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Steering Wheel 65
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................65
Wipers and Washers 68
Windshield wipers.....................................68
Windshield washers....................................69
Lighting 70
Headlamps...........................................70
Front fog lamps.......................................71
Directionindicators ....................................72
Interior lamps........................................73
Windows and Mirrors 74
Power windows.......................................74
Exteriormirrors.......................................75
Interiormirrors .......................................76
Sunvisors ...........................................77
Instrument Cluster 78
Gauges.............................................78
Warning lamps and indicators.............................79
Audible warnings and indicators...........................84
Information Displays 85
Trip computer........................................85
Audio System 86
AM/FMstereo ........................................88
AM/FM/CD with SYNC..................................89
Auxiliary input jack....................................91
USB port............................................93
Climate Control 94
Manual heating and air conditioning........................94
Rear window defroster..................................98
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AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Volume
Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
•tune the radio to the next or
previous stored preset
•play the next or previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
•tune the radio to the next station
up or down the frequency band
•seek through a track.
V
OICEVOL
VOL
MODES
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VOL
MODES
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Mode
Press to select the audio source.
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
A. Voice recognition
B. Receive a call
C. End a call
See theSYNCchapter.
CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
See theCruise Controlchapter.
VOICE
SEEK
VO L
VO L
MODE
VOICE
SEEK
VO L
VO L
MODE
AB
C
OFF ON
SETRES
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors
Distance and
strengthThe further you travel from an FM station,
the weaker the signal and the weaker the
reception.
TerrainHills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges,
tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages,
dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with the reception.
Station overloadWhen you pass a ground-based broadcast
repeating tower, a stronger signal may
overtake a weaker one and result in the audio
system muting.
CD and CD Player Information
Note:CD units play commercially pressed 4.75-inch (12 centimeter)
audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain
recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly
when used in Ford CD players.
Note:Do not insert CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels into
the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become
jammed. You should use a permanent felt tip marker rather than
adhesive labels on your homemade CDs. Ballpoint pens may damage
CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information.
Note:Do not use any irregularly shaped discs or discs with a scratch
protection film attached.
Always handle discs by their edges only. Clean the disc with an approved
CD cleaner only. Wipe it from the center of the disc toward the edge.
Do not clean in a circular motion.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended
periods.
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MP3 Track and Folder Structure
Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracks
and folder structures work as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track
mode (system default) and MP3 folder mode.
•MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The
player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file
extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255.Note:The maximum
number of playable MP3 files may be less depending on the structure
of the CD and exact model of radio present.
•MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level
of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted
by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from
F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.
•Creating discs with only one level of folders helps with navigation
through the disc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand how
the system reads the structures you create. While various files may be
present, (files with extensions other than mp3), only files with the .mp3
extension are played; other files are ignored by the system. This enables
you to use the same MP3 disc for a variety of tasks on your work
computer, home computer and your in-vehicle system.
In track mode, the system displays and plays the structure as if it were
only one level deep (all .mp3 files play, regardless of being in a specific
folder). In folder mode, the system only plays the .mp3 files in the
current folder.
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AM/FM
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
A.CLK:Press this button to switch the display between the clock and
radio frequency. To set the time:
1. Press and holdCLKuntil the hours start to flash.
2. Press the arrow buttons to adjust the hours. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to
set the minutes.
3. PressCLKagain to exit clock mode.
B.Tune:Press these arrow buttons to manually search through the radio
frequency band. Press and hold for a fast search. In AUDIO mode, press
the buttons to adjust different sound settings.
C.AUDIO:Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass,
Fade and Balance.
D.SEEK:Press this button to go to the previous or next strong station
on the frequency band.
CLK
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E.Memory presets:Store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio
station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until
sound returns.
F.AM/FM:Press this button to select a frequency band and access
media through the auxiliary input jack.
G.VOL-PUSH:
•Press this button to switch the system off and on.
•Turn the control to adjust the volume.
AM/FM/CD WITH SYNC®
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
A.Eject:Press this button to eject a CD.
B.CD slot:Insert a CD.
C.Tune:Press this button to manually search through the radio
frequency band. Press and hold for a fast search.
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D.Phone:Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC®
system. See theSYNC®chapter for more information.
E.MENU:Press this button to access different audio system features.
•If your vehicle is equipped with satellite radio, you can access
different menus by pressingOK.
•Set the time by pressingMENUuntilSET HOURSorSET
MINUTESappears and using the arrow buttons to adjust the time.
•Set the strongest stations on the radio frequency by pressingMENU
untilAUTOSETappears.AUTOSETdoes not override your original
presets.
•SPEEDVOL(speed compensated volume) allows you to adjust radio
volume to compensate for noise levels when vehicle speed increases.
•Track/Folderis only available on MP3 files when in CD mode. In
track mode, pressing theSEEKarrows allows you to scroll through
all the tracks on the disc. In folder mode, pressing theSEEKarrows
allows you to scroll through all the tracks within the selected folder.
Press theFOLDERbuttons to access other folders.
•COMPRESS(Compression) is only available in CD and MP3 modes.
Switching compression on brings the soft and loud passages together
for a more consistent listening level. Use theSEEKbuttons and up
and down arrow buttons to switch it on and off.
F.AUX:Press this button to access the media features of the SYNC®
system. See theSYNC®chapter for more information.
G.SEEK:
•In radio mode, press and release these buttons to go to the next
(or previous) preset radio station or disc track.
•In CD and MP3 modes, press these buttons to select the next
(or previous) track, or press and hold to advance (or reverse) within
the same track.
H.Play, Pause and OK:
•
Play and Pause allow you to play or pause a track when listening to a
CD.
•OKallows you to confirm commands with phone and media features of
the SYNC system. See theSYNC®chapter for more information.
I.SHUFFLE:Play music on the selected CD or MP3 folder in random
order.
J.Folder:Press this button to access the next folder on an MP3 disc.
K.
Folder:Press this button to access the previous folder on an MP3 disc.
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