
C.Tune/Phone:
•In radio mode, turn to manually search the frequency band.
•In MP3 mode, turn to go to the next or previous folder (when folder
mode is active).
•In satellite radio mode, press the SEEK buttons to tune to the next
or previous channel.
•In category mode, turn to scroll through the list of available satellite
radio channel categories.
•In phone mode, press to access the phone features of the SYNC
system. See theSYNCchapter for more information.
D.MENU:Access audio system functions, such as sound settings for
Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade.
•If your vehicle is equipped with satellite radio, you can access
different menus by pressing OK and the up and down arrow buttons
(E) to make selections.
•RBDS displays text transmitted by certain radio stations and to
search for music categories. To search for music categories, switch on
RBDS, press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through
categories, then use the SEEK or SCAN buttons to begin the search.
•Set the strongest stations on the radio frequency by pressing MENU
until AUTOSET appears. AUTOSET does not override your original
presets. Use the up and down arrow buttons to switch on and off.
•SPEEDVOL (speed compensated volume) allows you to adjust radio
volume to compensate for noise levels when vehicle speed increases.
•Occupancy mode allows you to select and optimize sound for all
seating positions, driver seat or front seats. Use the up and down
arrow buttons to switch on and off.
•COMPRESS (compression) is only available in CD mode. Use the up
and down arrow buttons to switch it on and off. Switching
compression on brings the soft and loud passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
•Family entertainment options (if equipped) are also available when
scrolling through MENU options.
E.Up and down arrow buttons:Make selections in MENU mode.
F.Play/Pause/OK:
•Play/Pause allows you to play or pause a track when listening to a
CD.
•OK allows you to confirm commands with phone and media features
of the SYNC system. See theSYNCchapter for more information.
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G.SEEK:
•In radio mode, select a frequency band and press the SEEK button.
The system stops at the next station up the band.
•In CD/MP3 mode, press to select the next track or press and hold to
advance within the same track.
H.FWD:Manually fast forward in a CD track or MP3 file.
I.TEXT/SCAN:
•In radio and CD/MP3 mode, press and hold to hear a brief sampling
of radio stations, CD tracks or MP3 files.
•In CD/MP3 mode, press and release to display track title, artist name
and disc title.
Note:In text mode, sometimes the display requires additional text to be
displayed. When the > or < indicator is present, press the SEEK arrows
to view the additional text.
J.REV:Manually rewind in a CD track or MP3 file.
K.SEEK:
•In radio mode, select a frequency band and press the SEEK button.
The system stops at the previous station down the band.
•In CD/MP3 mode, press to select the previous track or press and hold
to advance within the same track.
L.SHUFFLE:Play music on the selected CD or MP3 folder in random
order.
M.AM/FM:Select a frequency band.
N.CD:Enter CD/MP3 mode.
O.AUX:Access the media features of the SYNC system. See theSYNC
chapter for more information.
P.VOL-PUSH:Press the power control to turn the system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Q.CD slot:Insert a CD.
R.LOAD:Load a CD.
•Press LOAD and a memory preset button to load a CD to a specific
slot.
•Press and hold to autoload up to six CDs. The last disc inserted
automatically plays.
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REAR AUDIO CONTROLS
Your vehicle is equipped with rear seat audio controls. This allows front
and middle seat passengers to listen to different media sources (radio,
CD, SYNC or DVD) simultaneously.
Note:The front and middle seat passengers cannot listen to two
different radio stations at the same time.
A.Headphone/SpeakerPress to turn the rear speakers on (Single Play
mode) or off (Dual Play mode).
B.MEDIAPush to scroll through available playing medias, such as AM,
FM1, FM2, CD, SAT1, SAT2, SAT3 (if equipped with satellite radio), DVD
(if equipped) and SYNC(if equipped).
•If in Dual Play mode, SHARED illuminates in the audio display when
the front and rear modes are set to the same media.
•If SYNC is selected, press + or – to scroll through the different
options: SYNC USB, SYNC BTST and SYNC LINE. For more
information on SYNC, see theSYNCchapter.
C.Right arrow button
•In radio mode, press and release to scroll through memory presets.
Press and hold to seek to the next station.
•In CD and SYNC mode, press and release to go to the next track.
Press and hold to fast forward within that track.
D.Wired headphone jack
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E.Left arrow button
•In radio mode, press and release to scroll through memory presets.
Press and hold to seek to the previous station.
•In CD or SYNC mode, press and release to advance to the previous
track. Press and hold to rewind within that track.
F.Auxiliary audio input jacks:Plug in and play auxiliary audio
sources.
G.VOLUMEPress the up and down arrow buttons to increase or
decrease the headphone volume level. From the rear seat controls,
volume control cannot be set higher than the current audio setting
unless the speakers are turned off.
H.Wired headphone jack
I.-Press to access the previous CD.
J.+Press to access the next CD.
Activating the Rear Audio Controls
After the ignition has been turned on, FULL rear controls are active and
the system is in Single Play mode.
Parental Control
The multimedia system allows for three varying levels of parental control.
By simultaneously pressing the 3 and 5 memory preset buttons, the rear
passengers may be allowed to access FULL or LOCAL control or be
LOCKED out of rear seat controls altogether.
1. Press the 3 and 5 memory preset buttons at the same time. LOCAL
illuminates in both front and rear audio displays, indicating that only
LOCAL rear control is available.Note:While in Single Play mode,
LOCAL is the same as LOCKED. In Dual Play mode, LOCAL allows
control of media which the driver has selected at the radio, or over
media played through the rear auxiliary input jacks.
2. Press the 3 and 5 buttons a second time and the rear control is
LOCKED. The rear passengers are restricted from control over media
of any kind (the rear controls are disabled).Note:If in Dual Play
mode, the headphone icon normally illuminated in the audio display
when in Dual Play turns off in the audio display.
3. Press the 3 and 5 buttons a third time and full control will be
restored to the rear seat controls. Switching the ignition off and then
on again has the same effect.
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Switching Dual Play Mode On
Dual Play mode can be switched on by simultaneously pressing the 2 and
4 memory preset buttons on the audio or by doing the following:
1. Press the headphone/speaker control. The headphone icon
illuminates in both front and rear audio displays indicating the rear
seat speakers have been disabled and headphones are now active.
2. Press MEDIA to change audio sources (as heard in the headphones
only).
3. Use the other controls to make adjustments to the playing media.
Switching Dual Play Mode Off
Use any one of the following to switch Dual Play mode off:
1. Press the 2 and 4 memory preset buttons simultaneously again.
2. Press the 3 and 5 memory preset buttons simultaneously until the
rear seat controls are LOCKED.
3. Press the headphone/speaker button again
Using Dual Play Mode with Headphones
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If
wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become
entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.
Plug a 3.5 millimeter headphone (not included) into the headphone jack.
Press the speaker button, or the 2 and 4 memory preset buttons
simultaneously on the radio to switch on the headphones. DUAL PLAY
illuminates in the audio display, sound is no longer heard from the rear
speakers and the fade control is disabled, signaling that Dual Play is
switched on
The front speakers remain on for the front passengers. Press the speaker
button, or the 2 and 4 memory preset buttons simultaneously on the
radio again to switch off the headphones and Dual Play mode. SINGLE
PLAY illuminates in the audio display and fade control and sound from
rear speakers are restored, signaling that Dual Play is switched off.
To use any rear controls (whether in Single Play or Dual Play mode), the
rear seat controls must be switched on. To switch on Dual Play, the rear
seat controls must be switched on and the headphone icon illuminated in
the audio display. SeeActivating the rear audio controlspreviously.
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
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.
WARNING:For safety reasons, do not connect or adjust the
settings on your portable music player while the vehicle is
moving.
WARNING:Store the portable music player in a secure location,
such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. Hard objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury. The audio extension
cable must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be
safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
The auxiliary input jack (AIJ) allows
you to connect and play music from
your portable music player through
the vehicle speakers. You can use
any portable music player designed
for use with headphones. Your audio
extension cable must have male
1 8-inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors
at each end.
1. Make sure the vehicle, radio and portable music player are turned off
and the transmission is in positionP.
2. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the AIJ.
3. Turn on the radio. Select either a tuned FM station or a CD.
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Turn on your portable music player and adjust its volume to
1 2the
maximum.
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6. Press AUX until LINE or LINE IN appears in the display. You should
hear music from your device even if it is low.
7. Adjust the volume on your portable music player until it reaches the
volume level of the FM station or CD. Do this by switching back and
forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls.
USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)
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.
The USB port allows you to plug in
media playing devices, memory
sticks and charge devices (if
supported). See theSYNCchapter
for more information.
SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Satellite Radio Channels
SIRIUSbroadcasts a variety of music, news, sports, weather, traffic and
entertainment satellite radio channels. For more information and a
complete list of SIRIUSsatellite radio channels, visit www.siriusxm.com
in the United States, www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474.
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Satellite Radio Reception Factors
Potential Satellite Radio Reception Issues
Antenna
obstructionsFor optimal reception performance, keep the
antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and
keep luggage and other material as far away
from the antenna as possible.
TerrainHills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges,
tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages,
dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.
Station overloadWhen you pass a ground-based broadcast
repeating tower, a stronger signal may
overtake a weaker one and the audio system
may mute.
Satellite radio signal
interferenceYour display may show ACQUIRING...to
indicate the interference and the audio
system may mute.
SIRIUSSatellite Radio Service
Note:SIRIUSreserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add
or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford
Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming
changes.
SIRIUSsatellite radio is a
subscription-based satellite radio
service that broadcasts a variety of
music, sports, news, weather, traffic
and entertainment programming.
Your factory-installed SIRIUS
satellite radio system includes
hardware and a limited subscription term which begins on the date of
sale or lease of the vehicle. See your authorized dealer for availability.
For more information on extended subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a complete list of SIRIUS
satellite radio channels, and other features, please visit
www.siriusxm.com in the United States, www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call
SIRIUSat 1–888–539–7474.
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