MyKeyMessageAction / Description
MYKEY ESC CANNOT BE
DEACTIVATED
—Displays when a MyKeyis
active and trying to disable
ESC. Refer toMyKeyin the
Locks and Securitychapter
for more information.
Park Aid MessageAction / Description
PARKING AID
MALFUNCTION SERVICE
REQUIREDAmberDisplays when the system has
detected a condition that
requires service. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Park Brake MessageAction / Description
PARK BRAKE APPLIED
RedDisplays when the parking
brake is set, the engine is
running and the vehicle is
driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h). If the warning stays
on after the parking brake is
released.
Power Steering MessageAction / Description
STEERING LOSS STOP
SAFELY
RedThe power steering system is
not working. Stop the vehicle
in a safe place. Contact your
authorized dealer.
STEERING ASSIST FAULT
SERVICE REQUIRED
AmberThe power steering system
required service. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place.
Contact your authorized
dealer.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM single CD/MP3 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, 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.
One hour mode:Press the ON/OFF control to operate the system with
the ignition turned off; the system will automatically turn off after one
hour.
Setting the clock:Press the H or M buttons on the outside of the
multifunction to access the clock settings. Once you are in the clock
setting, press the H or M button repeatedly until the desired number
appears. Press OK to confirm and close.
1.OK:Press the arrow buttons to scroll through various menu selections
and press OK to select or un-select your choice.
2.Clock:Press to set the clock. Press
/to select the hour or
minutes. Press
/to increase/decrease the time.
3.INFO:Press to access any available radio or CD information.
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•Audio Menu:Scroll to select Audio and then move right to enter the
menu. Scroll to select from:
•SCV level (if equipped):Scroll to select Speed compensated
volume and move right to enter the menu. This feature
automatically adjusts the volume to compensate for speed and
wind noise. You can set the system between off and +7.
•Sound:Scroll to select Sound and press OK to enter the menu.
Scroll to select from Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade and Balance
options. When the desired option is chosen, scroll to increase or
decrease the levels.
•Occupancy mode (if equipped):Scroll to select Occupancy
mode and move right or press OK to enter. Then, scroll to select
from All seats or Driver seat. Occupancy mode optimizes sound
quality for the chosen seating position. Press OK to confirm your
selection.
•DSP Equalizer:Scroll to select DSP Equalizer and then move
right or press OK to enter. Then, select from options such as Rock,
Pop, Classic, equalizer off, etc.
•CD compression:Scroll to select CD compression and then move
right or press OK to enter. Scroll to select from on or off settings.
Compression brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
•RBDS:Scroll to select RBDS and to turn on or off. When turned
on, this feature allows you to receive station identification or
program type from RBDS-equipped FM radio stations.
•Clock Settings:Scroll to select Clock Settings then press OK or
more right to enter the menu. Scroll to select from: Set Time, Set
Date and 12/24 hour mode.
•Display Settings:Scroll to select Display Settings and then move
right to enter the menu. Select ’Dimming’ and choose to have the
display in ‘Automatic’ mode or ’daylight’ mode.
8.SOUND:Press to access Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade (if equipped) and
Balance menu options. When the desired option is chosen, press
/
to increase or decrease the levels. Press OK to set or press MENU to
exit.
9.AUXPress to access LINE IN (auxiliary input jack) mode.
10.RADIO:Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
You can also press RADIO to return to the radio base screen when
browsing.
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Note:To scroll through the following menus and make adjustments,
press
/or/. Pressto return to the previous screen
or
to advance to the next screen. At any time, you can press MENU
to close the menu screen.
•Radio:Scroll to select Radio mode and then move right to enter the
menu. Scroll to select from:
•Scan:Select to hear a brief sampling of all available radio stations.
•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.
•SIRIUS (if equipped):Scroll to select SIRIUS and then move right
to enter the menu. Scroll to select from:
•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.
•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.
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•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.
•CD:Scroll to select CD options and then move right to enter the
menu. Scroll to select from the following.Note:CD must be the
selected audio source for this option to appear in the menu.
•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.
•CD compression:Press OK to select or deselect. Compression
brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent
listening level.
•Audio Settings:Scroll to select Audio Settings and then move right
or press OK to enter the menu. Scroll to select from:
•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:Scroll to select Sound and press OK to enter the menu.
Scroll to select from Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade and Balance
options. When the desired option is chosen, scroll to increase or
decrease the levels.
•Occupancy mode (if equipped):Scroll to select Occupancy
mode and move right or press OK to enter. Then, scroll to select
from Optimize All or Optimize Driver. Occupancy mode optimizes
sound quality for the chosen seating position. Press OK to confirm
your selection.
•Clock Settings:Scroll to select Clock Settings then press OK or
more right to enter the menu. Scroll to select from: Set Time, Set
Date and 12/24 hour mode.
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AM/FM single CD/MP3 SYNCcompatible 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, 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.
One hour mode:Press the ON/OFF control to operate the system with
the ignition turned off; the system will automatically turn off after one
hour.
1.OK:Press the arrow buttons to scroll through various menu selections
and press OK to select or un-select your choice.
2.Clock:Press to set the clock. Press
/to select the hour or
minutes. Press
/to increase/decrease the time.
3.INFO:Press to access any available radio or CD information.
4.Sound menu:Press access Treble, Bass, Fade (if equipped) and
Balance menu options. Use
/to cycle through the various options.
When the desired option is chosen, press
/to increase or
decrease the levels. Press OK to set or MENU to exit.
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•Audio Settings:Scroll to select Audio Settings and then move right
or press OK to enter the menu. Scroll to select from:
•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:Scroll to select Sound and press OK to enter the menu.
Scroll to select from Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade and Balance
options. When the desired option is chosen, scroll to increase or
decrease the levels.
•Occupancy mode (if equipped):Scroll to select Occupancy
mode and move right or press OK to enter. Then, scroll to select
from Optimize All or Optimize Driver. Occupancy mode optimizes
sound quality for the chosen seating position. Press OK to confirm
your selection.
•Clock Settings:Scroll to select Clock Settings then press OK or
more right to enter the menu. Scroll to select from: Set Time, Set
Date and 12/24 hour mode.
•Display Settings:Scroll to select Display Settings and then move
right to enter the menu. Select to set the Language of the display or
the Temp. Setting.
8.PHONE:Press to access SYNCphone features if available. Refer to
the SYNCsection for more information. If your vehicle is not equipped
with SYNC. the display will read MUTE and will mute the playing
media.
MUTE:Press to mute the current playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
9.AUX:Press to access LINE IN (auxiliary input jack) mode or SYNC
media mode (if equipped).
10.RADIO:Press repeatedly to select AM1/AM2AST/FM1/FM2AST
frequency bands. Use the soft keys to select from possible on-screen
options of: Mute (mutes your current playing media), AST (Autostore
feature), Manual Tune (select to manually tune up/down the frenquency
band) or Info (provides additional information if available). You can also
press RADIO to return to the radio base screen when browsing.
Autostore feature:The autostore feature allows you to store the 10
strongest local stations available from the AM and FM frequency bands.
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from
the SIRIUSsatellite
or SIRIUStower to
the vehicle antenna.You are in a location
that is blocking the
SIRIUSsignal (i.e.,
tunnel, under an
overpass, dense foliage,
etc). The system is
working properly. 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.
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