2012 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

2. You can press some of the hard buttons to access their respective
menus.
3. Use the center control in the
same manner you would a joystick
— press
/to move up/down
in menus or press
/to move
out of or into a menu. When these
options are available, icons will
appear on the screen.
4. Press OK on the center control to make or confirm selections.
Note:You can also use the OK and
arrow buttons on the right side of
your steering wheel to make the
same selections you would with the
center control.
Setting the Clock
•Press CLOCK.
•Use the center controls to move
between the options and to
increase/decrease.
Note:You can also access this screen by pressing: Menu > Clock
Settings.
Language setting
To access/adjust the language setting, press MENU > Display Settings >
Language.
Radio
Press RADIO to access the radio screen. From this screen you can:
•Press RADIO repeatedly to cycle through AM, AM2-AST, FM1, FM2,
FM3-AST frequency bands.
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•Select the Tune soft key then scroll through the frequencies by
using
/or the tune knob.
•Select the Mute soft key to mute the playing media. Press again to
return to the playing media.
•Press
/to seek to the previous/next station.
•Select the AST (Autostore) soft key to activate the auto store feature.
Autostore allows you to store the 10 strongest local stations available
from the AM and FM frequency band. Press and hold the AST soft key
and follow the screen prompts. When the search is complete, the
sound will return and the 10 strongest stations will be stored in the
memory presets (and overwrite any stations previously stored in the
AST band).
•To save a station in a memory preset, tune to the desired station.
Press and hold the desired preset. The sound will briefly mute and
then return indicating the station has been saved.
•View and access your saved presets by pressing
/orto
access a list of your saved presets. The display will indicate the preset
# the station was saved to. To exit, wait until the menu times out
(approximately eight seconds) or press the RADIO hard button.
Note:You can also manually store stations in the AST band. When the
AST band is active, simply tune to the desired station and press and hold
a memory preset. The new station will be saved and will override the
previously saved station.
Audio settings
To make adjustments to the sound settings, press MENU > Audio
Settings to access:
•Spd. Comp. Vol.:Scroll to select Speed Compensated Volume and
press OK to enter the menu. This feature automatically adjusts the
system’s volume to compensate for speed and wind noise. You can set
the system between off and +7. Press OK to confirm and close.
•Sound:Press OK to enter and scroll using the center control to select
from Treble, Bass, Middle, Balance, Fade. Use the center controls to
make adjustments and press OK to confirm and close.
Radio options
To access more options in radio mode, press MENU > Radio and select
from:
•Scan:Select to hear a brief sampling of all available radio stations.
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•Set Category:Select to choose a specific music category in FM
mode. You can then search for stations only playing this kind of music.
Note:RBDS/RDS text must be turn on before “Set Category” will
appear.
•RBDS/RDS Text:Select to turn Radio Broadcast Digital Signal text
on to view additional broadcast data.Note:This feature defaults to
off, but it must be turned on in order for you to choose and set a
category. When this feature is activated, all of your text will scroll on
one line. To see all of your text, press the Info soft key.
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.
SIRIUSsatellite radio (if equipped)
Press SIRIUS to access the satellite radio screen. From this screen you
can:
•Press SIRIUS repeatedly to cycle
between SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3
presets.
•Select the ‘Direct’ soft key to
enter the channel you desire via
the on 0–9 keypad. Enter in the
number of the desired satellite
radio channel and press Enter for
quick access.
•Select the ‘Info’ soft key to view
additional information about the current channel.
•Press
/to seek to the previous/next channel within the
selected category.
•To save a channel as a preset, acquire the desired channel and then
press and hold the desired memory preset (0–9). A pop-up screen will
confirm when it is saved.
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•To view your presets, press//for a list of your saved
presets. The display will also indicate the presets to which the stations
are saved.
•Select the ‘Replay’ soft key to replay audio on the current channel.
You can replay approximately 45 minutes of audio as long as you have
remained tuned to the current station. If you change stations, the
previous audio will be erased. While in replay mode, you can:
•Press and release
/to advance to the previous /next
song .
•Press and hold
/to advance to reverse or fast forward
in the current track.
•Press
/to play / pause the audio.
•Select ‘Exit & Play Live’ to return to live audio if you had been
using the replay feature to replay audio.
Audio settings
To make adjustments to the sound settings, press MENU > Audio
Settings to access:
•Spd. Comp. Vol:Scroll to select Speed Compensated Volume (SCV)
and press OK to enter the menu. This feature automatically adjusts
the system’s volume to compensate for speed and wind noise. You can
set the system between off and +7. Press OK to confirm and close.
•Sound:Press OK to enter and scroll using the center control to select
from Treble, Bass, Middle, Balance, Fade. Use the center controls to
make adjustments and press OK to confirm and close.
SIRIUSoptions
To access other options in SIRIUS mode, press MENU > SIRIUS.
•Scan:Select for a brief sampling of all available channels.
•Show ESN:Select to view your Satellite Radio Electronic Serial
Number (ESN). You will need this number when communicating with
SIRIUSto activate, modify or track your satellite radio account.
•Channel Guide:Select to view a listing of available satellite radio
channels. Press OK or
to enter the Channel Guide and then scroll
through available channels. In this guide, you can choose to Tune
Channel, Skip Channel or Lock Channel by pressing the OK button
when the desired channel is selected. Once a channel has been
skipped or locked, you can only access those channels by pressing
Direct and entering in the channel number. Locking or unlocking a
channel also requires you to enter your PIN.
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•Set Category:Select to scroll through a list of available SIRIUS
channel categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.)Note:If you select a
category, the seek and scan functions will only stop on channels in
that category.
•Alerts:Select this to create an alert for a particular song or artist or
team. The system will then alert you when it is playing on another
channel. From this screen you can also maintain alerts, enable/disable
and delete alerts from your list. You can save up to 20 alerts. If you
attempt to save an alert and your list is full, the system will prompt
you to delete one.
•Unlock All Stations:Select this and use your PIN to unlock all
previously locked channels (from the parental lock feature).
•Skip No Stations:Select this feature and use to ‘unskip’ all channels
you previously selected to skip.
•Parental Lock (PIN):Select to create a PIN which will allow you to
lock or unlock certain channels.Note:Your initial PIN is 1234.
Satellite radio information (if activated)
SIRIUSsatellite radio service:
SIRIUSsatellite radio is a
subscription based satellite radio
service that broadcasts a variety of
music, sports, news, weather, traffic
and entertainment programming.
Your factory installed SIRIUS
satellite radio system includes: hardware and a limited subscription term
which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle. Refer to your
authorized dealer for availability.
For more information on extended subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a complete list of SIRIUS
satellite radio channels, and other features, please visit www.sirius.com in
the United States, www.siriuscanada.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474.
Satellite radio reception factors
•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.
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•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.
You will hear an audio mute when there is a satellite radio signal
interference. Your display may showAcquiring...to indicate the
interference.
Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN):You will need your
ESN to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. The ESN is
found on the System Information Screen (SR ESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX).
To access your ESN, press MENU > SIRIUS >Show ESN or tune to
channel 0.
Note:SIRIUSreserves 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.
Troubleshooting tips
Radio Display Condition Possible action
Acquiring Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
SIRIUSsystem
failureInternal module or
system failure
present.If this message does
not clear within shortly,
or with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver
may have a fault. See
your authorized dealer
for service.
Invalid Channel Channel no longer
available.Tune to another
channel or choose
another preset.
Unsubscribed Channel Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
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Radio Display Condition Possible action
No Signal Loss of signal from
the SIRIUSsatellite
or SIRIUStower to
the vehicle antenna.The signal is currently
being blocked. When
you move into an open
area, the signal should
return.
Updating Update of channel
programming in
progress.No action required. The
process may take up to
three minutes.
Call SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUSSatellite
Radio.Call SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
re-activate or resolve
subscription issues.
No Channels Available All the channels in
the selected category
are skipped or locked.Using the channel
guide, unlock or unskip
the channels.
Subscription Updated SIRIUShas updated
the channels available
for your vehicle.No action required.
Playing a disc
Press CD to access the disc screen. From this screen you can:
•Press
/to access the
previous/next track.
•Press
/to play/pause a
track.
•Select the Repeat soft key to
repeat the current song.
•Select the Shuffle soft key to shuffle the songs on the current disc.
CD Options
Press MENU > CD Options to access:
•Scan All:Press to hear a brief selection of all tracks on the current
disc.
•Scan Folder:Available when playing an MP3 disc. Select for a brief
sampling of all the music in the current folder.
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•CD compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
Audio settings
Press MENU > Audio Settings to access:
•Spd. Comp. Vol:Scroll to select Speed Compensated Volume and
press OK to enter the menu. This feature automatically adjusts the
system’s volume to compensate for speed and wind noise. You can set
the system between off and +7. Press OK to confirm and close.
•Sound:Press OK to enter and scroll using the center control to select
from Treble, Bass, Middle, Balance, Fade. Use the center controls to
make adjustments and press OK to confirm and close.
CD tips
•Handle discs by their edges only.(Never touch the playing surface).
•Inspect discs before playing.
•Clean only with an approved CD cleaner.
•Wipe discs from the center out.
•Do notexpose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended
periods of time.
•Do notclean using a circular motion.
Note:CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function
correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped
CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached.CDs with
homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into
the CD player as 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.
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