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Humidity and moisture condensation
Moisture in the air will condense in the DVD player under extremely
humid conditions or when moving from a cold place to a warm one.
Moisture condensation may cause damage to the DVD and/or player. If
moisture condensation occurs, do not insert a CD or DVD into the
player. If one is already in the player, remove it. Turn the DVD player ON
to dry the moisture before inserting a DVD. This could take an hour or
more.
Foreign substances
Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the DVD
player compartment. Be especially careful not to spill liquids of any kind
onto the media controls or into the system. If liquid is accidentally
spilled onto the system, immediately turn the system OFF and consult a
qualified service technician.
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen
Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any
ammonia-based household glass cleaner directly to a soft cloth. Rub the
screen gently until the dust, dirt or fingerprints are removed. Do not
spray the screen directly with water or glass cleaning solvents. Overspray
from these fluids could drip down into the internal electronics of the
screen and cause damage. Do not apply excessive pressure while
cleaning the screen.
Cleaning DVD and CD discs
Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean
discs only with an approved DVD and CD cleaner and wipe from the
center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion.
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems
(headphone only mode)
When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original
radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the
vehicle, the FES will work in a state referred to as “Headphone Only
Mode.” This mode allows the FES to operate as a standalone system,
without interface to the radio.
While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited
functionality.
•The system will only output audio to the headphones. It will not be
capable of providing audio to the speakers.
•The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC
and DVD-AUX, regardless of headphone channel (A or B).
Entertainment Systems
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Turning off speed control
There are two ways to turn off the speed control:
•Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle’s previously
set speed.
•Press the speed control OFF
control.
Note:When you turn off the speed
control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control
features.
Audio control features
Press MEDIA to select:
•AM, FM1, FM2
•CD (if equipped)
•DVD (if equipped)
•SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 (Satellite
Radio mode, if equipped).
•LINE IN (Auxiliary input jack)
Driver Controls
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A
Accessory delay ........................126
Air cleaner filter ...............388–389
Air conditioning ........................102
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................................184
and child safety seats ............186
description ..............................184
disposal ....................................188
driver airbag ............................186
indicator light .........................188
operation .................................186
passenger airbag .....................186
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................189
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................364
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................268–269
Anti-theft system ..............159, 162
arming the system ..........160, 162
disarming a triggered
system .....................................162
triggering .................................162
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................43, 45, 52
Automatic transmission ............275
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................275
fluid, adding ............................383
fluid, checking ........................383
fluid, refill capacities ..............390
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................59
Auxiliary power point ...............124
Axle
refill capacities ........................390B
Battery .......................................362
acid, treating emergencies .....362
jumping a disabled battery ....330
maintenance-free ....................362
replacement, specifications ...389
servicing ..................................362
Bed extender ............................145
Belt-Minder.............................180
Booster seats .............................211
Brakes ........................................268
anti-lock ...........................268–269
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................268
fluid, checking and adding ....382
fluid, refill capacities ..............390
parking ....................................269
shift interlock ..........................273
trailer .......................................255
Bulbs ..........................................113
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....390
Cassette tape player ...................43
Cell phone use ............................10
Child safety seats ......................198
attaching with tether straps ..206
in front seat ....................199, 202
in rear seat ..............199, 202, 206
LATCH .....................................206
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................211
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............346
instrument panel ............348–349
interior .....................................349
plastic parts ............................347
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