AM/FM
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
your 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.
A.CLK:Switch between clock and radio frequency. To set the time:
1. Press and hold CLK until the hours start to flash.
2. Press the up, down, left or right arrow buttons to adjust the hours.
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to set the minutes.
3. Press CLK again to exit clock-setting mode.
B.Tune:Manually search the frequency band. Press and hold for a fast
search. In AUDIO mode, press to adjust various settings.
C.AUDIO:Adjust the sound settings for Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade.
D.SEEK:Access the previous or next strong station on the frequency
band.
E.Memory presets:Store your favorite stations for later access. When
tuned to any station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
F.AM/FM:Select a frequency band.
G.VOL-PUSH:Press the power control to turn the system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
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AM/FM/CD/MP3 SATELLITE-COMPATIBLE SOUND SYSTEM
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
your 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.
Note:Some features, such as SIRIUS satellite radio, may not be available
in your location. Check with your authorized dealer.
A.Memory presets:
•Store your favorite stations for later access. When tuned to any
station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns and
PRESET # SAVED appears in the display.
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Save presets automatically by using the autoset feature. Press MENU
repeatedly until AUTO PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use the
SEEK buttons to turn AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five
seconds for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately start the
search. If you press another control within those five seconds, the
search does not start. The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the
station stored in preset 1 begins playing. If there are fewer than 10
strong stations, the system stores the last one in the remaining presets.
Note:Autoset does not delete your original preset stations.
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Note:In order to re-run the autoset features, you must first turn it off
before turning it back on.
B.CD slot:Insert a CD.
C.Eject:Eject a CD.
D.Down arrow button:Make selections in MENU mode.
E.Up arrow button:Make selections in MENU mode.
F.MENU:Access different audio features:
•Compressioncan be turned on or off. When compression is on, the
soft and loud CD passages are brought together for a more consistent
listening level.
•Shufflecan be turned on or off. Turning shuffle on plays the current
CD tracks in random order.
•RDS Radioallows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain
category of music format: CLASSIC, COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.
•SIRIUSallows you to access different satellite radio options and
follow the prompts.
G.CLOCK:Set the time. Use the memory presets buttons to enter the
time, then press OK.
H.PHONE:Access the phone features of the SYNCsystem. See the
SYNCchapter for more information. If your vehicle is not equipped
with SYNC, the display will read NO PHONE.
I.SOUND:Allows you to adjust the sound settings using the SEEK
buttons:
•Basslevels can be increased or decreased. Can also be adjusted by
turning the TUNE control.
•Treblelevels can be increased or decreased. Can also be adjusted by
turning the TUNE control.
•Balanceadjusts the sound between left and right speakers. Can also
be adjusted by turning the TUNE control.
•Fadeadjusts the sound between the front and back speakers. Can
also be adjusted by turning the TUNE control.
•Speed Compensated Volumeadjusts the volume to compensate for
speed and wind noise. You can set the system between off and +7.
•All Seat Mode/Driver Seat Modeoptimizes sound quality for the
chosen seating position.
•DSP Mode (if equipped)allows you to choose between STEREO
SURROUND mode and STEREO mode.
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D.Function buttons:Access the functions shown on-screen by
pressing the corresponding audio buttons directly beneath them. The
function buttons are context-dependent and change according to the
current mode.
E.TUNE:
•In radio mode, you can search the frequency band in individual
increments.
•In SIRIUS mode, you can find the next or previous available SIRIUS
satellite station.
F.Reverse/Fast Forward; AM/FM/CD Seek:
•In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of the seek
buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.
•In SIRIUS mode, select the previous or next channel. If a specific
category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), use the SEEK buttons
to find the previous or next channel in the selected category.
•In CD mode, select the previous or next track.
G.OK:Allows you to confirm commands with special phone and media
features. If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, see theSYNCchapter
for more information.
H.Eject:Eject the CD.
I.Power and Volume:Press the power control to turn the system on
and off. Turn to adjust the volume.
J.CLOCK:Set the time. Use the center arrow controls to move between
options and set time.
K.SOUND:Allows you to adjust the sound settings (Treble, Bass,
Middle, Fade and Balance).
1. Press Menu.
2. Scroll until Audio is selected and press OK.
3. Scroll to select Sound and press OK.
L.MENU:Allows you to access many functions of the audio system. See
Menu structurelater in this section.
M.PHONE:Access SYNC phone features.
N.AUX:Access your auxiliary input jack. SeeAuxiliary input jack
later in this chapter.
O.SIRIUS:Access SIRIUS satellite radio features.
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SIRIUS
Unlock All StationsUse your PIN to unlock previously locked
stations.
Skip No StationsUse to unskip any channels you previously
skipped.
Parental Lock (PIN)Select to create a PIN which allows you to lock
or unlock channels. Your initial PIN is 1234.
Audio Settings
Spd. Comp. Vol.Automatically adjusts the volume to
compensate for speed and wind noise. You can
set the system between 0 and +7.
SoundAllows you to adjust sound settings, such as
treble, middle, bass, fade and balance.
Occupancy ModeOptimizes sound quality for the chosen seating
position.
CD Settings
Scan AllSelect to scan all disc selections.
Scan FolderSelect to scan all music in the current MP3
folder.
CD CompressionSelect to bring soft and loud passages together
for a more consistent listening level.
Clock Settings
Set TimeSelect to set the time.
Set DateSelect to set the calendar date.
24h ModeSelect to view clock time in a 12–hour mode or
24–hour mode.
Display Settings
DimmingSelect to change display brightness.
LanguageSelect to display the language in English,
French or Spanish.
Temp. SettingSelect to display the outside temperature in
Fahrenheit or Celsius
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5. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly remove the fuel filler
nozzle—allow about ten seconds after pumping fuel before removing the
fuel filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel to drain back into the fuel tank
and not spill onto the vehicle.
6. Reinstall the plug (if equipped) into the fuel fill inlet and turn the key
clockwise to lock.
Note:Do not overfill the tank or fuel spillage will occur.
If the fuel fill inlet was not properly closed, a Check Fuel Fill Inlet
message may appear on the information display. See theInformation
Displayschapter for more information.
At the next opportunity, do the following:
1. Safely pull off the road.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Open the fuel filler door and remove any visible debris from the fuel
fill opening.
4. Insert either the fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel provided with the
vehicle several times to dislodge any debris and/or allow the inlet to
close properly.
If this action corrects the problem, the message may not reset
immediately. It may take several driving cycles for the message to turn
off. A driving cycle consists of an engine start-up (after four or more
hours with the engine off) followed by city/highway driving. Continuing
to drive with the message on may cause the service engine soon lamp to
turn on as well.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Filling the Tank
The advertised capacity is the indicated capacity and the empty reserve
combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a
full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. Empty reserve
is the amount of fuel in the tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
Note:The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle
after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel the
full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty
reserve still present in the tank.
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If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables
from the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize the
acid with a solution of baking soda and water.
It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal be
disconnected from the battery if you plan to store your vehicle for an
extended period of time. This will minimize the discharge of your battery
during storage.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. Flexible fuel vehicles (FFV) must also relearn the ethanol
content of the fuel for optimum driveability and performance. To begin
this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with
the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
Note:If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is
eventually relearned.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 kilometers) or more
to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy along with the ethanol
content for flexible fuel vehicles.
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For flexible fuel vehicles, if you are operating on E85, you may
experience poor starts or an inability to start the engine and driveability
problems until the fuel trim and ethanol content have been relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
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3. Cycle the ignition to the on position with the engine off.
4. Turn the hazard flashers on then off three times. This must be
accomplished within 10 seconds.
If the reset mode has been entered successfully, the horn will sound
once, the TPMS indicator will flash and a message is shown in the
information display (if equipped). If this does not occur, please try again
starting at Step 2.
If after repeated attempts to enter the reset mode, the horn does not
sound, the TPMS indicator does not flash and no message is shown in
the information display (if equipped), seek service from your authorized
dealer.
5.Note:Train the TPMS sensors in the tires using the following TPMS
reset sequence starting with the left front tire in the following clockwise
order:
•Left front (Driver’s side front tire)
•Right front (Passenger’s side front tire)
•Right rear (Passenger’s side rear tire)
•Left rear (Driver’s side rear tire)
6. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left front tire;
decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds.
Note:The single horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code
has been learned by the module for this position. If a double horn is
heard, the reset procedure was unsuccessful, and must be repeated.
7. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the right front tire;
decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds.
8. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the right rear tire;
decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds.
9. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left rear tire;
decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds.
Training is complete after the horn sounds for the last tire trained
(driver’s side rear tire), the TPMS indicator stops flashing, and a
message is shown in the information display (if equipped)..
10. Turn the ignition off. If two short horn beeps are heard, the reset
procedure was unsuccessful and must be repeated.
If after repeating the procedure and two short beeps are heard when the
ignition is turned to off, seek assistance from your authorized dealer.
11. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure as indicated on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door
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