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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 14
Warning lights and chimes 14
Gauges 21
Message center 25
Entertainment Systems 43
AM/FM stereo 43
AM/FM stereo with CD 45
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 52
Auxiliary input jack 59
USB port 61
Satellite radio information 65
Family entertainment system 68
Navigation system 97
SYNC97
Climate Controls 98
Heater only 98
Manual heating and air conditioning 99
Dual automatic temperature control 102
Lights 107
Headlamps 107
Turn signal control 112
Bulb replacement 113
Driver Controls 120
Windshield wiper/washer control 120
Steering wheel adjustment 121
Power windows 124
Mirrors 126
Speed control 131
Upfitter controls 137
Moon roof 138
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Troubleshooting:
1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level
outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not
compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices
that have a headphone output with a volume control.
2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio
system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Many
portable music players have different output levels, so not all players
should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at full
volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume.
3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the
portable music player volume down. If the problems persist, replace or
recharge the batteries in the portable music player.
4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner
when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control
(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.
5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the
portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
USB port (if equipped)
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.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a
USB port located on the instrument
panel. This feature allows you to
plug in media playing devices,
memory sticks, and also to charge
devices if they support this feature.
For further information on this
feature, refer toAccessing and
using your USB portin theSYNC
supplement orNavigation System
supplement.
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CD/CD player care
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only.
(Never touch the playing
surface).
•Inspect discs before playing.
•Clean only with an approved CD
cleaner.
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SYNC..........................................97
T
Tailgate ......................................143
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................98
Tilt steering wheel ....................121
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....236
Tires ...................................218–219
alignment ................................228
care ..........................................224
changing ..........................317, 319
checking the pressure ............223
inflating ...................................220
label .........................................235
replacing ..................................226
rotating ....................................228
safety practices .......................227
sidewall information ...............230
snow tires and chains ............242
spare tire .................................315
terminology .............................219
tire grades ...............................219
treadwear ........................218, 225
Towing .......................................251
recreational towing .................262
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............255
trailer towing ..........................251
wrecker ....................................335
Traction control ........................270
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................255Transfer case
fluid checking .........................387
Transmission
automatic operation ...............275
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....273
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................383
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................386
fluid, refill capacities ..............390
manual operation ....................278
Turn signal ................................112
U
Upfitter controls .......................137
USB port ......................................61
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................395
Vehicle loading ..........................243
Ventilating your vehicle ...........266
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......14
Washer fluid ..............................358
Water, Driving through .............298
Windows
power .......................................124
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................120
checking and adding fluid .....358
replacing wiper blades ...........359
Wrecker towing .........................335
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