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Experience Cause Possible action
Echo, stutter, skip or
repeat in audio
Increase or decrease
in audio volumePoor time alignment
by the radio
broadcaster.None — broadcast
issue.
Sound fading,
blending in and outThe radio is shifting
between analog and
digital audio.Reception issue that
may clear up as you
continue to drive.
Audio mute delay
when selecting
HD2/HD3 multicast
preset or direct tune.The digital multicast
is not available until
the HD Radio
broadcast is decoded.
Once decoded, the
audio will be available.This is normal behavior.
Wait until the audio is
available.
Cannot access
HD2/HD3 multicast
channel when
recalling a preset or
from a direct tuneThe previously stored
multicast preset or
direct tune is not
available in your
current reception
area.None — the station is
not available in your
current location.
Text information does
not match currently
playing audioData service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station
issue form at
www.ibiquity.com
/automotive/
report_radio
_station_experiences.
No text information
shown for currently
selected frequency.Data service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station
issue form at
www.ibiquity.com
/automotive/
report_radio
_station_experiences.
HD2–HD7 stations not
found when Scan is
pressed.Pressing Scan will
disable HD2–HD7
channel search.None — this is normal
behavior.
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HD Radio™ Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital
Corp. U.S. and foreign patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD Radio
logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor
Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not responsible for the content
sent using HD Radio technology. Content may be changed, added or
deleted at any time at the station owner’s discretion.
SIRIUSSATELLITE RADIO (IF ACTIVATED)
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen and then select the
SIRIUS tab. You can then:
•Press and hold one of the memory preset areas (on the right side
of the screen). You will hear a brief mute and the sound will return
when the station is saved.
•Press ‘Direct’ Tune and enter the desired satellite channel number
via the on screen keypad.
•Press the SIRIUS button repeatedly to change SIRIUS modes
(SIRIUS 1, 2 or 3).
•Press ALERT to save the current song, artist, or team as a favorite
and the system will alert you when it plays again on any SIRIUS
channel.
•Select ‘Browse’ to view a list of all available stations. Scroll and
select the desired station. You can also lock or skip unwanted
channels or view the song/artist on other stations.
•Press ‘Scan’ for a brief sampling of channels.
•Select the ‘Replay’ soft key to replay audio on the current channel.
You can replay approximately 45 minutes of audio as long as you
have remained tuned to the current station. If you change stations,
the previous audio will be erased. While in replay mode, you can:
•Press and release
/to advance to the previous/next
song.
•Press and hold
/to advance to reverse or fast forward
in the current track.
•Press
/to play / pause the audio..
•Press ‘Replay’ again to return to live audio if you had been using
the replay feature to replay audio.
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•Press ‘Options’ to select from:
Sound Settings:Select to adjust Bass, Treble, Midrange,
Balance and Fade, THX Deep note demo (if equipped), DSP (if
equipped), Occupancy mode (if equipped), and Speed
compensated volume settings.
Set Category for Seek/Scan:Use to select the desired category
(Rock, Country, etc.) and then use Seek or Scan to initiate a
search for those channels.
Parental Lockout:Use to lock/unlock channels, change or reset
your PIN or unlock all channels. To use this feature you will need
your initial PIN which is 1234.
Electronic Serial Number (ESN):You must have your ESN
when communicating with SIRIUSabout your account.
SIRIUSsatellite radio voice commands (if activated)
While listening to SIRIUSsatellite radio, (if activated), press
on
the steering wheel controls. When prompted, you may say any of the
following commands
•Sirius Off•<0–233>
•<Channel Name>•Sports Game**
•SAT•SAT 1
•SAT 2•SAT 3
•Preset <#>•SAT Preset <#>
•SAT 1 Preset <#>•SAT 2 Preset <#>
•SAT 3 Preset <#>•Tune*
Note:If you are not listening to SIRIUSsatellite radio, press
on the
steering wheel controls. When prompted, say, “SIRIUS” and then you can
say any of the above commands.
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*Note:If you have said “Tune” you may say any of the following
commands:
•<0–233>•<Channel Name>
•SAT•SAT 1
•SAT 2•SAT 3
•Preset <#>•SAT 1 Preset <#>
•SAT 2 Preset <#>•SAT 3 Preset <#>
**Late availability (if equipped):If you have said, “ Sports Game”,
you may say any of the following commands:
•Tune to the <team city> game•Tune to the <team city> <team
name> game
•Tune to the <team name> game•Tune to the <college name>
game
Satellite radio (if activated)
SIRIUSsatellite radio service:
SIRIUSsatellite radio is a
subscription based satellite radio
service that broadcasts a variety of
music, sports, news, weather, traffic
and entertainment programming.
Your factory installed SIRIUS
satellite radio system includes: hardware and a limited subscription term
which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle. Refer to your
authorized dealer for availability.
For more information on extended subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a complete list of SIRIUS
satellite radio channels, and other features, please visit www.sirius.com in
the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474.
Satellite radio reception factors
•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.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.
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•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.
You will hear an audio mute when there is a satellite radio signal
interference. Your display may show ACQUIRING...toindicatethe
interference.
Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN):You will need your
ESN to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. The ESN is
found on the System Information Screen (SR ESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX).
To access your ESN, press the bottom left corner of the
touchscreen, then SIRIUS > Options > ESN.
Note:SIRIUSreserves 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.
Troubleshooting tips
Radio Display Condition Possible action
Acquiring Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
Sat Fault / SIRIUS
system failureInternal module or
system failure
present.If this message does
not clear shortly, or
with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver
may have a fault. See
your authorized dealer
for service.
Invalid Channel Channel no longer
available.Tune to another
channel or choose
another preset.
Unsubscribed Channel Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
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Radio Display Condition Possible action
No Signal Loss of signal from
the SIRIUSsatellite
or SIRIUStower to
the vehicle antenna.The signal is currently
being blocked. 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
1–888–539–7474Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUSSatellite
Radio.Call SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
reactivate or resolve
subscription issues.
No Channels Available All the channels in
the selected category
are skipped or locked.Using the channel
guide, unlock or unskip
the channels.
Subscription Updated SIRIUShas updated
the channels available
for your vehicle.No action required.
CD
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 or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld
device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
To access, press the lower left corner of the touchscreen and then select
theCDtab.
•Select on-screen options such as Repeat, Shuffle and Scan.
•Press ‘Options’ to access:
Sound settings:Select to adjust Bass, Treble, Midrange, Balance
and Fade, THX Deep note demo (if equipped), DSP (if equipped),
Occupancy mode (if equipped), and Speed compensated volume
settings.
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Text Display settings:Allows you to choose how you would like
the information to display on screen.
Compression settings:Allows you to access compression settings.
•You can also advance and reverse the current track or current folder
(if applicable).
Disc voice commands
While listening to a disc, press
on the steering wheel controls and
when prompted, you may say any of the following commands:
•Play•Pause
•Repeat•Repeat Off
•Shuffle•Shuffle CD (WMA or MP3 only)
•Shuffle Folder (WMA or MP3 only)•Shuffle Off
•Repeat Folder (WMA or MP3 only)•Repeat Track
•Play previous track•Play next track
•Play track <1–512>•Help
Note:If you are not listening to a disc, presson the steering wheel
controls. When prompted, say, “Disc” and then any of the above
commands.
SD CARD
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 or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while
driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with an SD card slot which can be used for your
SD navigation card (if equipped) or for putting in your SD card which
contains music. Your SD card slot is either located in the center console
or behind a small access door in your instrument panel.
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Note:In order for the navigation features to work (if equipped), the SD
navigation card MUST be in this slot. To re-order navigation SD cards,
contact your authorized dealer.
Note:Your SD card slot is spring loaded. To remove the SD card, simply
press the card in and the system will eject the card. Do not attempt to
pull the card to remove it as this could cause damage.
To access and play music from your SD card slot:
1. Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen.
2. Insert the SD card into the card
slot and select the SD card tab once
recognized. You can then select
from the following options:
Repeat:Select to repeat the currently playing song/album.
Shuffle:Select to play music on the selected album or folder in random
order.
Browse:Select to browse the contents of the SD card. This feature can
also allow you to search and play by genre, artist, album, etc.
Similar Music:Select to choose music similar to that currently playing.
Options:
•Sound Settings:Select to adjust Bass, Treble, Midrange,
Balance and Fade, THX Deep note demo (if equipped), DSP (if
equipped), Occupancy mode (if equipped) and Speed compensated
volume settings.
•Media Player Settings:Select to access:
•Autoplay on/off:With this feature on, the system will
automatically switch to the media source upon initial
connection and you can listen to music which has already been
randomly indexed during the indexing process. With this feature
off, the system will not automatically switch to the inserted
media source.
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•Bluetooth Devices:Select to connect, disconnect, add or
delete a device. You can also set a device as your favorite so
that the system will automatically attempt to connect to that
device at every ignition cycle.
•Index Bluetooth Audio Devices on/off:Turn this feature
on to have the system automatically index aBluetoothaudio
device, if able.
•Gracenote Database Info:Allows you to view the version
level of the Gracenote Database.
•Gracenote Media Management on/off:When turned on,
this feature will pull in metadata information from the
Gracenote Database for your music files. This will override
information from your device. This feature defaults to off.
•Gracenote Cover Art on/off:When turned on, this feature
will pull in cover art from the Gracenote Database for your
music files. This will override any art from your device. This
feature defaults to off.
•Media Device Information:Displays descriptive information
about the device, if connected and available.
•Text Display:Allows you to choose ho w you would like the
information to display on screen.
To view song informationsuch as Title, Artist, File, Folder, Album,
and Genre, touch the on-screen album art. This will take you to another
screen where you can view this information.
To view your album art in a 3D carousel:Press Browse > Music >
Albums > Cover Art. If the Gracenote cover art feature (covered in the
previous section) is turned on, you will be able to touch and drag the
screen with your finger to view your album art. Tap on an album to
select.
You can also pressWhat’s Playingto hear how the system pronounces
the current band and song. This can be helpful when using voice
commands to ensure that the system correctly plays your request.
Voice commands for your SD card
For a complete listing of available voice commands, please refer toVoice
commands for USB and SD cardin the followingUSBsection.
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SD logo is a trademark of SD-3C,
LLC.
USB
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. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of
the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device
while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
This feature allows you to plug in
media playing devices, memory
sticks, flash/thumb drives and also
charge devices if they support this
feature. Your USB ports are either
located in your center console or
behind a small access door in your
instrument panel.
To access and play music from your USB:
1. Select the lower left corner of the touchscreen to access the media
screen.
2. Insert your flash/thumb drive into the USB slot and select the USB tab
once recognized. You can then select from the following options:
Repeat:Select to repeat the currently playing song/album.
Shuffle:Select to play music on the selected album or folder in random
order.
Browse:Select to browse the contents of the flash drive/thumb drive
connected to the USB port. This feature also allows you to search and
play by genre, artist, album, etc.
Similar Music:Select to choose music similar to that currently playing.
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