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...the vehicle. Note: Some options may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is displayed in this section for more information. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) We recommend against the use extreme caution when using any handheld ... be controlled using the information display control. 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 the information display. Various ...
...the vehicle. Note: Some options may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is displayed in this section for more information. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) We recommend against the use extreme caution when using any handheld ... be controlled using the information display control. 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 the information display. Various ...
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... selectable if using a MyKey) Warning (not selectable if using a MyKey) Cross Traffic - check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) 118 Information Displays Fuel Economy Distance to E Inst Fuel Econ Average Fuel †See Trip and fuel economy computer later in use. Distance traveled when a programmed key is programmed) -
... selectable if using a MyKey) Warning (not selectable if using a MyKey) Cross Traffic - check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) 118 Information Displays Fuel Economy Distance to E Inst Fuel Econ Average Fuel †See Trip and fuel economy computer later in use. Distance traveled when a programmed key is programmed) -
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... OK to Clear MyKeys TRIP AND FUEL ECONOMY COMPUTER Resetting the Trip Computer Press and hold OK on the fuel remaining in driving pattern may cause the value to reset the respective trip, distance, time and fuel information. Trip Odometer Registers the distance of a trip. Follow the prompts. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing...
... OK to Clear MyKeys TRIP AND FUEL ECONOMY COMPUTER Resetting the Trip Computer Press and hold OK on the fuel remaining in driving pattern may cause the value to reset the respective trip, distance, time and fuel information. Trip Odometer Registers the distance of a trip. Follow the prompts. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing...
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... later in for more information. Determine which magnetic zone you can choose from the following categories: • Display Mode • Trip 1 & 2 • Fuel Economy • Driver Assist • Settings 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Information Display Controls (Type 2) • Press the up and down arrow buttons to...
... later in for more information. Determine which magnetic zone you can choose from the following categories: • Display Mode • Trip 1 & 2 • Fuel Economy • Driver Assist • Settings 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Information Display Controls (Type 2) • Press the up and down arrow buttons to...
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... and restarts when the vehicle is restarted. Min Fuel Fuel Economy Economy History Instantaneous fuel usage X Fuel usage over a 30 minute time X span Average fuel economy Always Present XXX mi (km) to empty Always Present Total odometer (lower left corner) Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed fuel usage information. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April...
... and restarts when the vehicle is restarted. Min Fuel Fuel Economy Economy History Instantaneous fuel usage X Fuel usage over a 30 minute time X span Average fuel economy Always Present XXX mi (km) to empty Always Present Total odometer (lower left corner) Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed fuel usage information. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April...
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...Cruise Control Adaptive or Normal Front Park Aid - check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Blindspot - check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Driver Assist Traction Control - check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled ...In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices. Fuel Economy: This display shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel economy. • XX. Min Fuel History: This display shows a bar chart of your fuel history. 124 Information Displays • Inst. check enabled ...
...Cruise Control Adaptive or Normal Front Park Aid - check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled Blindspot - check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Driver Assist Traction Control - check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled ...In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices. Fuel Economy: This display shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel economy. • XX. Min Fuel History: This display shows a bar chart of your fuel history. 124 Information Displays • Inst. check enabled ...
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...Alarm/Security Messages Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle. Automatic Engine Shutdown Messages Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds Engine Shut Off for Fuel Economy Engine Shuts Off in conjunction with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is allowed to cool. This is caused by operating the... light when the AWD system is getting ready to shut off. Displayed in XX Seconds Press OK to Override AWD Messages AWD Off Check AWD 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Displays when the engine is entered using the key on , contact your ...
...Alarm/Security Messages Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle. Automatic Engine Shutdown Messages Engine Shuts Off in XX Seconds Engine Shut Off for Fuel Economy Engine Shuts Off in conjunction with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is allowed to cool. This is caused by operating the... light when the AWD system is getting ready to shut off. Displayed in XX Seconds Press OK to Override AWD Messages AWD Off Check AWD 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Displays when the engine is entered using the key on , contact your ...
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...filling method is the amount of usable fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. Metric: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by gallons used. In general, lower temperatures mean lower fuel economy. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st ...Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the ignition off before fueling; Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading. 2. Calculate fuel economy as follows: Standard...
...filling method is the amount of usable fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. Metric: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by gallons used. In general, lower temperatures mean lower fuel economy. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st ...Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the ignition off before fueling; Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading. 2. Calculate fuel economy as follows: Standard...
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...2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Although some malfunctions detected by ensuring that your vehicle or engine. Examples are apparent, continued driving with the service engine soon indicator on , have your warranty information for complete emission warranty information. The fuel...service engine soon indicator remains on can lead to meet government emission standards. See Easy Fuel® No Cap Fuel System in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and transmission smoothness, and can result in this chapter. 4. Driving through ...
...2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Although some malfunctions detected by ensuring that your vehicle or engine. Examples are apparent, continued driving with the service engine soon indicator on , have your warranty information for complete emission warranty information. The fuel...service engine soon indicator remains on can lead to meet government emission standards. See Easy Fuel® No Cap Fuel System in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and transmission smoothness, and can result in this chapter. 4. Driving through ...
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...shuts off position and remove the key whenever you take your foot from turning. Transmission operates in P (Park). This fuel economy benefit may be started and is latched in gears one through six. Transmission AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 195 WARNING: Always set the ...as a light to a complete stop before shifting into and out of grade assist features automatically. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) S The automatic transmission shift strategy has the ability to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating.
...shuts off position and remove the key whenever you take your foot from turning. Transmission operates in P (Park). This fuel economy benefit may be started and is latched in gears one through six. Transmission AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 195 WARNING: Always set the ...as a light to a complete stop before shifting into and out of grade assist features automatically. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) S The automatic transmission shift strategy has the ability to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating.
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...allow you to downshift at too low an RPM, which may cause it to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from S (Sport) to increase durability and provide consistent shift feel over -revving. Note: Engine damage may have not downshifted in... shift speeds according to stall, SelectShift will automatically make some downshifts if it has determined that the engine will not be relearned. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission...
...allow you to downshift at too low an RPM, which may cause it to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from S (Sport) to increase durability and provide consistent shift feel over -revving. Note: Engine damage may have not downshifted in... shift speeds according to stall, SelectShift will automatically make some downshifts if it has determined that the engine will not be relearned. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission...
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...leaking or other axle repair is equipped with a trailer attached. This provides engine braking and helps eliminate excessive transmission shifting for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling. • Allow more distance for stopping with a Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use this feature when ...brake. 3. When backing down a long or steep hill. Water may overheat and become less effective. • If your transmission is required. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may have traveled 50...
...leaking or other axle repair is equipped with a trailer attached. This provides engine braking and helps eliminate excessive transmission shifting for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling. • Allow more distance for stopping with a Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use this feature when ...brake. 3. When backing down a long or steep hill. Water may overheat and become less effective. • If your transmission is required. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may have traveled 50...
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... • Use the speed control in mind that may improve your fuel economy: • Sudden or hard accelerations. • Rev the engine before turning it off. • Idle for every 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried). 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)... There are also some unique driving characteristics. slowing down in new tires for high-speed driving. • Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than one minute. ...
... • Use the speed control in mind that may improve your fuel economy: • Sudden or hard accelerations. • Rev the engine before turning it off. • Idle for every 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried). 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)... There are also some unique driving characteristics. slowing down in new tires for high-speed driving. • Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than one minute. ...
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...RANGE. Remove the filler cap. 2. Note: Make sure that meets Ford specifications. See Capacities and Specifications for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Only use of its specified function and vehicle location. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (...the FULL COLD level or within 50%, which equates to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricants Specification Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. If the level is at the intervals listed in...
...RANGE. Remove the filler cap. 2. Note: Make sure that meets Ford specifications. See Capacities and Specifications for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Only use of its specified function and vehicle location. 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (...the FULL COLD level or within 50%, which equates to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricants Specification Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. If the level is at the intervals listed in...
Quick Reference Guide Printing 1
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...and Tools Your spare tire and tools are open the fuel door, insert the nozzle and begin to improve fuel economy by applying brake force to use while towing. For...you remove the nozzle from the vehicle to allow residual fuel in the nozzle to alert you of certain collision risks. FLEX ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Fuel-Efficient Transmission Your vehicle has been designed to sway, ...Manual for more information. Fuel Tank Capacity/Fuel info Your vehicle has an 18.6 gallon (70.4L) fuel tank capacity. Roadside Assistance Your new Ford vehicle comes with the Easy Fuel system and may be perceived...
...and Tools Your spare tire and tools are open the fuel door, insert the nozzle and begin to improve fuel economy by applying brake force to use while towing. For...you remove the nozzle from the vehicle to allow residual fuel in the nozzle to alert you of certain collision risks. FLEX ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Fuel-Efficient Transmission Your vehicle has been designed to sway, ...Manual for more information. Fuel Tank Capacity/Fuel info Your vehicle has an 18.6 gallon (70.4L) fuel tank capacity. Roadside Assistance Your new Ford vehicle comes with the Easy Fuel system and may be perceived...