2006 FORD F150 rear entertainment

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning and control lights 12
Gauges 19
Entertainment Systems 22
AM/FM stereo 22
AM/FM stereo with CD 24
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 28
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 33
Climate Controls 43
Heater only 43
Manual heating and air conditioning 44
Automatic temperature control 46
Rear window defroster 52
Lights 53
Headlamps 53
Turn signal control 57
Bulb replacement 59
Driver Controls 64
Windshield wiper/washer control 64
Steering wheel adjustment 64
Power windows 70
Mirrors 72
Speed control 74
Message center 84
Tailgate 93
Locks and Security 96
Keys 96
Locks 96
Anti-theft system 108
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM Stereo System (if equipped)
1.
/Tune:Press to manually
go up or down the radio frequency.
Also use in menu mode to select
various settings.
2.Audio:Press to access select
various settings.
Treble:Press to adjust the treble setting.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Bass:Press to adjust the bass setting.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
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.
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3.Menu:Press to toggle through
the following modes:
CATEGORY(Satellite Radio if equipped): Press MENU until the
currently active category appears in the display (CATEGORY MODE). In
CATEGORY MODE, press
/to scroll through the list of available
Sirius channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press
SEEKor
SCAN to select the category. After a category is selected, press SEEK to
search for that specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). To select
a different category, press MENU until the category appears in the
display. Press
/to select a different category. You may also select
CATEGORY ALL to seek all available Sirius categories and channels.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
TREB (Treble):Press MENU until TREBLE appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the treble levels.
BASS:Press MENU until BASS appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the bass levels.
BAL (Balance):Press MENU until BAL appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the audio between the left and
right speakers.
FADE:Press MENU until FADE appears in the display. Use
//
SEEKto adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
SSV (Speed sensitive volume):Radio volume automatically changes
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press
MENU until SSV appears in the display. Use
//SEEKto
adjust the levels. The recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the Speed
Sensitive Volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting.
AUTOSET:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2.
Use
//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.
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display. Press/to select a different category. You may also select
CATEGORY ALL to seek all available Sirius categories and channels.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
TREB (Treble):Press MENU until TREBLE appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the treble levels.
BASS:Press MENU until BASS appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the bass levels.
BAL (Balance):Press MENU until BAL appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the audio between the left and
right speakers.
FADE:Press MENU until FADE appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the audio between the front and
rear speakers.
SSV (Speed sensitive volume):Radio volume automatically changes
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press
MENU until SSV appears in the display. Use
//SEEKto
adjust the levels. The recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the Speed
Sensitive Volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting.
AUTOSET:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2.
Use
//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.
CLOCK (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. If no auxiliary
sources are available, NO AUX
AUDIO will be displayed.
If equipped with Satellite Radio, press AUX to cycle through SAT1, SAT2
and SAT3 modes.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
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Occupancy mode:(Available on Audiophile radios only): Press MENU
repeatedly to access. Press
//SEEKto optimize sound for
ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
CLOCK (Setting the clock):Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINS is displayed. Press
//SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
Track/Folder Mode:Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track
Mode, pressing
SEEKwill scroll through all tracks on the disc.
In Folder mode, pressing
SEEKwill scroll only through tracks
within the selected folder.
Compression:Available only in CD mode, compression brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.
Repeat:Available only in CD mode. Press to repeat the current CD
track.
RDS(Available on Audiophile radios only): RDS is available in FM mode,
and allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of
music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz/RB, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top
40. RDS must be activated to access Find and Show functions.
To activate,press and hold MENU until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the
display. Use
/.SEEKto toggle RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is
on, press MENU repeatedly to scroll through Find, Show and RDS. When
RDS is Off, you will not be able to access Find and Show functions.
Find:RDS must be activated to access the Find function. Find allows
you to search RDS-equipped stations for the desired music category.
Use
/to find the desired program type, then useSEEKor
SCAN to begin the search.
Show:RDS must be activated to access the Show function. Show allows
you to display the name of the radio station or program type.
Use
//SEEKto show type, name or none.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX. If no auxiliary
sources are available, NO AUX
AUDIO will be displayed.
If equipped with Satellite Radio, press AUX to cycle through SAT1, SAT2
and SAT3 modes.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
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•Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an
audio mute.
Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is
a satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NO
SIGNAL to indicate the interference.
SIRIUS satellite radio service:SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a continental
U.S. based satellite radio service that broadcasts over 120 channels of
music, sports, news and entertainment coast-to-coast. A service fee is
required in order to receive SIRIUS service. Vehicles that are equipped
with a factory installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include:
•Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date or
sale or lease of the vehicle. Extended subscription terms are available.
Please contact SIRIUS at (888) 539.7474 for pricing and details.
Bundled subscription term includes:
•Pre-selected line-up of music, news, sports, talk and childrens’
channels. You may also request the full channel line-up at no
additional charge by calling SIRIUS at (888) 539.7474.
•Online media player access: providing access to all 65 SIRIUS music
channels over the internet. Call SIRIUS at (888) 539.7474 to obtain
login instructions and your password.
Note:SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add
or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford
Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming
changes.
Satellite Serial Number:This 12 digit Satellite Serial Number is
needed to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. You will
need this number when communicating with SIRIUS. While in SDARS
radio mode, you can view this number on the radio display by pressing
AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously.
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Tonneau covers
Wheels
Interior style
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Speed control
Lifestyle
Bedliners and bedmats
Bed tents
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Rear seat entertainment systems
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories
Peace of mind
First aid and highway safety kits
Full vehicle covers
Keyless entry keypads
Locking gas cap
Mobile-Ease
hands free communication system
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
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