2012 FORD EXPEDITION radio controls

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 18
Message center 19
Entertainment Systems 38
AM/FM stereo with CD 38
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 46
USB port 48
Rear seat controls 48
Satellite radio information 55
Navigation system 57
SYNC57
Climate Controls 58
Manual heating and air conditioning 58
Dual automatic temperature control 62
Rear window defroster 68
Lights 69
Headlamps 69
Turn signal control 72
Bulb replacement 74
Driver Controls 80
Windshield wiper/washer control 80
Steering wheel adjustment 82
Power windows 87
Mirrors 89
Speed control 94
Moon roof 97
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Adjust1–7:Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest
setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is1–3;SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
Track/Folder mode:Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track
mode, pressing
SEEK, SEEKwill scroll through all tracks on the
disc
In Folder mode, pressing
SEEK, SEEKwill scroll only through
tracks within the selected folder.
Press
FOLDER, FOLDERto access the previous/next folder (if
available). Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
COMPRESS (Compression):Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press
MENU until COMPRESS ON/OFF appears in the display.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESS
is ON, the system will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level. Press OK to close and return to the main
menu.
SINGLE PLAY / DUAL PLAY:If Single Play is ON, press
/for
Dual Play. For further information on Single Play/Dual Play, refer toRear
seat controlslater in this chapter.
4.AUX:Press repeatedly to cycle
through FES/DVD (if equipped)
LINE IN (Auxiliary audio) , SAT1,
SAT2, SAT3 (satellite radio modes, if equipped) and SYNC.
For location and further information on the auxiliary audio mode, refer
toAuxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUSsubscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
5.SEEK:In radio mode,
press
/to access the
previous/next strong station.
In CD/MP3 mode,press
/
to access the previous/next CD/MP3 track.
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3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ
in your vehicle.
4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into
the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or
SYNC LINE IN appears in the display.
You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may
be low.
7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the
AUX and FM or CD controls.
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 persists, 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.
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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 or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
USB port inside your center console.
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 theSYNCsupplement
orNavigation Systemsupplement.
Rear seat controls (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with rear seat radio controls. This feature allows
front and middle seat passengers to listen to different media sources
(radio, CD, SYNC or DVD) simultaneously; however, the front and
middle-seat passengers cannot listen to two different radio stations at
the same time.
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1.MEDIA:Push repeatedly to cycle
through available playing medias
such as AM, FM1, FM2, CD, SAT1,
SAT2, SAT3 (satellite radio if
equipped), DVD (if equipped) and
SYNC(if equipped). If in Dual Play
mode, SHARED illuminates in the
radio display when the front and
rear modes are set to the same
media.
Note:After pressing the media
button to select SYNC mode, press + or – to scroll through the
different SYNCoptions: (SYNC USB, SYNC BTST and SYNC LINE).
For more information on SYNCoperation, see yourSYNC
supplement.
2.VOLUME:Press
to increase orto decrease the volume level
in the headphones.
From the rear seat controls, volume control can be set no higher than
the current radio setting unless the speakers are turned off.
3.
: In radio mode, press and release to scroll through memory
presets. Press and hold to seek to the next station.
In CD mode, press and release to advance to the next track. Press and
hold to fast forward within that track.
In SYNC modes, press and release to advance to the next track. Press
and hold to fast forward within that track.
4.Wired headphone jacks
5.
: In radio mode, press and release to scroll through memory
presets. Press and hold to seek to the next station.
In CD mode, press and release to advance to the next track. Press and
hold for a fast reverse within that track.
In SYNC modes, press and release to advance to the next track. Press
and hold for a fast reverse within that track.
6.Auxiliary audio input jack:Use to plug in and play auxiliary audio
sources.
7.-: In CD mode, press to access the previous CD.
8.+: In CD mode, press to access the next CD.
9.
/: Press to turn the rear speakers on (Single Play mode) or off
(Dual Play mode).
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Parental control
The multimedia system allows for
three varying levels of parental
control over rear-seat controls. By
simultaneously pressing the 3 and 5 buttons, the rear passengers may be
allowed to access FULL or LOCAL control or be LOCKED out of rear
seat controls altogether.
After the ignition has been turned on, the rear seat passengers have
FULL control over the audio system. This means that while in single play
mode, the rear seat passengers can fully control the audio system from
the rear controls (including volume, media selection and seek
adjustments).
Simultaneously press 3 and 5 to restrict the rear passengers control to
LOCAL media. While in dual play mode, this means that only media
which is played through the auxiliary input jacks, or media which has
been selected at the radio by the driver can be accessed by the rear
passengers. Press 3 and 5 a second time to LOCK the rear passenger
controls completely; all media access is removed from the rear
passengers. Press 3 and5athirdtimetocomplete the cycle and allow
full control to the rear passenger again.
To activate the rear seat radio controls:
•After the ignition has been turned
on, FULL rear controls are active
and the system is in single play
mode.
•Press the memory preset controls 3 and 5 at the same time. The word
LOCAL will illuminate in the radio display and on the rear display,
indicating that only LOCAL rear control is available.Note:While in
single play mode, LOCAL is the same as LOCKED. In dual play mode,
LOCAL allows control of media which the driver has selected at the
radio, or over media played through the rear auxiliary input jacks.)
•Press the 3 and 5 buttons a second time and the rear control will be
LOCKED (locked). In this state, the rear passenger is restricted from
control over media of any kind, the rear controls are disabled.Note:If
in dual play mode, the headphone icon normally illuminated in the
radio display when in dual play, will turn off in the radio display.
•Press the 3 and 5 buttons a third time and full control will be restored
to the rear seat controls. Turning the ignition off and then on again
will have the same effect.
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To activate dual play mode(rear seat passengers listen to a different
playing media than the front seat passengers):
•Press the speaker/headphone control. A head phone icon (
) will
illuminate in the radio display and in the rear display, indicating the
rear seat speakers have been disabled and headphones are now active.
This is dual play mode.
•Press the MEDIA Control to change audio sources (as heard in the
headphones only).
•Use the other controls to make adjustments to the playing media.
•Dual Play mode may also be
activated by simultaneously
pressing memory presets 2 and 4
located on the radio.
The rear speakers are muted and rear seat passengers can listen to the
selected media through their headphones.
To deactivate dual play mode:
•Press the 2 and 4 buttons simultaneously again.
•Press the headphone/speaker button again
•Press the 3 and 5 buttons simultaneously until the rear seat controls
are LOCKED.
Using any of these methods, the headphone icon will turn off in both
displays (front and rear), the rear speaker sound will be restored and the
headphone jacks will be disabled.
Using headphones/dual play mode
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If
wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become
entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.
Plug a 3.5 mm headphone (not included) into the
jack. Press the
speaker button, or the 2/4 preset buttons simultaneously on the radio to
activate the headphones. The words DUAL PLAY will illuminate on the
radio display, sound will no longer be heard from the rear speakers and
the fade control will be disabled, signaling that Dual Play has been
activated.
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The front speakers remain playing for the front passengers. Press the
speaker button, or the 2/4 preset buttons simultaneously on the radio
again to deactivate the headphones and dual play mode. The words
SINGLE PLAY will illuminate on the radio display and fade control and
sound from rear speakers will be restored, signaling that dual play mode
has been deactivated.
To use any rear controls, whether in single or dual play mode, the rear
seat controls must be active. To enable dual play, the rear seat controls
must be active and
illuminated in the radio display. SeeTo activate
the rear seat radio controlspreviously.
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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