2014 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

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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MyFord® SYSTEM
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:Some features, such as Sirius satellite radio, may not be available
in your location. Check with an authorized dealer.
A.RADIO:Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio
frequency bands. Press the function buttons below the radio screen to
select different radio functions.
B.CD:Press this button to listen to a CD. Press the function buttons
below the radio screen to select on-screen options of Repeat or Shuffle.
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C.Memory presets:
•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, press one of these buttons to select a track.
D.Function buttons:Select different functions of the audio system
depending on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode or CD mode).
E.TUNE:
•In radio mode, turn the control to manually search the frequency
band.
•In satellite radio mode, turn the control to tune to the next or
previous channel.
F.Reverse and Fast Forward; AM/FM/CD Seek:
•In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these
buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.
Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that direction
to the next strong radio station or memory preset.
•In Sirius mode, press one of these buttons to select the previous or
next channel. If you select a specific category (such as Jazz, Rock or
News), use these buttons to find the previous or next channel in the
selected category. Press and hold one of these buttons to move
quickly in that direction to the next channel or category.
•In CD mode, press one of these buttons to select the previous or next
track. Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that
direction within the current track.
G.OK and arrow buttons:
•Press the up and down or left and right arrow buttons to browse
menu selections.
•PressOKto confirm menu selections.
H.Eject:Press this button to eject a CD.
I.Power and Volume:
•Press this button to switch the system off and on.
•Turn it to adjust the volume.
J.CLOCK:Press this button to access the clock setting. Use the center
arrow controls to change the hours and minutes.
K.SOUND:Press this button to adjust settings for Treble, Middle, Bass,
Balance and Fade.
L.MENU:Press this button to access different audio system features.
SeeMenu structurelater in this section.
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M.PHONE:Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC
system. See theSYNCchapter for more information.
N.AUX:Press this button to access your auxiliary input jack or switch
between devices you plug into the input jack or USB port. SeeAuxiliary
input jacklater in this chapter.
O.SIRIUS:Press this button to listen to Sirius satellite radio.
Menu Structure
Note:Depending on your system, some options may appear slightly
different.
PressMENU.
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.
PressOKto confirm a selection.
Radio Settings
ScanSelect for a brief sampling of all available
channels.
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 need this number
when communicating with Sirius to activate,
modify or track your account.
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SIRIUS
Channel GuideSelect to view available satellite radio
channels. PressOKtoopenalistofthe
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.
Set CategorySelect to view channel categories (such as
Pop, Rock or News). If you select a category,
seek and scan functions only stop on channels
in that category.
AlertsSelect to turn off or turn on alerts for songs,
artists or teams. The system alerts you when
the selection is playing on another channel.
Save up to 20 alerts.
Unlock All StationsUse your PIN to unlock previously locked
stations.
Skip No StationsRemove the skip feature from all the 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.
SoundSelect to adjust settings for Treble, Middle,
Bass, Fade and Balance.
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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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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 MyFord Touch® system controls most of the audio features.
See theMyFord Touch®chapter for more information.
A.Eject:Press this button to eject a CD.
B.CD Slot:Insert a CD.
C.TUNE + and 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 and Power:
•Press this button to switch the system off and on.
•Turn it to adjust the volume.
E.SEEK, Reverse and Fast Forward:
•In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these
buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.
•In Sirius mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next
channel. If a specific category is selected (such as Jazz, Rock or
News), use these buttons to find the previous or next channel in the
selected category.
•In CD mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next track.
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