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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.
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. Press CLK again to exit
the clock setting mode..
AM/FM stereo with single CD (if equipped)
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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 the 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.
VOL ON/OFF:Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume.
Setting the clock
To set the time or date, turn the radio on and press CLOCK until the
time begins to flash. Press
orto access the desired selection
(date or time). Once the desired selection is flashing, turn the VOL
(Volume) control to adjust the time or date forward/backward. Press
CLOCK again.
AM/FM radio
AM/FM:Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
(Seek): Press to access the next strong station on the frequency
band.
SCAN:Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations.
(1–6):(Memory Presets): When tuned to any station, press and hold a
preset button until sound returns.
Autostore feature:The autostore feature allows you to store the six
strongest stations available from the FM frequency band. To use, press
and hold the AM/FM button. The sound will mute and AST will appear in
the display indicating the feature is active. When the search is complete,
the sound will return and the six strongest stations will be stored in the
memory presets (and overwrite any stations previously stored in the AST
band).
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.
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CD player
To load a CD, simply insert the disc, label side up, into the CD slot.
(Eject): Press to eject the CD.
(Seek): Pressto access the previous/next track.
SCAN:Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current disc.
Sound Adjustments
BASS/TRE:Press to toggle between bass and treble adjustments. Once
the desired selection appears in the display, press
to adjust the
levels.
FADE/BAL:Press to toggle between fade and balance adjustments.
Once the desired selection appears in the display, press
to adjust
the audio between front (F) and back (B) and left (L) and right (R)
speakers.
Extra Features
AUX:Press to access auxiliary input jack mode and play music from a
portable player over the vehicle speakers.
(Phone): If your vehicle is equipped with theBluetoothsystem,
refer toBluetooth hands free systemlater in this chapter for more
information. If your vehicle is not equipped withBluetooth, this control
will not be operational.
MENU:Press repeatedly to access the following features:
SCAN:Press
orfor a brief sampling of radio stations or CD
tracks.
SHUFFLE CD:Select to shuffle the tracks on the current CD.
REPEAT CD/TRK:Select to repeat the current CD or track.
COMP(Compression): Select to bring soft and loud CD passages
together for a more consistent listening level.
CLOCK 24H:Press to toggle between a 12 and 24 hour clock display.
AVC:Press
orto decrease/increase the level of automatic volume
control.
ADV MENU:When ADV MENU (Advanced menu) appears in the
display, press and hold MENU to access the following features:
•CLIP ON/OFF:Press to turn nominal volume levels on/off.
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2.(Phone):Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
3.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to access to the following settings:
•Setting the clock:Press MENU until SET HOUR or SET MINUTES is
displayed. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
•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 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the
system will store the last one in the remaining presets.
•BASS:Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
•TREB (Treble):Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
•L . . R (Balance):Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers.
•B . . F (Fade):Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the audio
between the back (B) and front (F) speakers.
•SPEEDVOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped):Radio volume
automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate
for road and wind noise. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust
between 1 (lowest) – 7 (highest). The default setting is off and the
recommended level is 1–3. Choose SPEED OFF to turn the feature off.
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WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
Move the control from left to right
to increase the brightness. Move the control from right to left to reduce
the brightness.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
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On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern. If
the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver or 13 mm
wrench/socket, turn the adjuster
either clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down and release to
activate the left turn signal.
•Push up and release to activate
the right turn signal.
Tap the stalk up or down to make the turn signal indicator flash three
times.
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INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamp
The dome lamp is equipped with a
control switch that will illuminate
when:
•the doors are closed and the
switch is in the right position.
•the switch is in the middle
position and any door is open.
When the dome lamp switch is in the left position, it will not illuminate
when you open the doors.
Reading lamps (if equipped)
The reading lamps are operated by
separate on/off controls.
Theater dimming: The dome lamp
dims about 20 seconds after the
doors are closed.
Approach lamps (if equipped)
The approach lamps will turn on and off automatically when you open
and close the doors. If you unlock the doors with the remote control,
they will come on. They will go off automatically after a short time.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Lamp assembly condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
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Replacing reading bulbs
1. Open the reading lamp assembly.
2. Pull the bulb straight out and
replace it.
3. After the bulb has been replaced,
close the lamp assembly.
Install in reverse order.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
hood.
2. Pull off the bulb cap.
3. Disconnect electrical connector
from the bulb.
4. Twist off the bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise.
Install in reverse order.
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
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