FORD FLEX 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

LOAD:This control is not
operational. To load a CD, simply
insert the disc, label side up, into
the CD slot.
/Play/Pause:Press to
play/pause a track when playing a
CD.
Eject:Press
to eject the CD.
SEEK:Press
SEEKto
access the previous/next track.
CAT (Category) / FOLD
(Folder):
In MP3 mode only–Press
CAT/FOLD and then
press
SEEKto access the previous/next folder.
SCAN:Press for a brief sampling of
all tracks on the current disc or
MP3folder.
DIRECT:
In CD mode–Press DIRECT. The
display will read DIRECT TRACK
MODE SELECT TRACK. Enter the desired track number using the
memory preset buttons (0–9). The system will then begin playing that
track.
In MP3 folder mode–Press DIRECT and the memory preset buttons
(0–9) of the desired folder. The system will advance to that specific
folder.
TEXT:
In MP3 mode only–Press TEXT
repeatedly to view Album (AL),
Folder (FL), Song (SO) and Artist (AR) in the display, if available.
In TEXT MODE:Sometimes the display requires additional text to be
displayed. When theindicatorisactive,pressTEXT and then
press
SEEKto view the additional display text.
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COMPRESSION:Press MENU repeatedly until COMPRESSION ON/OFF
appears in the display. Use
SEEKto switch between ON/OFF.
When COMPRESSION is ON, the system will bring the soft and loud CD
passages together for a more consistent listening level.
SHUFFLE:Press MENU repeatedly until SHUFFLE ON/OFF appears in
the display. Use
SEEKto switch between ON/OFF. If you wish to
engage shuffle mode right away, press
SEEKto begin random
play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is
finished playing. The system will only shuffle the disc currently playing.
Satellite Radio (if equipped)
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUSradio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
SIRIUS:Press repeatedly to access
satellite radio mode, if equipped.
Press repeatedly to cycle through
SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes.
TUNE:Turn to go to the next /
previous available SIRIUSsatellite
station.
DIRECT:Press DIRECT then enter
the desired channel (i.e. 002) using
the memory preset buttons (0–9). If
you only enter one digit, press OK
and the system will go to that satellite channel. If you enter three digits,
the system will automatically go to that channel, if available. You may
cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT. If an invalid station number is
entered, INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system
will continue playing the current station.
SEEK:Press
SEEKto seek
to the previous/next channel. If a
specific category is selected, (Jazz,
Rock, News, etc.),
press
SEEKto seek to the previous/next channel in the selected
category. Press and hold
SEEKto fast seek through the
previous/next channels.
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SCAN:Press SCAN for a brief
sampling of all available SIRIUS
satellite channels. If a specific
category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.) press SCAN for a brief
sampling of all available SIRIUSsatellite channels within the selected
category.
MEMORY PRESETS (0–9):There
are 30 available presets, 10 each for
SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save
satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel
then press and hold a memory preset number (0–9) until sound returns.
TEXT:Press and release to display
the artist and song title. While in
TEXT MODE, press again to scroll
through the Artist (AR), Song (SO), Channel (CH) and Category (CA).
In TEXT MODE:Sometimes the display requires additional text to be
displayed. When theindicatorisactive,pressTEXT and then
press
SEEKto view the additional display text.
CAT (Category) / FOLD
(Folder):Press to switch between
turning the most recently selected
satellite radio category on or off. The category icon (CAT) will illuminate
in the display when a specific category is selected (the icon will not
illuminate during CATEGORY ALL). If no category has ever been
selected, NO CATEGORY SELECTED will display.
Note:Separate categories can be set for SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3.
Refer toSatellite radio menufor further information on selecting a
satellite radio category.
SATELLITE RADIO MENU:Press
MENU when satellite radio mode is
active to access. Press OK to enter
into the satellite radio menu. Press
SEEKto cycle through the
following options:
•CATEGORY MENU-Press OK to enter category mode.
Press
SEEKto 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
SEEKto search for that specific category of channels
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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.
•SONG SEEK MENU-Press OK to enter song seek menu.
Press
SEEKto scroll through the following options:
a. SAVE THIS SONG:Press OK to save the currently playing song’s
title in the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than
a song, CANNOT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen
song is playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you
with an audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the
display and the system will take you to the channel playing the
desired song. You can save up to 20 song titles. If you attempt to save
more than 20 titles, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK
to access the saved titles and press
SEEKto cycle through the
saved titles. When the song title appears in the display that you would
like to replace, press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display.
b. DELETE A SONG:Press OK to delete a song from the system’s
memory. Press
SEEKto cycle through the saved songs. When
the song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press
OK. The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK
again and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want
to delete the currently listed song, press
SEEKto select either
RETURN or CANCEL.
Note:If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
c. DELETE ALL SONGS:Press OK to delete all song’s from the
system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK to
confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL
DELETED.
Note:If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
d. DISABLE ALERTS/ENABLE ALERTS:Press OK to
enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your
selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system
default is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appear
in the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state. For
example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu
listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other
optionistoturnthemoff.
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•CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU-Press OK to enter the Channel
Lockout menu. Press the
SEEKto scroll through the following
options:
a. LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL:Press OK when
LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL is displayed and the display will read
ENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN number (initial PIN is 1234)
and the system will lock/unlock the channel and CHANNEL LOCKED
or UNLOCKED will be displayed.
Note: you must be tuned to the specific channel you want to
lock/unlock when using this feature.
b. CHANGE PIN:Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed. The
display will read ENTER OLD PIN. Enter your current (old) PIN
number and when the system accepts your entry it will display
ENTER NEW PIN. Enter your new four-digit PIN and the system will
save the new PIN and PIN SAVED will display.
c. UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS:Press OK when UNLOCK ALL
CHANNELS is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN. Enter
your four-digit PIN and the system will unlock all channels and the
display will read CHANNEL UNLOCKED.
d. RESET PIN:Press OK when RESET PIN is displayed. The display
will read ARE YOU SURE. Press OK again to automatically reset the
PIN number to its initial password setting (1234). PIN RESET TO
DEFAULT PIN will be displayed.
e. RETURN:Press OK when RETURN is displayed and the system
will exit back to the satellite radio menu.
Sound Adjustments
Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle
through the following features:
BASS:Press
SEEKto
adjust the level of bass.
TREBLE:Press
SEEKto adjust the level of treble.
BALANCE:Press
SEEKto adjust the audio between the left
(L) and right (R) speakers.
FADE:Press
SEEKto adjust the audio between the back (B)
and front (F) speakers.
SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME:With this feature on, radio volume
automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate
for road and wind noise.
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The default setting isoff.
Use
SEEKto adjust between SPEED OFF and levels1–7:
Increasing the level 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.
DSP MODE (if equipped)):Press
SEEKto choose between
STEREO SURROUND mode and STEREO mode.
Extra Features
AUX:Press repeatedly to cycle
through LINE (auxiliary audio
mode), SYNC(if equipped) and
FES modes (if equipped).
For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to
Auxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, refer to theSYNCinformation
included with your vehicle for further information.
/Play/Pause:
In CD/DVD mode (if equipped)–
When a CD or DVD is playing in the
family entertainment system, press
this control to play or pause the
current CD/DVD. The CD/DVD status will display in the radio display.
OK:Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media
features which will require you to confirm commands by pressing OK.
Refer to theSYNCinformation included with your vehicle for further
information.
PHONE:If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, press to access SYNC
PHONE features. Refer to theSYNCinformation included with your
vehicle for further information.
If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC, the display will read NO
PHONE.
Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, it will have an
integrated navigation/audio system. See theNavigation system
supplement for operating instructions on using this audio system.
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Auxiliary input jack (Line in)
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 or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
The auxiliary input jack provides a
way to connect your portable music
player to the in-vehicle audio
system. This allows the audio from a
portable music player to be played
through the vehicle speakers with
high fidelity. To achieve optimal
performance, please observe the
following instructions when
attaching your portable music
device to the audio system.
If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer toAuxiliary
input jacksection in theAudio Featureschapter of yourNavigation
Systemsupplement.
Required equipment:
1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones
2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)
connectors at each end
To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.
2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully
charged and that the device is turned off.
3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ
in your vehicle.
4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into
the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
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6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or
SYNC LINE IN appears in the display.
You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may
be low.
7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the
AUX and FM or CD controls.
Troubleshooting:
1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level
outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not
compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices
that have a headphone output with a volume control.
2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio
system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Many
portable music players have different output levels, so not all players
should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at full
volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume.
3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the
portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace or
recharge the batteries in the portable music player.
4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner
when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control
(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.
5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the
portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
USB port (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 or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a
USB port inside your center console.
This feature allows you to plug in
media playing devices, memory
sticks, and also to charge devices if
they support this feature. For
further information on this feature,
refer toAccessing and using your
USB portin theSYNCsupplement
orNavigation Systemsupplement.
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CD/CD player care
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only.
(Never touch the playing
surface).
•Inspect discs before playing.
•Clean only with an approved CD
cleaner.
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•Wipe discs from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical
incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact
discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.
Do not use any irregular shaped
CDs or discs with a scratch
protection film attached.
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 Guidefor audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
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