2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED phone

Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
Please read the sectionSupplemental restraint system (SRS)
in theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter. Failure to follow
the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should
NEVERbe placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
Cell phone use
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications
systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.
A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to
avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communications Equipment.
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information
For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with
features and options that are different from the ones that are described
in thisOwner’s Guide;therefore, a supplement has been supplied that
complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided
supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations
and specifications that are unique to your vehicle.Refer to this
Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo/ single CD sound system (if equipped)
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the window switches and radio may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition is turned off or 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.Phone/mute: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 SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINUTE is displayed. Use
/to manually increase/decrease. Press
MENU again to disengage clock mode.
If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer toClockin the
Driver Controlschapter.
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Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Sound System
(if equipped)
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the window switches and radio may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition switch is turned off or until either front door is
opened.
1.
/Tune/Disc selector:
Press to manually go up or down
the radio frequency or to select a
desired disc. Also use in menu mode
to select various settings.
2.Phone/mute:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
3.Menu:Press to toggle through
the following modes:
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.
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In DVD playback mode, press to access the disc menu.
In stop mode, press to change media types (e.g. AM, FM, CD...)
8.VOL (VOLUME)control
Press (+) to increase or (-) to decrease the volume level.
Dual play mode
Press the radio preset controls 2
and 4 at the same time to enable or
disable dual play.
During dual play, the rear vehicle speakers will be deactivated and the
wireless headphones will become active. Please note that the infrared
headphones are active only when the Family Entertainment System is
playing a movie.
During dual play mode, two different medias can be played in the
vehicle:
1. The driver can choose, and control, a source on the main radio face
(radio, CD or DVD) and listen to it using the front speakers.
2. Passengers in the rear can listen to the DVD player or AUX input via
the wireless headphones.
Single play mode
When the ignition is turned on, the radio will be in Single Play Mode.
Single play mode allows one media selection (FM/AM, CD, DVD or AUX)
to be heard on all the vehicle speakers.
If radio is in Dual Play Mode, with a DVD playing in the rear, and
another media (FM/AM, CD) playing on front speakers, changing to
single play will turn the DVD player off.
When radio is powered off and back on, it will be in Single Play mode,
even if upon power off the radio was in Dual play mode.
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Wireless headphones
Your system is equipped with 2 sets
of wireless headphones. (Two AAA
batteries are needed to operate the
headphones.) Batteries are included.
To install the batteries, remove the
screw at the bottom of the cover.
Then, lightly press down on top, and
slide the cover off.
When replacing the batteries, use
two new batteries (alkaline
recommended) and install them
with the correct orientation as
indicated in the battery housing.
Wireless headphone operation
To operate the headphones:
•Press the ON/OFF button on the
earpiece to turn on the
headphones. A red LED
(indicator light) will illuminate
indicating the headphones are
powered ON. Press ON/OFF again
to turn the headphones off.
•Adjust the headphones to
comfortably fit your head using
the headband adjustment.
•Adjust the volume control to the
desired listening level.
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Note:The volume level of the wireless headphones can only be
controlled by the thumbwheel. Neither the remote control nor the rear
seat controls will affect the volume output of the wireless headphones.
When not using the headphones, turn them off to preserve battery life.
The headphones will automatically turn off after five minutes if they have
not received an infrared audio signal from the Family Entertainment
System (FES).
Note:Ensure that the line of sight between the headphone and infrared
transmitter (mounted on the DVD housing) is not obstructed for optimal
performance.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) flip-down screen
The LCD screen rotates down and can be adjusted to your desired
viewing angle. When not in use, rotate the screen up into the storage
housing.
Note:Ensure that the screen is securely latched into the housing when
stored.
1. 7.0” (diagonal) active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD).
2. Display housing.
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In case there is a problem with the
front passenger sensing system, the
airbag readiness lamp in the
instrument cluster will stay lit.
If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following:
The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects that
may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering
with the seat.
If objects are lodged and/or cargo is interfering with the seat; please take
the following steps to remove the obstruction:
•Pull the vehicle over.
•Turn the vehicle off.
•Driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged
underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat.
•Remove the obstruction(s) (if found).
•Restart the vehicle.
•Wait at least 2 minutes and verify that the airbag readiness lamp is no
longer illuminated
•If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may/not
be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system.
DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle
immediately to an authorized dealer.
If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer
Relationship Center at the phone number shown in theCustomer
Assistancechapter of thisOwner’s Guide.
Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may
affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system.
Determining if the system is operational
The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator light in the
instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the
system. Refer to theWarning lights and chimessection in the
Instrument Clusterchapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not
required.
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In Canada:
Customer Relationship Centre
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
www.ford.ca
If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle
needs service, or if you need more help than the authorized dealer could
provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford
Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealer to help you.
In the United States:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48121
1-800-521-4140
(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)
www.customersaskford.com
In Canada:
Lincoln Centre
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-387-9333
www.lincolncanada.com
In order to help you service your Lincoln vehicle, please have the
following information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre:
•Your telephone number (home and business)
•The name of the authorized dealer and the city where the authorized
dealer is located
•The year and make of your vehicle
•The date of vehicle purchase
•The current odometer reading
•The vehicle identification number (VIN)
Additional Assistance
If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish
to contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE program (U.S.
only).
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