ECO mode FORD EXPLORER 2010 4.G User Guide

AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound 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.
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.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped),press
/to tune to the
next/previous channel.
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16.CD:Press to enter CD/MP3
mode. If a CD/MP3 is already loaded
into the system, CD/MP3 play will
begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the
display.
17.
(CD eject):Press to eject a
CD.
18.CD slot:Insert a CD label side
up in the CD slot.
Premium AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound
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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The default setting isoff;increasing your vehicle speed will not change
the volume level.
Adjust1–7:Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest
setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is1–3;SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
TRACK/FOLDER MODE:Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode.
In track mode, press
SEEK, SEEKto scroll through all tracks on
the disc
In folder mode, press
SEEK, SEEKto scroll through tracks
within the selected folder.
Press
FOLDER, FOLDERto access the previous/next folder (if
available).
Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
COMPRESS (Compression):Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press
MENU until COMPRESS ON/OFF appears in the display.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESS
is ON, the system will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level. Press OK to close and return to the main
menu.
ALL SEATS (Occupancy mode):Use
/to select and optimize
sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. Press OK to
close and return to the main menu.
SINGLE PLAY/DUAL PLAY (if equipped):If SINGLE PLAY is ON,
press
/for DUAL PLAY. For further information on Single
Play/Dual Play, please refer to theFamily Entertainment DVD system
later in this chapter.
4.AUX:Press repeatedly to cycle
through FES/DVD (if equipped),
LINE IN (auxiliary audio mode),
SYNC
(if equipped) and SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (satellite radio, if
equipped).
For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to
Auxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
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Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the next channels. Press again
to stop.
In CATEGORY MODE,press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of the
channels in the selected category. Press again to stop.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
In TEXT MODE,sometimes the display requires additional text to be
displayed. When the “>” indicator is active, press SEEK
to view the
additional display text. When the “<” indicator is active, press
SEEK
to view the previous display text.
14.AM/FM:Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
15.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
Note:If the volume is set above a
certain level and the ignition is
turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level
when the ignition switch is turned back on.
16.CD:Press to enter CD mode. If
a disc is already loaded into the
system, CD/MP3 play will begin
where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the
display.
17.LOAD:Toloadadiscintothe
system, press LOAD. Select a slot
number using memory presets 1–6.
When the display reads LOAD CD#,
load the desired disc, label side up.
If you do not choose a slot within five seconds, the system will choose
for you. Once loaded, the first track will begin to play.
To auto load up to 6 discs,press and hold LOAD until the display
reads AUTOLOAD#. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will
prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the
discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the last
loaded disc will begin to play.
Note:An MP3 formatted disc with folders will show F001 (folder #)
T001 (track #) in the display. An MP3 disc without folders will show
T001 (track#) in the display. Refer toMP3 track and folder structure
later in this chapter for further information.
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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 theWarranty Guide/Customer Information Guidefor 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 toSample MP3 structurein 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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Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System
(FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDs
and to plug in and play a variety of standard video game systems. The
DVD player is capable of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and is
compatible with CD-R/W, CD-R and certain CD-ROM media.
Please review this material to become familiar with the FES features and
controls as well as the very important safety information.
Note:Any notations or restrictions on individual DVD system controls
are applicable to the overhead controls as well as to duplicate controls
found on the remote control.
Quick start
Your Family Entertainment System includes a DVD system, two sets of
wireless infrared (IR) headphones and a wireless infrared (IR) remote
control.
Note:To disable the DVD rear-seat controls:
•If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, press the
MEDIA or RADIO hard button. Select the ’Rear Zone’ tab on the
touchscreen. Press the ’disabled’ button. (Press the ’enabled’ button to
turn the rear controls on again.)
•If your vehicle is equipped with an audio system, press the 3 and 5
preset buttons simultaneously. (Press again to enable the controls).
To play a DVD in the DVD system:
The DVD system can play DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-R/W discs as well as
audio CDs and video CDs. To ensure proper disc operation, check the
disc for finger prints, scratches and cleanliness. Clean with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode.
2. Insert a DVD into the system, label-side up to turn on the system. It
will load automatically.
3. Press the power button on the
DVD player, then press Play
to
begin to play the disc.
If a DVD is already loaded into the
system, press PLAY on the DVD
player.
Note:If sound can be heard, but no video is present, press VIDEO to
select the video source (DVD or aux-inputs).
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Note (navigation-based radio
systems only):Whenadiscis
inserted, the FES switches to
dual-play mode–rear speakers turn off, and headphones turn on. To
switch back to all four speakers on, press the headphone button.
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:
1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode.
2. Insert an MP3 disc into the
system, label-side up to turn on the
DVD system. It will load and
automatically begin to play. If there
is already a disc in the system, press
PLAY on the DVD player.
3. The disc will begin to play and
the ‘MP3 Audio Disc’ screen will
display and allow you to access the
COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE, SCAN
and FOLDER MODE features.
Note (navigation-based radio
systems only):Whenadiscis
inserted, the FES switches to
dual-play mode–rear speakers turn off, and headphones turn on. To
switch back to all four speakers on, press the headphone button.
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system
The DVD system can be used to connect and play auxiliary electronic
devices such as game systems, personal camcorders, video cassette
recorders, etc.
1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode.
2. Press the power button to turn
the DVD system on. The indicator
light next to the power button will
illuminate.
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DVD player controls
1.Headphone control A/B:While
in Dual Play mode, press to select
either the A or B headphone source.
Then press MEDIA to select the
desired playing media for that
headset. When a headphone channel has been selected (A or B),
selections will affect the source on that channel only.
Note:Headphone A can access any possible media (AM, FM1, FM2, SAT
(if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). Headphone B can only access DVD
and DVD-AUX.
For further information, refer toSingle play/Dual playlater in this
section.
2.
/(Stop/Eject):Press
once to stop and press a second
timetoejectadiscfromtheDVD
system.
3.
(Reverse):Press and
release for the previous chapter or
track. Press and hold to reverse
search a DVD, Video CD, or FES CD in DVD/CD mode.
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Wired headphones
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.
WARNING:The driver should never use the headphones while
driving the vehicle. Using headphones may prevent the driver
from hearing audible warnings such as horns or emergency sirens,
which could result in a crash causing serious injury. Give your full
attention to driving and to the road.
You may purchase wired headphones for your FES (Family
Entertainment System). Plug them into the 3.5 mm headphone jack(s)
located on the left and right sides of the system. (Channel A is located
on the left side and Channel B is located on the right side.) These
headphones will be active when in Dual Play mode.
To listen to the audio on wired headphones (not included), connect the
wired headphones into the headphone jacks on the sides of the DVD
system. The wired headphone jack for Channel A is located on the left
side of the FES and is labeled
A. Headphones plugged into this
headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be the
Channel A source. The wired headphone jack for Channel B is located on
the right side of the FES and is labeled
B. Headphones plugged into
this headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be
the Channel B source.
Adjust the headphone volume using
the volume control on the DVD
system.
Operation
Single play/Dual play
Your DVD and audio system work together with the infrared headphones
and wired headphones (not included) to allow the rear seat passengers
to listen to the radio (and other media sources) over the headphones.
This enables the front and rear seat passengers to listen to a variety of
sources a variety of ways.
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4. The folder, track and elapsed
time will appear in the status bar.
The screen will list the Artist, Title,
Album and File Name.
COMP (Compression):
Compression brings soft and loud
CD/MP3 passages together for a
more consistent listening level when
in CD mode. Press to turn the feature on/off.
SHUFFLE:Press to hear all tracks on the current MP3 folder in random
order. Press again to stop.
SCAN:Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current MP3 folder.
Press again to stop.
FOLDER LIST:Press access folder mode and to go to the previous/next
folder in the MP3 disc.
MP3 disc quality factors
Several factors can effect disc playback quality:
•Disc capacity — Each disc contains about 650 MB of storage capacity.
We do not recommend using high capacity discs containing 700MB of
storage.
•Disc type — Some CD-RW discs may operate inconsistently and may
cause an error message to appear. We recommend burning MP3 files
onto CD-R discs.
•Disc finalization — The disc may be left open for the purpose of
adding sessions to it at a later time, but be sure to close each session
or the disc will not play.
•Bit rate — The player supports bit rates from 32–320 kbps, as well as
variable bit rate MP3 files, but lower bit rates will have a noticeable
effect on sound quality and are recommended only for speech or low
fidelity music material. We recommend that you encode MP3 files
using a high quality encoder.
•PC configuration — Encoding MP3 files requires intensive use of your
computer’s resources. Follow the PC configuration recommendations
of the encoder software vendor. We recommend that you avoid
running other software applications on your PC during MP3 encoding
to avoid undesirable noise and distortion.
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