2015 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

SIRIUS
Channel Guide Select 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 Category 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.
Alerts 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.
Unlock All Stations Use your PIN to unlock previously locked
stations.
Skip No Stations Remove 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
Speed Compensated
Volume Automatically adjusts the volume to
compensate for speed and wind noise. You can
set the system between 0 and +7.
Sound Select to adjust settings for Treble, Middle,
Bass, Fade and Balance.
Occupancy Mode Select to optimize sound quality for the chosen
seating position.
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CD Settings
Scan All Select to scan all disc selections.
Scan Folder Select to scan all music in the current MP3
folder.
CD Compression Select to bring soft and loud passages together
for a more consistent listening level.
Clock Settings
Set Time Select to set the time.
Set Date Select to set the calendar date.
24h Mode Select to view clock time in a 12–hour mode or
24–hour mode.
Display Settings
Dimming Select to change display brightness.
Language Select to display the language in English,
French or Spanish.
Temp. Setting Select to display the outside temperature in
Fahrenheit or Celsius.
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AM/FM/CD PREMIUM AUDIO 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: The MyFord Touch system controls most of the audio features.
See the MyFord 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.
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•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.
AM/FM/CD SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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 the MyFord Touch chapter for more information.
A. SOURCE: Press this button to access different audio modes, such as
AM, FM and A/V Input.
B. 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.
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•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.
C. SOUND: Press this button to access settings for Treble, Midrange,
Bass, Balance and Fade.
D. 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.
E. Power and Volume:
• Press this button to switch the system off and on.
• Turn it to adjust the volume.
HD RADIO™ INFORMATION (IF AVAILABLE)
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.
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When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you can access the following
functions:
When you select:You can:
Scan 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.
To save a multicast
station as a preset When the channel is active on-screen, press
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 recalling a HD2 or HD3
memory preset, there is a mute before the
digital audio plays, as the system must once
again acquire the digital signal.
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
Reception area 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.
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 through HD7 multicast
channels, the station mutes and stays muted
unless it is able to connect to the digital
signal again.
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Potential reception issues
Station blending 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.
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 making sure all audio streams
and data fields are accurate.
Potential station issues
Issue Cause Action
Echo, stutter, skip or
repeat in audio.
Increase or decrease
in audio volume. This is poor time
alignment by the radio
broadcaster.
No action required.
This is a broadcast
issue.
Sound fading or
blending in and out. The radio is shifting
between analog and
digital audio.No action required.
The reception issue
may clear up as you
continue to drive.
There is an audio
mute delay when
selecting HD2 or HD3,
multicast preset or
Direct Tune. The digital multicast is
not available until the
HD Radio broadcast is
decoded. Once
decoded, the audio is
available.No action required.
This is normal
behavior. Wait until
the audio is available.
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Potential station issues
Issue Cause Action
Cannot access HD2 or
HD3 multicast channel
when recalling a
preset or from a direct
tune. The previously stored
multicast preset or
direct tune is not
available in your
current reception area.No action required.
The station is not
available in your
current location.
Text information does
not match currently
playing audio. Data service issue by
the radio broadcaster.
Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.
*
There is no text
information shown for
currently selected
frequency.Data service issue by
the radio broadcaster.
Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.
*
HD2-HD7 stations not
found when
Scanis
pressed. Pressing
Scandisables
HD2-HD7 channel
search. No action required.
This is normal
behavior.
*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 INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Satellite Radio Channels
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.
Note: This receiver includes the eCos real-time operating system. eCos
is published under the eCos License.
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