2019 FORD FLEX manual radio set

Note:
If you press any adjustment or
memory button when in easy exit mode, the
system cancels the operation.
Note: Depending on your vehicle, the
column may move up and in.
ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
MANUAL ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN WARNING: Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position
(page 121). 1. Unlock the steering column.
2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column.
AUDIO CONTROL
You can operate the following functions
with the control:
Volume up.
A
Volume down.
B
Seek up and down or next.
C
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
• Tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset.
• Play the next or the previous track.
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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.
Set Category for Seek/Scan
Select to view additional broadcast data, if available. This
feature defaults to off. RBDS must be on for you to set a
category.
RDS Text Display Satellite Radio
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 your satellite radio provider to activate, modify or
track your account.
Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)
Select to view available satellite radio channels. Press OK
to open a list of the following options for this channel.
Once you skip or lock a channel, you can only access it by
pressing Direct Tune and entering the channel number.
Locking or unlocking a channel requires your PIN.
Check 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 for Seek/Scan
Select to switch alerts on or off 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 Lockout
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Depending on your cell phone's capability
and your market, the system may prompt
you with questions, such as setting the
current cell phone as the primary cell
phone (the cell phone SYNC automatically
tries to connect with first upon vehicle
start-up) and downloading your
phonebook.
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones
Note:
To scroll through the menus, press
the up and down arrows on your audio
system.
Note: Make sure to switch on the ignition
and the radio. Put the transmission in
position park (P) (automatic transmission)
or neutral with the parking brake applied
(manual transmission).
Press the phone button, then scroll to: Action
Message
Press the
OK button.
PHONE SETNGS
Press the
OK button.
BT DEVICES
Press the
OK button. When the following message appears
in the display.
ADD DEVICE
FIND SYNC
1. Press the
OK button.
2. Put your cell phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. See your device's manual if necessary.
3. When prompted on your cell phone's display, enter the six-digit PIN provided by SYNC in the radio display. The
display indicates when the pairing is successful.
The system then prompts with questions, such as if you would like to set the current cell
phone as the primary cell phone (the cell phone SYNC automatically tries to connect
with first upon vehicle start-up) or download your phonebook.
Phone Voice Commands
Press the voice icon and say: Voice Commands
Phone
You can then say any of the following
commands.
Call History Incoming
Call History Missed
Call History Outgoing Voice Commands
Phonebook ___
Phonebook ___ at Home
Phonebook ___ at Work
Phonebook ___ in Office
Phonebook ___ on Cell
___ is a dynamic listing that should be the
name of a contact in your phonebook. For
example you could say "Call Mom".
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Camera Settings
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select:
Action and Description
Message
Camera Settings
Then select from the following: You can enable or disable this option using the slider.
Rear Camera
Delay
You can find more information on the rear-view camera system in the parking aids chapter
of your owner manual.
Onboard Modem Serial Number (ESN)
Selecting this button on the settings menu
shows you the ESN number for your
system. You need this number for certain
registrations such as Satellite Radio.
Display
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select: Action and Description
Menu Item
The screen goes black and does not display anything. To switch the
screen back on, simply tap the screen.
Display Off
Make the screen display brighter or dimmer.
Brightness
You can select:
Mode
The screen automatically switches between day and
night modes based on the outside light level.
Auto
The screen displays with a light background to enhance
daytime viewing.
Day
The screen displays with a darker background to make
nighttime viewing easier.
Night
Enable this option to automatically dim the display brightness based
on ambient lighting conditions.
Auto Dim
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A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 112
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 173
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 174
Accessories....................................................438 Exterior Style....................................................... 438
Interior Style........................................................ 438
Lifestyle................................................................. 438
Peace of Mind..................................................... 438
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............188
Active Park Assist.........................................179 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space.................................................................. 181
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........182
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 182
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 180
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................259
Horizontal Aim Adjustment.......................... 260
Vertical Aim......................................................... 259
Adjusting the Pedals......................................77
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................74
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................73
End of Travel Position......................................... 73
Memory Feature.................................................... 73
Airbag Disposal................................................51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 112
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............263
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 72
All-Wheel Drive.............................................166
Ambient Lighting...........................................84 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 84Changing the Color.............................................
84
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 84
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 84
Anti-Theft Alarm
.............................................72
Arming the Alarm................................................. 72
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 72
Appendices...................................................460
Apps.................................................................408 ........................................................................\
......... 408
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 410
At a Glance........................................................15
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............94
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 94
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 94
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 94
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................94
Audio Control
...................................................74
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 74
Audio System
.................................................315
General Information.......................................... 315
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
..............................316
Accessing the Auxiliary Media
Sources.............................................................. 316
Accessing the Clock Settings......................... 316
Accessing the Menu........................................... 317
Accessing the Phone Features....................... 317
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 317
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 317
Changing Radio Stations.................................. 317
Ejecting the CD..................................................... 317
Listening to a CD................................................. 317
Listening to Satellite Radio............................. 317
Listening to the Radio........................................ 317
Menu Structure................................................... 318
Muting the Audio................................................ 318
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 318
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........318
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 318
Using the Display Control................................ 318
Using the Number Block.................................. 318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................................................321
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 321
Changing Radio Stations................................. 321
Ejecting the CD.................................................... 321
Inserting a CD....................................................... 321
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