2005 FORD F150 AUX

Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto turn on/off.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Setting the clock:Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
5.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track.
6.Text:This control currently not
supported.
7.Shuffle:Press to play tracks in
random order on the selected CD.
8.Compress (Compression):In
CD mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
9.Repeat:Press to repeat the
current CD track.
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Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto turn on/off.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Setting the clock:Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
5.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
6.Tape eject:Press to eject a tape.
7.Text:This control currently not
supported.
8.Shuffle:Press to play CD tracks
in random order on the selected CD.
9.Compress (Compression):In
CD mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
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Show functions.
To activate, press and hold MENU until TRAFFIC appears in the display.
This indicates RDS is active. Press MENU consecutively to scroll through
Traffic, Find, Show or RDS ON. Use
SEEK, SEEKto
activate/deactivate the functions. To deactivate RDS, scroll to RDS ON
and press
SEEK, SEEKso the display reads RDS OFF. When
RDS is Off, you will not be able to access Traffic, Find or Show
functions.
Traffic(Available on Audiophile radios only): Allows you to hear traffic
broadcasts. Use
/to turn on/off, then useSEEK, SEEKor
SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is broadcasting
RDS data).Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets.
Find:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for the desired music
category. Use
/to find the desired program type, then use
SEEK, SEEKor SCAN to begin the search.
Show:Allows you to display the name of the radio station or program
type. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto show type, name or none.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
5.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track.
6.Text:This control currently not
supported.
7.Shuffle:Press to play tracks in
random order on the selected CD.
8.Compress (Compression):In
CD mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
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Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. Use/to turn
on/off, then use
SEEKor SCAN to find a station broadcasting a
traffic report (if it is broadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is not
available in most U.S. markets.
RDS: Press MENU consecutively to scroll through RDS Find Program
Type or RDS show name/type. Press
/,SEEKto turn RDS
on/off.
RDS Find Program Type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations
for the desired music category. Press
/to select from: ANY,
Classic, Country, Info, Jazz/Rb, RELIGUS, Rock, Soft, Top 40. Then
use
SEEKor SCAN to begin the search.
RDS Show Name/Type:Allows you to display the name of the radio
station or program type. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto show type,
name or none.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
5.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track.
6.Text:Press to view the MP3 file
name and text information.
7.Shuffle:Press to play tracks in
random order. Press to turn on/off.
8.FOLDER:Press to access next
folder on MP3 discs, if folders are
available.
9.FOLDER:press to access the
previous folder on MP3 discs, if
folders are available.
10.Fast forward:Press to
manually advance in a CD track.
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While pushing upwards with palms, grip the side latches with fingers and
squeeze.
With pressure applied with palms and side latches squeezed down, pull
downward on the entire storage bin and remove.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
Power outlets are designed
for accessory plugs only. Do
not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet
can cause damage not covered by
your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located
on the instrument panel.
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Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use
the power point.
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element.
The maximum power each power point can supply depends on the fuse
rating. For example: a 20A fuse should supply a maximum of 240 Watts,
a 15A fuse should supply a maximum of 180 Watts and a 10A fuse should
supply a maximum of 120 Watts. Exceeding these limits will result in a
blown fuse.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
An additional auxiliary power point
is located on the lower rear side of
the center console. The power point
is accessible from the rear seats.
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The center console offers several useful storage features. These include:
1. Cupholders
2. Tissue holder in lid
3. Power point
4. Large utility compartment has
Coin holder slots, PalmPilot
/PDA
holder, and Pen holder
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
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•Depress the brake pedal 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:
•Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This will
not erase your vehicle’s previously set speed, if RES/RESUME is then
selected, the vehicle will return to the previously set speed.
•Press the speed control OFF
control. This will erase your
vehicle’s previously set speed.
Note:When you turn off the speed
control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control
features.
Audio control features
Press
to select:
•AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE (if
equipped)
•CD (if equipped),
•FES/DVD (if equipped), or
•FES/AUX (if equipped).
In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode:
•Press MEM to select preset stations or the next strong station within
the selected radio band.
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engine’s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may
stall.Driving through deep water where the transmission vent
tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and
cause internal transmission damage.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
SNOWPLOWING
For F–150 snowplow applications, Ford recommends the F–150 4x4
Regular Cab and SuperCab equipped with the 5.4L engine, Heavy Duty
Payload Package and Snow Plow Prep Package. F–150 SuperCrew is not
available, or recommended, for snowplowing.
Installing the snowplow
Weight limits and guidelines for selecting and installing the snowplow can
be found in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, Snowplow
section, found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas. A typical installation
affects the following:
•Certification to government safety laws such as occupant protection
and air bag deployment, braking, and lighting. Look for anAlterer’s
Labelon the vehicle from the snowplow installer certifying that the
installation meets all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS).
•The Total Accessory Reserve Capacity (TARC) is shown on the lower
right side of the vehicle’s Safety Certification Label. This is the weight
of permanently-attached auxiliary equipment, such as snowplow
frame-mounting hardware, that can be added to the vehicle and satisfy
Ford compliance certification to FMVSS. Exceeding this weight may
require the auxiliary equipment installer additional safety certification
responsibility. The Front Accessory Reserve Capacity (FARC) is added
for customer convenience
•Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may be required to prevent
exceeding the FGAWR, and provide front-to-rear weight balance for
proper braking and steering.
•Front wheel toe may require re-adjustment to prevent premature
uneven tire wear. Specifications are found in the Ford Workshop
Manual.
•Headlight aim may require re-adjustment.
•The tire air pressures recommended for general driving are found on
the vehicle’s Safety Certification Label. The maximum cold inflation
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