2019 FORD RANGER Owners Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
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
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: 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. Accessing the Clock Settings Press and release the button to
access the clock setting.
Use the center arrow controls to
change the hours and minutes.
Accessing the Media Source Menu Press and release the button to
open the media source menu.
You can press this multiple times to
change to a media device or scroll through
the media sources using the arrow buttons.
Press
OK to select a source.
Accessing the Menu Press and release the button to
access different audio system
features.
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Accessing the Phone Features
Press and release the button to
access the phone features of the
system.
Accessing the Sound Settings Press and release the button to
access settings for Treble,
Midrange, Bass, Fade and
Balance.
Adjusting the Volume Turn to adjust the volume. Changing Radio Stations In radio mode, turn to search through the
radio frequency band.
Listening to the Radio
Press and release the button to
listen to the radio or change the
radio frequency band.
Muting the Audio Press and release the button to
mute the playing audio.
Switching the Audio Unit On and
Off Press and release the button.
Using the Display Control
Use 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 and release to confirm a
selection.
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Press and release the function buttons
below the display to select different
functions of the audio system depending
on which mode you are in.
Using the Number Block
In radio mode, store and recall your favorite
radio stations. To store a favorite station,
press and hold until the sound returns. In
phone mode, enter a phone number.
Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse
In radio mode, select a frequency band and
press and release either button. The
system stops at the first station it finds in
that direction.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
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. Accessing the Apps Menu Press and release the button to
access the apps menu. Follow
the on-screen prompts to make
your selection.
Accessing the Clock Settings Press and release the button to
access the clock setting.
Use the center arrow controls to
change the hours and minutes.
Accessing the Media Source Menu Press and release the button to
open the media source menu.
You can press this multiple times to
change to a SYNC-Media device or scroll
through the media sources using the arrow
buttons. Press
OK to select a source.
Accessing the Information Menu Press and release the button to
access the information menu.
Follow the on-screen prompts
to make your selection.
Accessing the Phone Features Press and release the button to
access the phone features of the
SYNC system.
Accessing the Settings Menu Press and release the button to
access the settings menu.
Follow the on-screen prompts
to make your selection.
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Accessing the Sound Settings
Press and release the button to
access settings for Treble,
Midrange, Bass, Fade and
Balance.
Adjusting the Volume Turn to adjust the volume.
Changing Radio Stations
In radio mode, turn to search through the
radio frequency band. Listening to the Radio Press and release the button to
listen to the radio or change the
radio frequency band.
Playing or Pausing Media Press and release the button to
either play or pause the audio.
Switching the Audio Unit On and
Off Press and release the button.
Switching the Display On and Off Press and release the button.
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off Press and release the button to
repeat the current media source.
Switching Shuffle Mode On and
Off Press and release the button to
shuffle the current media source.
Using a Cell Phone Press and release to either
answer an incoming phone call
or to make a phone call.
Press and hold to end a phone
call.
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Using the Display Control
Use 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 and release to confirm a
selection.
Using the Number Block
In radio mode, store and recall your favorite
radio stations. To store a favorite station
press and hold until the sound returns.
In phone mode, enter a phone number.
Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse In radio mode, select a frequency band and
press and release either button. The
system stops at the first station it finds in
that direction.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
SYNC 3
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 touchscreen system controls
most of the audio features.
Note: Some features, such as satellite
radio, may not be available in your location.
Check with an authorized dealer.
Adjusting the Volume Turn to adjust the volume.
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Changing Radio Stations
In radio mode, turn to search through the
radio frequency band.
In satellite radio mode, turn to find the
previous or next available satellite radio
station.
Playing or Pausing Media
Press and release the button to
either play or pause the audio.
Switching the Audio Unit On and
Off Press and release the button. Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse In radio mode, select a frequency band and
press and release either button. The
system stops at the first station it finds in
that direction.
In satellite radio mode, press and release
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 that category.
CONNECTING A BLUETOOTH
DEVICE - VEHICLES WITHOUT:
SYNC
Pairing a Device
Press the button.
Select BT Devices and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Note: When pairing a new device, you can
choose to download contacts and set this
as the primary device.
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RADIO
Antenna
You can temporarily remove the mast by
unscrewing it from the base.
Note:
Remove the antenna mast before
entering a car wash. Make sure you firmly
screw in the mast when reattaching it to
maintain optimum radio reception.
DIGITAL RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)
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.
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 a station you save if your
vehicle is outside the station ’s reception
area.
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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
and data fields are accurate.
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