ignition FORD EXPLORER 2010 4.G User Guide

4. DOOR AJAR
5. EXTERIOR LAMP
6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
7. PARK BRAKE
8. FUEL LEVEL AND DISTANCE TO EMPTY
AWD AUTO / LOCKED (if equipped)
This feature disables/enables the AWD feature.
Press the RESET button to select the AUTO or LOCKED mode.
Note:When the AWD system is in the locked mode, the 4X4 indicator
will be illuminated.
UNITS
Displays the current units in English or Metric.
Press the RESET button to change from English to Metric.
LANGUAGE ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH / JAPANESE /
ARABIC
Note:When entering the SETUP MENU and a non-English language has
been selected, PRESS RESET FOR ENGLISH will be displayed to change
back to English.
Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in.
Selectable languages are English, Spanish, French, Japanese, or Arabic
Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message
center through each of the language choices.
Press the RESET button to set the language choice.
AUTOLAMP
This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the
ignition is switched off.
Press the RESET button to select the new Autolamp delay values of 0,
10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds.
AUTOLOCK
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is
shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.
Press the RESET button to turn autolock on or off.
AUTOUNLOCK
This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.
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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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PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 18 stations,
six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped),there are 18 available presets,
six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your
memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a
preset control until sound returns.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
13.TEXT/SCAN: In radio and
CD/MP3 mode,press and hold for
a brief sampling of radio stations or
CD tracks. Press again to stop.
In MP3 mode,press and release to display track title, artist name, and
disc title.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped),press and release to enter
TEXT MODE and display the current song title. While in TEXT MODE,
press again to scroll through the current song title, artist, channel
category and the SIRIUS long channel name.
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.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped),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.
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.
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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.
/(Tune/Disc selector):
In radio mode,press to manually
go up
or downthe radio
frequency. Press and hold for a fast
advance through radio frequencies.
In menu mode,use to select various settings.
In CD/MP3 mode,press to select the desired disc.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped),press
/to tune to the
next/previous channel.
In CATEGORY MODE,press
/to scroll through the list of
available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer to
Category ModeunderMenufor further information.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
2.
(Phone):If your vehicle is
equipped with SYNC
, press to
access SYNC PHONE features. For
further information, please refer to theSYNC
supplement.
If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC
, the display will read NO
PHONE.
3.MENU:Press repeatedly to
access the following settings:
SATELLITE RADIO MENU (if equipped):Press MENU when satellite
radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio
menu. Press
/to cycle through the following options:
•CATEGORY:Press OK to enter category mode. Press
/to
scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop,
Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the
display. After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for that
specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select
CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels.
Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
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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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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.
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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.
Press VIDEO to change the source
displayed on the screen. Press
repeatedly to cycle through:
DVD-DISC, DVD-AUX, NON-DVD,
OFF.
Press the power button to turn the
system off. The indicator light will
turn off indicating the system is off.
Note:The audio from the DVD system will play over all vehicle speakers
and can be adjusted by the radio volume control.
To play a CD in the DVD system:
The DVD system can play audio CDs, CD-R and CD-R/W, CD-ROM and
video CDs. To ensure proper disc operation, check the disc for finger
prints and scratches. Clean the disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the
center to the edge.
1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode.
2. Insert a CD into the system,
label-sideuptoturnontheDVD
system. It will load and
automatically begin to play. If there
is already a CD in the system, press
PLAY on the DVD player.
3. The disc will begin to play and
the ‘CD Audio Disc’ screen will
display. From this screen, you can
also select from COMPRESSION,
SHUFFLE and SCAN features.
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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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3. Connect an auxiliary audio/video
source by connecting RCA cords
(not included) to the RCA jacks on
the left hand side of the system.
•Yellow (1) — video input
•White (2) — left channel audio
input
•Red (3) — right channel audio
input
4. Press MEDIA on the DVD system to change the media source to AUX.
5. Press VIDEO on the DVD system to change the video source to
DVD-AUX. If your source is properly plugged in, it will appear on the
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen. If your auxiliary source does not
have a video signal, or if the DVD system does not detect a video signal
from the auxiliary source, the screen will remain black. If the video
source is set to DVD-AUX, the display will automatically turn on if a
video signal is detected.
To listen to audio over the headphones— Dual play mode
(Navigation-based radio systems only):
You may listen to channels A and B over wired or wireless headphones.
Refer toUsing the infrared wireless headphonesandUsing wired
headphonesfor further information.
•Black (4) — wired headphone output (wired headphones not
included)
There are two ways to get into dual
play mode:
1. After initially switching ignition
on, when a is disc inserted, the FES immediately switches to dual-play
mode.
2. Press the headphone/speaker
/button on the DVD player or
navigation radio touch screen.
3. Press the 2 and 4 memory presets on the radio at the same time.
Repeating each of these actions will switch back to single play mode, all
speakers playing and headphones off.
A green light will illuminate next to either the A or B Headphone Control
Button to indicate which channel is active (able to be controlled).
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