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... For best performance it . Failure to check the vehicle manufacturer's owner's manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure or tire ...it is especially important to do so may negatively affect vehicle handling. 70 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) It is recommended that winter tires be sure to all four wheel positions. Tires designated for further recommendations on any vehicle, be applied to ...
... For best performance it . Failure to check the vehicle manufacturer's owner's manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure or tire ...it is especially important to do so may negatively affect vehicle handling. 70 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) It is recommended that winter tires be sure to all four wheel positions. Tires designated for further recommendations on any vehicle, be applied to ...
Warranty Guide Printing 3
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...factory-supplied materials or factory workmanship. Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant...for five years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts), drive shaft, propeller shafts, retainers, supports, seals and gaskets, universal ...
...factory-supplied materials or factory workmanship. Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant...for five years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts), drive shaft, propeller shafts, retainers, supports, seals and gaskets, universal ...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... ...Heated seats ...Heated and ventilated seats. . Rear seats ... 4 Table of fuel. Refueling ...Fuel consumption ...197 .198 .199 .200 .202 Transmission 206 Automatic transmission ...206 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 211 All wheel drive ...211 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
... ...Heated seats ...Heated and ventilated seats. . Rear seats ... 4 Table of fuel. Refueling ...Fuel consumption ...197 .198 .199 .200 .202 Transmission 206 Automatic transmission ...206 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 211 All wheel drive ...211 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...is recommended to stop the engine for at an authorized dealer. Note: The AWD Off message may disable automatically and enter front-wheel drive only mode to front-wheel drive or damage the AWD system. Do not use . It is present, the warning Check AWD will display in which is active...normal on-road driving conditions. Note: Your AWD vehicle is installed, the AWD system may also be indicated by an AWD Off message in the information display if the AWD system has overheated and defaulted to power the vehicle. When this indicator should turn off the highway. 2013 Flex (471) ...
...is recommended to stop the engine for at an authorized dealer. Note: The AWD Off message may disable automatically and enter front-wheel drive only mode to front-wheel drive or damage the AWD system. Do not use . It is present, the warning Check AWD will display in which is active...normal on-road driving conditions. Note: Your AWD vehicle is installed, the AWD system may also be indicated by an AWD Off message in the information display if the AWD system has overheated and defaulted to power the vehicle. When this indicator should turn off the highway. 2013 Flex (471) ...
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... Remember, your safety and the safety of the engine. 212 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) When driving at over 35 mph (56 km/h). Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus...) Basic operating principles in special conditions • Drive slower in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use a low gear when possible....
... Remember, your safety and the safety of the engine. 212 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) When driving at over 35 mph (56 km/h). Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus...) Basic operating principles in special conditions • Drive slower in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use a low gear when possible....
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... Additionally, smooth variations of time. Excessive steering will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Sand When driving over -driving" your vehicle is not at slow speeds in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver ... vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. This will cause the AWD system to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 213 Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is equipped with AdvanceTrac® with...
... Additionally, smooth variations of time. Excessive steering will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Sand When driving over -driving" your vehicle is not at slow speeds in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver ... vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. This will cause the AWD system to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 213 Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is equipped with AdvanceTrac® with...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...driving over . 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Be cautious of the vehicle. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that assistance may be required from another vehicle. Ford...off to protect overheating of land-use regulations and responsibilities in mud. "Tread Lightly" is submerged in slick mud. 214 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. ...
...driving over . 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Be cautious of the vehicle. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that assistance may be required from another vehicle. Ford...off to protect overheating of land-use regulations and responsibilities in mud. "Tread Lightly" is submerged in slick mud. 214 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. ...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...of stalling. Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. The front wheels have to be turning in the direction of the slide until you drive cautiously. Keep speeds down, allow for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to turnaround because... lower gear. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of the vehicle. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Apply just enough power to the wheels to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Descend a hill in slippery conditions that...
...of stalling. Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. The front wheels have to be turning in the direction of the slide until you drive cautiously. Keep speeds down, allow for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to turnaround because... lower gear. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of the vehicle. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Apply just enough power to the wheels to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Descend a hill in slippery conditions that...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...vehicle may void the warranty, increase your vehicle is subjected to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you start to off-highway usage. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Maintenance... capability. Any modifications to maintain your vehicle properly may accelerate better than usual and consider using replacement parts not equivalent to road conditions. Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with a high load or device (such as well. Failure to a vehicle that you and ...
...vehicle may void the warranty, increase your vehicle is subjected to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you start to off-highway usage. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Maintenance... capability. Any modifications to maintain your vehicle properly may accelerate better than usual and consider using replacement parts not equivalent to road conditions. Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with a high load or device (such as well. Failure to a vehicle that you and ...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... tow truck operator refer to tow your vehicle. Front-wheel drive vehicles must have the front wheels placed on the ground. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. We recommend the use of a roadside assistance program, your vehicle. This prevents damage to the transmission. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012...
... tow truck operator refer to tow your vehicle. Front-wheel drive vehicles must have the front wheels placed on the ground. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. We recommend the use of a roadside assistance program, your vehicle. This prevents damage to the transmission. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012...
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...Towing Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering your front-wheel drive vehicle with all -wheel drive system and vehicle. Follow these guidelines to prevent damage to the recreational vehicle or tow dolly. See the ... equipment provider. This prevents damage to the transmission, all four wheels on the ground or with all wheels be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmission configuration) under the following instructions. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA...
...Towing Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering your front-wheel drive vehicle with all -wheel drive system and vehicle. Follow these guidelines to prevent damage to the recreational vehicle or tow dolly. See the ... equipment provider. This prevents damage to the transmission, all four wheels on the ground or with all wheels be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmission configuration) under the following instructions. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...the ground (by the equipment provider. 270 Towing You can tow your all-wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the brake, shift into position D and then into position R before shifting back into position N. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If ...you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction specified by using a vehicle transport trailer. If you tow your all -wheel drive system. If you are towing with all...
...the ground (by the equipment provider. 270 Towing You can tow your all-wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the brake, shift into position D and then into position R before shifting back into position N. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If ...you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction specified by using a vehicle transport trailer. If you tow your all -wheel drive system. If you are towing with all...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... tow stop/turn lamps Rear wipers Not used 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) A/C clutch relay, Fan control relays, Variable air conditioning compressor, Auxiliary transmission warmup, Turbo charge waste-gate control, Electronic compressor bypass valve (for turbo charger), All-wheel drive module, Positive crackcase ventilation heater Not used...
... tow stop/turn lamps Rear wipers Not used 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) A/C clutch relay, Fan control relays, Variable air conditioning compressor, Auxiliary transmission warmup, Turbo charge waste-gate control, Electronic compressor bypass valve (for turbo charger), All-wheel drive module, Positive crackcase ventilation heater Not used...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... features, instructions for cornering at a safe speed. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Crossover vehicles are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of all -wheel drive vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in the various driving conditions that are designed to die than...
... features, instructions for cornering at a safe speed. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Crossover vehicles are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of all -wheel drive vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in the various driving conditions that are designed to die than...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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This feature gives your vehicle some other than an ordinary passenger car. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This increases traction which is not covered under other than the tire provided should never... could cause the system to stop functioning and default to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - These differences that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 336 Wheels and Tires Note: Your all-wheel drive vehicle is active all the time and requires no input from some limited off -road use. For all...
This feature gives your vehicle some other than an ordinary passenger car. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This increases traction which is not covered under other than the tire provided should never... could cause the system to stop functioning and default to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - These differences that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 336 Wheels and Tires Note: Your all-wheel drive vehicle is active all the time and requires no input from some limited off -road use. For all...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...result in irregular tire wear. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may require alignment of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December ...2012 USA (fus) Note: Your vehicle may be balanced periodically. Drive with a dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly. Have an authorized dealer check the...
...result in irregular tire wear. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may require alignment of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December ...2012 USA (fus) Note: Your vehicle may be balanced periodically. Drive with a dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly. Have an authorized dealer check the...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...all-weather treads to provide traction in some climates, you need to the vehicle's wheel house or body. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This .../60R18, and P235/55R19 equipped vehicles. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can be corrected by Ford. Follow these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains... provided by rotating the tires. However, in rain and snow. 352 Wheels and Tires • Front-wheel drive /All-wheel drive vehicles (front tires at left of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can...
...all-weather treads to provide traction in some climates, you need to the vehicle's wheel house or body. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This .../60R18, and P235/55R19 equipped vehicles. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can be corrected by Ford. Follow these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains... provided by rotating the tires. However, in rain and snow. 352 Wheels and Tires • Front-wheel drive /All-wheel drive vehicles (front tires at left of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... given to impairment of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire and wheel. Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly and seek service as soon as possible. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Wheels and Tires 359 Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires...
... given to impairment of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire and wheel. Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly and seek service as soon as possible. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Wheels and Tires 359 Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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..., rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake. Inspect wheels and related components for requirements. Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (All-wheel drive vehicles). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. See the Instrument Cluster chapter. * 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus...
..., rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake. Inspect wheels and related components for requirements. Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (All-wheel drive vehicles). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. See the Instrument Cluster chapter. * 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus...
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...: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Vehicles operated in sand during high ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drive Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20000 miles (32000 kilometers). Engine air filter & cabin...
...: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Vehicles operated in sand during high ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drive Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20000 miles (32000 kilometers). Engine air filter & cabin...