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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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J.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/MP3 mode, select the previous or next track.
K.CD:Press the CD button to access CD/MP3 mode.
•The CD/MP3 begins to play where it left off. If no CD is loaded, NO
DISC appears in the display.
•Press the SEEK buttons to access the previous or next track. Press
and hold the seek buttons to quickly reverse or advance within the
same track.
L.TUNE/OK/Play/Pause:
•In radio mode, TUNE allows you to scan the frequency band in
individual increments.
•In SIRIUS mode, TUNE allows you to find the next or previous
available SIRIUSsatellite station.
•OK allows you to confirm commands with special phone and media
features. If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, see theSYNC
chapter for more information.
•Play/Pause allows you to play or pause a track when listening to a
CD.
M.AUX:Access Line In (auxiliary audio mode) and SYNC. If your
vehicle is equipped with SYNC, see theSYNCchapter for more
information.
N.SIRIUS:Access SIRIUS satellite radio mode. Press repeatedly to
cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3.
Note:SIRIUSsatellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUSradio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
O.On/Off/VOL:Press the power control to turn the system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
P.AM/FM:Select AM, FM1 or FM2.
Q.CAT/FOLD:
•In SIRIUS mode, switch between turning the most recently selected
satellite radio category on or off.
•In MP3 mode, use the SEEK buttons to access the previous or next
folder.
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R.SCAN:
•In radio mode, hear a brief sampling of all radio stations.
•In SIRIUS mode, hear a brief sampling of all available channels. If a
specific category is selected, press SCAN for a brief sampling of all
available channels within the selected category.
•In CD/MP3 mode, hear a brief sampling of all tracks on the current
disc or MP3 folder.
S.DIRECT:
•In radio mode, select the desired radio frequency (i.e., 93.9) using
the memory preset numbers (0–9).
•In SIRIUS mode, enter the desired channel (i.e., 002) using the
memory preset buttons. If you only enter one digit, press OK and the
system goes to that channel. If you enter three digits, the system
automatically goes to that channel, if available. You may cancel your
entry by pressing DIRECT. If an invalid station number is entered,
INVALID CHANNEL appears in the display and the system continues
playing the current station.
•In CD mode, enter the desired track number using the memory
preset buttons (0–9). The system then begins playing that track.
•In MP3 mode, enter a memory preset button of the desired folder.
The system advances to that specific folder.
T.TEXT:
•MP3 mode allows you to view Album (AL), Folder (FL), Song (SO)
and Artist (AR) in the display, if available.
•In text mode, sometimes the display requires additional text to be
displayed. When theindicatorison,pressTEXT and then use
the SEEK buttons to view the additional display text.
U.LOAD:This control is not operational. To load a CD, insert the disc,
label side up, into the CD slot.
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MyFordSYSTEM
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.RADIO:Access the radio screen. Press the buttons below the radio
screen to select different audio system functions.
B.CD:Access CD mode. Press the function buttons to select on-screen
options of Repeat or Shuffle.
C.Memory presets:Store your favorite stations for later access. Repeat
for each frequency band and each preset button.
1. Press RADIO and select a frequency.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Press and hold one of the preset buttons. The system momentarily
mutes as confirmation the station is stored.
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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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Menu Structure
Note:Depending on your system, some options may appear slightly
different, not at all or on-screen and able to be selected using the
function buttons.
Press MENU.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the options (if
active).
Press the right arrow to enter a menu. Press the left arrow to exit a menu.
Radio Settings
ScanSelect for a brief sampling of all available
channels.
Set CategorySelect to have the system search by certain
music categories (rock, pop, country, etc.).
RBDS/RDS TextSelect to view additional broadcast data, if
available. This feature defaults to off. RBDS
must be on for you to set a category.
SIRIUS
ScanSelect for a brief sampling of all available
channels.
Show ESNSelect to view your satellite radio electronic
serial number (ESN). You will need this number
when communicating with SIRIUSto activate,
modify or track your account.
Channel GuideSelect to view available satellite radio channels.
Press OK to select Tune Channel, Skip Channel
or Lock Channel. Once a channel is skipped or
locked, you can only access it by pressing Direct
and entering the channel number. Locking or
unlocking a channel requires your PIN.
Set CategorySelect to view channel categories (pop, rock,
news, etc.). If you select a category, seek and
scan functions will only stop on channels in that
category.
AlertsSelect to enable/disable an alert for a song,
artist or team. The system alerts you when the
selection is playing on another channel. Save up
to 20 alerts.
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