2006 FORD EXPLORER display

bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning light for additional information.
Note:Some Warning Lights will display in the Message Center as words
and function the same as the warning light.
Note:Depending on which options your vehicle has, some indicators
may not be present in your vehicle.
Service engine soon:TheService
engine soonindicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check
the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Powertrain malfunction indicator:Illuminates when a powertrain or a
4x4 fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
²Standard instrument cluster
²Optional instrument cluster
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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Odometer:Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.
²Standard instrument cluster
²Optional instrument cluster
Refer toMessage Centerin the
Driver Controlschapter on how to
switch the display from Metric to
English.
Trip odometer:Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
²Standard instrument cluster
Press the TRIP/RESET control once
to switch from the odometer to the
TRIP A feature. Press the control
again to select the TRIP B feature.
To reset the trip, press and hold the
control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles.
²Optional instrument cluster
Press and release the message
center INFO button until TRIP A
mode appears in the display. Press
the control again to select the TRIP
B feature. Press the RESET button
to reset.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped)
may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until
either front door is opened.
1.
/Tuner:Press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Also use in menu mode
to select various settings.
2.MUTE/Phone:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
3.MENU:Press to toggle through
the following modes:
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES is
displayed. Use
/to manually increase/decrease Press MENU again
to disengage clock mode.
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Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press
MENU to access. Use
/to set.
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. Use
/to turn
on/off.
Bass:Press
/to adjust the bass setting.
Treble:Press
/to adjust the treble setting.
Balance:Press
/to adjust the audio between the left and right
speakers.
Fade:Press
/to adjust the audio between the front and rear
speakers.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press MENU
to access and use
/to adjust. The recommended level is 1±3.
Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum
setting.
Track/Folder Mode:Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode.
Press
/to toggle between Track and Folder mode.
In Track mode, press
SEEKto scroll through all tracks on the
current disc.
In Folder mode, press
SEEKto scroll through tracks within the
selected folder.
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
/to turn the feature on/off.
4.AUX:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD, AUX and Satellite Radio
modes (if equipped). If no auxiliary
sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
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5.SEEK: Press to access the
next strong station or CD track.
6.Play/Pause:This control is
operational in CD and DVD mode (if
equipped). When a CD or DVD is
playing in the FES system, press
this control to play or pause the current CD or DVD. The CD/DVD status
will display in the radio display.
7.SHUFFLE:Press to play tracks
in random order.
8.FOLDER
: In folder mode,
press to access next folder on MP3
discs, if available.
9.
FOLDER:In folder mode,
press to access the previous folder
on MP3 discs, if available.
10.FF (Fast forward):Press to
manually advance in a CD track.
11.REW (Rewind):Press to
manually reverse in a CD track.
12.Memory presets:To set a
station, select the desired frequency
band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the
desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and
PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 18 stations,
six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.
13.TEXT/SCAN:Press and hold
SCAN for a brief sampling of radio
stations or CD tracks. Press again to
stop.
In CD/MP3 mode, press TEXT to display track title, artist name, and disc
title and file name (if available).
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14.SEEK:Press to access the
previous strong station or CD track.
15.AM/FM:Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
16.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
ªnominalº listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
17.CD:Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display.
18.CD eject:Press to eject a CD.
19.CD slot:Insert a CD label side
up.
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4.MENU:Press to toggle through
the following modes:
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES is
displayed. Press
/to adjust the hours/minutes.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing
your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press MENU
to access. Use
/to set.
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. Use
/to turn on/off.
Bass:Press/to adjust the bass setting.
Treble:Press
/to adjust the treble setting.
Balance:Press
/to adjust the audio between the left and right
speakers.
Fade:Press
/to adjust the audio between the front and rear
speakers.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use
/
to adjust. Recommended level is 1±3. Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the
feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting.
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
/to turn the feature on/off.
Dolbytnoise reduction:Dolbytnoise reduction works in tape mode to
reduce hiss and static during playback. The Dolbytnoise reduction
system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Dolbytand the double-D symbol are registered trademarks
of DolbytLaboratories Licensing Corporation.
Track/Folder Mode:Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode.
Press
/to toggle between Track and Folder mode.
In Track mode, press
SEEKto scroll through all tracks on the
current disc.
In Folder mode, press
SEEKto scroll through tracks within the
selected folder.
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5.AUX:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed. To return to radio mode, press AM/FM.
6.Tape eject:Press to eject a tape.
7.Play/Pause:This control is
operational in CD, tape and DVD
mode (if equipped). When a CD or
DVD is playing in the FES system,
press this control to play or pause the current CD/DVD. The CD/DVD
status will display in the radio display.
8.SHUFFLE:Press to play CD
tracks in random order.
9.FOLDER
: When in folder
mode, press to access next folder on
MP3 discs, if available.
10.
FOLDER:When in folder
mode, press to access the previous
folder on MP3 discs, if available.
11.FF (Fast forward):Press to
manually advance in a CD track or
cassette.
12.REW (Rewind):Press to
manually reverse in a CD track or
cassette.
13.Memory presets:To set a
station, select the desired frequency
band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the
desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and
PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 18 stations,
six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.
14.Tape:Insert a tape facing to the
right.
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