AUDIO SYSTEMS
Quick start — How to get going
Listening to the radio
1. If the audio system is off, press
VOL-PUSH to turn the radio on.
Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust the
volume.
Note:The system may take a few
moments to turn on.
2. Press AM/FM repeatedly to
choose between AM/FM1/FM2
frequency bands.
3. Press
/to manually go
up/down the frequency band.
Press
SEEKto search
down/up the chosen frequency band
for the next strongest station.
To disengage SEEK mode,
press
/.
4. Once you are tuned to the
desired station, press and hold a
memory preset (1–6) to save the
station. PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will
return signifying the station has been saved. You can save up to six
stations in each frequency band — six in AM, six in FM1 and six in FM2.
To access your saved stations, press the corresponding memory preset.
The memory preset # and the station frequency will appear on the
display.
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Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)
1. If the audio system is turned off,
press VOL-PUSH to turn the radio
on. Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust the
volume.
Note:The system may take a few
moments to turn on.
2. Press AUX repeatedly to cycle
through auxiliary audio sources.
Select SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 to listen
to satellite radio.
3. Press
SEEK, SEEKto
access the previous or next satellite
channel.
You may also seek by music
category. For further information, refer toCATEGORYlisting under the
MENU control on your specific audio system.
4. Once you are tuned to the
desired channel, press and hold a
memory preset (1–6) to save the
channel. PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will
return signifying the station has been saved. You can save up to six
channels in each — six in SAT1, six in SAT2, and six in SAT3.
To access your saved channels, press the corresponding memory preset.
The memory preset # and the channel name will appear on the display.
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)
1. If the audio system is turned off,
press VOL-PUSH to turn the radio
on. Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust the
volume.
Note:The system may take a few
moments to turn on.
2. Press CD to enter CD mode. If a
disc is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last.
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Audiophile in-dash six CD/MP3/satellite compatible sound system
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay which
allows you to operate the window switches and audio system for up to
ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is
opened.
1.
/(Tune/Disc selector):
In radio mode,press to manually
go up (
) or down ()the
radio frequency. Press and hold for
a fast advance through radio frequencies.
In menu mode,use to select various settings.
In CD/MP3 mode,press to select the desired disc
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
2.MUTE/
: Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
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To view the station name or type:When the desired category appears
in the display, press TEXT/SCAN to toggle between displaying the station
type (COUNTRY, ROCK, etc.) or the station name (WYCD, WXYZ, etc.).
BASS:Press MENU to reach the bass setting. Use
//
SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
TREB (Treble):Press MENU to reach the treble setting.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
BAL (Balance):Press MENU to reach the balance setting.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the audio between the left
(L) and right (R) speakers.
FADE:Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use
//
SEEK, SEEKto adjust the audio between the back (B) and
front (F) speakers.
ALL SEATS (Occupancy mode):Press MENU repeatedly to access.
Press
//SEEKto optimize sound for ALL SEATS,
DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
SPEEDVOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped):Press MENU to
reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louder
with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
The default setting isoff;increasing your vehicle speed will not change
the volume level.
Adjust1–7:Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest
setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is1–3;SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
Track/Folder Mode:Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track
Mode, pressing
SEEK, SEEKwill scroll through all tracks on the
disc. In Folder mode, pressing
SEEK, SEEKwill scroll only
through tracks within the selected folder.
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COMPRESS (Compression):Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press
MENU until COMPRESS ON/OFF appears in the display. Use
//
SEEK, SEEKto toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESS is ON, the
system will bring soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
4.AUX:Press repeatedly to cycle
through FES/DVD (if equipped),
LINE IN (Auxiliary audio mode),
SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (Satellite Radio if equipped).
For location and further information on the auxiliary audio mode, refer
toAuxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES)
please refer to theFamily entertainment DVD systemlater in this
chapter.
5.SEEK: In radio mode,press
/to access the
previous/next strong station.
In CD mode,press
/to
access the previous/next CD track.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press
SEEK, SEEKto
seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected,
(Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press
SEEK, SEEKto seek to the
previous/next channel in the selected category. Press and hold
SEEK, SEEKto fast seek through the previous /next channels.
In TEXT MODE,press
SEEK, SEEKto view the
previous/additional display text.
In CATEGORY MODE,press
SEEK, SEEKto select a category.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
6.
(Play/Pause):This
control is operational in CD mode.
When a CD is playing, press to
pause or play the current CD. The CD status will display in the radio
display.
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Auxiliary input jack
Your vehicle is equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ), located in
the instrument panel tray. The Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way to
connect your portable music player to the in-vehicle audio system. This
allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the
vehicle speakers with high fidelity. To achieve optimal performance,
please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable
music device to the audio system.
Required equipment:
1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones
2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)
connectors at each end
To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.
2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully
charged and that the device is turned off.
3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ
in your vehicle.
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4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into
the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE IN appears in
the display.
You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may
be low.
7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the
AUX and FM or CD controls.
Troubleshooting:
1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level
outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not
compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices
that have a headphone output with a volume control.
2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio
system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Many
portable music players have different output levels, so not all players
should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at full
volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume.
3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the
portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace or
recharge the batteries in the portable music player.
4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner
when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control
(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.
5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the
portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
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GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
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.
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.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•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. Dirty, warped
or damaged CDs, 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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