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5.CLK (Clock):Press to alternate
between clock display and audio
display.
Note:If the audio operation is selected while the clock mode is on, the
selected audio mode will be displayed for ten seconds, then the display
will revert to the clock mode.
Setting the clock:Press and hold CLK for approximately two seconds
until a beep is heard. The clock’s current time will flash. Press SCAN on
the minute set control (M) to set the minutes. Press AUTO-S on the
hour set control (H) to adjust the hours. Press CLK again to disengage
clock mode.
6.FF (Fast forward):In CD
mode, press and hold to advance
through a track at high speed.
7.REW (Rewind):In CD mode,
press and hold to reverse through a
track at high speed.
8.SHUF (Shuffle):Press to play
all tracks on the current CD in
random order.
9.RPT (Repeat):Press to repeat
the current CD track. The track will
repeat continuously until RPT is
pressed again.
10.DISC
: Press to skip forward
to the beginning of the next CD.
11.DISC
: Press to skip back to
the beginning of the previous CD.
12.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold
a preset button until sound returns.
13.Volume/ON/OFF:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
the level of volume.
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14.LOAD:The load feature allows
you to load up to six single CDs into
the audio system. Press LOAD. “In”
will appear in the display when the system is ready. Insert the CD.
Autoload:To load up to six CDs into the system: Press and hold LOAD
until a beep is heard. When “In” is displayed, insert the desired CD.
When “In” is displayed again, insert the next CD. Continue until all six
are loaded (if desired).
15.SEEK — TRACK:In radio
mode, press to find the next (
)
or previous (
) listenable station
on the frequency band.
In CD mode, press to listen the next (
) or previous () track.
16.CD door:Insert CDs label side
up.
17.FM 1/2:Press to enter FM
mode. Press to toggle between FM1
and FM2.
18.AM:Press to enter AM mode.
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Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Single CD/MP3 Radio
(if equipped)
1.SEEK:Press and release
SEEK
/for previous/next
strong station or track.
2.TEXT:The filename (Fi), song
title (So), artist text (Ar) or album
text (AL) may be viewed while
playing an MP3 selection. When MP3 selection text is shown on the
message display, its corresponding text indicator (Fi, So, Ar, or AL) is
shown in the elapsed time display. Press TEXT to scroll through the text
fields. The display will scroll through all of the text in the current field
before changing to the next field. (TEXT must be pressed within 3
seconds of the previous press to proceed to the next/last text display.
The last text field shown on the display will become the new display
message default.
TEXT is also 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.
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3.AUX:This control is not
operational.
4.MUTE:Press to MUTE playing
media; press again to return to
playing media
5.EJ:Press to eject a CD.
6.Bass:Press BASS; then press
SEL
/to decrease/increase
the bass output.
Treble:Press TREB; then press
SEL
/to decrease/increase
the treble output.
7.Select:Use with Bass, Treble,
Balance, Fade and other menu
selections.
8.Balance:Press BAL; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
left/right speakers.
Fade:Press FADE; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers.
9.Menu:Press MENU and SEL to
access AUTOSET, Speed sensitive
volume and Setting the clock.
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 manually set 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.
Speed sensitive volume:Press MENU until SPEED VOL X appears in
the display. Then press SEL to increase (
) or decrease ()the
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volume setting. The level will appear in the display.
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.
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINUTE is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase (
) or decrease
(
) the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.
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.
10.REPEAT:Press to repeat the
current CD/MP3 track.
11.SHUFFLE:Press to play the
CD/MP3 tracks on the current disc
in random order.
12.FOLDER
: Press to access
the next MP3 directory.
13.FOLDER
: Press to access
the previous MP3 directory.
14.FF(Fast forward): In CD/MP3
mode, press until desired selection
is reached.
15.REW(Rewind): In CD/MP3
mode, press until desired selection
is reached.
16.SAT (if equipped):Your radio
comes equipped with Satellite Ready
capability. The kit to enable the
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.
17.BAND:Press to toggle between
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
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18.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band; tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns.
19.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
20.CD:Press to enter CD mode.
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. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact
your authorized dealer for further information.
21.COMP(Compression): Brings
soft and loud CD passages together
for a more consistent listening level
when in CD mode. Press COMP to turn the feature ON/OFF.
22.Scan:Press SCAN to hear a
brief sampling of radio stations or
CD/MP3 tracks. Press again to stop.
23.CAT/Tune:Press
orto
manually tune down/up the radio
frequency band.
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.
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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
24.CD slot:Insert a CD with the label side up.
Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single
CD/MP3 (if equipped)
1.CD slot:Insert a CD with the
label 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. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact
your authorized dealer for further information.
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2.CD Eject:Press to eject a CD.
The radio will resume playing.
3.Mute:Press to MUTE playing
media; press again to return to the
playing media.
4.Tape Eject:Press to eject the
cassette. The radio will resume
playing.
5.Tape 1–2/CD:Press to begin
tape play. If a cassette is already
playing, press to change playing
sides.
CD:If a CD is loaded in the radio,
pressing CD will cause the CD to
begin playing.
6.AUX:Press to toggle between the
current playing media and DVD (if
equipped).
7.MENU:Press to access the
following functions:
Clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is
displayed. Press
SELto decrease/ increase hours or minutes.
Compression:In CD mode, press to bring soft and loud passages
together for a more consistent listening level. Press MENU until
COMPRESS is displayed. Use SEL to toggle on/off.
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/decrease the volume setting. The
level will appear in the display.
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