2005-2011 Ford Explorer SUV Entertainment Systems -> AUDIO SYSTEMS User Manual

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Entertainment Systems -> AUDIO 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  
/
to adjust. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.  
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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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