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Sample commands
"Sirius <0-223>"*
"Sports games"*
* This command is only usable if you havean active subscription to SIRIUS satelliteradio.** The commands that have [ ] around theword means that the word is optional. Forexample, if you say, "Play Metallica", thisis the same as the voice command, "Play[artist] <name>".
AM/FM Radio
Touch the AM or FM tab to listento the radio.
To change between AM and FM presets,just touch the AM or FM tab.
Memory Presets
Save a station by pressing and holding oneof the memory preset areas. There is a briefmute while the radio saves the station.Sound returns when finished.
HD Radio
Touch this button to turn HD Radio on. Thelight on the button illuminates when thefeature is on. HD Radio allows you toreceive radio broadcasts digitally, whereavailable, providing free, crystal-clearsound. See HD Radio information later inthis chapter.
Scan
Touch this button to go to the next strongAM or FM radio station. The light on thebutton illuminates when the feature is on.
Options
Sound Settings
Touch this button to adjust settings for:
•Bass
•Midrange
•Treble
•Balance and Fade
•DSP (Digital Signal processing)
•Occupancy Mode
•Speed Compensated Volume.
Note:Your vehicle may not have all thesesound settings.
Set PTY for Seek/Scan
This allows you to select a category ofmusic you would like to search for. You canthen choose to either seek or scan for thestations playing that category.
RDS Text Display
This allows you to view the informationbroadcast by FM stations.
AST
AST (Autostore) allows you to have thesystem automatically store the sixstrongest stations in your current location.
TAG Button
This feature is available when HD Radio ison, and allows you to tag a song todownload later. When you select On,TAGappears on-screen when HD Radio isactive. You can touch TAG to save theinformation of the song that is playing.When you plug in your portable musicplayer, the information transfers, ifsupported by your device. When you areconnected to iTunes, the tags appear toremind you of the songs you would like todownload. See HD Radio information laterin this chapter.
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Direct Tune
Touch this button to manually enter thedesired station number. Touch Enter whenyou are done.
HD Radio™ Information (If Available)
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are notavailable in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digitalevolution of analog AM/FM radio. Yoursystem has a special receiver that allowsit to receive digital broadcasts (whereavailable) in addition to the analogbroadcasts, it already receives. Digitalbroadcasts provide a better sound qualitythan analog broadcasts with free,crystal-clear audio and no static ordistortion. For more information, and aguide to available stations andprogramming, please visitwww.hdradio.com.
When HD Radio is on and you tune to astation broadcasting HD Radio technology,you may notice the following indicators onyour screen:
The HD Radio logo either blinks whenacquiring a digital station, and then stayssolid when digital audio is playing, or is greywhen acquiring a digital station, and thenchanges to orange when digital audio isplaying. When this logo is available, youmay also see Title and Artist fieldson-screen.
The multicast indicator appears in FMmode (only) if the current station isbroadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.The highlighted numbers signify availabledigital channels where new or differentcontent is available. HD1 signifies the mainprogramming status and is available inanalog and digital broadcasts. Othermulticast stations (HD2 through HD7) areonly available digitally.
TAG allows you to save a song todownload later when you are on anacquired HD Radio station and the featureis on. To turn the feature on and use it:
1. Press AM or FM > Options > TAGButton > On.
2. When you hear a song you like, touchTAG.
3. The system automatically saves thesong's information and transfers it toyour portable music player (ifsupported) when you connect it to thesystem. The system automaticallytransfers the tag to your player (ifalready connected) and a pop-upconfirms the transfer.
4. When you access iTunes with yourportable music player, the tags appearto you as a reminder. The systemallows you to tag up to approximately100 songs. For a list of devices thatsupport tagging, seewww.SYNCMyRide.com,www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca.
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When HD Radio broadcasts are active, youcan access the following functions:
•Scan allows you to hear a briefsampling of all available stations. Thisfeature still works when HD Radioreception is on, although it does notscan for HD2-HD7 channels. You maysee the HD logo appear if the stationhas a digital broadcast.
•Memory presets allow you to save anactive channel as a memory preset.Touch and hold a memory preset slotuntil the sound returns. There is a briefmute while the radio saves the station.Sound returns when finished. Whenswitching to an HD2 or HD3 memorypreset, the sound mutes before thedigital audio plays, because the systemhas to reacquire the digital signal.
Note:As with any saved radio station, youcannot access the saved station if yourvehicle is outside the station’s receptionarea.
HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are onthe fringe of the reception area, the station may mute dueto weak signal strength.
Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back tothe analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is availableagain. However, if you are listening to any of the possibleHD2-HD7 multicast channels, the station mutes and staysmuted unless it is able to connect to the digital signalagain.
When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the station in theanalog version. Once the receiver verifies the station is anHD Radio station, it shifts to the digital version. Dependingon the station quality, you may hear a slight sound changewhen the station changes from analog to digital. Blendingis the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back toanalog sound.
Station blending
In order to provide the best possibleexperience, use the contact form to reportany station issues found while listening toa station broadcasting with HD Radiotechnology. Independent entities own andoperate each station. These stations areresponsible for ensuring all audio streamsand data fields are accurate.
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Potential station issues
ActionCauseIssues
No action required. This is abroadcast issue.This is poor time alignmentby the radio broadcaster.Echo, stutter, skip or repeatin audio.Increase or decrease inaudio volume.
No action required. Thereception issue may clear upas you continue to drive.
The radio is shifting betweenanalog and digital audio.Sound fading or blending inand out.
No action required. This isnormal behavior. Wait untilthe audio is available.
The digital multicast is notavailable until the HD Radiobroadcast is decoded. Oncedecoded, the audio is avail-able.
There is an audio mutedelay when selecting HD2 orHD3, multicast preset orDirect Tune.
No action required. Thestation is not available inyour current location.
The previously storedmulticast preset or directtune is not available in yourcurrent reception area.
Cannot access HD2 or HD3multicast channel whenrecalling a preset or from adirect tune.
Fill out the station issueform at website listed
below.*
Data service issue by theradio broadcaster.Text information does notmatch currently playingaudio.
Fill out the station issueform at website listed
below.*
Data service issue by theradio broadcaster.There is no text informationshown for currently selectedfrequency.
No action required. This isnormal behavior.Pressing Scan disablesHD2-HD7 channel search.HD2-HD7 stations not foundwhen Scan is pressed.
* http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences
HD Radio Technology manufactured underlicense from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. andforeign patents. HD Radio and the HD andHD Radio logos are proprietary trademarksof iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford MotorCompany and iBiquity Digital Corp. are notresponsible for the content sent using HDRadio technology. Content may bechanged, added or deleted at any time atthe station owner's discretion.
Radio Voice Commands
If you are listening to the radio,press the voice button on thesteering wheel controls. Whenprompted, say any of the followingcommands.
If you are not listening to the radio, pressthe voice button and, after the tone, say"Radio", then any of the followingcommands.
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"RADIO"
"<87.9-107.9>"
"<87.9-107.9> HD"1
"<530-1710>"
"AM"
"AM <530-1710>"
"AM autoset"
"AM autoset preset <#>"
"AM preset <#>"
"Browse"2
"FM"
"FM <87.9-107.9>"
"FM <87.9-107.9> HD <#>"1
"FM autoset"
"FM autoset preset <#>"
"FM preset <#>"
"FM 1"
"FM 1 preset <#>"
"FM 2"
"FM 2 preset <#>"
"HD <#>"1
"Preset <#>"
"Radio off"
"Radio on"
"Set PTY"
"RADIO"
"Tune"3
"Help"
1 If available.2 If you have said "Browse", see the"Browse" chart later in this section.3 If you have said "Tune", see the following"Tune" chart.
"TUNE"
"<530-1710>"
"<87.9-107.9>"
"<87.9-107.9> HD <#>"*
"AM"
"AM <530-1710>"
"AM autoset"
"AM autoset preset <#>"
"AM preset <#>"
"FM"
"FM <87.9-107.9>"
"FM <87.9-107.9> HD <#>"*
"FM autoset"
"FM autoset preset <#>"
"FM preset <#>"
"FM 1"
"FM 1 preset <#>"
"FM 2"
"FM 2 preset <#>"
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"TUNE"
"HD <#>"*
"Preset <#>"
"Help"
* If available.
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)
Press the lower left corner of thetouchscreen, and then select theSIRIUS tab.
Memory Presets
Save a channel by pressing and holdingone of the memory preset areas. There isa brief mute while the radio saves thechannel. Sound returns when finished.
ALERT
Save the current song, artist, or team as afavorite. The system alerts you when itplays again on any channel.
Replay
Replay audio on the current channel. Youcan replay approximately 45 minutes ofaudio as long as you have remained tunedto the current station. Changing stationserases the previous audio.
While in replay mode:
•Press and release the seek buttons tohear the previous or next song.
•Press and hold the seek buttons toreverse or fast forward in the currenttrack.
•Press play or pause to play or pausethe audio.
•Press Replay to return to live audio ifyou have been using the feature toreplay audio.
Scan
Touch this button to hear a brief samplingof channels.
Options
Touch this button to view and adjustvarious media settings.
Sound Settings
Touch this button to adjust settings for:
•Bass
•Midrange
•Treble
•Balance and Fade
•DSP (Digital Signal processing)
•Occupancy Mode
•Speed Compensated Volume.
Note:Your vehicle may not have all thesesound settings.
Set Category for Seek/Scan
This allows you to select a category ofmusic you would like to search for. You canthen choose to either seek or scan for thestations playing that category.
Parental Lockout
This allows you to lock and unlockchannels, change or reset your PIN orunlock all channels. To use this feature,you need your initial PIN, which is 1234.
Artist/Title/Team Alerts
This feature allows you to select Artists,Titles and Teams that you would like thesystem to alert you to when they areplaying on other channels. Press Edit Alertsto delete or turn off alerts. You can alsoset all alerts to on or off. When an alertappears on the screen, you can choose to
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Tune to the channel, to Cancel the alert orto Disable Alerts. If you are listening to asporting event, you can save your favoriteteams so that the system can alert youwhen they are playing on a satellite radiochannel.
Note:SIRIUS does not support the Alertfeature on all channels. Ford MotorCompany shall not be responsible for Alertfeature variation.
Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
SIRIUS requires this number whencommunicating with you about youraccount.
Direct Tune
Touch this button to manually enter thedesired satellite channel number. TouchEnter when you are done.
Browse
Touch this button to view a list of allavailable stations. Scroll to see morecategories. Touch the station you want tolisten to.
Touch Skip if you want to skip thischannel.
Touch Lock if you do not want anyone tolisten to this channel.
Touch Title or Artist to see song andartists on other stations.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information
Note:SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted rightto change, rearrange, add or deleteprogramming including canceling, movingor adding particular channels, and its prices,at any time, with or without notice to you.Ford Motor Company shall not beresponsible for any such programmingchanges.
SIRIUS satellite radio is asubscription-based satellite radio servicethat broadcasts a variety of music, sports,news, weather, traffic and entertainmentprogramming. Your factory-installedSIRIUS satellite radio system includeshardware and a limited subscription termthat begins on the date of sale or lease ofyour vehicle. See an authorized dealer foravailability.
For more information on extendedsubscription terms (a service fee isrequired), the online media player and alist of SIRIUS satellite radio channels, andother features, please visitwww.siriusxm.com in the United States,www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS at1-888-539-7474.
Note:This receiver includes the eCosreal-time operating system. eCos ispublished under the eCos License.
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)
You need your ESN to activate, modify ortrack your satellite radio account. The ESNis on the System Information Screen (SRESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX). To access yourESN, touch the bottom left corner of thetouchscreen. Touch SIRIUS > Options.
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antennaclear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and othermaterials as far away from the antenna as possible.
Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one andthe audio system may mute.
Station overload
Your display may show ACQUIRING... to indicate theinterference and the audio system may mute.Satellite radio signal interfer-ence
Troubleshooting tips
ActionCauseRadio display
No action required. Thismessage should disappearshortly.
Radio requires more thantwo seconds to produceaudio for the selectedchannel.
Acquiring...
If this message does notclear shortly, or with an igni-tion key cycle, your receivermay have a fault. See anauthorized dealer for service.
There is an internal moduleor system failure present.Sat Fault/SIRIUS SystemFailure.
Tune to another channel orchoose another preset.The channel is no longeravailable.Invalid Channel.
Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 to subscribe tothe channel, or tune toanother channel.
Your subscription does notinclude this channel.Unsubscribed Channel.
The signal is blocked. Whenyou move into an open area,the signal should return.
The signal is lost from theSIRIUS satellite or SIRIUStower to your vehicleantenna.
No Signal.
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Troubleshooting tips
ActionCauseRadio display
No action required. Theprocess may take up tothree minutes.
Update of channelprogramming in progress.Updating.
Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 to resolvesubscription issues.
Your satellite service is nolonger available.Call SIRIUS1-888-539-7474.
Use the channel guide toturn off the Lock or Skipfunction on that station.
All the channels in theselected category are eitherskipped or locked.
None found. Check ChannelGuide.
No action required.SIRIUS has updated thechannels available for yourvehicle.
Subscription Updated.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio VoiceCommands
If you are listening to SIRIUSsatellite radio, press the voicebutton on the steering wheelcontrols. When prompted, say any of thefollowing commands.
If you are not listening to SIRIUS satelliteradio, press the voice button and, after thetone, say "SIRIUS", then any of thefollowing commands.
"SIRIUS"
"<Channel name>"
"Preset <#>"
"SAT"
"SAT preset <#>"
"SAT 1"
"SAT 1 Preset <#>"
"SAT 2"
"SIRIUS"
"SAT 2 preset <#>"
"SAT 3"
"SAT 3 preset <#>"
"Sirius <0-223>"
"Sirius off"
"Sirius on"
"Sports game"*
"Tune"**
"Help"
* If you have said "Sports game", see thefollowing "Sports game" chart.** If you have said "Tune", see the following"Tune" chart.
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"SPORTS GAME"
"Tune to the <college name> game"
"Tune to the <team city> game"
"Tune to the <team city> <team name>game"
"Tune to the <team name> game"
"Help"
"TUNE"
"<Channel Name>"
"Preset <#>"
"SAT"
"SAT 1"
"SAT 1 preset <#>"
"SAT 2"
"SAT 2 preset <#>"
"SAT 3"
"SAT 3 preset <#>"
"Sirius <0-223>"
"Help"
CD
Press the lower left corner of thetouchscreen, and then select theCD tab.
You can also advance and reverse thecurrent track or current folder, if applicable.
Repeat
Touch this button to repeat the currentlyplaying track, all tracks on the disc or turnthe feature off if already on.
Shuffle
Touch this button to play the tracks orentire albums in random order, or turn thefeature off if already on.
Scan
Touch this button to hear a brief samplingof all available tracks.
More Info
Touch this button to see disc information.
Options
Sound Settings
Touch this button to adjust settings for:
•Bass
•Midrange
•Treble
•Balance and Fade
•DSP (Digital Signal processing)
•Occupancy Mode
•Speed Compensated Volume.
Note:Your vehicle may not have all thesesound settings.
Compression
Touch this button to turn the compressionfeature on and off.
Browse
Touch this button to look through allavailable CD tracks.
CD Voice Commands
If you are listening to a CD, pressthe voice button on the steeringwheel controls. When prompted,say any of the following commands.
If you are not listening to a CD, press thevoice button and, after the tone, say "CD",then any of the following commands.
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