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2013 FLEX Owner's Manual 2013 FLEX Owner's Manual fordowner.com ford.ca DA8J 19A321 AA | April 2013 | Fourth Printing | Owner's Manual | Flex | Litho in U.S.A.
2013 FLEX Owner's Manual 2013 FLEX Owner's Manual fordowner.com ford.ca DA8J 19A321 AA | April 2013 | Fourth Printing | Owner's Manual | Flex | Litho in U.S.A.
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Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2013 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 8 Table of Contents Accessories 374 Accessories ...374 Ford Extended Service Plan 376 Scheduled Maintenance 379 Normal scheduled maintenance and log ...384 SYNC® 396 Pairing your phone for the first time ...401 911 ...
Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2013 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 8 Table of Contents Accessories 374 Accessories ...374 Ford Extended Service Plan 376 Scheduled Maintenance 379 Normal scheduled maintenance and log ...384 SYNC® 396 Pairing your phone for the first time ...401 911 ...
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...more that you take some time to get from driving it , the greater the safety and pleasure you know your vehicle by reading this aim. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Note: This manual describes a range of product features and options, sometimes before...your vehicle in line with due care and attention when using and operating the controls and features on this manual may be used for choosing Ford. WARNING: Always drive with all applicable laws and regulations. Left-hand side B Protecting the Environment You must play your vehicle. Note: ...
...more that you take some time to get from driving it , the greater the safety and pleasure you know your vehicle by reading this aim. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Note: This manual describes a range of product features and options, sometimes before...your vehicle in line with due care and attention when using and operating the controls and features on this manual may be used for choosing Ford. WARNING: Always drive with all applicable laws and regulations. Left-hand side B Protecting the Environment You must play your vehicle. Note: ...
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...in 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 access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection ... Company, Ford of collecting and storing diagnostic information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in your vehicle are capable of Canada, and service and repair facilities may be used for more information. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 ...
...in 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 access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection ... Company, Ford of collecting and storing diagnostic information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in your vehicle are capable of Canada, and service and repair facilities may be used for more information. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 ...
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...enforcement, other government authorities or other parties, such as law enforcement, that have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to record, in your vehicle only ...obstacle; no data is recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 12 Introduction Event Data Recording This vehicle is ...
...enforcement, other government authorities or other parties, such as law enforcement, that have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to record, in your vehicle only ...obstacle; no data is recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 12 Introduction Event Data Recording This vehicle is ...
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..., Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. Additionally, when you with this information, do not activate the service. If you do not want Ford or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may also be capable of... provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries, may apply for more information. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Introduction 13 Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to...
..., Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. Additionally, when you with this information, do not activate the service. If you do not want Ford or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may also be capable of... provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries, may apply for more information. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Introduction 13 Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to...
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... as help you for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by the Ford Warranty. ONLY) Ford Credit offers a full range of the Ford Warranty. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If you have it maintained in this level...
... as help you for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by the Ford Warranty. ONLY) Ford Credit offers a full range of the Ford Warranty. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If you have it maintained in this level...
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... is not covered by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the warranty information that may affect use of electronic devices while driving. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Failure to , cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text ...messaging devices and portable two-way radios. Ford strongly recommends that you along with your vehicle is provided to you use extreme caution when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these ...
... is not covered by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the warranty information that may affect use of electronic devices while driving. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Failure to , cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text ...messaging devices and portable two-way radios. Ford strongly recommends that you along with your vehicle is provided to you use extreme caution when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these ...
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... your provincial ministry of serious injury or death to properly restrain children in an increased risk of transportation, or locate your child. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Failure to your vehicle. In Canada, check with and properly...Safety 17 GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on the internet, or Transport Canada at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consulting your pediatrician to properly use safety restraints for ...
... your provincial ministry of serious injury or death to properly restrain children in an increased risk of transportation, or locate your child. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Failure to your vehicle. In Canada, check with and properly...Safety 17 GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on the internet, or Transport Canada at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consulting your pediatrician to properly use safety restraints for ...
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..., forcibly move it side to a CPST. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) In Canada, check with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. See Using Tether Straps later in place. Ford recommends checking with your local St. John...
..., forcibly move it side to a CPST. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) In Canada, check with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. See Using Tether Straps later in place. Ford recommends checking with your local St. John...
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... event of the floor are not tether anchors. 3. If the safety seat is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
... event of the floor are not tether anchors. 3. If the safety seat is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
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...manufacturer's instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to the child restraint. However, if the crash was minor and an authorized ...child seat safety belts to make sure there are not damaged. For proper care of soiled safety belts, see Interior in the Cleaning chapter. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt ...
...manufacturer's instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to the child restraint. However, if the crash was minor and an authorized ...child seat safety belts to make sure there are not damaged. For proper care of soiled safety belts, see Interior in the Cleaning chapter. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt ...
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...cluster remains illuminated, this owner's manual. WARNING: If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will increase the risk of injury in a crash. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) WARNING: Do not attempt to an authorized dealer. The side airbag system (including...airbag, as you as possible. If it deploys from the side of this may or may come into contact with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at least two minutes and verify that may not be a problem due to repair or service the system. Supplementary ...
...cluster remains illuminated, this owner's manual. WARNING: If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will increase the risk of injury in a crash. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) WARNING: Do not attempt to an authorized dealer. The side airbag system (including...airbag, as you as possible. If it deploys from the side of this may or may come into contact with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at least two minutes and verify that may not be a problem due to repair or service the system. Supplementary ...
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...key is in another chapter. See Starting and Stopping the Vehicle. • SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford-approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system, please see your authorized dealer. • Program a... • The key or fob used to Creating a MyKey. • Purchase a new key from your Ford authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start ). MyKey distances do not accumulate. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) button start system. I cannot clear the...
...key is in another chapter. See Starting and Stopping the Vehicle. • SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford-approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system, please see your authorized dealer. • Program a... • The key or fob used to Creating a MyKey. • Purchase a new key from your Ford authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start ). MyKey distances do not accumulate. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) button start system. I cannot clear the...
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... as well as a remote control. Security 83 SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM Note: The system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of security protection. Automatic Disarming Your vehicle disarms when you switch the ignition off , move all objects... will need to be erased from touching the coded key while starting unless a coded key programmed to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Store an extra programmed key away from starting the engine. Note:...
... as well as a remote control. Security 83 SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM Note: The system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of security protection. Automatic Disarming Your vehicle disarms when you switch the ignition off , move all objects... will need to be erased from touching the coded key while starting unless a coded key programmed to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Store an extra programmed key away from starting the engine. Note:...
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...your vehicle can access the menus using any handheld device while driving and that may appear slightly different or not at all applicable laws. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use of any device or feature that you comply with all if the items are optional. †Trip 1... / 2 Trip Odometer Trip Time †See Trip and fuel economy computer later in this section for more information. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Corresponding information is the safe operation of vehicle control, accident and injury. Note...
...your vehicle can access the menus using any handheld device while driving and that may appear slightly different or not at all applicable laws. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use of any device or feature that you comply with all if the items are optional. †Trip 1... / 2 Trip Odometer Trip Time †See Trip and fuel economy computer later in this section for more information. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Corresponding information is the safe operation of vehicle control, accident and injury. Note...
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... their edges only. Note: Do not use a permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels on your authorized dealer for extended periods. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Ballpoint pens may peel and cause the CD to direct sunlight or...pass a ground-based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may not function correctly when used in a circular motion. Do not clean in Ford CD players. Always handle discs by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). When you travel from...
... their edges only. Note: Do not use a permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels on your authorized dealer for extended periods. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Ballpoint pens may peel and cause the CD to direct sunlight or...pass a ground-based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may not function correctly when used in a circular motion. Do not clean in Ford CD players. Always handle discs by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). When you travel from...
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...satellite radio channels, visit www.siriusxm.com in the United States, www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call Sirius at any such programming changes. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Terrain Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking... For optimal reception performance, keep luggage and other material as far away from the antenna as possible. Station overload When you . Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any time, with your reception. Audio System SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED) 145 Satellite ...
...satellite radio channels, visit www.siriusxm.com in the United States, www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call Sirius at any such programming changes. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Terrain Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking... For optimal reception performance, keep luggage and other material as far away from the antenna as possible. Station overload When you . Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any time, with your reception. Audio System SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED) 145 Satellite ...
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...vehicle's battery. Utility compartment or refrigerator unit Console Refrigerator and Freezer (If Equipped) This feature will operate when the vehicle is running. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Storage Compartments 187 CENTER CONSOLE Stow items in accessory mode. ...of use when the vehicle is in accessory mode to provide a flat load floor C. Available console features include: A B D C A. Ford recommends only using this feature when the engine is on or in the cupholder carefully as items may become loose during hard braking, acceleration or...
...vehicle's battery. Utility compartment or refrigerator unit Console Refrigerator and Freezer (If Equipped) This feature will operate when the vehicle is running. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Storage Compartments 187 CENTER CONSOLE Stow items in accessory mode. ...of use when the vehicle is in accessory mode to provide a flat load floor C. Available console features include: A B D C A. Ford recommends only using this feature when the engine is on or in the cupholder carefully as items may become loose during hard braking, acceleration or...
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...and safety information, please consult your Owner's Manual. SYNC is the safe operation of the vehicle. DA8J 19G217 AA Ford FLEX December 2012 Third Printing Quick Reference Guide Litho in USA SyncMyRide.com (U.S.) SYNCMYRIDE.CA (cANADA) Warning fordowner.com Driving ...800-232-5952) fordowner.com Ford of Canada's Customer Relationship Centre Canada • 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) ford.ca Learn How To Sync Your Ride. Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that drivers use of electronic devices while driving. 2013 FLEX QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FORD.CA Please read your entire ...
...and safety information, please consult your Owner's Manual. SYNC is the safe operation of the vehicle. DA8J 19G217 AA Ford FLEX December 2012 Third Printing Quick Reference Guide Litho in USA SyncMyRide.com (U.S.) SYNCMYRIDE.CA (cANADA) Warning fordowner.com Driving ...800-232-5952) fordowner.com Ford of Canada's Customer Relationship Centre Canada • 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) ford.ca Learn How To Sync Your Ride. Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that drivers use of electronic devices while driving. 2013 FLEX QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FORD.CA Please read your entire ...
