audio FORD F450 SUPER DUTY 2017 User Guide

Make sure that you dispose of old batteriesin an environmentally friendly way. Seekadvice from your local authority aboutrecycling old batteries.
If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, werecommend that you disconnect thebattery cables to maintain battery chargefor quick starting.
Battery Management System (If
Equipped)
The battery management system monitorsbattery conditions and takes actions toextend battery life. If excessive batterydrain is detected, the system temporarilydisables some electrical systems toprotect the battery.
Systems included are:
•Heated rear window.
•Heated seats.
•Climate control.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Audio unit.
•Navigation system.
A message may appear in the informationdisplays to alert you that batteryprotection actions are active. Thesemessages are only for notification that anaction is taking place, and not intended toindicate an electrical problem or that thebattery requires replacement.
After battery replacement, or in somecases after charging the battery with anexternal charger, the battery managementsystem requires eight hours of vehicle sleeptime to relearn the battery state of charge.During this time your vehicle must remainfully locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:Prior to relearning the battery stateof charge, the battery management systemmay temporarily disable some electricalsystems.
Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery managementsystem works correctly, do not connect anelectrical device ground connectiondirectly to the battery negative post. Thiscan cause inaccurate measurements ofthe battery condition and potentialincorrect system operation.
Note:If you add electrical accessories orcomponents to the vehicle, it may adverselyaffect battery performance and durability.This may also affect the performance ofother electrical systems in the vehicle.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
You can manually move the wiper armswhen the ignition is off. This allows for easeof blade replacement and cleaning underthe blades.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Frequencies and ReceptionFactors
AM and FM frequencies are established bythe Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and the Canadian Radio andTelecommunications Commission (CRTC).Those frequencies are:
•AM: 530, 540-1700, 1710 kHz
•FM: 87.9-107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio Reception Factors
The further you travel from an AM or FM station, theweaker the signal and the weaker the reception.Distance and strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with the reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one andresult in the audio system muting.
Station overload
CD and CD Player Information
Note:CD units play commercially pressed4.7 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Dueto technical incompatibility, certainrecordable and re-recordable compact discsmay not function correctly when used inFord CD players.
Note:Do not insert CDs with homemadepaper (adhesive) labels into the CD playeras the label may peel and cause the CD tobecome jammed. You should use apermanent felt tip marker rather thanadhesive labels on your homemade CDs.Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact an authorized dealer for furtherinformation.
Note:Do not use any irregularly shapeddiscs or discs with a scratch protection filmattached.
Always handle discs by their edges only.Clean the disc with an approved CDcleaner only. Wipe it from the center of thedisc toward the edge. Do not clean in acircular motion.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight orheat sources for extended periods.
MP3 and WMA Track and FolderStructure
Audio systems capable of recognizing andplaying MP3 and WMA individual tracksand folder structures work as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3and WMA disc playback: MP3 andWMA track mode (system default) andMP3 and WMA folder mode.
•MP3 and WMA track mode ignores anyfolder structure on the MP3 and WMAdisc. The player numbers each MP3and WMA track on the disc (noted bythe MP3 or WMA file extension) fromT001 to a maximum of T255. Themaximum number of playable MP3 andWMA files may be less depending onthe structure of the CD and exactmodel of radio present.
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•MP3 and WMA folder mode representsa folder structure consisting of onelevel of folders. The CD player numbersall MP3 and WMA tracks on the disc(noted by the MP3 or WMA fileextension) and all folders containingMP3 and WMA files, from F001 (folder)T001 (track) to F253 T255.
•Creating discs with only one level offolders helps with navigation throughthe disc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 and WMAdiscs, it is important to understand howthe system reads the structures you create.While various files may be present (fileswith extensions other than MP3 andWMA), only files with the MP3 and WMAextension are played; other files areignored by the system. This enables you touse the same MP3 and WMA disc for avariety of tasks on your work computer,home computer and your in-vehiclesystem.
In track mode, the system displays andplays the structure as if it were only onelevel deep (all MP3 and WMA files play,regardless of being in a specific folder). Infolder mode, the system only plays theMP3 and WMA files in the current folder.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
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SOURCE: Press to access different audio modes, for example AM, FM.A
AUX: Press to access the AUX and SYNC features, it will also cancel the menuor list browsing.B
CLOCK: Press to display the clock.C
TUNE: Turn to search manually through the radio frequency band. The systemstops at the first station it finds in that direction.D
Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse: In radio mode, select a frequency bandand press either button. The system stops at the first station it finds in thatdirection. In CD mode, press to select the next or previous track. Press and holdto move quickly forward or backward through the current track.
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MENU: Press to access different audio system features.F
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.G
VOL and Power Press to switch the system ON AND OFF. Turn to adjust thevolume.H
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Note:Depending on your vehicle optionpackage, your system may look differentfrom what you see here.
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Display: Shows the status of the current mode selected.A
Numeric keypad: In radio mode, you can store your favorite radio stations. Tostore a radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset buttonuntil sound returns. In CD mode, select a track.
B
Function buttons: Select different functions of the audio system dependingon which mode you are in (for example Radio mode or CD mode).C
OK and Arrow buttons: Press OK to confirm menu selections. Press to scrollthrough the menu choices.D
TUNE: In radio mode, press to manually search through the radio frequencyband. In SIRIUS mode, press to find the previous or next available satellite radiostation.
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Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse: In radio mode, select a frequency bandand press either button. The system stops at the first station it finds in thatdirection. In SIRIUS mode, press to select the next or previous satellite radiostation. If a specific category is selected (such as jazz, rock or news), press tofind the next or previous in the selected category. In CD mode, press to selectthe next or previous track. Press and hold to move quickly forward or backwardthrough the current track.
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CD slot: Insert a CD.G
Eject: Press to eject a CD.H
VOL and Power: Press to switch the system on and off. Turn to adjust thevolume.I
PHONE: Press to access the phone features of the SYNC system. See yourSYNC information.J
MENU: Press to access different audio system features. See Menu Structurelater in this section.K
MEDIA: Press to open the media source menu. You can press this multipletimes to change to CD or to a SYNC-Media device or scroll through the mediasources using the arrow buttons. Press OK to select a source.
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CLOCK: If not in phone mode, press to display the clock.M
RADIO: Press this multiple times to select a radio band. Press and hold toselect the autostore function. Press to return to the main screen of the activeradio band.
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SIRIUS: Press to listen to SIRIUS satellite radio.O
CD: Press to listen to a CD. Press the function buttons to scroll through themenu choices.P
SOUND: Press to access settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade or Balance.Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings. When youmake your selection, press the left and right arrow buttons to change thesettings. Press OK to set or press MENU to exit. Sound settings can be set foreach audio source independently.
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Menu Structure
Note:Depending on your system, someoptions may appear slightly different.
Press MENU.
Press the up and down arrow buttons toscroll 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 thefrequency 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 view additional broadcast data (radio text), ifavailable. This feature defaults to off. RBDS must be onfor you to set a category, or display radio text and stationnames.
RBDS/RDS
Audio Settings
Automatically adjusts the volume to compensate forspeed and wind noise. You can set the system between0 and +7.
Speed CompensatedVolume
Select to adjust settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fadeor Balance.Sound
Select to optimize sound quality for the chosen seatingposition.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
Select to bring soft and loud passages together for a moreconsistent listening level.CD Compression
Clock Settings
Select to set the time.Set Time
Select to set the calendar date.Set Date
Select to view clock time in a 12-hour mode or 24-hourmode.24h Mode
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Display Settings
Select to change display brightness.Dimming
Select to display the language in English, French orSpanish.Language
Select to display the outside temperature in Fahrenheitor Celsius.Temp. Setting
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/TOUCHSCREEN
DISPLAY
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Note:The touchscreen system controlsmost of the audio features. See your SYNCinformation.
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VOL and Power: Press to switch the system on and off. Turn to adjust thevolume.A
Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse: In radio mode, select a frequency bandand press either button. The system stops at the first station it finds in thatdirection. In CD mode, press to select the next or previous track. Press and holdto move quickly forward or backward through the current track.
B
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, adjust to manually search through the radio frequencyband.D
MEDIA: Press to open the media source menu. You can press this multipletimes to change to CD or to a SYNC-Media device or scroll through the mediasources using the arrow buttons.
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CD slot: Insert a CD.F
Eject: Press to eject a CD.G
DIGITAL RADIO
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are notavailable in all markets.
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HD Radio technology is the digitalevolution of analog AM/FM radio. Yoursystem has a special receiver that allowsit to receive digital broadcasts (whereavailable) in addition to the analogbroadcasts, it already receives. Digitalbroadcasts provide a better sound qualitythan analog broadcasts with free,crystal-clear audio and no static ordistortion. For more information, and aguide to available stations andprogramming, please visitwww.hdradio.com.
When HD Radio is on and you tune to astation broadcasting HD Radio technology,you may notice the HD Radio logo on yourscreen. When this logo is available, youmay also see Title and Artist fieldson-screen.
The multicast indicator appears in FMmode (only) if the current station isbroadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.The highlighted numbers signify availabledigital channels where new or differentcontent is available. HD1 signifies the mainprogramming status and is available inanalog and digital broadcasts. Othermulticast stations (HD2 through HD7) areonly available digitally.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, youcan access the following functions:
•Scan allows you to hear a briefsampling of all available stations. Thisfeature still works when HD Radioreception is on, although it does notscan for HD2-HD7 channels. You maysee the HD logo appear if the stationhas a digital broadcast.
•Memory presets allow you to save anactive channel as a memory preset.Touch and hold a memory preset slotuntil the sound returns. There is a briefmute while the radio saves the station.Sound returns when finished. Whenswitching to an HD2 or HD3 memorypreset, the sound mutes before thedigital audio plays, because the systemhas to reacquire the digital signal.
Note:As with any saved radio station, youcannot access a station you save if yourvehicle is outside the station’s receptionarea.
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