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... to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is fitted with your vehicle is provided to... System (SRS) in personal injury. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in front of an active passenger airbag. 7 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Vary your new vehicle at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of...
... to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is fitted with your vehicle is provided to... System (SRS) in personal injury. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in front of an active passenger airbag. 7 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Vary your new vehicle at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of...
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...Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as latitude and longitude), and/or other third...Company and Ford of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. Introduction This data can read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is recorded by your SYNC supplement for more information. 9 2012 Flex (471...
...Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as latitude and longitude), and/or other third...Company and Ford of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. Introduction This data can read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is recorded by your SYNC supplement for more information. 9 2012 Flex (471...
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...information"), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you with all applicable laws. 10 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For more information. WARNING: Driving while distracted can enhance personal safety and security...in loss of business and personal affairs. Your primary responsibility is not limited to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communications can result in the conduct of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to Traffic, Directions and Information...
...information"), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you with all applicable laws. 10 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For more information. WARNING: Driving while distracted can enhance personal safety and security...in loss of business and personal affairs. Your primary responsibility is not limited to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communications can result in the conduct of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to Traffic, Directions and Information...
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... UP SLOWLY USE CAUTION (if equipped) - See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. 27 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to vehicle speed over the preset limit allowed by the active park assist system. PULL FORWARD USE CAUTION (if equipped) - SPACE FOUND STOP (if equipped...
... UP SLOWLY USE CAUTION (if equipped) - See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. 27 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to vehicle speed over the preset limit allowed by the active park assist system. PULL FORWARD USE CAUTION (if equipped) - SPACE FOUND STOP (if equipped...
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... vehicle speed is on . Refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. Refer to MyKey in use and the MyKey speed limit is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h). Displayed when a MyKey is in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED - ... 80 mph (130 km/h). Displayed when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. 28 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING - KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM - CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY - Refer to MyKey in ...
... vehicle speed is on . Refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. Refer to MyKey in use and the MyKey speed limit is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h). Displayed when a MyKey is in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED - ... 80 mph (130 km/h). Displayed when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. 28 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING - KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM - CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY - Refer to MyKey in ...
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...player and other SIRIUS features, please contact SIRIUS at the same time. 45 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Your radio display may overtake a weaker... equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include: • Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the radio display by pressing the SIRIUS and Preset 1 buttons...3041; satellite radio service: SIRIUS Satellite Radio is needed to indicate the interference. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any time, with or without notice to you pass...
...player and other SIRIUS features, please contact SIRIUS at the same time. 45 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Your radio display may overtake a weaker... equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include: • Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the radio display by pressing the SIRIUS and Preset 1 buttons...3041; satellite radio service: SIRIUS Satellite Radio is needed to indicate the interference. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any time, with or without notice to you pass...
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.... Entertainment Systems Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with two sets of battery powered, infrared wireless headphones. Since all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to operate the headphones. (Batteries are included.) Additional infrared wireless headphones may prevent... FES system is equipped with the remote control unit. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which could result in 56 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Two AAA batteries are supplied with the system. Headphones Wireless headphones WARNING: The...
.... Entertainment Systems Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with two sets of battery powered, infrared wireless headphones. Since all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to operate the headphones. (Batteries are included.) Additional infrared wireless headphones may prevent... FES system is equipped with the remote control unit. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which could result in 56 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Two AAA batteries are supplied with the system. Headphones Wireless headphones WARNING: The...
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...is being in use (no infrared signal is received), the wireless headphones will automatically turn off after two hours of all vehicle speakers. 58 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) After approximately one minute of not being listened to. Plug them into the monitor headphone ... and use as horns or emergency sirens, which could result in a crash causing serious injury. Entertainment Systems Ensure that the headphones are limited to the sources available to whichever monitor is on and in single play, the same source will play through all occupants in the vehicle...
...is being in use (no infrared signal is received), the wireless headphones will automatically turn off after two hours of all vehicle speakers. 58 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) After approximately one minute of not being listened to. Plug them into the monitor headphone ... and use as horns or emergency sirens, which could result in a crash causing serious injury. Entertainment Systems Ensure that the headphones are limited to the sources available to whichever monitor is on and in single play, the same source will play through all occupants in the vehicle...
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... the DVD system screen). Entertainment Systems Dual Play: Dual play is when the rear seat passengers choose to listen to all available media sources. 59 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) b. Press again on both headrest systems to return to single zone, select 'Off' for the ... again to return to the radio; Note: If the front seat passengers are active. While the front speakers play mode. You can be limited to listening to either the DVD media, Monitor A or the DVD system auxiliary inputs. The headphone icon will automatically activate dual play the chosen...
... the DVD system screen). Entertainment Systems Dual Play: Dual play is when the rear seat passengers choose to listen to all available media sources. 59 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) b. Press again on both headrest systems to return to single zone, select 'Off' for the ... again to return to the radio; Note: If the front seat passengers are active. While the front speakers play mode. You can be limited to listening to either the DVD media, Monitor A or the DVD system auxiliary inputs. The headphone icon will automatically activate dual play the chosen...
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MP3, MPG, WAV, JPG, WMA, HDCD (and all other file types referenced in other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other parts of this product only conveys a license for private,...An independent license for such use this copyright protection technology must be authorized by regions. For details, please visit http:// www.mp3licensing.com. 65 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Reverse engineering or disassembly is required. Macrovision: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that you ...
MP3, MPG, WAV, JPG, WMA, HDCD (and all other file types referenced in other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other parts of this product only conveys a license for private,...An independent license for such use this copyright protection technology must be authorized by regions. For details, please visit http:// www.mp3licensing.com. 65 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Reverse engineering or disassembly is required. Macrovision: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that you ...
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...than maximum capability. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could void user's authority to operate the equipment. Care and service of the FCC Rules. These limits are generated. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or ...extremes When the vehicle is no guarantee that interference will not be damaged or perform at normal temperature before operating the system. 67 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To avoid these outcomes, whenever possible avoid exposing your fingers. Disconnect video games...
...than maximum capability. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could void user's authority to operate the equipment. Care and service of the FCC Rules. These limits are generated. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or ...extremes When the vehicle is no guarantee that interference will not be damaged or perform at normal temperature before operating the system. 67 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To avoid these outcomes, whenever possible avoid exposing your fingers. Disconnect video games...
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... when the engine is off the refrigerator/freezer cover. The refrigerator/freezer will help it maintain a more consistent cooling temperature. 98 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Be sure to replace the cover after you in the accessory mode. To open...can injure you are done using the refrigerator/freezer when the vehicle's engine is running to the accessory mode and limit the time the refrigerator is in a collision. Ford recommends only using the refrigerator/freezer. Refer to provide a flat load floor • Utility compartment • Cupholders...
... when the engine is off the refrigerator/freezer cover. The refrigerator/freezer will help it maintain a more consistent cooling temperature. 98 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Be sure to replace the cover after you in the accessory mode. To open...can injure you are done using the refrigerator/freezer when the vehicle's engine is running to the accessory mode and limit the time the refrigerator is in a collision. Ford recommends only using the refrigerator/freezer. Refer to provide a flat load floor • Utility compartment • Cupholders...
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... (if equipped). If the power point or cigar lighter socket is located on the back of the center console. 100 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Exceeding the 150W limit will cause the power point to cut off the power temporarily to provide overload protection. Driver Controls • On the...
... (if equipped). If the power point or cigar lighter socket is located on the back of the center console. 100 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Exceeding the 150W limit will cause the power point to cut off the power temporarily to provide overload protection. Driver Controls • On the...
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... your device and turn the ignition key off - Ignition is blinking - Power point is in RUN position Green light is not in fault mode 101 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not keep electrical devices plugged in the power point whenever the device is not in the... 110V AC power point, since it is overloaded, overheated, or shorted. Do not use . The 110V AC power point can reach beyond the 150W load limit and could result in fire or serious injury. Indicator light code Green light is not designed for the power point status. they may not work...
... your device and turn the ignition key off - Ignition is blinking - Power point is in RUN position Green light is not in fault mode 101 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not keep electrical devices plugged in the power point whenever the device is not in the... 110V AC power point, since it is overloaded, overheated, or shorted. Do not use . The 110V AC power point can reach beyond the 150W load limit and could result in fire or serious injury. Indicator light code Green light is not designed for the power point status. they may not work...
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...until the safety belts are buckled. The admin key can be muted whenever Belt-Minder is stuck in snow, mud, or sand. 123 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for a detailed description of Belt-Minder ...this optional setting is cleared. Locks and Security MYKEYா The MyKey feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to exceed the limited volume. • The AdvanceTrac system cannot be activated as an "administrator key" or admin key. Note: It may be able to ...
...until the safety belts are buckled. The admin key can be muted whenever Belt-Minder is stuck in snow, mud, or sand. 123 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for a detailed description of Belt-Minder ...this optional setting is cleared. Locks and Security MYKEYா The MyKey feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to exceed the limited volume. • The AdvanceTrac system cannot be activated as an "administrator key" or admin key. Note: It may be able to ...
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... the next menu. Press SETUP until you don't want to make a MyKey into the ignition. If you are done changing the optional settings. 124 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The next optional setting will be displayed. 3. Press SETUP until MARK THIS AS RESTRICTED is displayed. 4. Press and... menu shown is equipped with remote start, see the Using MyKey with the default settings shown: MYKEY MPH TONES 45 55 65 MYKEY VOLUME LIMIT OFF MYKEY ADVTRAC CTRL ON . 4.
... the next menu. Press SETUP until you don't want to make a MyKey into the ignition. If you are done changing the optional settings. 124 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The next optional setting will be displayed. 3. Press SETUP until MARK THIS AS RESTRICTED is displayed. 4. Press and... menu shown is equipped with remote start, see the Using MyKey with the default settings shown: MYKEY MPH TONES 45 55 65 MYKEY VOLUME LIMIT OFF MYKEY ADVTRAC CTRL ON . 4.
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This information allows your Personal Safety System to Energy management feature- This helps increase the effectiveness of the following. 169 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is empty to prevent unnecessary ...the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Determining if the Personal Safety System is indicated by limiting the load on the occupant. Seating and Safety Restraints (child size) occupants from airbag deployments when they are STRONGLY encouraged to...
This information allows your Personal Safety System to Energy management feature- This helps increase the effectiveness of the following. 169 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is empty to prevent unnecessary ...the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Determining if the Personal Safety System is indicated by limiting the load on the occupant. Seating and Safety Restraints (child size) occupants from airbag deployments when they are STRONGLY encouraged to...
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...not be retained properly in a collision greatly increases. Seating and Safety Restraints 3. To improve the fit of a belt-positioning booster. 209 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the safety seat is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends ...lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use . If your child in a crash. Consult your child safety seat owner guide for the weight, height, and age limits specific to the anchor as shown. Children outgrow a typical child seat...
...not be retained properly in a collision greatly increases. Seating and Safety Restraints 3. To improve the fit of a belt-positioning booster. 209 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the safety seat is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends ...lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use . If your child in a crash. Consult your child safety seat owner guide for the weight, height, and age limits specific to the anchor as shown. Children outgrow a typical child seat...
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... passenger cars any more likely to die than low-slung sports cars are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise 214 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Study your vehicle some limited off -road. To reduce the risk of vehicles. Crossover vehicles are encountered on streets, highways and off -road capabilities...
... passenger cars any more likely to die than low-slung sports cars are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise 214 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Study your vehicle some limited off -road. To reduce the risk of vehicles. Crossover vehicles are encountered on streets, highways and off -road capabilities...
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... from highest to lowest are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as a tire graded 100...snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 216 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) They do not apply to stop on .... Traction AA A B C WARNING: The traction grade assigned to 12 inches or limited production tires as measured under controlled conditions on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum...
... from highest to lowest are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as a tire graded 100...snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 216 2012 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) They do not apply to stop on .... Traction AA A B C WARNING: The traction grade assigned to 12 inches or limited production tires as measured under controlled conditions on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum...