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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

1

2

3

.mp3

2

3

4

5

.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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Radio Display

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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