radio FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual

•how fast the vehicle was traveling; and
•where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected
to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do
not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,
unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
Cell phone use
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their 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, in-vehicle communications
systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.
A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to
avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communications Equipment.
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information
For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with
features and options that are different from the ones that are described
in thisOwner’s Guide;therefore, a supplement has been supplied that
complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided
supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations
and specifications that are unique to your vehicle.Refer to this
Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)
1.
/Tuner:Press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Also use in menu mode
to select various settings.
2.Audio:Press to access select
various settings.
Treble:Press to adjust the treble setting. Use
//SEEK.
Bass:Press to adjust the bass setting. Use
//SEEK.
Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK.
Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK.
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3.Seek:Press to access the
next/previous strong station or
track.
4.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
5.AM/FM:Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
6.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
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.
7.CLK (Clock):Press to toggle
between the clock and radio display.
To set the clock: Press and hold
CLK until the hours begin to flash.
Press
/to manually decrease / increase the hours. Press CLK
again to set the minutes.
When this audio is used in cargo vans where no rear speakers are
installed in the vehicle, fading to the rear speakers will result in no audio
output.
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AM/FM stereo/ single CD sound system (if equipped)
1.
/Tuner:Press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Also use in menu mode
to select various settings.
2.Phone/mute:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
3.Menu:Press to toggle through
the following modes:
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press
MENU to access. Use
//SEEKto set.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Bass:Press to adjust the bass setting. Use
//SEEK.
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Treble:Press to adjust the treble setting. Use//SEEK.
Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK.
Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume (if equipped):Radio volume automatically
changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind
noise. Press MENU to access and use
//SEEKto adjust.
The recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the feature
off and level 7 is the maximum setting
Setting the clock:Press MENU until HOURS SET or MINUTES SET is
displayed. Use
/to manually increase/decrease Press MENU again
to disengage clock mode.
If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer toClockin the
Driver Controlschapter for instructions on how to set the time.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
5.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track.
6.Text:In CD mode, this feature
reads track name, artist name, and
disc name (if available).
7.Shuffle:Press to play tracks in
random order.
8.Comp (Compression):In CD
mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
9.Repeat:Press to repeat the
current CD track.
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10.Fast forward:Press to
manually advance in a CD track.
11.Rewind:Press to manually
reverse in a CD track.
12.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
13.Scan:Press for a brief sampling
of radio stations or CD tracks. Press
again to stop.
14.Seek:Press to access the
previous strong station or track.
15.AM/FM:Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
16.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
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.
17.CD:Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last.
18.CD eject:Press to eject a CD.
19.CD slot:Insert a CD label side
up.
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AM/FM stereo cassette/single CD sound system (if equipped)
1.
/Tuner:Press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Also use in menu mode
to select various settings.
2.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track.
3.Phone/mute:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
4.Menu:Press to toggle through
the following modes:
Treble:Press to adjust the treble setting. Use
//SEEK.
Bass:Press to adjust the bass setting. Use
//SEEK.
Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK.
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Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume (if equipped):Radio volume automatically
changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind
noise. Press MENU to access and use
//SEEKto adjust.
The recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the feature
off and level 7 is the maximum setting
Setting the clock:Press MENU until HOURS SET or MINUTES SET is
displayed. Press
//SEEKto adjust the hours/minutes.
If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer toClockin the
Driver Controlschapter for instructions on how to set the time.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press
MENU to access. Use
//SEEKto set.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Clean tape reminder:After 20 hours of cassette operation, the radio
will notify you that it is time to clean the cassette player head. After
cleaning the player head, you can clear the reminder through menu
control and selecting YES.
5.AUX:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed. To return to radio mode, press AM/FM.
6.Tape eject:Press to eject a tape.
7.Text:In CD mode, displays track
title, artist name, and disc title (if
available).
8.Shuffle:Press to play CD tracks
in random order.
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19.CD eject:Press to eject a CD.
20.CD slot:Insert a CD label side
up.
21.Seek:Press to access the
previous strong station or track.
22.Scan:Press for a brief sampling
of radio stations or CD tracks. Press
again to stop.
When this radio is used in cargo vans where no rear speakers are
installed in the vehicle, fading to the rear speakers will result in no audio
output.
Premium In-Dash Six CD Sound System (if equipped)
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1./Tuner:Press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Also use in menu mode
to select various settings.
2.Phone/mute:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
3.Menu:Press to toggle through
the following modes:
Treble:Press to adjust the treble setting. Use
//SEEK.
Bass:Press to adjust the bass setting. Use
//SEEK.
Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK.
Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume (if equipped):Radio volume automatically
changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind
noise. Press MENU to access and use
//SEEKto adjust.
The recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 (SPEED OFF) turns the feature
off and level 7 is the maximum setting
Setting the clock:Press MENU until HOURS SET or MINUTES SET is
displayed. Press
//SEEKto adjust the hours/minutes.
If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer toClockin the
Driver Controlschapter for instructions on how to set the time.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press
MENU to access. Use
//SEEKto set.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
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