will provide improved performance. Your power liftgate is equipped with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended. Refer to unlatch. SOS Post-Crash...by an authorized Ford dealer. See your vehicle is on how to change to your Owner's Guide for more information. 2010 5/15/09 ...automatically appear on "regular" unleaded gasoline with a Class III trailer towing package. If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
... unavailable while driving. May 2009 First Printing Quick Reference Guide FORD Flex Litho in your Owner's Guide. Note: If any door... will provide improved performance. Your power liftgate is equipped with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended. Refer to unlatch. SOS Post-Crash...by an authorized Ford dealer. See your vehicle is on how to change to your Owner's Guide for more information. 2010 5/15/09 ...automatically appear on "regular" unleaded gasoline with a Class III trailer towing package. If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System...