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Speed compensated volume (SCV)
With this feature, radio volume changes automatically with vehicle speed
to compensate for road and wind noise. To engage the SCV feature:
1. Press AUDIO.
2. Press SOUND.
3. SCV is located in the middle of
the screen. Press to turn on.
4. Select setting 1 to 7 or turn off.
The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1
through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
SOUND
AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
PRESET SCANAUTO SET
SCAN
RDS
TRAFFIC
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The AM/FM control works in radio, CD and navigation modes.
AM/FM select in radio mode
Press AM/FM1/FM2 to switch between AM/FM1/FM2 memory preset
stations.
AM/FM select in CD mode
Press to stop CD play and begin radio play.
AM/FM select in navigation mode
The radio will continue to play in the background of the navigation
screens. To access, press AUDIO then AM/FM1/FM2.
Seek
•Press
/to find the next
listenable station up/down the
frequency band.
•Press
/to advance to the
next/previous track on a CD.
Tune adjust
Press TUNE to manually move
down/up (
/) the frequency
band.
In CD mode, press TRACK to select
the previous/next (
/).
Autoset memory preset
Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your
original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips
when you travel between cities with different radio stations.
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Starting autoset memory preset
1. Select a frequency band using
AM/FM1/FM2.
2. Press AUTO SET.
3. When the first six strong stations
are filled, the station stored in
memory preset control 1 will start
playing.
If there are less than six strong
stations available on the frequency
band, the remaining memory preset
controls will all store the last strong station available.
To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set
memory stations, press the AUTO SET again.
Scan
Press SCAN for a brief sampling of
all listenable stations and CD tracks.
Press again to disable and remain on
the current selection.
Preset scan
Press PRESET SCAN to scan the
stations stored in the memory
presets.
SOUND
AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
PRESET SCANAUTO SET
SCAN
RDS
TRAFFIC
INFO PTYSET PTY
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AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
PRESET SCANAUTO SET
SCAN
RDS
TRAFFIC
INFO PTYSET PTY
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98.5 106.3 107.9
SOUND
AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
PRESET SCANAUTO SET
SCAN
RDS
TRAFFIC
INFO PTYSET PTY
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Radio data system (RDS) feature
This feature allows your audio
system to receive text information
from RDS-equipped FM radio
stations such as such as station call
letters, program type, etc. When in
FM mode, press RDS to
activate/deactivate.
Traffic function
Select TRAFFIC for traffic
information broadcast from certain
stations which will automatically
interrupt radio or CD playback at a
preset volume level.
Traffic information not available in most U.S. markets.
Information feature
Press INFO to view the frequency,
call letters and PTY category of the
selected FM station.
Program type (PTY)
This feature allows you to search for Radio Data System (RDS) stations
selectively by their program type.
SOUND
AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
PRESET SCANAUTO SET
SCAN
RDS
TRAFFIC
INFO PTYSET PTY
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AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
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Sound functions
To access settings for Bass, Treble, Balance, Fade, DSP (Digital Signal
Programing), SCV (Speed Compensated Volume), and Occupancy modes:
1. Press AUDIO.
2. Press SOUND.
3. Select from Bass/Treb; Bal/Fade; DSP/SCV.
4. Press +/—to increase/decrease the levels.
Bass: Allows you to increase or
decrease the audio system’s bass
output.
Treble: Allows you to raise or
lower the audio system’s treble
output.
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Fade: Allows you to adjust the
amount of sound emitted from the
front and rear speakers.
Balance: Allows you to adjust the
sound distribution between the right
and left speakers.
SCV(Speed Compensated Volume):
Automatically compensates for road
wind and noise. Refer toSpeed
compensated volumeearlier in this
chapter.
DSP Occupancy mode:Use to
optimize the sound based upon the
occupants in the vehicle. Select
from ALL SEATS, REAR SEATS or
DRIVER SEAT.
Setting memory preset stations
The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve
FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).
1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM1/FM2 touch controls.
2. Select a station.
3. Press and hold a memory preset until the sound returns. The
frequency will appear in the preset.
CD mode
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in)
audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain
recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function
correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs,
CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with
homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into
the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become
jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified
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with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball
point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for
further information.
Playing a previously loaded CD:
To begin CD play (if a CD is already
loaded), press AUDIO hard button
and then CD.
Press CD. CD play will begin where
it stopped last.
Loading a CD:
1. Press CD OPEN CLOSE on the
bezel.
2. The navigation screen will fold down, allowing you access to the
in-dash six CD system.
3. Press LOAD and the desired CD slot number. The indicator light will
blink slowly at first, then quickly, signaling the system is ready.
SOUND
AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
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SCAN
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Deleting a memory point
•In the Memory Point Menu, press
DELETE.
•Select the entry to be deleted.
•The system will ask you to
confirm deletion. Press YES to
confirm.
The screen will briefly show
“Memory Point Deleted”.
Deleting all memory points
•In the Memory Point Menu, press
DELETE ALL.
•The system will ask you to confirm deletion. Press YES to confirm.
The screen will briefly show“All Memory Points Deleted”.
Home
To set home for the first time:
•Press MAP.
•Press“Nav. Menu”.
•Press“Stored Locations.”
CD OPEN CLOSE MENU DESTMAP AUDIO VOL PUSH
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