radio controls FORD FLEX 2014 1.G Owners Manual

Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only
replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused to
your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be
covered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, see the terms
and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by
your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the warranty
information that is provided to you along with your owner’s manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
WARNING:Please read theSupplementary Restraints System
chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury.
WARNING:Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
shouldNEVERbe placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you
must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and
security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations.
Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and
portable two-way radios.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry
Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. The termICbefore the radio certification number only
signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 feet
(10 meters). Vehicles with the remote start feature will have a greater
range. A decrease in operating range could be caused by:
•weather conditions
•nearby radio towers
•structures around your vehicle
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
The radio frequency used by your remote control can also be used by
other short-distance radio transmissions, for example amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless headphones, remote controls and alarm
systems. If the frequencies are jammed, you will not be able to use your
remote control. You can lock and unlock the doors with the key.
Note:Make sure your vehicle is locked before leaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote control will operate if you press
any button unintentionally.
Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
The system uses a radio frequency signal to communicate with your
vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock when one of the following
conditions is met:
•You touch the inside of the front exterior door handle.
•You press the luggage compartment button.
•You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference is present in the area or if the
transmitter battery is low, it may be necessary to mechanically unlock
your door. You can use the mechanical key blade in your intelligent
access key to open the driver door in this situation. Refer toRemote
Controlin this chapter for more information on the location and use of
the mechanical key blade.
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IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
A.Off:The ignition is off.
Note:When you switch the ignition off and leave your vehicle, do not
leave your key in the ignition. This could cause your vehicle battery to
lose charge.
B.Accessory:Allows the electrical accessories, such as the radio, to
operate while the engine is not running.
Note:Do not leave the ignition key in this position for too long. This
could cause your vehicle battery to lose charge.
C.On:All electrical circuits are operational and the warning lamps and
indicators illuminate.
D.Start:Cranks the engine.
KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:The keyless starting system may not function if the key is close to
metal objects or electronic devices such as cellular phones.
Note:A valid key must be located inside your vehicle to switch the
ignition on and start the engine.
Note:When locking your vehicle, any remote controls left inside the
vehicle may become disabled. A message may appear in the information
display indicating that there is no key detected if you try to start the
engine. Press the unlock button on the remote control to enable it, and
then start the engine.
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C.Memory presets:
•In radio mode, store 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, press one of these buttons to select a track.
D.Function buttons:Select different functions of the audio system
depending on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode or CD mode).
E.TUNE:
•In radio mode, turn the control to manually search the frequency
band.
•In satellite radio mode, turn the control to tune to the next or
previous channel.
F.Reverse and Fast Forward; AM/FM/CD Seek:
•In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these
buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.
Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that direction
to the next strong radio station or memory preset.
•In SIRIUS mode, press one of these buttons to select the previous or
next channel. If you select a specific category (such as Jazz, Rock or
News), use these buttons to find the previous or next channel in the
selected category. Press and hold one of these buttons to move
quickly in that direction to the next channel or category.
•In CD mode, press one of these buttons to select the previous or next
track. Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that
direction within the current track.
G.OK and arrow buttons:
•Press the up and down or left and right arrow buttons to browse
menu selections.
•PressOKto confirm menu selections.
H.Eject:Press this button to eject a CD.
I.Power and Volume:
•Press this button to switch the system off and on.
•Turn it to adjust the volume.
J.CLOCK:Press this button to access the clock setting. Use the center
arrow controls to change the hours and minutes.
K.SOUND:Press this button to adjust settings for Treble, Middle, Bass,
Balance and Fade.
L.MENU:Press this button to access different audio system features.
SeeMenu structurelater in this section.
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AM/FM/CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM
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:The MyFord Touch® system controls most of the audio features.
See theMyFord Touch®chapter for more information.
A.Eject:Press this button to eject a CD.
B.CD Slot:Insert a CD.
C.TUNE + and TUNE - :
•In radio mode, press these buttons to manually search through the
radio frequency band.
•In SIRIUS mode, press these buttons to find the next or previous
available satellite radio station.
D.Volume and Power:
•Press this button to switch the system off and on.
•Turn it to adjust the volume.
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E.SEEK, Reverse and Fast Forward:
•In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these
buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.
•In SIRIUS mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next
channel. If a specific category is selected (such as Jazz, Rock or
News), use these buttons to find the previous or next channel in the
selected category.
•In CD mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next track.
AM/FM/CD SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM
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:The MyFord Touch® system controls most of the audio features.
See theMyFord Touch®chapter for more information.
A.SOURCE:Press this button to access different audio modes, such as
AM, FM and A/V Input.
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WARNING:For safety reasons, do not connect or adjust the
settings on your portable music player while your vehicle is
moving.
WARNING:Store the portable music player in a secure location,
such as the center console or the glove box, when your vehicle is
moving. Hard objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop,
which may increase the risk of serious injury. The audio extension cable
must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be safely
stored while your vehicle is moving.
The auxiliary input jack allows you
to connect and play music from
your portable music player through
your vehicle speakers. You can use
any portable music player designed
for use with headphones. Your audio
extension cable must have male
18-inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors
at each end.
1. Switch off the engine, radio and portable music player. Set the
parking brake and put the transmission in positionP.
2. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the
auxiliary input jack.
3. Switch the radio on. Select either a tuned FM station or a CD.
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Switch your portable music player on and adjust its volume to half its
maximum level.
6. PressAUXuntilLINEorLINE INappears in the display. You
should hear music from your device even if it is low.
7. Adjust the volume on your portable music player until it reaches the
volume level of the FM station or CD. Do this by switching back and
forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls.LINE IN
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ENTERTAINMENT
A. AM 1 and AM AST
B. FM 1, FM 2 and FM AST
C. SIRIUS
D. CD
E. USB
F. Touch this button to scroll down for more options, such as:
•SD Card
•BT Stereo
•A/V In
G. These buttons change with the media mode you are in.
H. Radio memory presets and CD controls.
Note:Some features may not be available in your area. Contact an
authorized dealer for more information.
You can access these options using the touchscreen or voice commands.
Browsing Device Content
When listening to audio on a device, you can browse through other
devices without having to change sources. For example, if you are
currently listening to audio on an SD card, you can browse all the artists
that are stored on your USB device.
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Press the voice icon on the steering wheel. When prompted,
you can say:
“BROWSE” within devices
“Browse”*
“Browse games”**
“Browse channels”**
“Browse Sirius channel guide”**
“Browse SD card”
“Browse USB”
“Help”
*If you have said “Browse”, you can then say any commands in the
following chart.
**This command is only usable if you have an active subscription to
SIRIUS satellite radio.
“BROWSE”
“ games”*
” channels”*
“SD card”**
“Sirius channel guide”*
“USB”**
“Help”
*This command is only usable if you have an active subscription to
SIRIUS satellite radio.
**For more commands in SD card or USB mode, see the “SD card and
USB Port” section of this chapter.
For a complete list of “Browse” voice commands, seeUSB and SD card
voice commandsandBluetooth audio voice commandsin the
following sections.
Your voice system allows you to change audio sources with a simple
voice command. For example, if you are listening to music on a USB
device, then want to switch to a satellite radio channel, simply press the
voice button on the steering wheel controls and say the name of the
SIRIUS station (such as, “the Highway”). The following voice commands
are available at the top level of the voice session no matter which
current audio source you are listening to (such as a USB device or
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5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to12the
maximum.
6. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select the A/V In tab.
(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 controls.
In order to playback video from your iPod® or iPhone® (if compatible),
you must have a special combination USB/RCA composite video cable
(which you can buy from Apple®). When the cable is connected to your
iPod® or iPhone®, plug the other end into both the RCA jacks and the
USB port.
Troubleshooting
•Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. The jack
only works correctly with devices that have a headphone output with
a volume control.
•Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio as this causes
distortion and reduces sound quality.
•If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the
portable music player volume down. If the problem persists, replace or
recharge the batteries in the portable media player.
•Control the portable media player in the same manner when used with
headphones, as the auxiliary input jack does not provide control (such
as Play or Pause) over the attached portable media player.
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