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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.
If your vehicle is equipped with rear seat controls, DISABLE
HEADPHONES and DISABLE REAR CONTROLS will appear as options
at the bottom of the screen. These controls allow you to turn off the
headphones and the rear controls for the rear seat passengers. Press the
appropriate button to turn the headphones or rear controls off. The
button will highlight when the function is disabled. When the button is
not highlighted, the function is on (headphones and rear seat controls
are operating and able to be controlled by the rear seat passengers.)
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.
Seek
²Press/to find the next
listenable station up/down the
frequency band.
²Press
/to advance to the
next/previous track on a CD.
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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.
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.SOUND
AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
PRESET SCANAUTO SET
SCAN
RDS
TRAFFIC
INFO PTYSET PTY
87.9
89.9 98.1
98.5 106.3 107.9
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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.
Radio data system (RDS) feature
This feature allows your audio
system to receive text information
from RDS-equipped FM radio
stations 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.
SOUND
AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
PRESET SCANAUTO SET
SCAN
RDS
TRAFFIC
INFO PTYSET PTY
87.9
89.9 98.1
98.5 106.3 107.9
SOUND
AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
PRESET SCANAUTO SET
SCAN
RDS
TRAFFIC
INFO PTYSET PTY
87.9
89.9 98.1
98.5 106.3 107.9
SOUND
AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
PRESET SCANAUTO SET
SCAN
RDS
TRAFFIC
INFO PTYSET PTY
87.9
89.9 98.1
98.5 106.3 107.9
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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.
Ensure that the RDS function is
turned on. Press PTY to turn the
feature on/off.
To set/change PTY:
Ensure that the RDS function is
turned on.
Press SET PTY to select from the
following program types:
²All
²Classical
²Country
²Information
²Jazz
²Religious
²Rock
²Soft
SOUND
AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
PRESET SCANAUTO SET
SCAN
RDS
TRAFFIC
INFO PTYSET PTY
87.9
89.9 98.1
98.5 106.3 107.9
SOUND
AM
FM1
FM2
CDSEEK
TUNE
PRESET SCANAUTO SET
SCAN
RDS
TRAFFIC
INFO PTYSET PTY
87.9
89.9 98.1
98.5 106.3 107.9
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The navigation system is not a substitute for your personal judgement.
Route suggestions should not supersede local traffic regulations or safe
driving practices.
Do not follow route suggestions if they direct you to perform an unsafe
or illegal maneuver, would place you in an unsafe situation, or would
route you into an area that you consider unsafe.
Drivers should not rely on screen displays while their vehicle is in
motion. Let the voice guide you. If viewing is necessary, pull off the road
to a safe location.
Do not use the navigation system to locate emergency services.
For road safety reasons, the driver should program the system only when
the vehicle is stationary. Certain functions will therefore not operate
while the vehicle is in motion.
The map database DVD does not reflect road detours, closures or
construction, road characteristics such as rough road surface, slope or
grade, weight or height restrictions, traffic congestion, weather or similar
conditions.
To use the system as effectively and safely as possible, obtain an
up-to-date map database DVD whenever they become available.
Set the volume level so that you can hear directions clearly.
Do not disassemble or modify the system as this may lead to damage and
void your warranty. If a problem occurs, stop using the system
immediately and contact your Ford or Lincoln Dealer.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance
Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln Mercury could
void user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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The database reflects reality as existing before you received the
database and it comprises data and information from government
and other sources, which may contain errors and omissions.
Accordingly, the database may contain inaccurate or incomplete
information due to the passage of time, changing circumstances,
and due to the nature of the sources used. The database does not
include or reflect information on neighborhood safety, law
enforcement, emergency assistance, construction work, road or
lane closures, vehicle or speed restrictions, road slope or grade,
bridge height, weight or other limits, road or traffic conditions,
special events, traffic congestion, or travel time.
Radio reception factors
There are certain factors that may effect your radio reception.
²Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by ªsignal modulation.º Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
²Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle's
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its ªshadowº) returns your reception to normal.
²Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
Principles of GPS (global positioning system) operation
Your system directs you based on information derived from global
positioning satellites, road maps stored on the DVD, sensors in your
vehicle and the desired destination. The system compiles all necessary
information to guide you to your selected destination. Space satellites
determine the vehicle's current location and transmit position and time
signals to your car.
If the vehicle has been parked for a long period of time, the navigation
function may be temporarily unresponsive. The navigation system will
operate reliably again once GPS reception is available for a few minutes.
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Bounce-Back
When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the
window is moving upward, the window will automatically reverse
direction and move down. This is known as ªbounce-backº. If the ignition
is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active) during
bounce-back, the window will move down until the bounce back position
is reached.
Security Override
If during a bounce-back condition, the switch is released to the neutral
position, then held in the one touch up position within two seconds after
the window reaches the bounce-back position,the window will travel
up with no bounce-back protection.If the switch is released before
the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is turned OFF (without
accessory delay being active), the window will stop. Security override
can be used if there is ice on the window or seals, causing a restriction.
Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the rear power
windows.
To lock out the rear window
controls push the control down. To
restore the rear window controls,
push the control down. The control
will spring back up to the neutral
position.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the radio, windows, and moonroof operate for up
to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the
OFF position or until any door is opened.
MIRRORS
Automatic dimming rear view mirror (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an inside rear view mirror with an
auto-dimming function. When the mirror is put in the AUTO position, it
will detect bright lights (glare) from behind the vehicle, and will change
from the undarkened high reflective state to the darkened state during
night driving to minimize glare.
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²Depress the brake pedal or press
CNCL (Cancel) until the desired
vehicle speed is reached, press
the SET + control.
Turning off speed control
There are two ways to turn off the speed control:
²Depress the brake pedal or press
CNCL (Cancel). This will not
erase your vehicle's previously set
speed.
²Press the speed control OFF
control.
Note:When you turn off the speed
control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control
features.
Audio control features
Press MEDIA to select:
²AM, FM1, FM2,
²TAPE, or
²CD.
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