FORD EXPEDITION EL 2009 Service Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2009, Model line: EXPEDITION EL, Model: FORD EXPEDITION EL 2009Pages: 415, PDF Size: 5.4 MB
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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.
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.
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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.
Rear seat radio controls (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with rear seat radio controls. This feature allows
front and middle seat passengers to listen to different media sources
(radio, CD, SYNC or DVD) simultaneously; however, the front and
middle-seat passengers cannot listen to two different radio stations at
the same time.
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1. MEDIA: Push repeatedly to cycle
through available playing medias
such as AM, FM1, FM2, CD, SAT1,
SAT2, SAT3 (satellite radio if
equipped), DVD (if equipped) and
*SYNC (if equipped). If in Dual Play
mode, SHARED illuminates in the
radio display when the front and
rear modes are set to the same
media.
*Note: After pressing the media
button to select SYNC mode, press + or – to scroll through the
different SYNC options: (SYNC USB, SYNC BTST and SYNC LINE).
For more information on SYNC operation, see your SYNC supplement.
2. VOLUME: Press to increase or to decrease the volume level
in the headphones.
From the rear seat controls, volume control can be set no higher than
the current radio setting unless the speakers are turned off.
3. : In radio mode, press and release to scroll through memory
presets. Press and hold to seek to the next station.
In CD mode, press and release to advance to the next track. Press and
hold to fast forward within that track.
In SYNC modes, press and release to advance to the next track. Press
and hold to fast forward within that track.
4. Wired headphone jacks
5. : In radio mode, press and release to scroll through memory
presets. Press and hold to seek to the next station.
In CD mode, press and release to advance to the next track. Press and
hold for a fast reverse within that track.
In SYNC modes, press and release to advance to the next track. Press
and hold for a fast reverse within that track.
6. Auxiliary audio input jack: Use to plug in and play auxiliary audio
sources.
7. - : In CD mode, press to access the previous CD.
8. + : In CD mode, press to access the next CD.
9. / : Press to turn the rear speakers on (Single Play mode) or off
(Dual Play mode).
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Parental control
Press the memory preset controls 3
and 5 simultaneously on the front
audio controls to disable the rear
seat controls. They will remain disabled until the front seat passengers
“enable” them again by simultaneously pressing the 3 and 5 preset
controls. The settings of the front seat controls will always override
those of the rear seat controls.
When the rear seat controls are activated, rear seat passengers can use
the controls to change the playing media for all passengers (Single Play
mode) or just for themselves (dual play mode). In single play mode, all
speakers are active. In dual play mode, front speakers are active, rear
speakers are muted and headphones jacks are turned on for
private-listening by the rear passengers.
To activate the rear seat radio controls:
• Press the memory preset controls
3 and 5 at the same time. A
headphone icon will illuminate
in the radio display, indicating the rear seat radio controls are active.
• Press memory preset controls 3 and 5 a second time, or switch
ignition off, then on, to deactivate the rear seat controls. The
headphone icon will turn off in the radio display.
To activate Dual Play mode, (rear seat passengers listen to a different
playing media than the front seat passengers):
• Press the speaker/headphone control.
• Press the MEDIA Control to change audio sources (for headphone
mode only)
• Use the other controls to make adjustments to the playing media.
• Dual Play mode may also be
activated by simultaneously
pressing memory presets 2 and 4
located on the radio.
The rear speakers are muted and rear seat passengers can listen to the
selected media through their headphones. 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Using headphones/Dual Play mode
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.
Plug a 3.5 mm headphone (not included) into the jack. Press the
speaker button, or the 2/4 preset buttons simultaneously on the radio to
activate the headphones. The words DUAL PLAY will illuminate on the
radio display, sound will no longer be heard from the rear speakers and
the fade control will be disabled, signaling that Dual Play has been
activated.
The front speakers remain playing for the front passengers. Press the
speaker button, or the 2/4 preset buttons simultaneously on the radio
again to deactivate the headphones and dual play mode. The words
SINGLE PLAY will illuminate on the radio display and fade control and
sound from rear speakers will be restored, signaling that Dual Play mode
has been deactivated.
To use any rear controls, whether in single or dual play mode, the rear
seat controls must be active. To enable Dual Play, the rear seat controls
must be active and illuminated in the radio display. See To activate
the rear seat radio controls previously.
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.
• 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.
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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.
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
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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 limited subscription term, which begins on the date of
sale or lease of the vehicle.
• Use of online media player providing access to all SIRIUS music
channels over the internet using any computer connected to the
internet (U.S. customers only).
For information on extended subscription terms, 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 AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously.
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
ACQUIRING Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel. No action required. This
message should
disappear shortly.
SAT FAULT Internal module or
system failure present. 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
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.
UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not
available for this
channel. Contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the channel
or tune to another
channel.
NO TEXT Artist information not
available. Artist information not
available at this time on
this channel. The system
is working properly.
NO TEXT Song title information
not available. Song title information
not available at this time
on this channel. The
system is working
properly.
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