2016 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Message and Description
Message
These buttons change with the media mode you are in.
G
Radio memory presets.
H
Note: Some features may not be available in your area. Contact an authorized dealer for
more information.
You can access these options using the
touchscreen or voice commands. AM/FM Radio The following controls are
available for AM/FM radio
Action and Description
Item
Touch either tab to listen to the radio. To change between AM and FM
presets, just touch the AM or FM tab.
AM
FM
Save a station by pressing and holding one of the memory preset areas.
There is a brief mute while the radio saves the station. Sound returns
when finished.
Presets
Touch this button to turn HD Radio on. The light on the button illumin-
ates when the feature is on. HD Radio allows you to receive radio
broadcasts digitally, where available, providing free, crystal-clear sound.
See HD Radio information later in this chapter.
HD Radio
Touch this button to make adjustments to your audio settings.
Options
Touch this button to go to the next strong AM or FM radio station. The
light on the button illuminates when the feature is on.
Scan
Touch this button to manually enter the desired station number. Touch
Enter
when you are done.
Direct Tune
Options
You can make adjustments to the following options: Action and Description
Menu Item
Touch this button to adjust settings for:
Sound Settings
Bass
Midrange
Treble
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Set Balance and Fade
DSP
Occupancy Mode
Speed Compensated Volume
This allows you to select a category of music you would like to search
for. You can then choose to either seek or scan for the stations playing
that category.
Set PTY for
Seek / Scan
This allows you to view the information broadcast by FM stations.
RDS Text
Display
AST (Autostore) allows you to have the system automatically store
the six strongest stations in your current location.
AST
This feature is available when HD Radio is on, and allows you to tag a
song to download later. When you select On, TAG appears on-screen
when HD Radio is active. You can touch TAG to save the information
of the song that is playing. When you plug in your portable music player,
the information transfers, if supported by your device. When you are
connected to iTunes, the tags appear to remind you of the songs you
would like to download. See HD Radio information later in this chapter.
TAG Button
Note: Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings.
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 following indicators on
your screen:
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The HD logo either blinks when acquiring
a digital station, and then stays solid when
digital audio is playing, or is grey when
acquiring a digital station, and then
changes to orange when digital audio is
playing. 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.
TAG allows you to save a song to
download later when you are on an
acquired HD Radio station and the feature
is on.
To turn the feature on and use it, select
AM or FM and the select: Action and Description
Message
Options
TAG Button When you hear a song you want to tag, select:
On
The system automatically saves the song's information and transfers
it to your portable music player (if supported) when you connect it to
the system. The system automatically transfers the tag to your player
(if already connected) and a pop-up confirms the transfer.
TAG
When you access iTunes with your portable music player, the tags
appear to you as a reminder. The system allows you to tag up to
approximately 100 songs. For a list of devices that support tagging,
see www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.sync-
maroute.ca
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When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you can access the following functions:
Action and Description
Message
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.
Scan
Allows 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.
Presets
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
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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 recep-
tion 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 available.
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 recep-
tion area.
Cannot access HD2 or
HD3 multicast channel
when recalling a preset
or from a direct tune.
Fill out the station issue form
at http://www.ibiquity.com/
automotive/
report_radio_station_experi-
ences
Data service issue by the radio
broadcaster.
Text information does
not match currently
playing audio.
Fill out the station issue form
at http://www.ibiquity.com/
automotive/
report_radio_station_experi-
ences
Data service issue by the radio
broadcaster.
There is no text
information shown for
currently selected
frequency.
No action required. This is
normal behavior.
This selection disables HD2-
HD7 channel search.
HD2-HD7 stations not
found when you press
Scan
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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.
Radio Voice CommandsPress the voice button and when prompted say:
Action and Description
Voice command
Radio
Then you can say a command similar to the following: Say a frequency or preset.
FM
Off
Help
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If
Activated) To turn the feature on press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, and then
select:
Action and Description
Menu Item
SIRIUS
You can then select any of the following: Save a channel by pressing and holding one of the memory preset
areas. There is a brief mute while the radio saves the channel.
Sound returns when finished.
Presets
Save the current song, artist, or team as a favorite.
Alerts
If you are listening to music, you can save the song or artist, so the
system can alert you when they are playing on a satellite radio
channel. If you are listening to a sporting event, you can save your
favorite teams so the system can alert you when they are playing
on a satellite radio channel. You can also edit alerts or turn alerts
on or off.
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Action and Description
Menu Item
When an alert appears on the screen, you can choose to tune to
the channel, cancel the alert or turn off alerts.
Replay audio on the current channel. You can replay approximately
45 minutes of audio as long as you have remained tuned to the
current station. Changing stations erases the previous audio.
Replay
While in replay mode:
Press and release the seek buttons to hear the previous or next
song.
Press and hold the seek buttons to reverse or fast forward in the
current track.
Press play or pause to play or pause the audio.
Press the button again to return to live audio.
Touch this button to hear a brief sampling of channels.
Scan
Touch this button to view a list of all available stations. Scroll to
see more categories. Touch the station you want to listen to.
Browse
Note: SIRIUS does not support the Alert feature on all channels. Ford Motor Company shall
not be responsible for Alert feature variation.
Browsing Controls Action and Description
Message
Touch this button if you want to skip this channel.
Skip
Touch this button if you do not want anyone to listen to this
channel.
Lock
Touch this button to see song titles playing on other stations.
Title
Touch this button to see artists playing on other stations.
Artist
Touch this button to see a list of all the channel names.
Channel
Options
Touch this button to view and adjust
various media settings.
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Message
Message
Touch this button to adjust settings for:
Sound Settings
Bass
Midrange
Treble
Set Balance and Fade
DSP
Occupancy Mode
Speed Compensated Volume
This allows you to select a category of music you would like to
search for. You can then choose to either seek or scan for the
stations playing that category.
Set Category for
Seek/Scan
This allows you to lock and unlock channels, change or reset your
PIN or unlock all channels. To use this feature, you need your initial
PIN, which is 1234.
Parental Lockout
This feature allows you turn alerts on and off.
Artist / Title / Team
Alerts
SIRIUS requires this number when communicating with you about
your account.
Electronic Serial
Number (ESN)
Touch this button to manually enter the desired satellite channel
number. Touch Enter when you are done
Direct Tune
Note: Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information
Note: SIRIUS reserves 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
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