
11.SAT (if equipped):Your
Audiophile radio comes equipped
with Satellite Ready capability. The
kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your Lincoln
dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer
installed kit.
Dealer installed satellite kit available only in the continental United
States.
12.AM/FM:Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
Autoset:Allows you to set the
strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set
preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press and momentarily hold AM/FM.
AUTOSET will flash on the display. 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. Press again to disengage.
13.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio
volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to
compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0
turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting.
Press and hold the volume control for five seconds. Then press SEL to
increase (
) or decrease () the volume setting. The level will
appear in the display.
14.Load:Press to load a CD. Press
and hold to load up to six discs.
15.CD AUX:Press to access CD to
toggle between CD and DVD (if
equipped).
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•Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU until SPEED VOL X appears in the display. Then press
SEL to increase (
) or decrease () the volume setting. The level
will appear in the display.
•Folder/track mode:In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears
in the display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks within
selected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on disc are
accessible) MODE.
•Autoset:Press MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press
SEL to toggle ON/OFF. Allows you to set the strongest local radio
stations without losing your original memory preset stations for
AM/FM1/FM2. 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:Your vehicle is equipped with a separate in-dash
clock. Refer toSetting the clockin the Driver Controls chapter.
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.
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FIND Program type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a
certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
Press and hold MENU until RDS XX is shown in the display. Press MENU
until FIND appears in the display. Use SEL to scroll through music types.
Press SEEK or SCAN to search for a station playing the requested music
category.
Show TYPE:Displays the station’s call letters or music format.
Press and hold MENU until RDS XX is shown in the display. Press MENU
until SHOW appears in the display. Use SEL to select NAME or TYPE.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until
compression status is displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the
compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed. Press the SEL
control again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed.
Occupancy mode:Press MENU until occupancy mode appears in the
display. Press SEL to select ALL, DRIVER or REAR SEAT occupancy
mode.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press
MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press SEL to toggle
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.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU until SPEED VOL X appears in the display. Then press SEL
to increase (
) or decrease () the volume setting. The level will
appear in the display.
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with a separate in-dash
clock. Refer toSetting the clockin the Driver Controls chapter.
Folder/Track Mode:In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears in
the display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks within
selected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on disc are
accessible) MODE.
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RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
Don’t:
•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
CD/CD PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
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Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.
•Clean using a circular motion.
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.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
LINCOLN NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Lincoln Navigation System which
allows you to listen to the radio, play CDs and also navigate the vehicle
using a navigation DVD.
THX audio system (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
the THXcertified premium audio
system. This system creates optimal
acoustic quality for all seating
positions and road conditions.
The system offers an advanced
speaker system, amplifier, subwoofer
and equalizer.
Your Lincoln Navigation System has a large range of features, yet is easy
to use. Guidance is shown on the display screen and is supplemented
with voice prompts. The display screen provides full information for
operating the system through use of menus, text screens and map
displays. Screen selections are made by touching the desired selection on
the screen.
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To play a previously loaded CD:
1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is on.
2. Press AUDIO.
3. Press CD to select a CD which is already loaded. (NO CD will appear
in the display if there are no CDs loaded into the system). Use the
controls (1–6) to select the desired CD.
4. CD will begin to play.
To load CDs:
1. Press CD OPEN CLOSE at the bottom of the screen to load a CD.
(The screen will open).
2. Press LOAD and select the desired slot. Or, press and hold LOAD to
auto load all available slots. The slot indicator lights blink rate will
increase when the system is ready to accept a disc. Push CD OPEN
CLOSE to close the screen. Once closed, the CD will begin to play.
3. Use the touch controls to advance tracks, scan, pause, etc.
To use the Navigation system:
1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is on, and the navigation DVD is
loaded into the navigation DVD player.
Refer toLoading the map DVDorNavigation system—DVD location
in the Index for your vehicle’s navigation DVD location.
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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.
Fade: Allows you to adjust sound
between 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.
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.)
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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.
4. Insert a disc.
5.To load more than one disc, press and hold LOAD. This will initiate
autoload and will allow you to load all open CD slots.
After an allotted time, the screen will close automatically or you may
press CD OPEN CLOSE on the bezel again.
6. Once the screen closes, the system will start playing the last CD
loaded.
Track
Press
/to advance to the
next/previous track.
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