AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo system (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 and that you comply with all applicable
laws.
The AM/FM stereo system does not contain rear speakers; only front
driver side and passenger side speakers.
1.
/(Tuner):Press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Press and hold for a fast
advance through radio frequencies.
Also use in AUDIO mode to gain
access to various settings.
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2.AUDIO:Press AUDIO repeatedly
to gain access to the following
settings:
TREB (Treble):Press AUDIO to reach the treble setting.
Use
//SEEK.
BASS (Bass):Press AUDIO to reach the bass setting. Use
//
SEEK.
BAL (Balance):Press AUDIO to reach the balance setting.
Use
//SEEKto adjust between the left and right speakers.
Setting the clock:Press and hold CLK until the hours start to flash, then
use
//SEEKto adjust. To adjust minutes, press CLK again to
make the minutes start to flash and use
//SEEKto adjust.
3.SEEK:PressSEEKto
access the previous/next strong
station.
4.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset button until sound returns. You may store up to
six stations in each frequency band for a total of 18.
5.AM/FM:Press AM/FM to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
6.ON/OFF/Volume:Press VOL -
PUSH to turn ON/OFF. Turn VOL -
PUSH to increase/decrease volume.
7.CLK (Clock):Press CLK to
toggle between the clock and radio
frequency.
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•DELETE SONG:Press OK to delete a song title from the system’s
memory. Press
/to cycle through the saved songs. When the song
title appears in the display that you want to delete, press OK. The song
appears in the display for confirmation. Press OK again and the display
reads SONG DELETED. If you do not want to delete the currently listed
song, press
/to select either RETURN or CANCEL.
Note:If there are no songs presently saved, the display reads NO
SONGS.
•DELETE ALL SONGS:Press OK to delete all songs from the system’s
memory. The display reads ARE YOU SURE? Press OK to confirm
deletion of all saved songs and the display reads ALL DELETED.
Note:If there are no songs presently saved, the display reads NO
SONGS.
•ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS:Press OK to enable/disable
the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are
playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system default is disabled.)
SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED appears in the display. The
menu listing displays the opposite state. For example, if you have
chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu listing reads DISABLE as
the alerts are currently on, so your other option is to turn them off.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUSradio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
AUTOSET:Press MENU until the display reads AUTOSET. Autoset
allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your
original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Use
//
SEEK, SEEKto turn on/off.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
begins playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
stores the last one in the remaining presets.
BASS:Press MENU to reach the bass setting. Use
//SEEK,
SEEK
to adjust.
TREB (Treble):Press MENU to reach the treble setting.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
BAL (Balance):Press MENU to reach the balance setting.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the audio between the left
(L) and right (R) speakers.
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FADE:Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use//SEEK,
SEEK
to adjust the audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers.
SPEEDVOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped):Press MENU to
reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louder
with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
The default setting isoff;increasing your vehicle speed does not change
the volume level.
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, SEEKscrolls through all tracks on the
disc
In Folder mode, pressing
SEEK, SEEKscrolls only through
tracks within the selected folder.
Press
FOLDER, FOLDERto access the previous/next folder (if
available).
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 brings the soft and loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
4.AUX:Press repeatedly to cycle
through LINE IN (auxiliary audio
mode, if equipped) and SAT1, SAT2
and SAT3 modes (satellite radio, if equipped).
For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to
Auxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUSradio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
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Auxiliary input jack (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 and that you comply with all applicable
laws.
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an auxiliary input jack (AIJ). The
auxiliary input jack, located on the
instrument panel below the power
point, provides a way to connect
your portable music player to the
in-vehicle audio system. This allows
the audio from a portable music
player to be played through the
vehicle speakers with high fidelity.
To achieve optimal performance,
please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable
music device to the audio system.
Required equipment:
1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones
2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)
connectors at each end
To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.
2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully
charged and that the device is turned off.
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 your normal listening level.
5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to
1 2level
normally used for the portable player.
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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 only works 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 causes distortion and reduces sound quality. Many
portable music players have different output levels, so not all players
should be set at the same levels. Some players sound best at full volume
and others need to be set at a lower volume.
3. If the music sounds loud and/or distorted, turn the portable music
player volume down. If the problems persist, replace or recharge the
batteries in the portable music player. If the music is loud, but not
distorted, turn down the volume on the vehicle’s audio system.
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 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 the use of electronic devices while driving.
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 to
Accessing and using your USB port
in theSYNCsupplement or
Navigation Systemsupplement.
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 effect 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.
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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
and wipe from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.
•Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 inch
(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.
Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film
attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should
not be inserted into the CD player. 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. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact
your dealer for further information.
Audio system warranty and service
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
SYNC(IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC, a hands-free communications
and entertainment system with special phone and media features. For
more information, please refer to theSYNCsupplement or to the
SYNCsection in theNavigation Systemsupplement (if equipped).
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