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9. The screen will show you the
selected playing media of the
different headsets (A and B). To
make adjustments, ensure that the
correct headset (A or B) is
highlighted. The appropriate
controls will appear to allow you to
make adjustments to your current
playing media.
•MEDIA:Press to select the desired media in the selected headset (A
or B).
•FULL ENABLED:When active, rear seat passengers can select any
audio/video source for the A headset (B headset can only choose from
DVD and DVD AUX). If the front seat passengers are listening to the
radio, the rear seat passengers can also select to listen to the radio
and will have control to change the radio station or Satellite Radio
channel.
•REAR ONLY:When active, rear seat passengers can select any
audio/video source for the A headset (B headset can only choose from
DVD and DVD AUX). If the front seat passengers are listening to the
radio, the rear seat passengers can also select to listen to the radio
but will not have control to change the radio station or Satellite Radio
channel.
•DISABLED:When active, all features for the rear seat passengers are
disabled. REAR ZONE OFF will be displayed in front of the A and B
buttons. The audio selection of the front seat will play through all
speakers. At any time the rear seat passengers can turn on the Family
Entertainment System (FES), if equipped, through the DVD player. At
that point, the navigation system will automatically display REAR
ZONE ENTERTAINMENT and enable the headsets. The primary
selection for the front seat will change to DVD.
•HEADPHONES ON/OFF:Press to turn the headphones on/off.
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DSP(Digital Signal Processing):
Press to optimize the sound quality
for ALL SEATS, DRIVER, REAR or
CONVERTIBLE (if equipped). If
THX equipped, optimization is
available for ALL SEATS, DRIVER
or FRONT.
SCV(Speed Compensated Volume):
Radio volume changes automatically
with vehicle speed to compensate
for road and wind noise. You may
turn the feature on/off, and select a
level of compensation between 1
and 7 by pressing the corresponding
button.
DEFAULT SETTING:Press to clear out any current settings and return
the system to the default settings.
Note:Please refer to yourOwner’s Guidefor further information.
REAR SEAT CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
If you have anExpeditionor aNavigator, your vehicle is equipped
with Rear Seat Controls. To access the Rear Zone screen through your
Navigation system:
1. Ensure that the navigation system is ON.
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4. The screen will show you the
selected playing media. The
appropriate controls will appear to
allow you to make adjustments to
your current playing media.
•HEADPHONES ON/OFF:Press
to turn the headphones on/off.
•REAR ZONE:Press to turn the
Rear Zone off.
•MEDIA:If the headphones are ON, press the media button to select
between Radio and Rear AUX.
•FULL ENABLED:When active, rear seat passengers can select any
audio/video source. If the front seat passengers are listening to the
radio, the rear seat passengers can also select to listen to the radio
and will have control to change the radio station or Satellite Radio
channel.
•REAR ONLY:When active, rear seat passengers can select any
audio/video source. If the front seat passengers are listening to the
radio, the rear seat passengers can also select to listen to the radio
but will not have control to change the radio station or Satellite Radio
channel.
•DISABLED:When active, all features for the rear seat passengers are
disabled. REAR ZONE OFF will be displayed. The audio selection of
the front seat will play through all speakers. At any time the rear seat
passengers can turn on the Family Entertainment System (FES), if
equipped, through the DVD player. At that point, the navigation
system will automatically display REAR ZONE ENTERTAINMENT and
enable the headsets. The primary selection for the front seat will
change to DVD.
For more information, please refer toRear seat controlsin the
Entertainment Chapter of yourOwner’s Guide.
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SYSTEM INFORMATION
The system information screen gives you contact information, current
location and access to the Navigation DVD. To access the System
Information screen:
1. Ensure that the system is on.
2. Press MENU.
3. Press SYSTEM INFO to view the following information:
•Customer Relationship Center (shown asCustomer Service Center)
phone numbers in USA and Canada
•Current GPS Location
•Map DVD Release Version
•ACCESS NAVIGATION DVD: Press to access the Navigation Map DVD
from this screen.
•Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN#)
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SETTINGS
UNITS:The system can be set to
display different units:
•ENGLISH (MILES)
•METRIC (KILOMETERS)
AUTO-FILL STATE/PROV:When selected, the State/Province field will
be automatically filled in based on current location for destination entry.
If it is not selected, the last State/Province will be displayed.
AVERAGE SPEED (MPH):You can preset speeds based on driving
habits for calculation of travel time and ETA (Estimated Time Arrival).
•RESIDENTIAL
•MAIN ROADS
•FREEWAY
CALIBRATE:The navigation system supports a quick method to
calibrate the vehicle position. Under normal circumstances this
calibration is done automatically, but over a longer period of time. The
user may want to recalibrate the system if the vehicle icon is not
tracking proper position resulting in inaccurate route guidance
instructions.
•POSITION:The system supports manual adjustment of the vehicle’s
position and heading via the Map. Press to scroll on map until the
desired location is reached and press ENTER. Adjust the vehicle
heading by pressing the arrow buttons until the desired heading is
reached. Press ENTER to save the new settings.
DEFAULT SETTINGS:Press to set all the features in this screen back
to system default.
VOICE RECOGNITION (IF EQUIPPED)
Your navigation system may be equipped with Voice Recognition (VR), a
hands-free way of operating the radio and navigation system while
driving. With this feature, you can control navigation, audio, display and
voice settings by “speaking” specific commands.
Press
or VOICE on your steering wheel controls to activate Voice
recognition. Speak clearly and ensure that the commands are spoken
exactly as they are written or they may not function. You must say the
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system function followed by the sub command. System functions are
listed in bold below; subcommands are listed beneath. For example, if
you wanted the map to be shown on the system screen, you would say
“Navigation Show Map”.
If the voice system is already engaged in a specific function, there is no
need to continue repeating that function for future commands within a
30 second period. For example, if you just finished saying “Navigation
Show Map” and then wanted to zoom the map in, you could say “Zoom
In” instead of “Navigation Zoom In”. After 30 seconds has elapsed, the
voice system will start the next voice session from the main menu.
Navigation+Audio+Display+Voice
Settings+Tutorial+
Line In
Rear Aux
Radio +
Detour /
ReroutePlay ON Interaction
ModeLesson 1
Cancel Route Auto Preset OFF Interaction
Mode
StandardLesson 2
Cancel Next
WaypointSeek Up Night Interaction
Mode
AdvancedLesson 3
Repeat
InstructionSeek Down Day Profile
CreatePrevious
Lesson
Voice On Tune
FrequencyAuto Profile
Delete
(Profile
Name)Next Lesson
Voice Off Tune AM Brighter Profile Select
(Profile
Name)
Voice Louder Tune FM Dimmer Profile Select
None
Voice Softer Tune FM1 Help Help
Help Tune FM2
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Navigation+Audio+Display+Voice
Settings+Tutorial+
Destination or
Find a
Community
CenterShuffle ON
Destination or
Find
EducationShuffle OFF
Destination or
Find Higher
Education/
College/
UniversityFolder Mode
ON
Destination or
Find K-12
SchoolsFolder Mode
OFF
Destination or
Find an
Exhibition/Conference
CenterHelp
Destination or
Find a Library*Satellite
Radio +
Destination or
Find a Named
PlacePlay
Destination or
Find a
HospitalSeek up
Destination
Police, Find a
Police Station
or Find PoliceSeek Down
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Navigation+Audio+Display+Voice
Settings+Tutorial+
Destination or
Find Coffee
House, Find
Cafe
Destination or
Find
Pharmacies
Destination or
Find a Book
Store
When voice commands are given for points of interest searches (i.e.
Navigation + Destination + All restaurants), the search criteria varies by
specific category and current road type. The search distance range is
10–80 mi (16–128 km).
Note:Satellite Radio and DVD voice commands are operational only on
vehicles equipped with those features.
A listing of all available voice commands also resides in the navigation
system. To access this list:
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