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TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE— Displayed when the perimeter
alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the
driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from
triggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before the
12 second chime expires. SeePerimeter alarm systemin theLocks and
Securitychapter.
POWER REDUCED TO LOWER TEMP— Displayed when vehicle
performance is reduced due to high engine fluid temperatures. See
Engine fluid temperature managementandWhat you should know
about fail-safe coolingin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
SERVICE TIRE MOBILITY KIT (if equipped)— Displayed when the
tire mobility kit requires service. See your authorized dealer for more
information.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
Note:If your volume is muted and MYKEY VOLUME LIMITED is
displayed, refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
AM/FM CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system
WARNING: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 driver’s 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 radio and other electrical accessories may be used for
up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front
door is opened.
Note:Your vehicle is equipped with
a unique audio system. If your
display shows six small circles in the
display, your audio system is a CD6
system (six disc changer). If not,
your system is a single CD system.
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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 failure
present.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 CHNL Channel no longer
available.This previously available
channel is no longer
available. Tune to another
channel. If the channel
was one of your presets,
you may choose another
channel for that preset
button.
UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the channel
or tune to another
channel.
NO TEXT Artist information
not available.Artist information not
available at this time on
this channel. The system is
working properly.
NO TEXT Song title
information not
available.Song title information not
available at this time on
this channel. The system is
working properly.
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•USB port (4): To access, ensure that the monitor is already selected
as the media source (Monitor A or Monitor B.) Then, plug in your
flash/thumb drive and it will automatically begin to play. The system
will try to play whatever file it comes to first (slideshow of pictures,
etc). If it is a supported file type, it will play. If it is not supported,
CAN’T PLAY will appear in the monitor. Scroll through the contents on
the rest of the drive using the arrow keys on the DVD headrest or
remote. Press SEL to confirm a selection. Each headrest system
automatically recognizes the audio and video files that are stored and
provides a menu from which to choose the desired selection.
•Wired headphone jack (5): Use for dual play mode
2. Connect an auxiliary audio/video
source (game systems, personal
camcorders, video cassette
recorders, etc.) by connecting RCA
cords (not included) to the RCA
jacks behind the cover panels on the
right corner of the system.
•Yellow (1) — video input
•White (2) — left channel audio
input
•Red (3) — right channel audio input
3. Whatever is plugged in will automatically begin to play on your screen.
If your auxiliary source does not have a video signal, or if the DVD
system does not detect a video signal from the auxiliary source, the
screen will remain black.
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4.RETURN:Press to return to the previous menu screen.
5.SETUP: Press to access the setup menu for each monitor. Refer to
Setup Menulater in this section for more information.
6.MON A/B:Press to select either monitor A or monitor B to be
controlled by the remote control.
7.VOL (Volume):When in Dual Play only, press to increase (
)or
decrease (
) the volume for the wired headphones for headrest media
sources only (DVD, USB port and auxiliary inputs). (Wireless headphone
volume is controlled with the rotary dial on the right ear piece.)
8.Fast Forward/Next:In DVD mode, press and hold for a quick
advance within the DVD. Press and release to advance to the next
chapter. In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the next track. When using a
flash/thumb drive, press to access the next track.
9.Play/Pause:Press to play or pause a DVD, disc or flash/thumb drive
track.
10.TITLE:Press to access the on-screen display of the root DVD disc
menu.
11.STOP:Press to stop the current DVD, disc or flash/thumb drive
track.
12.
/Speaker/Headphone(Single/Dual Play): Press to switch
between Single Play (same media playing through all speakers) and Dual
Play (headphone mode, the rear speakers are muted). You can also press
the 2 and 4 memory presets on the audio system at the same time to
perform the same function.
Note:Whenever either headrest system presses this button, both
systems will automatically go into dual play mode. In order to return to
single play mode, you must press this button on both headrest systems.
13.Numeric Keypad:Use the numeric controls to enter in a specific
CD/MP3 track or DVD chapter to be played.
14.C (Cancel):Press to cancel/clear the numeric input (i.e. chapter
number).
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The power outlet is not designed for the following electric appliances;
they may not work properly:
•Cathode ray tube type televisions.
•Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners, electric saws and other electric
power tools, compressor-driven refrigerators, etc.
•Measuring devices, which process precise data, such as medical
equipment, measuring equipment, etc.
•Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply:
microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
WARNING:Do not keep electrical devices plugged in the power
point whenever the device is not in use. Do not use any
extension cord with the 110 VAC power point, since it will defeat the
safety protection design provided by the cap and twist tab. Doing so
my cause the power point to overload due to powering multiple
devices that can reach beyond the 150W load limit and could result in
fire or serious injury.
The power point can switch to a fault mode when it is overloaded,
overheated, or shorted. For overloading and shorting conditions, unplug
your device and turn the ignition key off then on. For an overheating
condition, let the system cool off, then turn the ignition key off then on.
The 110 VAC power point can provide power whenever the vehicle
ignition is in the run position and the power point green indicator light
located in the top left corner is turned on. Refer to the indicator light
code below for the power point status.
Indicator light Code
Green light is On — Power point is ready to supply power
Green light is Off — Power point power supply is off. Ignition is not in
RUN position
Green light is blinking — Power point is in fault mode
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Heated outside mirrors(if equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or
attempt to readjust the mirror
glass if it is frozen in place.
These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal.
•Press the back of the control to adjust the pedals toward you.
•Press the front of the control to adjust the pedals away from you.
WARNING:Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with
feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
Memory feature (if equipped)
The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a
memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle
personality features when a memory position is selected through the
remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the
driver’s door (if equipped with memory feature). Refer toMemory
seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedalsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter.
SPEED CONTROL
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.
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If you do not know if your garage
door opener is a rolling code or
fixed code device, open your garage
door opener’s remote control battery
cover. If a panel of DIP switches is
present your garage door opener is
a fixed code device. If not, your
garage door opener is a rolling code
device.
Rolling code programming
Note:Programming the rolling code garage door opener involves
time-sensitive actions. Read the entire procedure prior to beginning so
you will know which actions are time-sensitive. If you do not follow the
time-sensitive actions, the device will time out and you will have to
repeat the procedure.
Note:Do not program the Car2Usystem with the vehicle in the garage.
Make sure that your key is on and engine off while programming the
transmitter.
1. Firmly press the two outer
Car2Usystem buttons for
1–2 seconds, then release.
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