The main categories of your voice commands are as follows: • Navigation •Climate (if equipped)
• Audio •Jukebox
• Radio •Sirius (if activated)
• Travel link (if activated) •Display mode
• User profile •Disc
• CD •DVD
• Video CD •Line in
• Rear AUX (if equipped) •Rear DVD (if equipped)
• Phone •USB
• Voice settings •Bluetooth audio
• Dial •Confirmations
• Tutorial
To access a list of all available voice commands:
1. Press the i button (
) on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Help’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Select ‘Voice commands’ at the top of the screen.
4. Select the desired category.
Voice recognition visual feedback
When Voice recognition (VR) is activated, the following icons will appear
in the status bar.
VR State VR Icon
Main Menu/Generic
VR recognition failure
VR session unsuccessful?
Listening
Listening paused
Speaking instructions
For the best voice recognition, please ensure that:
• The interior of the vehicle needs to be as quiet as possible. Wind noise
from open windows and road vibrations may prevent the system from
correctly recognizing voice commands.
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•Scan Presets: Press for a brief sampling of all the stations held in the
memory presets.
• Autoset Presets: The autoset feature allows you to set strong radio
stations without losing your original preset stations. This feature is
helpful on trips when traveling between cities with different radio
stations.
To enable, select AUTOSET PRESETS and the six strongest stations
in your current area will be set as presets. To return to your original
presets, press AUTOSET PRESETS again and the feature will disable.
• RDS: This feature allows you to receive text information from
RDS-equipped FM radio stations. In FM mode, press RDS to
activate/deactivate. RDS must be activated in order to access PTY and
SET PTY.
Note: When RDS is active, the visualizer is not displayed.
• Rear Zone: Rear zone allows you to access the functionality of the
Family Entertainment System (if equipped and a disc is present).
• Set PTY: Press to select a program type, which, once selected, will be
displayed above the SET PTY button. Once PTY has been
programmed, press SEEK or SCAN to initiate a search up or down the
frequency. The search will stop when the desired program type has
been reached.
Note: The system will scan the frequency band three times for the
chosen program type. If the program type is unavailable in your
reception range, the system will return to the previous station.
5. Press ‘Show Presets’ to view the preset stations. To set or change a
preset station, press and hold any of the presets while on the desired
station. The new station will replace the previous one recorded.
Radio voice commands (if equipped)
While listening to the radio, press
or VOICE on the steering wheel
controls. When prompted, you may say any of the following commands:
• On •Off
• <530–1710> •<87.7–107.9>
• AM <530–1710> •FM <87.7–107.9>
• AM •FM1
• FM2 •Preset <1–6>
• AM preset <1–6> •FM1 preset <1–6>
• FM2 preset <1–6> •Tune
• Help
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Channel Guide:Press to display a list of satellite radio channels sorted
by genre and also to skip or lock out certain channels. Select the desired
genre and choose a channel by pressing the channel name button. You
can then choose to ‘Skip’ or ‘Lock’ a certain channel. A ‘skipped’ channel
will not be accessible using the tune knob, scan or seek functions. (To
access the skipped channel, select ‘Direct Tune’ and enter the channel
number.) A ‘locked’ channel can only be accessed by entering the
‘Channel Guide’ and then entering the PIN.
Note: The PIN can be reset by simultaneously pressing and holding
presets 1 and 5 while on the PIN entry screen. After approximately five
seconds, the system will transition to the Channel Guide screen
indicating that the PIN is reset. Once you have reset the PIN, the system
will then allow you to set a new PIN.
Direct Tune: Press to enter a specific channel using the keypad and go
directly to that channel.
Set Genre: Press to choose from a list of possible satellite radio genres.
Once a genre is chosen and you press SEEK, it will only seek within the
selected genre.
Memo: The MEMO feature allows you to save a song title and artist to
the system. When the saved song is playing on any satellite radio
channel, the system will alert you with a pop-up in the lower status bar.
You can then choose to tune to the station or to ignore the pop-up.
When you are in the MEMO screen, the following options are available:
• Refresh: Press to refresh the current artist and title information.
• Song Alert: Press to store the song information displayed in the Title
Field. When the stored song is played in the future, an audio and
visual notification will be initiated.
• Artist Alert: Press to store the artist information currently displayed
in the Artist Field. When that artist is played again, the system will
alert you with a pop-up.
• Alert On/Off: Press to enable/disable the audio and visual song and
artists alerts.
Show Presets: Press to display presets at the bottom of the screen.
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Satellite radio channels:SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music, news,
sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. For
more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels,
visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in
Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474.
Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your
vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the
roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for an
unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio
system. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satellite
radio reception performance:
• Antenna Obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the
antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
material as far away from the antenna as possible.
• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.
• 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
ACQUIRING ...toindicate the interference.
SIRIUS satellite radio service: SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription
based satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports, news and
entertainment programming. 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 of
sale or lease of the vehicle.
• Online media player providing access to all SIRIUS music channels
over the internet (Refer to your authorized dealer for availability.)
For information on extended subscription terms, contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474.
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.
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Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN):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 Satellite Radio mode, you can view this number by
pressing the I button (
) on the navigation system and select the
‘System Info’ tab.
Radio Display Condition Action Required
ACQUIRING Radio requires more than two seconds to
produce audio for the selected channel. No action required.
This message should disappear shortly.
SAT FAULT Internal module or system failurepresent. If this message does
not clear within a short period of time, or with an ignition key cycle,
your receiver may have a fault. See your
authorized dealer for service.
INVALID CHANNEL Channel no longer available. This previously
available channel is no longer available. Tuneto another channel. If
the channel was one of your presets, you may
choose another channel for that preset button.
UNSUBSCRIBED
CHANNEL Subscription not
available for this channel. Contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to subscribe to the
channel, or tune to another channel.
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS satellite orSIRIUS tower to the vehicle antenna. You are in a location
that is blocking theSIRIUS signal (i.e., tunnel, under an
overpass, dense foliage, etc). The system is
working properly. When you move into an openarea, the signal should return.
UPDATING Update of channel programming inprogress. No action required. The
process may take up to three minutes.
CALL SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474 Satellite service has
been deactivated by SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Call SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
re-activate or resolve subscription issues.
PLAYING A CD/DVD
Note: CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs in the ISO 9660 format only. (UDF
format is not supported.) Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in CD players. 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.
If you press CD/DVD and there is not a disc loaded into the system, NO
DISC will appear in the status bar and you will not be able to access the
CD screen.
• Insert a disc into the slot. The CD/DVD will begin to play.
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PLAYING A DVD IN THE SYSTEM
Your navigation system allows you to play DVD audio and video discs. If
the vehicle is in Park (P), you will be able to view and hear the DVD. If
the vehicle is moving, you will only be able to hear the audio. To play a
DVD:
1. Ensure that the vehicle and the system are on.
2. Insert a DVD into the system, label side up. The system will
automatically go into DVD mode.
You can then select any of the
following options on the
touchscreen:
: Press to access the previous chapter. Press and hold to reverse in
the current chapter.
/(Play/Pause) : Press to play or pause the DVD.
: Press to access the next chapter. Press and hold to advance
within the current chapter.
(Stop): Press to stop the current track.
Title: Goes to the main title screen stored on the disc.
Menu: Goes to the main menu of the disc.
Cursor controls: Use these controls to navigate to the desired menu
selections.
Search: : Press to select and go to a specific title or chapter using the
keypad.
Settings: Allows you to adjust the certain settings of the DVD player,
such as:
• Video Display Settings: Press to adjust the brightness and contrast.
You can also choose to return to the default settings by pressing
‘Restore Default’.
• Audio Language: Press to select which language you would like the
DVD to display.
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•Subtitle Display: Press to turn subtitles on/off.
• Subtitle Language: Press to select in which language you would like
the subtitles to appear.
• Aspect Ratio: Press to select from wide, full, normal and cinema
display.
• Angle Mark Notification: Some DVD discs may have more viewing
angles from which to select. Once you have made your selection, press
ENTER to confirm. This is disc dependent feature.
Note: Some of the above settings are DVD dependent and
availability/operation will vary among DVDs.
Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby ” and the double-D symbol
are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
During DVD play, you can also
touch the screen to access the
‘virtual remote’ which will allow you
to ‘Move controls’ on the screen as
well as use the cursor controls,
‘Enter’ and ‘Return’ to navigate and
make selections within the menus.
DVD voice commands (if equipped)
While watching a DVD, press
or VOICE on the steering wheel
controls. When prompted, you may say any of the following commands:
• Play •Pause
• Menu •Menu title
• Play next title •Play previous title
• Play title <1–99> •Play next chapter
• Play previous chapter •Play chapter <1–999>
• Play next group •Play group <1–9>
• Repeat •Repeat off
• Play next track <1–512> •Play previous track
Note: If you are not watching a DVD, press
or VOICE on the
steering wheel controls. When prompted, say, “DVD” and then any of the
above commands.
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