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Parking brake ON warning chime:Sounds when the parking brake is
set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h).
Turn signal chime:Sounds when the turn signal lever has been
activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven
more than 1.5 miles (2.4 km).
Message center activation chime:Sounds when some warning
messages appear in the message center display for the first time.
Reverse warning chime (if equipped):Sounds when the vehicle is in
reverse. Refer to theDrivingchapter for more information.
GAUGES
Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
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Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between “H” and
“C”). If it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch
off the engine and let the engine cool. Refer toEngine coolantin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Odometer:Registers the total miles
(kilometers) of the vehicle. Refer to
Message Centerin theDrivers
Controlschapter on how to switch
the display from Metric to English.
Trip odometer:Registers the miles
(kilometers) of individual journeys.
Press and release the message
center INFO button until “TRIP”
appears in the display (this
represents the trip mode). Press the
control again to select Trip A and Trip B features. Press and hold the
RESET button for two seconds to reset.
Tachometer:Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
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Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being
refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount
of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty
indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the
advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel
filler door is located.
Refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
Battery voltage gauge:Indicates
the battery voltage when the
ignition is in the ON position. If the
pointer moves and stays outside the
normal operating range, have the
vehicle’s electrical system checked
by your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure gauge:
Indicates engine oil pressure. The
needle should stay in the normal
operating range (between “L” and
“H”). If the needle falls below the
normal range, stop the vehicle, turn
off the engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil
level is correct, have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM In-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,
accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use
extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off
the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of
their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to
the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the window controls, 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.
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THX:Your vehicle is equipped with
the THXII certified premium audio
system. This system creates optimal
acoustic quality for all seating
positions and road conditions. The
system offers an advanced speaker
system, amplifier, subwoofer and
equalization.
1.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset button until
sound returns. PRESET SAVED will appear in the display. You may store
up to 18 stations, six presets in AM, FM1 and FM2.
In satellite radio mode,there are 18 available presets, six each for
SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory
presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a preset control
until sound returns.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
2.
(Eject):Press to eject the
current CD/MP3. To eject a specific
CD/MP3, press
and the
corresponding memory preset. Press
and hold
to autoeject all discs
in the system.
3.TUNE: In radio mode,turn to
go up/down the frequency band in
individual increments.
In MP3 mode,with folder mode
active, turn to advance to the next/previous MP3 folder.
In satellite radio mode,press
SEEKto tune to the
next/previous channel.
In CATEGORY MODE,press turn the TUNE knob to scroll through the
list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer
toCategory ModeunderMenufor further information.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
(Phone / mute): Press to mute the playing media. Press again to
return to the playing media.
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4.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to scroll through the following
modes:
SATELLITE RADIO MENU (if equipped):Press MENU when satellite
radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio
menu. Press
/to cycle through the following options:
•CATEGORY:Press OK to enter category mode. Press
/to
scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop,
Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the
display. After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for that
specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select
CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels.
Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
•SAVE SONG:Press OK to save the currently playing song in the
system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than a song,
CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is
playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with
an audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and
the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. You
can save up to 20 songs. If you attempt to save a song when the
system is full, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to
access the saved songs and press
/to cycle through the saved
songs. When the song appears in the display that you would like to
replace, press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display.
•DELETE SONG:Press OK to delete a song from the system’s
memory. Press
/to cycle through the saved songs. When the
song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK.
The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK again
and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to
delete the currently listed song, press
/to select either
RETURN or CANCEL.
Note:If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
•DELETE ALL SONGS:Press OK to delete all song’s from the
system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK to
confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL
DELETED.
Note:If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
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•ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS:Press OK to enable/disable
the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are
playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system default is disabled.)
SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appear in the display. The
menu listing will display the opposite state. For example, if you have
chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu listing will read DISABLE
as the alerts are currently on, so your other option is to turn them off.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock. Refer
toClockin theDriver ControlsChapter for instructions on how to set
the time.
RBDS ON/OFF:Press
/to turn RBDS ON or OFF.
Program Type:If RBDS is ON, press
/to find the desired
program type, (Info (Information), Religious, R&B, Classical, Jazz, Oldies,
Country, Top 40, Soft and Rock or alert and test announcements.)
Press
SEEKor SCAN to search for FM radio stations
broadcasting the desired program type.
RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System): Available in FM mode only.
When RBDS is ON, you can search RBDS-equipped stations for certain
program types or announcements (Alert and Test ). When the desired
category appears in the display, press
SEEKto initiate the
search. The system will cycle through the FM frequency band searching
for stations broadcasting the selected category type. If the desired
program type is not found after searching the frequency band three
times, the search will stop.
The announcement categories are as follows:
•Alert: Searches for RBDS stations actively broadcasting important
messages relating to weather or government emergencies.
•Test: Searches for RBDS stations actively broadcasting a test message.
Autoset:In radio mode, this allows you to set the strongest local radio
stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for
AM/FM1/FM2. Use
/to 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. Press OK to close and
return to the main menu.
Bass:Press
/to adjust the bass setting. Press OK to close and
return to the main menu.
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Treble:Press/to adjust the treble setting. Press OK to close and
return to the main menu.
Balance:Press
/to adjust the audio between the right and left
speakers. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
Fade:Press
/to adjust the audio between the front and rear
speakers. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
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 7 is the maximum setting.
Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
Occupancy mode:Use
/to select and optimize sound for ALL
SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. Press OK to close and return
to the main menu.
Compression:Available in CD mode, this feature brings soft and loud
CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press MENU
until compression status is displayed. Press
/to turn the feature
on/off. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
5.Select:These controls are used
in Menu mode to select various
settings/options.
6.Play/Pause/OK: In radio mode,
press to mute the playing media.
AUDIO MUTE will appear in the
display. Press again to return to the playing media.
In CD/MP3 mode,press to pause the playing media. CDX PAUSE will
appear in the display. Press again to return to the playing media.
OK:Use in various menu selections.
7.SEEK
:In radio or CD/MP3
mode,press to access the next
strong station or track.
In satellite radio mode,press SEEK
to seek to the next channel.
Press and hold SEEK
to fast seek through the next channels.
In CATEGORY MODE,press
/to select a category.
In TEXT MODE,press TEXT and then SEEK
to view the additional
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