ATE FORD F-150 2018 Owners Manual

Display screen: Shows audio
information.
A
Number block:
In radio mode,
store and recall your favorite
radio stations. To store a radio
station, tune to the station, then
press and hold a preset button
until sound returns. In CD mode,
select a track. In phone mode,
enter a phone number.
B
Function buttons:
Select
different functions of the audio
system depending on which
mode you are in (such as Radio
mode or CD mode).
C OK and cursor arrows:
Press
the up and down arrow buttons
to select the various settings.
When you make your selection,
press the left and right arrow
buttons to change the settings.
Press OK to set, or press MENU
to exit.
D
TUNE:
In radio mode, turn to
search through the radio
frequency band. In SIRIUS mode,
turn to find the previous or next
available satellite radio station.
E
Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse:
In radio mode, select
a frequency band and press
either button. The system stops
at the first station it finds in that
direction. In CD mode, press to
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select the next or previous track.
Press and hold to move quickly
forward or backward through the
current track. In satellite mode,
press to select the next or
previous satellite radio station.
If you select a specific category
(such as jazz, rock or news),
press to find the next or previous
station in the category you
select.
CD slot: Insert a CD.
G
Eject:
Press to eject a CD.
H
Vol and Power:
Turn to adjust
the volume. Press to switch the
system on and off.
I
PHONE:
Press to access the
phone features.
J
MENU: Press to access different
audio system features. See
Menu Structure
.
K
MEDIA
Press to open the media
source menu. You can press this
multiple times to change to CD
or scroll through the media
sources using the arrow buttons.
Press
OK to select a source.
L
CLOCK
Press to access the
clock setting. Use the center
arrow controls to change the
hours and minutes. You can also
set the clock by pressing MENU
and scrolling to Clock Settings.
M RADIO
Press to listen to the
radio or change radio stations.
Press the function buttons
below the radio screen to select
different radio functions. Press
and hold to select the autostore
function. Press to return to the
main screen of the active radio
band.
N
MUTE
Press to mute the playing
audio.
O
CD
Press to listen to a CD. Press
the function buttons below the
radio screen to select on-screen
options of Repeat or Shuffle.
P
SOUND:
Press to access
settings for Treble, Midrange,
Bass, Fade and Balance. Use the
up and down arrow buttons to
select the various settings. When
you make your selection, press
Q
the left and right arrow buttons
to change the settings. Press OK
to set or press
MENU to exit.
Sound settings can be set for
each audio source
independently.
Menu Structure
Note: Depending on your system, some
options may appear slightly different.
Press
MENU.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to
scroll through the options.
Press the right arrow to enter a menu.
Press the left arrow to exit a menu.
Press
OK to confirm a selection.
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Radio
Use the left and right arrows to go up or down the
frequency band.
Manual Tune
Select for a brief sampling of all available channels.
Scan
Select to store the six strongest local stations on the AM-
AST and FM-AST frequency bands.
AST
Select to have the system search by certain music
categories (such as Rock, Pop or Country).
Set Category for Seek/Scan
Select to view additional broadcast data, if available. This
feature defaults to off. RBDS must be on for you to set a
category.
RDS Text Display Satellite Radio
Select for a brief sampling of all available channels.
Scan
Select to view your satellite radio electronic serial number
(ESN). You need this number when communicating with
SiriusXM to activate, modify or track your account.
Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)
Select to view available satellite radio channels. Press OK
to open a list of the following options for this channel.
Once you skip or lock a channel, you can only access it by
pressing Direct Tune and entering the channel number.
Locking or unlocking a channel requires your PIN.
Check Channel Guide
Select to view channel categories (such as Pop, Rock or
News). If you select a category, seek and scan functions
only stop on channels in that category.
Set Category for Seek/Scan
Select to switch alerts on or off for songs, artists or teams.
The system alerts you when the selection is playing on
another channel. Save up to 20 alerts.
Alerts
Use your PIN to unlock previously locked stations.
Unlock All Stations
Use to restore any channels you previously skipped.
Skip No Stations
Select to create a PIN, which allows you to lock or unlock
channels. Your initial PIN is 1234.
Parental Lockout
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Audio Settings
Adjusts the volume to compensate for speed and wind
noise. You can set the system between 0 and +7.
Speed Compensated
Volume
Select to adjust settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade
or Balance.
Sound
Select to optimize sound quality for the chosen seating
position.
Occupancy Mode
Choose between the stereo modes.
DSP CD Settings
Select to scan all disc selections.
Scan All
Select to scan all music in the current MP3 folder.
Scan Folder Clock Settings
Select to set the time and calendar date.
Set Date and Time
Select to view clock time in a 12-hour mode or 24-hour
mode.
24 Hour Display Settings
Select to display the language in English, French or
Spanish.
Language
Select to display the outside temperature in Fahrenheit
or Celsius.
Temp. Setting
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AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/SYNC WITHOUT
TOUCHSCREEN
WARNING: Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Note: Depending on your vehicle option
package, your system may look different
from what you see here. RADIO:
Press to select radio
mode. Press again to display the
available radio sources.
Repeatedly press the button to
scroll through the available radio
sources.
A
Sound settings:
Press to
access the sound settings.
Follow the on-screen prompts
to make your selection.
B Number block:
In radio mode,
store and recall your favorite
radio stations. To store a radio
station, tune to the station, then
press and hold a preset button
until sound returns. In phone
mode, enter a phone number.
C
Display:
Press to switch the
display on and off.
D
Repeat:
Press to repeat the
current media source.
E
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Shuffle: Press to shuffle the
current media source.
F
Play/Pause:
Press to either
play or pause a track when
listening to a CD.
G
Settings:
Press to access the
settings menu. Follow the
on-screen prompts to make your
selection.
H
Apps:
Press to access the apps
menu. Follow the on-screen
prompts to make your selection.
See your SYNC information.
I
CLOCK:
Press to display the
clock.
J
PHONE:
Press to access the
phone features. Follow the
on-screen prompts to make your
selection. See your SYNC
information.
K
Info:
Press to access the
information menu. Follow the
on-screen prompts to make your
selection.
L
AUX:
Press to access or switch
between devices you plug into
your vehicle.
M AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/TOUCHSCREEN
DISPLAY WARNING:
Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Note: Some features, such as SIRIUS
satellite radio, may not be available in your
location. Check with an authorized dealer.
Note: The touchscreen system controls
most of the audio features. See your SYNC
information.
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Vol and Power: Turn to adjust
the volume. Press to switch the
system on and off.
A
Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse:
In radio mode, select
a frequency band and press
either button. The system stops
at the first station it finds in that
direction. In SIRIUS mode, press
B
to select the next or previous
satellite radio station. If you
select a specific category (such
as jazz, rock or news), press to
find the next or previous station in the category you select. In CD
mode, press to select the next or
previous track. Press and hold to
move quickly forward or
backward through the current
track.
Memory presets:
Store your
favorite radio stations. To store
a radio station, tune to the
station, then press and hold a
preset button until sound
returns.
C
TUNE:
In radio mode, turn to
search through the radio
frequency band. In SIRIUS mode,
turn to find the previous or next
available satellite radio station.
D
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MEDIA: Press to access
different audio modes, such as
AM, FM.
E
CD slot:
Insert a CD.
F
Eject:
Press to eject a CD.
G
DIGITAL RADIO
Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not
available in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
system has a special receiver that allows
it to receive digital broadcasts (where
available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts, it already receives. Digital
broadcasts provide a better sound quality
than analog broadcasts with free,
crystal-clear audio and no static or
distortion. For more information, and a
guide to available stations and
programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
When HD Radio is on and you tune to a
station broadcasting HD Radio technology,
you may notice the HD Radio logo on your
screen. When this logo is available, you
may also see Title and Artist fields
on-screen. The multicast indicator appears in FM
mode (only) if the current station is
broadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.
The highlighted numbers signify available
digital channels where new or different
content is available. HD1 signifies the main
programming status and is available in
analog and digital broadcasts. Other
multicast stations (HD2 through HD7) are
only available digitally.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you
can access the following functions:
•
Scan
allows you to hear a brief
sampling of all available stations. This
feature still works when HD Radio
reception is on, although it does not
scan for HD2-HD7 channels. You may
see the HD logo appear if the station
has a digital broadcast.
• Memory presets
allow you to save an
active channel as a memory preset.
Touch and hold a memory preset slot
until the sound returns. There is a brief
mute while the radio saves the station.
Sound returns when finished. When
switching to an HD2 or HD3 memory
preset, the sound mutes before the
digital audio plays, because the system
has to reacquire the digital signal.
Note: As with any saved radio station, you
cannot access a station you save if your
vehicle is outside the station ’s reception
area.
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HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential Reception Issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on
the fringe of the reception area, the station may mute due
to weak signal strength.
Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back to
the analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is available
again. However, if you are listening to any of the possible
HD2-HD7 multicast channels, the station mutes and stays
muted unless it is able to connect to the digital signal
again.
When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-
HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the station in the
analog version. Once the receiver verifies the station is an
HD Radio station, it shifts to the digital version. Depending
on the station quality, you may hear a slight sound change
when the station changes from analog to digital. Blending
is the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back to
analog sound.
Station blending
In order to provide the best possible
experience, use the contact form to report
any station issues found while listening to
a station broadcasting with HD Radio
technology. Independent entities own and
operate each station. These stations are
responsible for ensuring all audio streams
and data fields are accurate.
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Potential Station Issues
Action
Cause
Issues
No action required. This is a
broadcast issue.
This is poor time alignment
by the radio broadcaster.
Echo, stutter, skip or repeat
in audio.
Increase or decrease in
audio volume.
No action required. The
reception issue may clear up
as you continue to drive.
The radio is shifting between
analog and digital audio.
Sound fading or blending in
and out.
No action required. This is
normal behavior. Wait until
the audio is available.
The digital multicast is not
available until the HD Radio
broadcast is decoded. Once
decoded, the audio is avail-
able.
There is an audio mute
delay when selecting HD2 or
HD3, multicast preset or
Direct Tune.
No action required. The
station is not available in
your current location.
The previously stored
multicast preset or direct
tune is not available in your
current reception area.
Cannot access HD2 or HD3
multicast channel when
recalling a preset or from a
direct tune.
Fill out the station issue
form at website listed
below.*
Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster.
Text information does not
match currently playing
audio.
Fill out the station issue
form at website listed
below.*
Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster.
There is no text information
shown for currently selected
frequency.
No action required. This is
normal behavior.
Pressing
Scan disables
HD2-HD7 channel search.
HD2-HD7 stations not found
when Scan is pressed.
* http://hdradio.com/stations/feedback
HD Radio Technology manufactured under
license from iBiquity Digital Corporation
and foreign patents. HD Radio and the HD
and HD Radio logos are proprietary
trademarks of DTS Ford Motor Company
and DTS 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. SATELLITE RADIO
(IF EQUIPPED)
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio broadcasts a
variety of music, news, sports, weather,
traffic and entertainment satellite radio
channels. For more information and a
complete list of SiriusXM satellite radio
channels, visit www.siriusxm.com in the
United States, www.siriusxm.ca in Canada,
or call SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.
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