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MEDIA: Press this button to access your auxiliary input jack or switch between
devices you plug into the input jack or USB port.R
Clock: Press this button to access the clock setting. Use the center arrow
controls to change the hours and minutes. You can also set the clock by pressing
the MENU button and scrolling to Clock Settings.S
RADIO: Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio frequencies
bands. Press the function buttons below the radio screen to select different
radio functions.T
SIRIUS: Press this button to listen to SIRIUS satellite radio.U
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 MyFord Touch system controls
most of the audio features. See MyFord
Touch™ (page 356).
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VOL and Power: Press this button to turn the system off and on. Turn it to
adjust the volume.A
CD slot: Insert a CD.B
TUNE: Once you select a frequency band, turn the control to find the desired
station manually.C
Eject: Press this button to eject a CD.D
Seek and Fast Forward: In radio mode, select a frequency band and press
this button. The system stops at the first station up the band. Press and hold
the button to move quickly to the next strong radio station or memory preset.
In CD mode, press this button to select the next track. Press and hold the button
to move quickly forward through the current track.E
Seek and Reverse: In radio mode, select a frequency band and press this
button. The system stops at the first station down the band. Press and hold
the button to move quickly to the previous strong radio station or memory
preset. In CD mode, press this button to select the previous track. Press and
hold the button to move quickly backward through the current track.F
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AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
SONY 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 MyFord Touch system controls
most of the audio features. See MyFord
Touch™ (page 356).
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Power: Press this button to turn the system off and on.A
CD slot: Insert a CD.B
Eject: Press this button to eject a CD.C
TUNE + and TUNE -: Press these buttons to search the frequency bands in
individual increments.D
SOUND: Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade
and Balance.E
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VOL: Turn the control to adjust the volume.F
SOURCE: Press this button to access different audio modes such as AM, FM
and A/V Input.G
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. Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that
direction to the next strong radio station or memory preset. 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.H
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
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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
Select 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.Set Category
Select 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.Alerts
Use your PIN to unlock previously locked stations.Unlock All Stations
Use to restore any channels you previously skipped.Skip No stations
Select to create a PIN, which allows you to lock or unlock
channels. Your initial PIN is 1234.Parental Lock (PIN)
Audio Settings
Automatically adjusts the volume to compensate for
speed and wind noise. You can set the system between
0 and +7.Spd. Comp. Vol.
Select to adjust settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade
and Balance.Sound
Select to optimize sound quality for the chosen seating
position.Occupancy Mode
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 Text
Choose between STEREO SURROUND mode and STEREO
mode.DSP
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CD Settings
Select to scan all disc selections.Scan All
Select to scan all music in the current MP3 folder.Scan Folder
Select to bring soft and loud passages together for a more
consistent listening level.CD Compression 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.
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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: 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
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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.Potential station issues
ActionCauseIssues
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
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