Ford 2011 Flex Automobile User Manual
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1. This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner s Guide which contains more detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers Please read your entire Owner s Guide carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication We reserve the right to change features operation and or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most current information For detailed operating and safety information please consult your Owner s Guide Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P O Box 6248 Dearborn MI 48121 1 800 392 3673 FORD TDD for the hearing impaired 1 800 232 5952 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire which is smaller than a regular tire and designed for emergency use only The jack spare tire jack handle and lug nut wrench are under the cargo cover in the trunk of the vehicle Safe operation of your Five Hundred requires that your tires be properly inflated The Ford recommended inflation pressure is found on the Tire Label or the Certification Label located near the front door latch on the driver s side At least onc2. engine cranks but does not start this switch may have been activated The fuel pump shut off switch is located in the front passenger footwell area in the right upper corner For optimum performance use Regular unleaded fuel with a pump R M 2 octane rating of at least 87 We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as Regular with octane ratings of 86 or lower that are sold in high altitude areas Continuously Variable Transmission CVT The CVT is a fully automatic transmission that electronically monitors vehicle system inputs outputs and driver demands to select the desired drive ratio Unlike traditional automatic transmissions the CVT continually adjusts the optimum overall drive ratio between engine and drive wheels for all operating conditions As traditional automatic transmissions shift up or down in gears the shifting in gear ratios is noticeable by increasing and decreasing engine RPM which causes a slight energy loss as the gears change These gear changes can be felt by the driver With the CVT there is no energy transfer loss from shifting because there is no gear shifting up or down Acceleration up to vehicle operating speed is smooth and continuous uninterrupted by gear shifting The same holds true for coasting down to idle smooth and continuous Unlike traditional automatic transmissions the CVT offers more responsive performance and increased fuel economy The use of fluids
3. transmission lamp illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected Contact your dealer as soon as possible 13 The engine coolant lamp illuminates when the engine coolant is low Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and let the engine cool
4. above 3 mph 6 km h and may not detect certain angular or moving objects One or both rear seat backs can be folded down to provide additional cargo space To lower the seat backs pull he strap located on the outboard side of the seat back o release it and then fold the seat back down Note When raising the seat back s make sure to firmly lock into place and tug forward to assure that it is fully latched The front passenger seat back can be folded down to a horizontal position to allow room for a long load Ensure that the seat is in the rearmost position and the head restraint is fully down prior to pulling the strap located on the back of the seat back Set desired cabin temperature with the H or BY blue and red buttons Press W for driver s side E for passenger s side Recommended settings 72 F 22 C to 75 F 24 C Press DUAL to engage disengage separate passenger side temperature control For controls without a DUAL button press and hold H AUTO to engage disengage separate passenger side emperature control Set desired J cabin temperature Press H AUTO button for full automatic operation The system will automatically adjust airflow emperature fan speed airflow direction A C and recirculated air based on he selected temperature to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature as quickly as possible AUTOMATIC OPERATION Press H AUTO butt
5. other than the recommended fluid could seriously damage internal transmission components For more information please consult your Owner s Guide 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED To adjust your mirrors rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror Then rotate the control to the center position to lock the mirrors in place Your vehicle is equipped with an autolock feature The autolock feature will automatically lock all doors when your vehicle is in motion and meets a set of conditions as described in your Owner s Guide Your vehicle comes with this feature enabled You can enable or disable this feature by following the activation or deactivation procedure outlined in your Owner s Guide Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to lock or unlock the vehicle s doors and open the trunk without a key It also allows you to activate the panic alarm with the key in the 1 LOCK or 2 ACC position The remote entry system can also control the memory seat power mirrors and adjustable pedals feature if equipped For more information please consult your Owner s Guide The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift is in the P Park position Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from y
6. e a month and before long trips inspect each tire and check the air pressure with a tire gauge Don t forget the spare Air pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company To open the hood pull the hood release handle under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch located under the front center of the hood Use the prop rod to support the raised hood If your electrical components aren t working properly a fuse may have blown For more information please consult your Owner s Guide In addition to your New Vehicle Limited Warranty Ford provides new vehicle owners with a complimentary roadside assistance program This service is available 24 hours a day seven days a week for three years or 36 000 miles 60 000 km It covers changing a flat tire jump starts limited fuel delivery lock out assistance and towing of your vehicle United States 800 241 3673 Canada 800 665 2006 When one or both of your rear windows are fully open you may experience a wind throb or buffeting noise This is common among all vehicles and can be eliminated simply by lowering a front window two to three inches This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt After an accident if the
7. his system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle on slippery road surfaces such as snow ice or gravel The system works closely with many elements already present in the Anti lock Braking System The system defaults to ON however should you become stuck try switching the Traction Control off For your speed control to work you must press and release the ON button Pressing and releasing the OFF button disengages the system and turns it off Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph 48 km h To set a speed accelerate to the desired speed press the SET button then take your foot off the accelerator pedal You can increase speed using speed control by pressing and releasing the SET button until you reach the desired speed increasing speed by 1 mph 1 6 km h with each tap You can decrease speed in the same way using the SET button Pressing the RSM resume button will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed The RSM control will not work if the vehicle speed is below 30 mph 48 km h or if the OFF button was pressed To disengage the speed control press the OFF or CNCL button or press the brake pedal With the ignition in the ON position the message center displays important vehicle information by constantly monitoring vehicle systems You may select display features on the message center for a display of status The system will a
8. l the lever towards you again to deactivate high beams Use the same lever to activate the Flash to Pass feature Pull the lever towards you to the first detent to activate and release it to deactivate Use this control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation Move the control to the full upright position past the detent to turn on the interior lamps With the ignition on the foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp headlamp or autolamp position and the high beams are not on Simply pull the headlamp control toward you to turn on the foglamps The foglamp indicator light will illuminate The foglamps will not operate when the high beams are activated The multifunction lever controls the windshield wiper modes speeds and the windshield washer For intermittent operation move the control up one position You can then adjust the rotary control to the desired interval speed For normal or low wiper speed move the control up two positions from OFF For high speed operation move the control up three positions from OFF For windshield washer control pull the end of the lever toward you With a quick pull and hold the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid With a long pull and hold the wipers and washer fluid will activate for up to ten seconds T
9. lso notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings For more information please consult your Owner s Guide These controls allow you to adjust the radio and CD features from the steering wheel Press MEDIA to select AM FM1 FM2 or CD Press SEEK to access the next previous strong station or track on a CD Press VOL to adjust volume and MUTE to mute the volume To adjust the steering wheel push the adjustment lever down to unlock the steering column While the lever is down tilt the steering column to your desired position Then while holding the steering column in place pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column Do not adjust while driving D a The check engine indicator lamp illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb If the light turns solid or blinks the On Board Diagnostics System has detected a malfunction Drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration or deceleration and have your vehicle serviced immediately 2006 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE In an emergency apply continuous force to the brake pedal Do not pump the brakes Any pulsation or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal If the lamp doesn t illuminate or stays on have your vehicle serviced Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning lamp is also illuminated The throttle control
10. ncy band or to select a desired disc Also use in menu mode to select various settings Press 1 MENU until Bass or Treble settings are displayed Adjust using the H or SEEK control Press J LOAD to begin the CD load sequence Press and hold to autoload up to 6 CDs Press 3 MENU until Balance is displayed Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers using the HJ or SEEK controls Press MENU again to display Fade Press the MJ or SEEK controls to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers Press J to enter CD mode If a CD is already loaded into the system the CD will begin playing where it last ended Press to play tracks in random order Press or to select a desired disc Also use in menu mode to select various settings Press FF to manually advance in a CD track Press J REW to manually reverse in a CD track Press Ml to eject a CD Press and hold to eject all CDs Press to select AM or FM frequency bands Press J SCAN for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks Press again o stop In Track mode pressing D or SEEK will scroll through all tracks on the disc In Folder mode pressing D or SEEK will scroll only through tracks within a selected folder Press J or IJ SEEK to access the next previous strong station or track To set a station Press Hd to select AM or FM frequency band tune to a station then press and hold a preset button u
11. ntil the sound returns Press I MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed Press the up and down i or W SEEK control to manually increase or decrease the time Press i MENU again to disengage clock mode Press or J FOLDER to access next or previous folder on MP3 discs 2006 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Your new Five Hundred speaks volumes without saying a word You have chosen well Your new Ford Five Hundred is the car that was built around you Surrounding you with sleek trim good looks and unexpected luxury Putting you in command with impeccable road manners And giving you the peace of mind knowing you re driving one of the smartest cars the road has ever known This Quick Reference Guide was designed to help you get to know your new Five Hundred For the most detailed information consult your Owner s Guide So let s get to know your new Five Hundred The road is waiting Turning the headlamp control clockwise to the first position turns on the parking lamps instrument panel lamps license plate lamps and the tail lamps Continuing to turn the headlamp control to the second position turns on the headlamps To use the autolamp light sensitive automatic on off control for the headlamps turn the headlamp control counterclockwise To turn autolamps off turn the control clockwise to the OFF position To activate the high beams simply pull the turn signal lever towards you to the second detent Pul
12. on for full automatic operation Do not override A C or recirculated air Set temperature to 60 F 16 C OVERRIDE OPERATION Select W air distribution Select H A C and recirculated air Use recirculated air with A C to provide colder airflow Set temperature setting to 60 F 16 C Initially set to highest fan speed H then adjust to maintain comfort Press Hl to set desired cabin temperature Adjust any of the following for personal comfort preferences Ej fan speed airflow direction EJ A C and J recirculated air Fan speed A C and recirculated air overrides will not turn off the AUTO indicator light Airflow direction overrides will turn off the AUTO indicator light Press J repeatedly to select airflow direction Press E to distribute outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents To reduce humidity buildup in the vehicle do not drive with the climate control tumed off Also do not drive with recirculated air selected unless A C is operating Press H to cycle through available settings of high heat 2 lights low heat 1 light and off no lights Press H to tum the system ON or OFF Tum to increase or decrease volume If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is tumed off the volume will come back on at a nominal level when the ignition switch is tumed back on Press E or J SEEKto manually go up or down the radio freque
13. ou or press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals toward you The keyless entry key pad can be used to lock or unlock the doors without using a key It can also control the memory seat power mirrors and adjustable pedals features if equipped For more information please consult your Owner s Guide The Universal Garage Door Opener on the driver s visor provides a convenient way to replace up to three handheld transmitters with a single device This feature will operate most garage doors entry gate operators security systems and home or office lighting For programming please consult your Owner s Guide This feature will allow you to set two positions for the driver s seat power mirrors and adjustable pedals if equipped Set the position by pressing the SET button indicator wil illuminate then press the 1 or 2 button to set the position to either Driver 1 or Driver 2 This memory setting can then be recalled when you press the 1 or 2 button enter Customer Code 1 or 2 on the keypad or when you press unlock on the remote entry system one of your remote ransmitters is associated with Driver 1 and the other transmitter is associated with Driver 2 The Reverse Sensing System RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when R Reverse is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph 5 km h The system is not effective at speeds
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