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ON/OFF: Press this button to switch the system off and on. Turn to adjust the
volume. J
MENU: Press this button to access different audio system features. See Menu
Structure later in this section. K
SOUND: Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade
and Balance. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings.
When you make your selection, press the left and right arrow buttons to change
the settings. Press OK to set or press MENU to exit. Sound settings can be set
for each audio source independently. L
PHONE: Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC system.
See SYNC™ (page 286). M
MEDIA: Press this button to switch between listening to a CD and the
SYNC-Media menu. To change the SYNC-Media device (such as switching from
a device plugged into the USB port to a Bluetooth audio device), press MENU
and scroll to Select Source. N
RADIO: Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio frequencies.
Press the function buttons below the radio screen to select different radio
functions. O
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC/SATELLITE
RADIO
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.
Note:You can operate your audio system
for up to one hour after you switch off the
ignition. Press the ON/OFF control to
operate the system with the ignition turned
off. The system automatically turns off after
one hour.
Note:Some features, such as SIRIUS
satellite radio, may not be available in your
location. Check with an authorized dealer.
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Eject: Press this button to eject a CD. A
Cursor arrows: Press these buttons to scroll through on-screen audio system
choices. B
OK: Press this button to confirm menu selections. C
INFO: Press this button to access any available radio or CD information. D
TUNE - and TUNE +: Press these buttons to manually search the frequency
band. E
Number block: In radio mode, store your favorite radio stations. To store a
radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until sound
returns. In CD mode, select a track. In phone mode, enter a phone number. F
Clock: Push to access clock settings. You can also set the clock by pressing
the MENU button and scrolling to Clock Settings. G
Function buttons: Select different functions of the audio system depending
on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode or CD mode). H
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Sound: Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade and
Balance. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings.
When you make your selection, press the left and right arrow buttons to change
the settings. Press OK to set or press MENU to exit. Sound settings can be set
for each audio source independently. I
Seek: Press and release these buttons to go to the previous or next preset radio
station or disc track. Press and hold these buttons to fast forward to the previous
or next strong radio station, memory preset or through the current disc track. J
ON/OFF: Press this button to switch the system off and on. Turn to adjust the
volume. K
MENU: Press this button to access different audio system features. See Menu
Structure later in this section. L
PHONE: Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC system.
See SYNC™ (page 286). M
MEDIA: Press this button to switch between listening to a CD and the
SYNC-Media menu. To change the SYNC-Media device (such as switching from
a device plugged into the USB port to a Bluetooth audio device), press MENU
and scroll to Select Source. N
SIRIUS: Press this button to listen to SIRIUS satellite radio. O
RADIO: Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio frequencies.
Press the function buttons below the radio screen to select different radio
functions. P
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
PREMIUM AM/FM/CD
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.
Note:The CD slot is directly above the
touchscreen.
Note:The MyFord Touch system controls
most of the audio features. See MyFord
Touch™ (page 320).
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- TUNE +: Press this button to manually search through the radio frequency
band. A
ON/OFF and VOL: Press this button to switch the audio system off and on.
Turn to adjust the volume. B
Eject: Press this button to eject a CD. C
SEEK: Press this button to go to the next station up or down the radio frequency
band or the next or previous track on a CD. D
SOUND: Press this button to adjust the sound settings for Bass, Treble, Balance
and Fade. E
SOURCE: Press this button to access different audio modes, such as AM, FM
and A/V Input. F
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- TUNE +: In radio mode, press these buttons to manually search through the
radio frequency band. In SIRIUS mode, press these buttons to find the next or
previous available satellite radio station. D
Volume: Turn this control to adjust the volume. E
SOUND: Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Balance
and Fade. F
Eject: Press this button to eject a CD. G
Menu Structure
Note:Depending on your system, some
options may appear slightly different.
Press MENU.Press the up and down arrow buttons to
scroll through the options.
Press the right arrow to enter a menu.
Press the left arrow to exit a menu.
Press OK to confirm a selection.
Radio
Use the left and right arrows to go up or down the
frequency band. Manual tune
Select for a brief sampling of all available channels. Scan
Select to store the six strongest local stations on the AM-
AST and FM-AST frequency bands. AST
Select to have the system search by certain music
categories (such as Rock, Pop or Country). PTY/Set Category
Select to view additional broadcast data, if available. This
feature defaults to off. RBDS must be on for you to set a
category. RBDS/RDS
SIRIUS
Select for a brief sampling of all available channels. Scan
Select to view your satellite radio electronic serial number
(ESN). You will need this number when communicating
with SIRIUS® to activate, modify or track your account. Show ESN
Select to view available satellite radio channels. Press OK
to open a list of the following options for this channel:
Tune Channel, Skip Channel or Lock Channel. Once you
skip or lock a channel, you can only access it by pressing
Direct and entering the channel number. Locking or
unlocking a channel requires your PIN. Channel Guide
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Clock Settings
Select to set the time. Set Time
Select to set the calendar date. Set Date
Select to view clock time in a 12-hour mode or 24-hour
mode. 24h Mode
Display Settings
Select to change display brightness. Dimming
Select to display the language in English, French or
Spanish. Language
Select to display the outside temperature in Fahrenheit
or Celsius. Temp. setting
DIGITAL AUDIO
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are not
available in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
system has a special receiver that allows
it to receive digital broadcasts (where
available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts, it already receives. Digital
broadcasts provide a better sound quality
than analog broadcasts with free,
crystal-clear audio and no static or
distortion. For more information, and a
guide to available stations and
programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
When HD Radio is on and you tune to a
station broadcasting HD Radio technology,
you may notice the HD Radio logo on your
screen. When this logo is available, you
may also see Title and Artist fields
on-screen.The multicast indicator appears in FM
mode (only) if the current station is
broadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.
The highlighted numbers signify available
digital channels where new or different
content is available. HD1 signifies the main
programming status and is available in
analog and digital broadcasts. Other
multicast stations (HD2 through HD7) are
only available digitally.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you
can access the following functions:
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When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you
can access the following functions:
•Scan allows you to hear a brief
sampling of all available stations. This
feature still works when HD Radio
reception is on, although it does not
scan for HD2-HD7 channels. You may
see the HD logo appear if the station
has a digital broadcast.•Memory presets allow you to save an
active channel as a memory preset.
Touch and hold a memory preset slot
until the sound returns. There is a brief
mute while the radio saves the station.
Sound returns when finished. When
switching to an HD2 or HD3 memory
preset, the sound mutes before the
digital audio plays, because the system
has to reacquire the digital signal.
Note:As with any saved radio station, you
cannot access the saved station if your
vehicle is outside the station’s reception
area.
HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on
the fringe of the reception area, the station may mute due
to weak signal strength. Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back to
the analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is available
again. However, if you are listening to any of the possible
HD2-HD7 multicast channels, the station mutes and stays
muted unless it is able to connect to the digital signal
again.
When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-
HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the station in the
analog version. Once the receiver verifies the station is an
HD Radio station, it shifts to the digital version. Depending
on the station quality, you may hear a slight sound change
when the station changes from analog to digital. Blending
is the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back to
analog sound. Station blending
In order to provide the best possible
experience, use the contact form to report
any station issues found while listening to
a station broadcasting with HD Radio
technology. Independent entities own and
operate each station. These stations are
responsible for ensuring all audio streams
and data fields are accurate.
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Potential station issues
Action Cause Issues
No action required. This is a
broadcast issue. This is poor time alignment
by the radio broadcaster. Echo, stutter, skip or repeat
in audio.
Increase or decrease in
audio volume.
No action required. The
reception issue may clear up
as you continue to drive. The radio is shifting between
analog and digital audio. Sound fading or blending in
and out.
No action required. This is
normal behavior. Wait until
the audio is available. The digital multicast is not
available until the HD Radio
broadcast is decoded. Once
decoded, the audio is avail-
able. There is an audio mute
delay when selecting HD2 or
HD3, multicast preset or
Direct Tune.
No action required. The
station is not available in
your current location. The previously stored
multicast preset or direct
tune is not available in your
current reception area. Cannot access HD2 or HD3
multicast channel when
recalling a preset or from a
direct tune.
Fill out the station issue
form at website listed
below.
*
Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster. Text information does not
match currently playing
audio.
Fill out the station issue
form at website listed
below.
*
Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster. There is no text information
shown for currently selected
frequency.
No action required. This is
normal behavior. Pressing Scan disables
HD2-HD7 channel search. HD2-HD7 stations not found
when Scan is pressed.
* http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences
HD Radio Technology manufactured under
license from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and
foreign patents. HD Radio and the HD and
HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks
of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor
Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not
responsible for the content sent using HD
Radio technology. Content may be
changed, added or deleted at any time at
the station owner's discretion.
SATELLITE RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)
SIRIUS® broadcasts a variety of music,
news, sports, weather, traffic and
entertainment satellite radio channels. For
more information and a complete list of
SIRIUS satellite radio channels, visit
www.siriusxm.com in the United States,
www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS at
1-888-539-7474.
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