
Press TEXT/SEL to increase/decreasevolume compensation
levels. The selected level will appear in the display.
•Compression:In CD/MP3 modes, select to bring loud and soft
passages together for a more consistent listening level.
•Folder/Track mode:In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears
in teh display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks within
selected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on disc are
accessible).
13.TUNE/CAT:In radio mode,
press to manually advance up/down
the frequency band. In satellite
radio mode, press CAT for a listing of available music categories.
CAT:CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your
radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable
Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite
instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.Dealer installed
satellite kit only available in the continental United States.
For information regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio, please call toll-free
888-539-SIRIUS (888-539-7474) or visit the SIRIUS website at
www.siriusradio.com
14.SEEK:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press to access the
previous
or nextlistenable
radio station, tape selection or CD track.
15.BAND:Press to toggle between
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
Press while in tape or CD mode to
return to radio mode.
CD:Press CD to enter CD mode
and to play a CD already in the
system.
16.Power/volume:Press to turn
the system on/off. Turn to
raise/lower the volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
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“nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
Audio power can also be turned on by pressing BAND or the TAPE or
CD controls.
17.TAPE:Press to begin tape play.
Press to switch tape side (1 to 2) or
(2 to 1).
18.CD slot:Insert the disc with the playing side down and printed side
up.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm)
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
with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball
point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for
further information.
19.Tape door:Insert the tape facing the right.
The Dolbynoise reduction system is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbyand the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of DolbyLaboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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•When the temperature of the DVD player becomes too hot, the high
temperature sensor circuit stops machine operation. DVD/CD HOT will
illuminate in the radio display.
•The DVD player will remain inactive until it cools to a normal
operating temperature. Length of time to cool will vary depending on
conditions.
General operating tips
•When the engine is not running, use the system sparingly. Otherwise,
it will run the battery down.
•When the ignition is turned to OFF, the Rear Seat Entertainment DVD
System is also turned OFF. When the ignition is turned ON, the
system will begin playback from the last selected media source when
the play control is pressed.
•To disable the DVD player, simultaneously press the 3 and 5 memory
presets on the radio face. To enable the DVD player again, press the 3
and 5 presets simultaneously.
•The DVD player is only capable of reading the bottom side of a disc.
When inserting a single sided disc, the label should be up. For a
multi-sided disc, the desired play side should be down when the disc
is inserted into the player.
•The DVD player is capable of playback of DVDs, DVDR/RW, CDs,
CDR/RW and MP3s.
•DVDs are formatted by regions. This DVD system can only play region
1 DVDs (DVDs manufactured for U.S. and Canada).
This unit is designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 (12 cm)
audio compact discs and DVDs only. Due to technical
incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact
discs may not function correctly when used in Ford DVD/CD
players. Irregular shaped discs, discs with a scratch protection
film attached, and discs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels
should not be inserted into the player. The label may peel and
cause the disc to become jammed. It is recommended that
homemade discs be identified with permanent felt tip marker
rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage discs.
Please contact your dealer for further information.
Inserting a CD/DVD
Partially insert the CD/DVD into the slot and the system will fully pull in
the disc. Inserting the disc too far could cause the disc to jam in the
system.
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Inserting a CD/DVD into the DVD player automatically turns the power
ON and playback should begin.
The counter is automatically reset to 0:00:00.
Removing a CD/DVD
1. Press the STOP/EJECT control to stop playback.
2. Press the STOP/EJECT control again to eject the CD/DVD.
If the CD/DVD is not removed within the allotted time, the system will
pull the CD/DVD back into the system for safety purposes. If the
CD/DVD will not eject from the system, press and hold the EJECT
control for approximately 2 seconds. The disc should eject whether the
vehicle ignition is ON or OFF.
Playing a video game/auxiliary device
1. Connect the video line from your video game device to the YELLOW
auxiliary input jack.
2. Connect the left and right audio lines to the WHITE and RED auxiliary
input jacks respectively.
3. Press the MODE control until DVD/CD AUX (no disc in player) or
DVD/CD play (disc in player) illuminates in the radio display. If a disc is
in the system, playback should begin. To enable the aux inputs, press the
STOP control or press the AUX control on the DVD player.
On-screen indicators
Each time a control is pressed, the operational status of the DVD player
is shown on the screen. The following are some possible indicators:
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Safety information
Please read and follow all stated safety precautions. Failure to do
so may increase your risk of collision and personal injury.
Ford Motor Company shall not be liable for any damages of any
type arising from failure to follow these guidelines.
Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the system. See your Ford or
Lincoln Mercury dealer.
The driver must not attempt to operate any detailed operation of
the navigation system while the vehicle is in motion. Give full
attention to driving and to the road. Pull off the road and park in a
safe place before performing detailed operations.
A safety screen will be displayed
each time the navigation system is
turned on as a reminder. Ensure
that you are familiar with the
system’s features and functionality,
including the following:
•Do not turn the ignition key or start the engine while the software is
updating.
•Do not apply pressure to the display screen.
•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.
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14.MENU:The MENU control
works in both the audio and
navigation mode. Press to access
various menus in both modes.
15.HERE:The HERE control works
in the navigation mode. Press the
control to identify the current
location of the vehicle.
Quick start – how to get going
To play a radio station:
1. Ensure that the ignition and the Vehicle Navigation Radio (VNR)
system are ON.
2. Press the AM/FM control to select
the desired frequency band.
3. Press the SEEK control to locate
a station.
To play a CD in the VNR:
1. Ensure that the ignition and the
VNR system are ON.
2. Insert a CD into the single slot of
the VNR and the CD will automatically begin play. If a CD is already
loaded into the system, press the CD control.
To play a CD in the CD DJ:
1. Ensure that the ignition and the
VNR system are ON.
2. Insert CD(s) into the CD DJ
magazine. Insert magazine into CD DJ. If the CD DJ magazine is already
loaded, press the CD control to toggle through CD, CD DJ and DVD (if
equipped).
MENU
HERE
AM/FM
SEEK
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3. Press the memory presets to
choose the desired disc in the CD
DJ.
Note:Navigation CD’s are not operational in the CD DJ.
To use the Navigation system:
1. Ensure that the ignition and the VNR system are ON, and a map data
disc is inserted into the VNR CD slot.
Note:To use the navigation system and listen to an audio CD, the
navigation CD must be loaded into the VNR and the audio CD must be
loaded into the CD DJ.
2. Press the NAV control to enter
into Navigation mode.
3. To enter a destination, ensure
that the vehicle is in the PARK position.
4. To navigate to home from the
current location, press HOME. If a
home location has not previously
been stored, pressing and holding
HOME will store the home location.
Audio features
Your Vehicle Navigation Radio has many features including a full range of
audio functions.
Audio screen display
When in audio mode, there are various indicators which will appear on
the display.
1. Station name
2. Station frequency
3. Stereo indicator
4. Preset selected
5. Band selected
If the navigation system is activated during radio or CD playback (CD
DJ), audio output continues but route guidance screens will appear in
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HOME
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Detours, route interruptions and changes
If need be, your navigation system
can easily and quickly find the most
efficient detour around road
construction, unexpected traffic or
undesirable roads.
Detour options
You may engage the detour option
when in the Guide display, True
view or Map display screens.
Press the control next to DETOUR
to activate.
Use the soft keys to select and enter
your new route criteria. Press the
key to confirm selection. The
following options are available:
•AVOID CURRENT ROAD — Updates your route to avoid the road
which you are on currently.
•AVOID NEXT ROAD — Updates your route to avoid the next road
planned on your journey.
•DETOUR (X) MILES — Provides a detour from the current route for
the noted distance. Use the cursor control to indicate the distance
which needs to be avoided. The range available is based on the length
of your original route.
•AVOID SPECIFIC ROAD — Avoids a specific road on your planned
route.
Route interruptions
In the course of your destination, you may decide to temporarily leave
your planned route for gas, food, etc. If you turn off the ignition, the
option to continue the route guidance will be displayed when the ignition
is turned on again. Use the cursor control to select from one of the
following options:
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