FORD EXPLORER 2006 4.G Owner's Manual

AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)
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.
2.MUTE/Phone:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
3.MENU:Press to toggle through
the following modes:
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.
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Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press
MENU to access. Use
/to set.
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. Use
/to turn
on/off.
Bass:Press
/to adjust the bass setting.
Treble:Press
/to adjust the treble setting.
Balance:Press
/to adjust the audio between the left and right
speakers.
Fade:Press
/to adjust the audio between the front and rear
speakers.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press MENU
to access and use
/to adjust. The recommended level is 1±3.
Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum
setting.
Track/Folder Mode:Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode.
Press
/to toggle between Track and Folder mode.
In Track mode, press
SEEKto scroll through all tracks on the
current disc.
In Folder mode, press
SEEKto scroll through tracks within the
selected folder.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until
compression status is displayed. Press
/to turn the feature on/off.
4.AUX:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD, AUX and Satellite Radio
modes (if equipped). If no auxiliary
sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
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5.SEEK: Press to access the
next strong station or CD track.
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.
7.SHUFFLE:Press to play tracks
in random order.
8.FOLDER
: In folder mode,
press to access next folder on MP3
discs, if available.
9.
FOLDER:In folder mode,
press to access the previous folder
on MP3 discs, if available.
10.FF (Fast forward):Press to
manually advance in a CD track.
11.REW (Rewind):Press to
manually reverse in a CD 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.
13.TEXT/SCAN:Press and hold
SCAN for a brief sampling of radio
stations or CD tracks. Press again to
stop.
In CD/MP3 mode, press TEXT to display track title, artist name, and disc
title and file name (if available).
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14.SEEK:Press to access the
previous strong station or CD track.
15.AM/FM:Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
16.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
ªnominalº listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
17.CD:Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display.
18.CD eject:Press to eject a CD.
19.CD slot:Insert a CD label side
up.
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AM/FM Single CD/MP3/Cassette sound system (if equipped)
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.
2.SEEK
: Press to access the
next strong station, tape selection
or CD track.
3.MUTE/Phone:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
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4.MENU:Press to toggle through
the following modes:
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES is
displayed. Press
/to adjust the hours/minutes.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing
your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press MENU
to access. Use
/to set.
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. Use
/to turn on/off.
Bass:Press/to adjust the bass setting.
Treble:Press
/to adjust the treble setting.
Balance:Press
/to adjust the audio between the left and right
speakers.
Fade:Press
/to adjust the audio between the front and rear
speakers.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use
/
to adjust. Recommended level is 1±3. Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the
feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until
compression status is displayed. Press
/to turn the feature on/off.
Dolbytnoise reduction:Dolbytnoise reduction works in tape mode to
reduce hiss and static during playback. The Dolbytnoise reduction
system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Dolbytand the double-D symbol are registered trademarks
of DolbytLaboratories Licensing Corporation.
Track/Folder Mode:Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode.
Press
/to toggle between Track and Folder mode.
In Track mode, press
SEEKto scroll through all tracks on the
current disc.
In Folder mode, press
SEEKto scroll through tracks within the
selected folder.
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5.AUX:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed. To return to radio mode, press AM/FM.
6.Tape eject:Press to eject a tape.
7.Play/Pause:This control is
operational in CD, tape 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.
8.SHUFFLE:Press to play CD
tracks in random order.
9.FOLDER
: When in folder
mode, press to access next folder on
MP3 discs, if available.
10.
FOLDER:When in folder
mode, press to access the previous
folder on MP3 discs, if available.
11.FF (Fast forward):Press to
manually advance in a CD track or
cassette.
12.REW (Rewind):Press to
manually reverse in a CD track or
cassette.
13.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.
14.Tape:Insert a tape facing to the
right.
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15.Tape direction:Press to enter
tape mode. Press while in play mode
to change which side of the tape is
playing.
16.AM/FM:Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
17.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
ªnominalº listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
18.CD:Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display.
19.CD eject:Press to eject a CD.
20.CD slot:Insert a CD label side
up.
21.
SEEK:Press to access the
previous strong station, tape
selection or CD track.
22.TEXT/SCAN:Press and hold
SCAN for a brief sampling of radio
stations, tape selections or CD
tracks. Press again to stop.
In CD/MP3 mode, press TEXT to display track title, artist name, and disc
title and file name (if available).
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Audiophile AM/FM In-dash Six CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)
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 switch is turned off
or until either front door is opened.
1.
/Tune/Disc selector:
Press and release to manually
advance up/down the radio
frequency or to select a desired
disc. Press and hold for a fast advance through radio frequencies or all
loaded discs. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.
2.MUTE/Phone:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
3.MENU:Press to toggle through
the following modes:
Setting the clock:Press until SET HOUR or SET MINS is displayed.
Press
/to adjust the hours/minutes.
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RBDS (Radio Broadcast Digital Signal) ON/OFF:Press/to
turn RBDS ON or OFF.
Program Type:If RBDS is ON, press
/to find the desired program
type, then use
SEEKor SCAN to search for FM radio stations
broadcasting the desired program type.
SHOW RBDS Info:If RBDS is ON, this allows you to display the name
of the FM radio station or program type. Press
/to show program
type, station name or none.
RBDS:Allows you to search RBDS (Radio Broadcast Digital Signal)
equipped stations for the following music formats: Classical, Country,
Jazz, Oldies, R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40 and Information
(Inform). RBDS is only available in FM mode.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .
Use
/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. Use
/to turn
on/off.
Bass:Press
/to adjust the bass setting.
Treble:Press
/to adjust the treble setting.
Balance:Press
/to adjust the audio between the left and right
speakers.
Fade:Press
/to adjust the audio between the front and rear
speakers.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use
/
to adjust. Recommended level is 1±3. Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the
feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting.
Occupancy mode:Use
/to select and optimize sound for ALL
SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
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