2005-2011 Ford Explorer SUV Entertainment Systems User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Entertainment Systems for Your Ford Explorer SUV Fifth Generation (2005-2011)

Entertainment Systems  
AUDIO SYSTEMS  
Quick start — How to get going  
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle  
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that  
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their  
focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe  
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not  
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.  
Listening to the radio  
1. If the audio system is off, press  
VOL-PUSH to turn the radio on.  
Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust the  
volume.  
Note: The system may take a few  
moments to turn on.  
2. Press AM/FM repeatedly to  
choose between AM/FM1/FM2  
frequency bands.  
3. Press  
/
to manually go  
up/down the frequency band.  
Press  
SEEK  
to search  
down/up the chosen frequency band  
for the next strongest station.  
To disengage SEEK mode,  
press  
/
.
4. Once you are tuned to the  
desired station, press and hold a  
memory preset (1–6) to save the  
station. PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will  
return signifying the station has been saved. You can save up to six  
stations in each frequency band — six in AM, six in FM1 and six in FM2.  
To access your saved stations, press the corresponding memory preset.  
The memory preset # and the station frequency will appear on the  
display.  
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Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)  
1. If the audio system is turned off,  
press VOL-PUSH to turn the radio  
on. Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust the  
volume.  
Note: The system may take a few  
moments to turn on.  
2. Press AUX repeatedly to cycle  
through auxiliary audio sources.  
Select SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 to listen  
to satellite radio.  
3. Press  
SEEK, SEEK  
to  
access the previous or next satellite  
channel.  
You may also seek by music  
category. For further information, refer to CATEGORY listing under the  
MENU control on your specific audio system.  
4. Once you are tuned to the  
desired channel, press and hold a  
memory preset (1–6) to save the  
channel. PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will  
return signifying the station has been saved. You can save up to six  
channels in each — six in SAT1, six in SAT2, and six in SAT3.  
To access your saved channels, press the corresponding memory preset.  
The memory preset # and the channel name will appear on the display.  
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)  
1. If the audio system is turned off,  
press VOL-PUSH to turn the radio  
on. Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust the  
volume.  
Note: The system may take a few  
moments to turn on.  
2. Press CD to enter CD mode. If a  
disc is already loaded into the  
system, CD play will begin where it  
ended last.  
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For a single CD system, if a disc  
is not already loaded, insert only  
one, label side up into the CD slot.  
LOADING CD and READING DISC will appear in the display. The first  
track on the disc will begin playing.  
For an in-dash six CD system, if  
a disc is not already loaded, press  
LOAD. Select a slot number using  
memory presets 1–6. When the  
display reads LOAD CD#, load the  
desired disc, label side up. If you do not choose a slot within five  
seconds, the system will choose for you. Once loaded, the first track will  
begin to play.  
To auto load up to six discs, press and hold LOAD until the display  
reads AUTOLOAD#. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will  
prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the  
discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the last  
loaded disc will begin to play.  
Note: An MP3 disc with folders will show F001 (folder #) T001 (track #)  
in the display. An MP3 disc without folders will show T001 (track#) in  
the display. Refer to MP3 track and folder structure later in this  
chapter for further information.  
3. In CD/MP3 mode, you can access the following features:  
Press  
SEEK, SEEK  
to  
access the previous/next tracks.  
Press and hold REW to manually  
reverse in a CD/MP3 track.  
Press and hold FF to manually  
advance in a CD/MP3 track.  
While in folder mode, press  
FOLDER to access the previous  
folder on MP3 discs, if available.  
While in folder mode, press  
FOLDER  
to access the next  
folder on MP3 discs, if available.  
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Press SHUFFLE to engage shuffle  
mode. SHUFFLE ON will appear in  
the display. If you wish to engage  
shuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random play. Otherwise,  
random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. CD  
SHUF will appear in the display.  
To disengage, press SHUFFLE again. SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the  
display.  
Note: In track mode, all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in  
random order. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all  
tracks within the current folder.  
Press  
/
(play/pause) when a  
CD/MP3 is playing to pause the disc.  
CD PAUSE will appear in the  
display. Press again to resume play.  
4. For a single CD system,  
press  
to eject the current disc.  
The display will read CD EJECT.  
For an in-dash six CD system,  
press  
and then select the  
correct slot number using memory presets 1–6. When ready, the system  
will eject the disc and the display will read REMOVE CD. If the disc is  
not removed in 15 seconds, the system will reload the disc.  
To auto eject up to six discs, press and hold  
until the system  
begins ejecting all loaded discs. If the discs are not removed, the system  
will reload the discs.  
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AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system  
(if equipped)  
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle  
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that  
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their  
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe  
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not  
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.  
Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With  
this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped)  
may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until  
either front door is opened.  
1.  
/
(Tuner): Press to  
manually go up or down the radio  
frequency. Also use in menu mode  
to select various settings.  
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press  
/
to tune to the  
next/previous channel.  
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In CATEGORY MODE, press  
/
to scroll through the list of  
available SIRIUS௡ channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer to  
Category Mode under Menu for further information.  
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS௡ subscription.  
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.  
2.  
(Phone): If your vehicle is  
equipped with SYNC௡, press to  
access SYNC PHONE features. Refer  
to the SYNC௡ supplement for further information.  
If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC௡, the display will read NO  
PHONE.  
3. MENU: Press repeatedly to  
access the following settings:  
SATELLITE RADIO MENU (if equipped): Press MENU when satellite  
radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio  
menu. Press  
/
to cycle through the following options:  
• CATEGORY: Press OK to enter category mode. Press  
/
to  
scroll through the list of available SIRIUS௡ channel Categories (Pop,  
Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the  
display. After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for that  
specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select  
CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS௡ categories and channels.  
Press OK to close and return to the main menu.  
• SAVE SONG: Press OK to save the currently playing song’s title in  
the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than a song,  
CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is  
playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with  
an audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and  
the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. You  
can save up to 20 song titles. If you attempt to save more than 20  
titles, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access the  
saved titles and press  
/
to cycle through the saved titles. When  
the song appears in the display that you would like to replace, press  
OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display.  
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• DELETE SONG: Press OK to delete a song from the system’s  
memory. Press  
/
to cycle through the saved songs. When the  
song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK.  
The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK again  
and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to  
delete the currently listed song, press  
RETURN or CANCEL.  
/
to select either  
Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO  
SONGS.  
• DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all songs from the  
system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK to  
confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL  
DELETED.  
Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO  
SONGS.  
• ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS: Press OK to enable/disable  
the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are  
playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system default is disabled.)  
SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appear in the display. The  
menu listing will display the opposite state. For example, if you have  
chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu listing will read DISABLE  
as the alerts are currently on, so your other option is to turn them off.  
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS௡ radio  
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.  
Setting the clock: Press MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES is  
displayed. Use  
/
to manually increase/decrease. Press MENU  
again to disengage clock mode. Press OK to close and return to the main  
menu.  
AUTOSET: Press MENU until the display reads AUTOSET. Autoset  
allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your  
original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Use  
turn on/off.  
/
to  
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1  
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system  
will store the last one in the remaining presets. Press OK to close and  
return to the main menu.  
RBDS: Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search  
RBDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format:  
CLASSIC, COUNTRY, INFORM, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.  
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To activate, press MENU repeatedly until RBDS (ON/OFF) appears in  
the display. Use  
/
/
SEEK  
to toggle RBDS ON/OFF. When  
RBDS is OFF, you will not be able to search for RBDS equipped stations  
or view the station name or type. Press OK to close and return to the  
main menu.  
To search for specific RBDS music categories: When the desired  
category appears in the display, press  
/
to find the desired type,  
then press and release  
begin the search.  
SEEK, SEEK  
or press and hold SCAN to  
To view the station name or type: When the desired category appears  
in the display, press TEXT/SCAN to toggle between displaying the station  
type (COUNTRY, ROCK, etc.) or the station name (WYCD, WXYT, etc.).  
BASS: Press MENU to reach the bass setting. Use  
/
to adjust.  
Press OK to close and return to the main menu.  
TREB (Treble): Press MENU to reach the treble setting. Use  
/
to adjust. Press OK to close and return to the main menu. Press OK to  
close and return to the main menu.  
BAL (Balance): Press MENU to reach the balance setting. Use  
/
to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers. Press  
OK to close and return to the main menu.  
FADE: Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use  
/
to adjust the  
audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. Press OK to close  
and return to the main menu.  
SPEED VOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped): Press MENU to  
reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louder  
with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.  
Use  
/
to adjust. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.  
The default setting is off; increasing your vehicle speed will not change  
the volume level.  
Adjust 1–7: Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest  
setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with  
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.  
Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7  
is the maximum setting.  
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TRACK/FOLDER MODE: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode.  
In track mode, press  
SEEK, SEEK  
to scroll through all tracks on  
the disc  
In folder mode, press  
SEEK, SEEK  
to scroll through tracks  
within the selected folder.  
Press  
FOLDER, FOLDER  
to access the previous/next folder (if  
available).  
Press OK to close and return to the main menu.  
COMPRESS (Compression): Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press  
MENU until COMPRESS ON/OFF appears in the display.  
Use  
/
/
SEEK, SEEK  
to toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESS  
is ON, the system will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a  
more consistent listening level. Press OK to close and return to the main  
menu.  
SINGLE PLAY/DUAL PLAY (if equipped): If SINGLE PLAY is ON,  
press  
/
for DUAL PLAY. For further information on Single  
Play/Dual Play, please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system  
later in this chapter.  
4. AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle  
through FES/DVD (if equipped),  
LINE IN (auxiliary audio mode),  
SYNC௡ (if equipped) and SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (satellite radio, if  
equipped).  
For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to  
Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter.  
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS௡ radio  
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.  
If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES)  
please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this  
chapter.  
If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC௡, please refer to the SYNC௡  
supplement for further information.  
5. SEEK: In radio mode,  
press  
previous/next strong station.  
In CD mode, press  
/
to access the  
/
to  
access the previous/next CD track.  
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6.  
/
(Play/Pause): This  
control is operational in CD and  
DVD mode (if equipped). When a  
CD or DVD is playing in the FES system, press this control to play or  
pause the current CD or DVD. The CD/DVD status will display in the  
radio display.  
OK: Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media  
features which will require you to confirm commands by pressing OK.  
For further information, refer to the SYNC௡ supplement.  
If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES)  
please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this  
chapter.  
7. SHUFFLE: Press SHUFFLE to  
engage shuffle mode. SHUFFLE ON  
will appear in the display. If you  
wish to engage shuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random  
play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is  
finished playing. CD SHUF will appear in the display.  
To disengage, press SHUFFLE. SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display.  
Note: In track mode, all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in  
random order. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all  
tracks within the current folder.  
8. FOLDER  
press FOLDER  
: In folder mode,  
to access next  
folder on MP3 discs, if available.  
9.  
FOLDER: In folder mode,  
press  
FOLDER to access the  
previous folder on MP3 discs, if  
available.  
10. FF (Fast forward): Press FF  
to manually advance in a CD/MP3  
track.  
11. REW (Rewind): Press REW to  
manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.  
12. Memory presets: To set a  
station, select the desired frequency  
band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the  
desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and  
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PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 18 stations,  
six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.  
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets,  
six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your  
memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a  
preset control until sound returns.  
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS௡ radio  
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.  
13. TEXT/SCAN: In radio and  
CD/MP3 mode, press and hold for  
a brief sampling of radio stations or  
CD tracks. Press again to stop.  
In MP3 mode, press and release to display track title, artist name, and  
disc title.  
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and release to enter  
TEXT MODE and display the current song title. While in TEXT MODE,  
press again to scroll through the current song title, artist, channel  
category and the SIRIUS௡ long channel name.  
In TEXT MODE, sometimes the display requires additional text to be  
displayed. When the “>” indicator is active, press SEEK  
to view the  
additional display text. When the “<” indicator is active, press  
to view the previous display text.  
SEEK  
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and hold to hear a brief  
sampling of the next channels. Press again to stop. In CATEGORY  
MODE, press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of the channels in the  
selected category. Press again to stop.  
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS௡ radio  
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.  
14. AM/FM: Press to select  
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.  
15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn  
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease  
volume.  
Note:If the volume is set above a  
certain level and the ignition is  
turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level  
when the ignition switch is turned back on.  
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16. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3  
mode. If a CD/MP3 is already loaded  
into the system, CD/MP3 play will  
begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the  
display.  
17.  
(CD eject): Press to eject a  
CD.  
18. CD slot: Insert a CD label side  
up in the CD slot.  
Premium AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound  
system (if equipped)  
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control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that  
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their  
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe  
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not  
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.  
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Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With  
this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped)  
may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until  
either front door is opened.  
1.  
In radio mode, press to manually  
go up or down the radio  
/
(Tune/Disc selector):  
frequency. Press and hold for a fast  
advance through radio frequencies.  
In menu mode, use to select various settings.  
In CD/MP3 mode, press to select the desired disc.  
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press  
/
to tune to the  
next/previous channel.  
In CATEGORY MODE, press  
/
to scroll through the list of  
available SIRIUS௡ channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer to  
Category Mode under Menu for further information.  
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS௡ radio  
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.  
2.  
(Phone): If your vehicle is  
equipped with SYNC௡, press to  
access SYNC PHONE features. For  
further information, please refer to the SYNC௡ supplement.  
If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC௡, the display will read NO  
PHONE.  
3. MENU: Press repeatedly to  
access the following settings:  
SATELLITE RADIO MENU (if equipped): Press MENU when satellite  
radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio  
menu. Press  
/
to cycle through the following options:  
• CATEGORY: Press OK to enter category mode. Press  
/
to  
scroll through the list of available SIRIUS௡ channel Categories (Pop,  
Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the  
display. After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for that  
specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select  
CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS௡ categories and channels.  
Press OK to close and return to the main menu.  
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• SAVE SONG: Press OK to save the currently playing song’s title in  
the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than a song,  
CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is  
playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with  
an audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and  
the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. You  
can save up to 20 song titles. If you attempt to save more than 20  
titles, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access the  
saved titles and press  
/
to cycle through the saved titles. When  
the song title appears in the display that you would like to replace,  
press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display.  
• DELETE SONG: Press OK to delete a song from the system’s  
memory. Press  
/
to cycle through the saved songs. When the  
song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK.  
The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK again  
and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to  
delete the currently listed song, press  
RETURN or CANCEL.  
/
to select either  
Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO  
SONGS.  
• DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all songs from the  
system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK to  
confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL  
DELETED.  
Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO  
SONGS.  
• ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS: Press OK to enable/disable  
the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are  
playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system default is disabled.)  
SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appear in the display. The  
menu listing will display the opposite state. For example, if you have  
chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu listing will read DISABLE  
as the alerts are currently on, so your other option is to turn them off.  
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS௡ radio  
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.  
Setting the clock: Press MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES is  
displayed. Use  
/
to manually increase/decrease. Press MENU  
again to disengage clock mode. Press OK to close and return to the main  
menu.  
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AUTOSET: Press MENU until the display reads AUTOSET. Autoset  
allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your  
original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2.  
Use  
/
/
SEEK, SEEK  
to turn on/off.  
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1  
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system  
will store the last one in the remaining presets. Press OK to close and  
return to the main menu.  
RBDS: Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search  
RBDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format:  
CLASSIC, COUNTRY, INFORM, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.  
To activate, press MENU repeatedly until RBDS (ON/OFF) appears in  
the display. Use  
/
/
SEEK  
to toggle RBDS ON/OFF. When  
RBDS is OFF, you will not be able to search for RBDS equipped stations  
or view the station name or type. Press OK to close and return to the  
main menu.  
To search for specific RBDS music categories: When the desired  
category appears in the display, press  
/
to find the desired type,  
then press and release  
begin the search.  
SEEK, SEEK  
or press and hold SCAN to  
To view the station name or type: When the desired category appears  
in the display, press TEXT/SCAN to toggle between displaying the station  
type (COUNTRY, ROCK, etc.) or the station name (WYCD, WXYT, etc.).  
BASS: Press MENU to reach the bass setting. Use  
/
to adjust.  
Press OK to close and return to the main menu.  
TREB (Treble): Press MENU to reach the treble setting. Use  
/
to adjust. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.  
BAL (Balance): Press MENU to reach the balance setting. Use  
/
to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers. Press  
OK to close and return to the main menu.  
FADE: Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use  
/
to adjust the  
audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. Press OK to close  
and return to the main menu.  
SPEED VOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped): Press MENU to  
reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louder  
with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.  
Use  
/
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The default setting is off; increasing your vehicle speed will not change  
the volume level.  
Adjust 1–7: Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest  
setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with  
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.  
Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7  
is the maximum setting.  
TRACK/FOLDER MODE: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode.  
In track mode, press  
the disc  
SEEK, SEEK  
to scroll through all tracks on  
In folder mode, press  
SEEK, SEEK  
to scroll through tracks  
within the selected folder.  
Press  
FOLDER, FOLDER  
to access the previous/next folder (if  
available).  
Press OK to close and return to the main menu.  
COMPRESS (Compression): Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press  
MENU until COMPRESS ON/OFF appears in the display.  
Use  
/
/
SEEK, SEEK  
to toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESS  
is ON, the system will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a  
more consistent listening level. Press OK to close and return to the main  
menu.  
ALL SEATS (Occupancy mode): Use  
/
to select and optimize  
sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. Press OK to  
close and return to the main menu.  
SINGLE PLAY/DUAL PLAY (if equipped): If SINGLE PLAY is ON,  
press  
/
for DUAL PLAY. For further information on Single  
Play/Dual Play, please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system  
later in this chapter.  
4. AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle  
through FES/DVD (if equipped),  
LINE IN (auxiliary audio mode),  
SYNC௡ (if equipped) and SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (satellite radio, if  
equipped).  
For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to  
Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter.  
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS௡ radio  
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.  
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If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES)  
please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this  
chapter.  
If your vehicle is equipped with the SYNC௡, please refer to the SYNC௡  
supplement for further information.  
5. SEEK: In radio and CD/MP3  
mode, press to access the previous  
(
) or next (  
or track.  
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press  
the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock,  
News, etc.), press SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next  
) strong station  
SEEK  
to seek to  
channel in the selected category. Press and hold  
fast seek through the previous /next channels.  
SEEK, SEEK  
to view the  
to select a category.  
to  
In TEXT MODE, press  
SEEK, SEEK  
previous/additional display text.  
In CATEGORY MODE, press  
SEEK  
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS௡ subscription.  
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.  
6.  
/
(Play/Pause): This  
control is operational in CD and  
DVD mode (if equipped). When a  
CD or DVD is playing in the FES system, press this control to play or  
pause the current CD/DVD. The CD/DVD status will display in the radio  
display.  
OK: Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media  
features which will require you to confirm commands by pressing OK.  
For further information, refer to the SYNC௡ supplement.  
If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES)  
please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this  
chapter.  
7. SHUFFLE: Press SHUFFLE to  
engage shuffle mode. SHUFFLE ON  
will appear in the display. If you  
wish to engage shuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random  
play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is  
finished playing. CD SHUF will appear in the display.  
To disengage, press SHUFFLE. SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display.  
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Note: In track mode, all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in  
random order. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all  
tracks within the current folder.  
8. FOLDER  
press FOLDER  
: In folder mode,  
to access next  
folder on MP3 discs, if available.  
9.  
FOLDER: In folder mode,  
press  
FOLDER to access the  
previous folder on MP3 discs, if  
available.  
10. FF (Fast forward): Press FF  
to manually advance in a CD.  
11. REW (Rewind): Press REW to  
manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.  
12. Memory presets: To set a  
station, select the desired frequency  
band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the  
desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and  
PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 18 stations,  
six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.  
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets,  
six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your  
memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a  
preset control until sound returns.  
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS௡ radio  
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.  
13. TEXT/SCAN: In radio and  
CD/MP3 mode, press and hold for  
a brief sampling of radio stations or  
CD tracks. Press again to stop.  
In MP3 mode, press and release to display track title, artist name, and  
disc title.  
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and release to enter  
TEXT MODE and display the current song title. While in TEXT MODE,  
press again to scroll through the current song title, artist, channel  
category and the SIRIUS௡ long channel name.  
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Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the next channels. Press again  
to stop.  
In CATEGORY MODE, press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of the  
channels in the selected category. Press again to stop.  
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS௡ radio  
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.  
In TEXT MODE, sometimes the display requires additional text to be  
displayed. When the “>” indicator is active, press SEEK  
additional display text. When the “<” indicator is active, press  
to view the previous display text.  
to view the  
SEEK  
14. AM/FM: Press to select  
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.  
15. VOL — PUSH: Press to turn  
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease  
volume.  
Note: If the volume is set above a  
certain level and the ignition is  
turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level  
when the ignition switch is turned back on.  
16. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If  
a disc is already loaded into the  
system, CD/MP3 play will begin  
where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the  
display.  
17. LOAD: To load a disc into the  
system, press LOAD. Select a slot  
number using memory presets 1–6.  
When the display reads LOAD CD#,  
load the desired disc, label side up.  
If you do not choose a slot within five seconds, the system will choose  
for you. Once loaded, the first track will begin to play.  
To auto load up to 6 discs, press and hold LOAD until the display  
reads AUTOLOAD#. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will  
prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the  
discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the last  
loaded disc will begin to play.  
Note: An MP3 formatted disc with folders will show F001 (folder #)  
T001 (track #) in the display. An MP3 disc without folders will show  
T001 (track#) in the display. Refer to MP3 track and folder structure  
later in this chapter for further information.  
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18.  
from the system, press  
the correct slot number using  
(CD eject): To eject a disc  
. Select  
memory presets 1–6. When ready, the system will eject the disc and the  
display will read REMOVE CD. If the disc is not removed in 15 seconds,  
the system will reload the disc.  
If there is only one disc present in the system, press  
.
To auto eject up to 6 CDs, press and hold until the system begins  
ejecting a loaded disc. Remove the disc and the next slot will be ejected.  
If the ejected disc is not removed from the slot, the system will reload  
the disc and cancel the auto eject function.  
19. CD slot: When prompted by the  
system, insert a CD label side up.  
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)  
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle  
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that  
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their  
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe  
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not  
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.  
The auxiliary input jack provides a  
way to connect your portable music  
player to the in-vehicle audio  
system. This allows the audio from a  
portable music player to be played  
through the vehicle speakers with  
high fidelity. To achieve optimal  
performance, please observe the  
following instructions when  
attaching your portable music  
device to the audio system.  
If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to Auxiliary  
input jack section in the Audio Features chapter of your Navigation  
System supplement.  
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Required equipment:  
1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones  
2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)  
connectors at each end  
To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:  
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.  
2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully  
charged and that the device is turned off.  
3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output  
of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ  
in your vehicle.  
4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into  
the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.  
5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the  
volume.  
6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or  
SYNC LINE IN appears in the display.  
You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may  
be low.  
7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the  
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the  
AUX and FM or CD controls.  
Troubleshooting:  
1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level  
outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not  
compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices  
that have a headphone output with a volume control.  
2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is  
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio  
system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Many  
portable music players have different output levels, so not all players  
should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at full  
volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume.  
3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the  
portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace or  
recharge the batteries in the portable music player.  
4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner  
when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control  
(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.  
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5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your  
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is  
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure  
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is  
in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the  
portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.  
USB port (if equipped)  
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle  
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that  
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their  
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe  
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not  
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.  
Your vehicle may be equipped with a  
USB port inside your center console.  
This feature allows you to plug in  
media playing devices, memory  
sticks, and also to charge devices if  
they support this feature. For  
further information on this feature,  
refer to Accessing and using your  
USB port in the SYNC௡ supplement  
or Navigation System supplement.  
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION  
Radio frequencies:  
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, 540–1700, 1710 kHz  
FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz  
Radio reception factors:  
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:  
• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the  
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.  
• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,  
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.  
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• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal  
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency  
is displayed.  
CD/CD player care  
Do:  
• Handle discs by their edges only.  
(Never touch the playing  
surface).  
• Inspect discs before playing.  
• Clean only with an approved CD  
cleaner.  
• Wipe discs from the center out.  
Don’t:  
• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods  
of time.  
• Clean using a circular motion.  
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 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 Ford CD players.  
Do not use any irregular shaped  
CDs or discs with a scratch  
protection film attached.  
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CDs with homemade paper  
(adhesive) labels should not be  
inserted into the CD player as  
the label may peel and cause the  
CD to become jammed. It is  
recommended that homemade  
CDs be identified with  
permanent felt tip marker rather  
than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please  
contact your authorized dealer for further information.  
Audio system warranty and service  
Refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide for audio  
system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or  
qualified technician.  
MP3 track and folder structure  
Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure  
as follows:  
• There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode  
(system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on track  
and folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following  
section.  
• MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The  
player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file  
extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255.  
Note: The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less  
depending on the structure of the CD and exact model of radio  
present.  
• MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level  
of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted  
by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from  
F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.  
• Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation  
through the disc files.  
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Sample MP3 structure  
If you are burning your own MP3  
discs, it is important to understand  
how the system will read the  
structures you create. While various  
files may be present, (files with  
extensions other than mp3), only  
files with the .mp3 extension will be  
played. Other files will be ignored  
by the system. This enables you to  
use the same MP3 disc for a variety  
of tasks on your work computer,  
home computer and your in vehicle  
system.  
.mp3  
.mp3  
1
1
2
3
.mp3  
2
3
4
5
.mp3  
.mp3  
.mp3  
4
6
7
.mp3  
.doc  
.ppt  
.xls  
In track mode, the system will display and play the structure as if it were  
only one level deep (all .mp3 files will be played, regardless of being in a  
specific folder). In folder mode, the system will only play the .mp3 files  
in the current folder.  
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.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in  
Canada, or call SIRIUS௡ at 1–888–539–7474.  
Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your  
vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the  
roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for an  
unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio  
system. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satellite  
radio reception performance:  
• Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the  
antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other  
material as far away from the antenna as possible.  
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• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway  
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can  
interfere with your reception.  
• Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating  
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an  
audio mute.  
Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is  
a satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NO  
SIGNAL to indicate the interference.  
SIRIUS௡ satellite radio service: SIRIUS௡ satellite radio is a  
subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports,  
news and entertainment programming. A service fee is required in order  
to receive SIRIUS௡ service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory  
installed SIRIUS௡ satellite radio system include hardware and a limited  
subscription term, which begins on the date of sale or lease of the  
vehicle.  
For information on extended subscription terms, the online media player  
and other SIRIUS௡ features, please contact SIRIUS௡ at 1–888–539–7474.  
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  
changes.  
Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN): This 12–digit  
Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your  
satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicating  
with SIRIUS௡. While in satellite radio mode, you can view this number on  
the radio display by pressing the AUX and preset 1 controls  
simultaneously.  
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Radio Display  
ACQUIRING  
Condition  
Action Required  
No action required.  
This message should  
disappear shortly.  
Radio requires more  
than two seconds to  
produce audio for the  
selected channel.  
Internal module or  
system failure  
SAT FAULT  
If this message does  
not clear within a short  
period of time, or with  
an ignition key cycle,  
your receiver may have  
a fault. See your  
present.  
authorized dealer for  
service.  
INVALID CHNL  
Channel no longer  
available.  
This previously  
available channel is no  
longer available. Tune  
to another channel. If  
the channel was one of  
your presets, you may  
choose another channel  
for that preset button.  
Contact SIRIUS௡ at  
1–888–539–7474 to  
subscribe to the  
UNSUBSCRIBED  
NO TEXT  
Subscription not  
available for this  
channel.  
channel or tune to  
another channel.  
Artist information not Artist information not  
available.  
available at this time on  
this channel. The  
system is working  
properly.  
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NO TEXT  
Condition  
Action Required  
Song title information Song title information  
not available.  
not available at this  
time on this channel.  
The system is working  
properly.  
NO TEXT  
Category information  
not available.  
Category information  
not available at this  
time on this channel.  
The system is working  
properly.  
NO SIGNAL  
Loss of signal from  
the SIRIUS௡ satellite  
or SIRIUS௡ tower to  
the vehicle antenna.  
You are in a location  
that is blocking the  
SIRIUS௡ signal (i.e.,  
tunnel, under an  
overpass, dense foliage,  
etc). The system is  
working properly. When  
you move into an open  
area, the signal should  
return.  
UPDATING  
Update of channel  
programming in  
progress.  
No action required. The  
process may take up to  
three minutes.  
CALL SIRIUS௡  
1–888–539–7474  
Satellite service has  
been deactivated by  
SIRIUS௡ satellite  
radio.  
Call SIRIUS௡ at  
1–888–539–7474 to  
re-activate or resolve  
subscription issues.  
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle  
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that  
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their  
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe  
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not  
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.  
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System  
(FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDs  
and to plug in and play a variety of standard video game systems. The  
DVD player is capable of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and is  
compatible with CD-R/W, CD-R and certain CD-ROM media.  
Please review this material to become familiar with the FES features and  
controls as well as the very important safety information.  
Note: Any notations or restrictions on individual DVD system controls  
are applicable to the overhead controls as well as to duplicate controls  
found on the remote control.  
Quick start  
Your Family Entertainment System includes a DVD system, two sets of  
wireless infrared (IR) headphones and a wireless infrared (IR) remote  
control.  
Note: To disable the DVD rear-seat controls:  
• If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, press the  
MEDIA or RADIO hard button. Select the ’Rear Zone’ tab on the  
touchscreen. Press the ’disabled’ button. (Press the ’enabled’ button to  
turn the rear controls on again.)  
• If your vehicle is equipped with an audio system, press the 3 and 5  
preset buttons simultaneously. (Press again to enable the controls).  
To play a DVD in the DVD system:  
The DVD system can play DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-R/W discs as well as  
audio CDs and video CDs. To ensure proper disc operation, check the  
disc for finger prints, scratches and cleanliness. Clean with a soft cloth,  
wiping from center to edge.  
1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode.  
2. Insert a DVD into the system, label-side up to turn on the system. It  
will load automatically.  
3. Press the power button on the  
DVD player, then press Play  
begin to play the disc.  
to  
If a DVD is already loaded into the  
system, press PLAY on the DVD  
player.  
Note: If sound can be heard, but no video is present, press VIDEO to  
select the video source (DVD or aux-inputs).  
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Note (navigation-based radio  
systems only): When a disc is  
inserted, the FES switches to  
dual-play mode–rear speakers turn off, and headphones turn on. To  
switch back to all four speakers on, press the headphone button.  
Press VIDEO to change the source  
displayed on the screen. Press  
repeatedly to cycle through:  
DVD-DISC, DVD-AUX, NON-DVD,  
OFF.  
Press the power button to turn the  
system off. The indicator light will  
turn off indicating the system is off.  
Note: The audio from the DVD system will play over all vehicle speakers  
and can be adjusted by the radio volume control.  
To play a CD in the DVD system:  
The DVD system can play audio CDs, CD-R and CD-R/W, CD-ROM and  
video CDs. To ensure proper disc operation, check the disc for finger  
prints and scratches. Clean the disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the  
center to the edge.  
1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode.  
2. Insert a CD into the system,  
label-side up to turn on the DVD  
system. It will load and  
automatically begin to play. If there  
is already a CD in the system, press  
PLAY on the DVD player.  
3. The disc will begin to play and  
the ‘CD Audio Disc’ screen will  
display. From this screen, you can  
also select from COMPRESSION,  
SHUFFLE and SCAN features.  
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Note (navigation-based radio  
systems only): When a disc is  
inserted, the FES switches to  
dual-play mode–rear speakers turn off, and headphones turn on. To  
switch back to all four speakers on, press the headphone button.  
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:  
1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode.  
2. Insert an MP3 disc into the  
system, label-side up to turn on the  
DVD system. It will load and  
automatically begin to play. If there  
is already a disc in the system, press  
PLAY on the DVD player.  
3. The disc will begin to play and  
the ‘MP3 Audio Disc’ screen will  
display and allow you to access the  
COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE, SCAN  
and FOLDER MODE features.  
Note (navigation-based radio  
systems only): When a disc is  
inserted, the FES switches to  
dual-play mode–rear speakers turn off, and headphones turn on. To  
switch back to all four speakers on, press the headphone button.  
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system  
The DVD system can be used to connect and play auxiliary electronic  
devices such as game systems, personal camcorders, video cassette  
recorders, etc.  
1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode.  
2. Press the power button to turn  
the DVD system on. The indicator  
light next to the power button will  
illuminate.  
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3. Connect an auxiliary audio/video  
source by connecting RCA cords  
(not included) to the RCA jacks on  
the left hand side of the system.  
• Yellow (1) — video input  
• White (2) — left channel audio  
input  
• Red (3) — right channel audio  
input  
4. Press MEDIA on the DVD system to change the media source to AUX.  
5. Press VIDEO on the DVD system to change the video source to  
DVD-AUX. If your source is properly plugged in, it will appear on the  
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen. If your auxiliary source does not  
have a video signal, or if the DVD system does not detect a video signal  
from the auxiliary source, the screen will remain black. If the video  
source is set to DVD-AUX, the display will automatically turn on if a  
video signal is detected.  
To listen to audio over the headphones— Dual play mode  
(Navigation-based radio systems only):  
You may listen to channels A and B over wired or wireless headphones.  
Refer to Using the infrared wireless headphones and Using wired  
headphones for further information.  
• Black (4) — wired headphone output (wired headphones not  
included)  
There are two ways to get into dual  
play mode:  
1. After initially switching ignition  
on, when a is disc inserted, the FES immediately switches to dual-play  
mode.  
2. Press the headphone/speaker  
navigation radio touch screen.  
/
button on the DVD player or  
3. Press the 2 and 4 memory presets on the radio at the same time.  
Repeating each of these actions will switch back to single play mode, all  
speakers playing and headphones off.  
A green light will illuminate next to either the A or B Headphone Control  
Button to indicate which channel is active (able to be controlled).  
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4. Press MEDIA to change the audio source of the active channel (A or  
B). The audio source will be shown on the display. You may change the  
active channel by pressing the A or B headphone control button.  
Note: Channel A can access any possible media source (AM, FM1, FM2,  
SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, AUX). Channel B can only access DVD and  
AUX sources.  
Note: Refer to Single play/Dual play for more information.  
To listen to audio over the headphones— Dual play mode  
(Non-navigation based radio systems):  
You may listen to channels A and B over wired or wireless headphones.  
Refer to Using the infrared wireless headphones and Using wired  
headphones for further information.  
• Black (4) — wired headphone output (wired headphones not  
included)  
1. Press the  
headphone/speaker  
/
button  
on the DVD player or press the 2  
and 4 memory presets on the radio at the same time.  
A green light will illuminate next to either the A or B Headphone Control  
Button to indicate which channel is active (able to be controlled).  
2. Press MEDIA to change the audio source of the active channel (A or  
B). The audio source will be shown on the display. You may change the  
active channel by pressing the A or B headphone control button.  
Note: Channel A can access any possible media source (AM, FM1, FM2,  
SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, AUX). Channel B can only access DVD and  
AUX sources.  
Note: Refer to Single play/Dual play for more information.  
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:  
1. Press the power control on the earpiece to turn the headphones ON.  
2. Select Channel A or B for each set of wireless headphones by using  
the A/B control on the ear piece.  
3. Adjust the headphone volume using the rotary dial on the earpiece.  
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Using wired headphones (not included):  
WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and  
do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If  
wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become  
entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.  
1. Connect the wired headphones in to the headphone jacks on either  
side of the DVD system. Each side is labeled  
A or  
B. Headphones  
plugged into jack A will listen to Channel A and headphones plugged into  
jack B will listen to Channel B.  
2. Adjust the volume levels using  
the volume controls on the DVD  
system.  
To adjust display brightness:  
To decrease/increase the brightness  
level on the display screen, press  
the brightness control on the DVD  
system. A display will appear at the  
bottom of the screen indicating the  
brightness level. The brightness display will only appear when the menu  
is not displayed.  
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1. Headphone control A/B: While  
in Dual Play mode, press to select  
either the A or B headphone source.  
Then press MEDIA to select the  
desired playing media for that  
headset. When a headphone channel has been selected (A or B),  
selections will affect the source on that channel only.  
Note: Headphone A can access any possible media (AM, FM1, FM2, SAT  
(if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). Headphone B can only access DVD  
and DVD-AUX.  
For further information, refer to Single play/Dual play later in this  
section.  
2.  
/
(Stop/Eject): Press  
once to stop and press a second  
time to eject a disc from the DVD  
system.  
3.  
(Reverse): Press and  
release for the previous chapter or  
track. Press and hold to reverse  
search a DVD, Video CD, or FES CD in DVD/CD mode.  
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4.  
(Fast forward): Press and  
release for the next chapter or  
track. Press and hold to forward  
search a DVD, Video CD, or FES CD in DVD/CD mode.  
5.  
/
(Play/Pause): Press  
(Play) to select DVD mode (and to  
turn the DVD system on if it is off).  
If a disc is present, it will resume or begin to play. Press (Pause) while  
playing a disc to pause a DVD or CD.  
6. On/Off: Press to turn the DVD  
system On/Off.  
7. VIDEO: Press repeatedly to cycle  
through the following video state  
options which will be indicated on  
the bottom right hand corner of the  
display: DVD DISC, DVD-AUX,  
NON-DVD and Off (no indicator). If you select the DVD-AUX video  
source, the display will turn off if there is no video signal detected. When  
a video signal is detected on the auxiliary video input, and the display is  
in the DVD-AUX video mode, the display will automatically turn on.  
8. Infrared (IR) Receiver & Transmitter: System sensor which reads  
the signals from the remote control and sends audio signals to the  
infrared (IR) wireless headphones.  
9. LCD screen: The eight inch diagonal screen rotates down to view and  
up into housing to store when not in use. Ensure that the screen is  
latched into the housing when being stored.  
10. Volume: If your vehicle is  
equipped with a navigation system,  
this function is only available when  
in dual play mode. For all other  
vehicles, when in single play mode,  
press to increase (  
) or decrease (  
) the volume over all speakers.  
) or decrease ( ) the volume  
When in Dual Play, press to increase (  
for the wired headphones. (Wireless headphone volume is controlled  
with the rotary dial on the right ear piece.)  
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11.  
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(Headphones/Speakers): Press once for Dual Play  
(Headphone mode- the rear speakers are muted) and press again for  
Single Play (same media playing through all speakers). You can also  
press the 2 and 4 memory preset buttons on the audio system at the  
same time to perform the same function. For further interaction  
information, refer to Single Play/Dual play under Operation later in  
this section.  
12. MEDIA: Press repeatedly to  
select from the various possible  
playing media sources (AM, FM1,  
FM2, SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). The media will show in  
the status display on the top of the screen when in Dual Play mode.  
When in Single Play mode, the media source will be displayed on the  
radio.  
Note: Channel A can access any possible media source (AM, FM1, FM2,  
SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). Channel B can only access  
DVD and DVD-AUX sources.  
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, this function  
is only active in dual play mode.  
13. RETURN: Press to return to the  
playing media or to resume  
playback.  
14. MENU: When playing a DVD,  
press MENU once to enter the DVD  
disc menu (if available) and press  
twice to enter the system set-up menu. From the set-up menu, you may  
select from Angle, Aspect Ratio, Language, Subtitles, Disc resume,  
Compression, Restore Defaults and Back. For more detailed information,  
refer to Menu mode.  
15. ENTER: Press to select/confirm  
the current selection.  
16. Cursor /Brightness controls:  
Use the cursor controls to make  
various selections when in any  
menu. When not in a menu, and in  
DVD mode, press  
/
to adjust  
the brightness. A display bar will appear at the bottom of the screen  
indicating the brightness levels.  
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Remote control  
Unless otherwise stated, all operations can be carried out with the  
remote control. Always point the remote control directly at the player.  
Ensure that there are no obstructions between the remote and player.  
1. Power control: Press to turn the FES (Family Entertainment  
System) ON/OFF.  
2. Cursor controls: Use in various active menus to advance the cursor  
up/down/left/right. When not in a Menu, the left and right cursor controls  
decrease and increase the display brightness.  
3. DISPLAY: Press to access the on-screen display of the FES functions  
and adjustments.  
4. RETURN: Press to return to the previous menu screen.  
5. ANGLE (DVD dependent): Press to select the angle to view the  
scene.  
6. Channel A/B: Press to select either A or B headphones and then use  
the MEDIA control to select the desired playing media for the  
headphones.  
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7. VOL (Volume): When in Single Play, press to increase (  
) or  
decrease (  
) the volume over all speakers. When in Dual Play, press to  
increase (  
) or decrease (  
) the volume for the wired headphones.  
(Wireless headphone volume is controlled with the rotary dial on the  
right ear piece.)  
8. Fast Forward/Next: In DVD mode, press and hold for a quick  
advance within the DVD. Press and release to advance to the next  
chapter. In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the next track.  
9. Play/Pause: Press to play or pause a DVD.  
10. SHUFFLE: Press to play all tracks on the current CD/MP3 disc in  
random order.  
11. STOP: Press to stop the current DVD or CD/MP3.  
12.  
/
Speaker/Headphone (Single/Dual Play): Press to toggle  
between Single Play (same media playing through all speakers) and Dual  
Play (headphone mode — the rear speakers are muted). You can also  
press the 2 and 4 memory presets on the audio system at the same time  
to perform the same function.  
13. Numeric Keypad: Use the numeric controls to enter in a specific  
CD/MP3 track or DVD chapter to be played.  
14. C (Cancel): Press to cancel/clear the numeric input (i.e. chapter  
number).  
15. MEDIA: Press to cycle through the possible media sources: AM,  
FM1, FM2, SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, LINE IN (if equipped),  
DVD-AUX.  
Channel B can only access DVD and AUX sources.  
16. VIDEO: Press to cycle through video states: DVD-DISC, DVD-AUX,  
NON-DVD, Off.  
17. EJECT: Press to eject a disc from the FES.  
18. Fast reverse/Previous: When a DVD is playing, press and hold for a  
quick reverse within the DVD. Press and release for the previous  
chapter. Press PLAY to resume normal playback speed and volume.  
In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the previous track.  
19. MENU: Press to access the DVD disc menu for selections. Press  
MENU again when in the DVD disc menu to access the system set-up  
menu.  
20. SUBTITLE (DVD dependent): Press to turn the subtitle feature ON  
or OFF.  
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21. LANGUAGE (DVD dependent): Press to select the desired  
language.  
22. ENTER: Press to select the highlighted menu option.  
23. ILLUMINATION: Press to illuminate the remote control and  
backlight all of the buttons.  
Battery replacement  
Batteries are supplied with the  
remote control unit. Since all  
batteries have a limited shelf life,  
replace them when the unit fails to  
control the DVD player.  
Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries.  
The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with  
the unit.  
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Headphones  
Wireless headphones  
WARNING: The driver should never use the headphones while  
driving the vehicle. Using headphones may prevent the driver  
from hearing audible warnings such as horns or emergency sirens,  
which could result in a crash causing serious injury. Give your full  
attention to driving and to the road.  
Your FES system is equipped with  
two sets of battery powered,  
infrared wireless headphones. Two  
AAA batteries are needed to operate  
the headphones. (Batteries are  
included.)  
Additional infrared wireless  
headphones may be purchased for  
use with the system. Also, wired  
headphones may be purchased and  
plugged in where indicated on the  
left and right hand sides of the  
system. Refer to Wired  
Headphones following.  
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To install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of the cover.  
Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off.  
When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline  
recommended) and install them with the correct orientation as indicated  
in the battery housing.  
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To operate the headphones:  
• Press POWER on the ear piece to turn on the headphones. A red  
indicator light will illuminate indicating the headphones are ON. Press  
POWER again to turn the headphones off.  
• Adjust the headphones to comfortably fit your head using the  
headband adjustment.  
• Select the desired audio source (Channel A or B) for each set of  
wireless headphones by using the A/B selection switch on the ear  
piece.  
• Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level.  
Ensure that the headphones are turned off when not in use. After  
approximately one minute of not being in use (no infrared signal is  
received), the wireless headphones will automatically turn off. They will  
also turn off after two hours of continuous use as a power save feature.  
If this happens, simply turn the headphones on again and continue use.  
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Wired headphones  
WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and  
do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If  
wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become  
entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.  
WARNING: The driver should never use the headphones while  
driving the vehicle. Using headphones may prevent the driver  
from hearing audible warnings such as horns or emergency sirens,  
which could result in a crash causing serious injury. Give your full  
attention to driving and to the road.  
You may purchase wired headphones for your FES (Family  
Entertainment System). Plug them into the 3.5 mm headphone jack(s)  
located on the left and right sides of the system. (Channel A is located  
on the left side and Channel B is located on the right side.) These  
headphones will be active when in Dual Play mode.  
To listen to the audio on wired headphones (not included), connect the  
wired headphones into the headphone jacks on the sides of the DVD  
system. The wired headphone jack for Channel A is located on the left  
side of the FES and is labeled  
A. Headphones plugged into this  
headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be the  
Channel A source. The wired headphone jack for Channel B is located on  
the right side of the FES and is labeled  
B. Headphones plugged into  
this headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be  
the Channel B source.  
Adjust the headphone volume using  
the volume control on the DVD  
system.  
Operation  
Single play/Dual play  
Your DVD and audio system work together with the infrared headphones  
and wired headphones (not included) to allow the rear seat passengers  
to listen to the radio (and other media sources) over the headphones.  
This enables the front and rear seat passengers to listen to a variety of  
sources a variety of ways.  
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Single Play: Single play consists of all occupants in the vehicle listening  
to the same playing media over the front and rear speakers. When the  
DVD system is on, and the same source is playing through the front and  
rear speakers, SINGLE PLAY will appear in the front radio display.  
Dual Play (navigation-based radio systems only): Dual play is when  
the rear seat passengers choose to listen to a different playing media  
than the front seat passengers. With the DVD and rear seat controls  
turned ON, the rear seat passengers may choose to listen to the radio,  
CD, MP3, SYNC, DVD, or DVD-AUX media sources over headphones  
while the front speakers play the chosen selection for the front audio  
system, they may listen to another over the headphones. DUAL PLAY  
will appear in the radio display.  
When both the front seat passengers and the rear seat passengers listen  
to the same audio source, SHARED MODE will appear on the radio.  
Note: If the front seat passengers are listening to the radio, the rear seat  
passengers can also listen to the radio; however, they will be limited to  
listening to the same radio channel.  
There are two ways to get into dual play mode:  
1. After initially turning ignition on, when a disc is inserted, the FES  
immediately switches to dual-play mode.  
2. Press  
the  
/
headphone/speaker  
button on the DVD player or  
navigation radio touch screen.  
3. Press the 2 and 4 memory presets on the radio at the same time.  
Repeating each of these actions will switch back to single play mode, all  
speakers playing and headphones off.  
The headphone control will now be active and a green light next to the  
A or B headphone control buttons will illuminate. The system can output  
two different audio sources over the headphones. These are called  
Channel A and Channel B. Both Channel A and Channel B can be  
listened to on the wired headphones (not included) or on the infrared  
(IR) wireless headphones.  
Press the Headphone Control button  
A to change the audio source for  
Channel A.  
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Press MEDIA to change the audio  
source for Channel A. This  
information will display on the DVD  
system screen.  
Press the Headphone Control button  
B to change the audio source for  
Channel B.  
Press MEDIA to change the audio source for Channel B. This information  
will display on the DVD system screen. Channel B can listen to either  
the DVD media or the DVD system auxiliary inputs (DVD-AUX).  
Dual Play (non-navigation based radio systems): Dual play is when  
the rear seat passengers choose to listen to a different playing media  
than the front seat passengers. With the DVD and rear seat controls  
turned ON, the rear seat passengers may choose to listen to the radio,  
CD, MP3, DVD, or DVD-AUX media sources over headphones while the  
front speakers play the chosen selection for the front audio system, they  
may listen to another over the headphones. DUAL PLAY will appear in  
the radio display.  
When both the front seat passengers and the rear seat passengers listen  
to the same audio source, SHARED MODE will appear on the radio.  
Note: If the front seat passengers are listening to the radio, the rear seat  
passengers can also listen to the radio; however, they will be limited to  
listening to the same radio channel.  
Press the  
/
headphone/speaker  
button on the DVD player or  
navigation radio touch screen.  
The headphone control will now be active and a green light next to the  
A or B headphone control buttons will illuminate. The system can output  
two different audio sources over the headphones. These are called  
Channel A and Channel B. Both Channel A and Channel B can be  
listened to on the wired headphones (not included) or on the infrared  
(IR) wireless headphones.  
Press the Headphone Control button  
A to change the audio source for  
Channel A.  
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Press MEDIA to change the audio  
source for Channel A. This  
information will display on the DVD  
system screen.  
Press the Headphone Control button  
B to change the audio source for  
Channel B.  
Press MEDIA to change the audio source for Channel B. This information  
will display on the DVD system screen. Channel B can listen to either  
the DVD media or the DVD system auxiliary inputs (DVD-AUX).  
Operation with an aftermarket audio system  
(Headphone only mode)  
When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original  
radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the  
vehicle, the Family Entertainment System will work in a state referred to  
as “Headphone Only Mode”.  
While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited  
functionality.  
• The system will only output audio to the headphones. It will not be  
capable of providing audio to the speakers.  
• The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC  
and DVD-AUX, regardless of headphone channel (A or B).  
• When a disc is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode,  
both headphone channels (A&B) will be connected to FES-DISC.  
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Menu mode  
Press MENU once on the DVD system to access the DVD disc menu if  
available.  
Press MENU twice to access the DVD set-up menu and the following  
features:  
1. ZOOM  
2. ANGLE  
3. ASPECT RATIO  
4. LANGUAGE  
5. SUB TITLES  
Angle mode  
Select ANGLE to select various  
angles of view for the DVD.  
This is disc dependent — some  
DVD discs may have more viewing  
angles to select from. Once you  
have made your selection, press  
ENTER to confirm. The system  
default is Angle 1.  
Aspect ratio  
Select ASPECT RATIO to select the  
viewing size and shape of the video  
displayed on the LCD screen. This is  
disc dependent.  
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You can select from: WIDE, LETTER  
BOX or PAN SCAN. Once you have  
made your selection, press ENTER  
to confirm. The LCD screen display  
will immediately change to your  
selection after the system resumes  
playback of the DVD. The system  
default is WIDE (16:9).  
Language  
Select LANGUAGE to select the  
language you would like to use for  
audio output (English, Spanish,  
French). This is disc dependent.  
Once you have made your selection,  
press ENTER to confirm. The  
system default is English.  
Subtitles  
Select SUBTITLES to turn the  
subtitle option on or off. The system  
default is OFF.  
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Once you have made your selection,  
press ENTER to confirm. This is  
disc dependent.  
Audio CDs  
To play audio CDs on your DVD system:  
1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode.  
2. Ensure that the DVD system is on.  
3. Insert an audio CD into the DVD system, label side up.  
4. The track and elapsed time will  
appear in the status bar. Use the  
DVD cursor controls on the bezel to  
highlight which track you would like  
to play. You can also use the cursor  
controls to highlight  
COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE or  
SCAN. Once you have highlighted  
the desired track or function, press ENTER on the DVD bezel to confirm  
your selection.  
COMP (Compression): Compression brings soft and loud CD passages  
together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press to  
turn the feature on/off.  
SHUFFLE: Press to hear all tracks on the current CD in random order.  
Press again to stop.  
SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current CD. Press  
again to stop.  
Playing MP3 discs  
To play an MP3 disc on your DVD system:  
1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode.  
2. Ensure that the DVD system is on.  
3. Insert the MP3 disc into the DVD system, label side up.  
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4. The folder, track and elapsed  
time will appear in the status bar.  
The screen will list the Artist, Title,  
Album and File Name.  
COMP (Compression):  
Compression brings soft and loud  
CD/MP3 passages together for a  
more consistent listening level when  
in CD mode. Press to turn the feature on/off.  
SHUFFLE: Press to hear all tracks on the current MP3 folder in random  
order. Press again to stop.  
SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current MP3 folder.  
Press again to stop.  
FOLDER LIST: Press access folder mode and to go to the previous/next  
folder in the MP3 disc.  
MP3 disc quality factors  
Several factors can effect disc playback quality:  
• Disc capacity — Each disc contains about 650 MB of storage capacity.  
We do not recommend using high capacity discs containing 700MB of  
storage.  
• Disc type — Some CD-RW discs may operate inconsistently and may  
cause an error message to appear. We recommend burning MP3 files  
onto CD-R discs.  
• Disc finalization — The disc may be left open for the purpose of  
adding sessions to it at a later time, but be sure to close each session  
or the disc will not play.  
• Bit rate — The player supports bit rates from 32–320 kbps, as well as  
variable bit rate MP3 files, but lower bit rates will have a noticeable  
effect on sound quality and are recommended only for speech or low  
fidelity music material. We recommend that you encode MP3 files  
using a high quality encoder.  
• PC configuration — Encoding MP3 files requires intensive use of your  
computer’s resources. Follow the PC configuration recommendations  
of the encoder software vendor. We recommend that you avoid  
running other software applications on your PC during MP3 encoding  
to avoid undesirable noise and distortion.  
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CD, MP3 and CD player care  
• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.  
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended  
periods of time.  
• Do not insert more than one disc into the slot of the CD player (if  
equipped).  
• Always store discs out of direct sunlight. Excessive heat may damage  
or warp discs.  
• Use care when handling and playing CD-R and CD-RW discs, which  
are more susceptible to damage from heat, light and stress than are  
regular CDs.  
• Always insert and remove a disc by holding the disc flat, with the  
playing surface facing down, in order to prevent damage to the disc or  
the player.  
• Never insert any object other than a compact disc (CD) or digital  
versatile disc (DVD) into the player, as doing so may damage the  
player and may cause injury to you.  
• Do not disassemble the player. The laser used in disc playback is  
extremely harmful to the eyes.  
The FES DVD system is designed to play commercially pressed  
12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs and digital versatile discs  
(DVD), DVD-R and R/W discs only. Due to technical  
incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact  
discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD and DVD  
players. Irregular shaped CDs or DVDs, CDs or DVDs with a  
scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper  
(adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the FES DVD  
system. The label may peel and cause the CD or DVD to become  
jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs or DVDs be  
identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive  
labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs or DVDs. Please contact  
your authorized dealer for further information.  
Playing a DVD  
1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode.  
2. Ensure that the navigation system is on.  
3. Insert a DVD label-side up into the system.  
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4. Use the DVD bezel controls to:  
Press to play or pause a DVD.  
Press to stop or eject a DVD.  
Press and release to go to the  
previous chapter. Press and hold for  
a fast reverse search.  
Press and release to go to the next  
chapter. Press and hold for a fast  
forward search.  
Press when not in menu mode to  
adjust brightness, or when in menu  
mode to navigate through the menu  
selections.  
Press to adjust volume levels.  
Slow play  
1. With a DVD playing, press pause.  
2. Press and hold the reverse or  
advance button to enter into slow  
play mode. Once in slow play mode,  
press and release the reverse or advance button repeatedly to cycle  
through 1/4 and 1/2. These will display on the status bar on top of the  
screen as the screens cycle through at this rate.  
Frame by frame  
1. With a DVD playing, press pause.  
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2. Press the right cursor button. The  
DVD will advance one frame. Each  
press of the right cursor button will  
advance the DVD video by one  
frame.  
Headphone/auxiliary jacks  
There are wired headphones (not included) and auxiliary jacks on the  
left and right side of your DVD system. They can be used to plug in  
wired headphones or to connect and play auxiliary electronic devices  
such as game systems, personal camcorders, video cassette recorders,  
etc.  
On the left side of the system is the  
Headphone A input jack. This  
headphone will listen to the media  
selected on the Channel A source.  
When you need to make any  
adjustments to the media, volume,  
etc, ensure that the Channel A  
source is highlighted.  
Also located here are the various  
auxiliary jacks which can be used to  
plug in a VCR, camcorder, video  
games, etc. The specific jacks are as follows:  
1. Yellow: video input  
2. White: left channel audio input  
3. Red: right channel audio input  
4. Black: wired headphone jack (not included)  
The B headphone jack (5) is located  
on the right side of the DVD system.  
Plug in wired headphones (not  
included) here.  
Note: The B headphones can only  
access DVD and AUX modes. They  
cannot access radio sources.  
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Audio displays  
Your DVD system interacts closely with the front audio system. Status  
messages will appear in the radio display showing the DVD status. Some  
possible radio display messages:  
• SINGLE PLAY or DUAL PLAY  
• DVD LOAD  
• DVD MENU  
• DVD STOP  
Audio interaction  
You can then also use the front audio controls to advance, reverse, play  
and pause a DVD. While a DVD is playing you may use the following  
controls on the front radio:  
• SEEK: Press to advance to the previous (  
) or next (  
) DVD  
chapters.  
•
: Press to play a DVD or to pause the DVD.  
When the radio displays “DVD MENU”, press PLAY on the radio  
(memory preset #6), to play the disc.  
Parental control for the DVD system  
Your Family Entertainment System (FES) allows you to have control  
over the rear seat controls in a few different ways. The DVD system is  
automatically activated when the vehicle ignition is ON, which allows the  
rear seat passengers to use the DVD system.  
There are three levels of control of  
the FES buttons. The states are  
FULL (enabled), LOCAL or  
LOCKED (disabled). To change the level of control, press the memory  
preset controls 3 and 5 simultaneously on the front audio controls. The  
control level will cycle each time the buttons are pressed simultaneously.  
The three states are described as:  
FULL (enabled): The FES has control over the primary (speaker) and  
secondary (headphone) audio sources.  
LOCAL: The FES has control over the secondary source (headphones)  
only. The radio will ignore button presses that affect the primary  
(speaker) audio source.  
LOCKED (disabled): The FES buttons are locked and all FES button  
presses are ignored by the radio and the FES except for load and eject.  
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When the DVD system is ON, you  
can then press the memory preset  
controls 2 and 4 simultaneously to  
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2
3
4
5
6
toggle between Single Play and Dual Play. In Single Play mode, all  
speakers listen to the same media. In Dual Play mode, rear seat  
passengers can use the infrared wireless, or wired (not included)  
headphones to listen to a different playing media than the front seat  
passengers.  
General information  
Note: DVDs are formatted by  
regions. US and Canada systems can  
only play region 1 DVDs and Mexico  
systems can only play region 4  
DVDs. Systems sold in vehicles  
targeted for other parts of the world  
would have different regions. If a  
playback problem is encountered,  
please ensure that you are using a  
disc designed for your vehicle. The  
region coding can be found stamped  
on the disc or on the box, and can say ‘region-1’ or ‘region 4’, etc. They  
may also be marked by a numerical symbol.  
Macrovision: This product incorporates copyright protection technology  
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other  
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be  
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and  
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by  
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is  
prohibited.  
MP3: Supply of this product only conveys a license for private,  
non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to  
use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue generating) real time  
broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and /or any other media)  
broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in  
other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or  
audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is  
required. For details, please visit http:// www.mp3licensing.com.  
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Safety information  
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle  
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that  
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their  
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe  
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not  
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.  
Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the  
system and retain for future reference.  
Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Family Entertainment  
System (FES). See your dealer.  
Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment.  
WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and  
do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If  
wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become  
entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.  
WARNING: The front glass on the liquid crystal display (LCD)  
flip-down screen may break when hit with a hard surface. If the  
glass breaks, do not touch the liquid crystalline material. In case of  
contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water.  
WARNING: The driver should not attempt to operate any  
function of the DVD system while the vehicle is in motion. Give  
full attention to driving and to the road. Pull off the road in a safe  
place before inserting or extracting DVDs from the system. A remote  
control is included in the system to allow the rear seat occupants to  
operate the FES functions without distracting the driver.  
Do not expose the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen  
to direct sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensive  
periods of time. Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal.  
Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game  
equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your Family Entertainment  
System (FES).  
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Do not operate video games or video equipment if the power cords  
and/or cables are broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or  
cables where they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation  
of seats and/or compartments.  
Disconnect video games and video equipment power cords and/or cables  
when not in use.  
Avoid touching auxiliary input jacks with your fingers. Do not blow on  
them or allow them to get wet or dirty.  
Do not clean any part of the DVD player with benzene, lacquer thinner,  
acetone, or any other solvent.  
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance  
Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could  
void user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been  
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference and radio  
communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an  
experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Care and service of the DVD player  
Environmental extremes  
DVD players which are subjected to harsh environmental conditions may  
be damaged or perform at less than maximum capability. To avoid these  
outcomes, whenever possible avoid exposing your DVD player to:  
• extremely hot or cold temperatures.  
• direct sunlight.  
• high humidity.  
• a dusty environment.  
• locations where strong magnetic fields are generated.  
Temperature extremes  
When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely cold  
place for a long period of time, wait until the cabin temperature of the  
vehicle is at normal temperature before operating the system.  
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Humidity and moisture condensation  
Moisture in the air will condense in the DVD player under extremely  
humid conditions or when moving from a cold place to a warm one.  
Moisture condensation may cause damage to the DVD and/or player. If  
moisture condensation occurs, do not insert a CD or DVD into the  
player. If one is already in the player, remove it. Turn the DVD player ON  
to dry the moisture before inserting a DVD. This could take an hour or  
more.  
Foreign substances  
Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the DVD  
player compartment. Be especially careful not to spill liquids of any kind  
onto the media controls or into the system. If liquid is accidentally  
spilled onto the system, immediately turn the system OFF and consult a  
qualified service technician.  
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen  
Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any  
ammonia-based household glass cleaner directly to a soft cloth. Rub the  
screen gently until the dust, dirt or fingerprints are removed. Do not  
spray the screen directly with water or glass cleaning solvents. Overspray  
from these fluids could drip down into the internal electronics of the  
screen and cause damage. Do not apply excessive pressure while  
cleaning the screen.  
Cleaning DVD and CD discs  
Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean  
discs only with an approved DVD and CD cleaner and wipe from the  
center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion.  
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems  
(headphone only mode)  
When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original  
radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the  
vehicle, the FES will work in a state referred to as “Headphone Only  
Mode.” This mode allows the FES to operate as a standalone system,  
without interface to the radio.  
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While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited  
functionality.  
• The system will only output audio to the headphones. It will not be  
capable of providing audio to the speakers.  
• The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC  
and DVD-AUX, regardless of headphone channel (A or B).  
• When a disc is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode,  
both headphone channels (A and B) will be connected to FES-DISC.  
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  
Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system. Refer to the  
Navigation System supplement for further information.  
SYNCா (IF EQUIPPED)  
Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC௡, a hands-free communications  
and entertainment system with special phone and media features. For  
more information, please refer to the SYNC௡ supplement or to the  
SYNC௡ section in the Navigation System supplement (if equipped).  
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