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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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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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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INTRODUCTION
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.
Note:Some features are not available while the vehicle is moving.
Note:Your system is equipped with a feature that allows you to access
and control audio features for 30 minutes after the ignition has been
turned off (as long as no doors are opened).
This system uses a four-corner strategy to provide quick access to vehicle
features and settings. The comprehensive touchscreen provides easy
interaction with your cellular phone, multimedia, climate control and
navigation system. The corners display any active modes within those
menus, such as your phone being connected or the climate temperature.
SETTINGS
Press to select any of the following:
•Clock
•Display
•Sound
•Vehicle
•Settings
•Help
INFORMATION
Press to select any of the following:
•SYNCServices
•SIRIUSTravel Link™
•Alerts
•Calendar
•SYNC Apps
If the icon is yellow, seeAlertsin theInformationsection of this chapter.
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SETTINGS
Under this menu, you can set your clock, access and make adjustments
to the display, sound and vehicle settings as well as access settings for
specific modes or the help feature.
Clock
Note:The date is set by your vehicle’s GPS; you cannot manually set the
date.
Note:If the battery has been disconnected, the vehicle needs to acquire
a GPS signal to update the clock. Once your vehicle acquires the signal,
it may take a few minutes for the update to display the correct time.
1. Press the Settings icon > Clock.
2. Press + and to adjust the time.
From this screen, you can also make other adjustments, such as 12– or
24–hour mode, activate GPS time synchronization and have the system
automatically update for daylight savings time and new time zones.
You can also turn the outside air temperature display on and off. When
the outside air temperature is displayed, it appears at the top center of
the touchscreen next to the time and date.
Once you update any settings, they are automatically saved.
Display
You can make adjustments to the touchscreen display through the
touchscreen or by pressing the voice button on your steering wheel
controls and when prompted, say “Display settings”.
Press the Settings icon > Display, then select from the following:
Brightnessallows you to make the screen display brighter or dimmer.
Modeallows you to set the screen to a certain brightness or have the
system automatically change based on the outside light level.
•If you select AUTO or NIGHT, you have the options of turning the
display’s Auto Dim feature on or off and changing the Auto Dim
Manual Offset feature.
Edit Wallpaper
•You can have your touchscreen display the default photo or upload
your own.
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Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............39
Seats
child safety seats ................19, 24
cleaning ...................................345
climate control ........................172
filter .........................................172
heated ..............................168, 170
memory seat .....................65, 165
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................77
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................80
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........454
Sending new text messages .....504
Setting a destination ................533
Setting a destination
by voice .....................................533
Settings ......................................519
Setting the clock ..............134–135,
139, 519
Side air curtain ...........................60
Side-curtain airbags system .......60
SIRIUSsatellite radio ............135,
139, 488
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................490
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................511
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................513
Snowplowing ...............15, 281–283
SOS Post Crash Alert .................50
Spark plugs,
specifications .............384–385, 392Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................283–284
utility-type vehicles ..................15
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................386
Stability system .........................230
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......190
Starting your vehicle ........189–190
jump starting ..........................287
Steering wheel ............................83
controls ......................................84
tilting .........................................83
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................51
Supported media file types ......498
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................498
SYNCAppLink™ ....................449
SYNCcustomer
support ..............................424, 472
SYNCServices .................446, 508
System settings .........................522
T
Tailgate ......................................251
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ......149, 151,
153, 530
Text messaging .................435, 504
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....435, 437
Tilt steering wheel ......................83
Tires ...........................353–354, 375
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