2018 FORD ESCAPE audio system

Note:
For flexible fuel vehicles, if you are
operating on E85, you may experience poor
starts or an inability to start the engine and
driveability problems until the fuel trim and
ethanol content have been relearned.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in an environmentally friendly way. Seek
advice from your local authority about
recycling old batteries.
If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Battery Management System (If
Equipped)
The battery management system monitors
battery conditions and takes actions to
extend battery life. If excessive battery
drain is detected, the system temporarily
disables some electrical systems to
protect the battery.
Systems included are:
• Heated rear window.
• Heated seats.
• Climate control.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Audio unit.
• Navigation system.
A message may appear in the information
displays to alert you that battery
protection actions are active. These
messages are only for notification that an
action is taking place, and not intended to
indicate an electrical problem or that the
battery requires replacement. After battery replacement, or in some
cases after charging the battery with an
external charger, the battery management
system requires eight hours of vehicle sleep
time to relearn the battery state of charge.
During this time your vehicle must remain
fully locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:
Prior to relearning the battery state
of charge, the battery management system
may temporarily disable some electrical
systems.
Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery management
system works correctly, do not connect an
electrical device ground connection
directly to the battery negative post. This
can cause inaccurate measurements of
the battery condition and potential
incorrect system operation.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect battery performance and durability.
This may also affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid
or water applied with a soft sponge or
cloth.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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. 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: 530-1710 kHz
• FM: 87.9-107.9 MHz
Note: Listening to loud audio for long
periods of time could damage your hearing. Radio Reception Factors
The further you travel from an AM or FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
Distance and strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with the reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and
result in the audio system muting.
Station overload
CD and CD Player Information
Note: CD units play commercially pressed
4.7 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due
to technical incompatibility, certain
recordable and re-recordable compact discs
may not function correctly when used in the
vehicle ’s CD player.
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. Ask an
authorized dealer for more 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 and WMA Track and Folder
Structure
Audio systems capable of recognizing and
playing MP3 and WMA individual tracks
and folder structures work as follows:
•
There are two different modes for MP3
and WMA disc playback: MP3 and
WMA track mode (system default) and
MP3 and WMA folder mode.
• MP3 and WMA track mode ignores any
folder structure on the MP3 and WMA
disc. The player numbers each MP3
and WMA track on the disc (noted by
the MP3 or WMA file extension) from
T001 to a maximum of T255. The
maximum number of playable MP3 and
WMA files may be less depending on
the structure of the CD and exact
model of radio present.
• MP3 and WMA folder mode represents
a folder structure consisting of one
level of folders. The CD player numbers
all MP3 and WMA tracks on the disc
(noted by the MP3 or WMA file
extension) and all folders containing
MP3 and WMA 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 and WMA
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 and
WMA), only files with the MP3 and WMA extension are played; other files are
ignored by the system. This enables you to
use the same MP3 and WMA 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 and WMA files play,
regardless of being in a specific folder). In
folder mode, the system only plays the
MP3 and WMA files in the current folder.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC
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: Depending on your vehicle options,
your system may look different from what
you see here.
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Vol and Power: Turn to adjust
the volume. Press to switch the
system on and off.
A
Function buttons:
Select
different functions of the audio
system depending on which
mode you are in (such as Radio
mode or CD mode).
B
CD slot:
Insert a CD.
C
Eject:
Press to eject a CD.
D Number block:
In radio mode,
you can 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.
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Tune and Play or Pause: In
radio mode, press to search
through the radio frequency
band. In media mode, turn to
select a new track. Press to
either play or pause a track. This
button also mutes the radio
sources.
F
Phone:
Press to access the
phone features of the SYNC
system. See your SYNC
information.
G
Menu:
Press to access different
audio system features.
H
Clock:
Press to access the clock
setting. Use the center arrow
controls to change the hours and
minutes. You can also set the
clock by pressing
MENU and
scrolling to Clock Settings. If not
in phone mode, press to display
the clock.
I
Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse:
In radio mode, select
a frequency band and press
either button. The system stops
at the first station it finds in that
direction. In CD mode, press to
select the next or previous track.
Press and hold to move quickly
forward or backward through the
current track.
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OK and cursor arrows:
Press
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.
K Sound:
Press to access settings
for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade
and Balance. Use the up and
down arrow buttons to select
the various settings. When you
make your selection, press the
L
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.
Radio:
Press to listen to the
radio or change radio stations.
Press the function buttons
below the radio screen to select
different radio functions.
M
Media:
Press to open the media
source menu. You can press this
multiple times to change to CD
or to a SYNC-Media device or
scroll through the media sources
using the arrow buttons. Press
OK
to select a source.
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AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC/
TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY 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.
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Note:
Some features, such as SIRIUS
satellite radio, may not be available in your
location. Check with an authorized dealer. Note:
The touchscreen system controls
most of the audio features. See your SYNC
information. TUNE: In radio mode, press to
search through the radio
frequency band. In SIRIUS mode,
press to find the previous or next
available satellite radio station.
A
CD slot:
Insert a CD.
B
Vol and Power:
Turn to adjust
the volume. Press to switch the
system on and off.
C
SOURCE:
Press to access
different audio modes, for
example AM, FM and CD.
D
Eject:
Press to eject a CD.
E
DISP:
Press to switch the
display screen on and off.
F SOUND:
Press to access
settings for Treble, Midrange,
Bass, Fade or Balance.
G
Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse:
In radio mode, select
a frequency band and press
either button. The system stops
at the first station it finds in that
direction. In SIRIUS mode, press
H
to select the next or previous
satellite radio station. If you
select a specific category (such
as jazz, rock or news), press to
find the next or previous station
in the category you select. In CD
mode, press to select the next or
previous track. Press and hold to
move quickly forward or
backward through the current
track.
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AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
SONY 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:
Some features, such as SIRIUS
satellite radio, may not be available in your
location. Check with an authorized dealer.
Note: The touchscreen system controls
most of the audio features. See your SYNC
information.
Note: The CD slot is directly above the
touchscreen. Power:
Press to switch the
system on and off.
A
SOURCE:
Press to access
different audio modes, for
example AM, FM, Media, and
Satellite Radio.
B
Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse:
In radio mode, select
a frequency band and press
either button. The system stops
at the first station it finds in that
direction. In SIRIUS mode, press
C
to select the next or previous
satellite radio station. If you
select a specific category (such
as jazz, rock or news), press to
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find the next or previous station
in the category you select. In CD
mode, press to select the next or
previous track. Press and hold to
move quickly forward or
backward through the current
track.
TUNE: In radio mode, press to
search through the radio
frequency band. In SIRIUS mode,
press to find the previous or next
available satellite radio station.
D
Volume:
Turn to adjust the
volume.
E
SOUND:
Press to access
settings for Treble, Midrange,
Bass, Fade or Balance.
F
Eject:
Press to eject a CD.
G AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
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: Depending on your vehicle option
package, your system may look different
from what you see here.
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