radio FORD TAURUS 2010 6.G Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 17
Message center 19
Entertainment Systems 30
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 30
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 39
USB port 41
Satellite radio information 44
Navigation system 47
SYNC
47
Climate Controls 48
Manual heating and air conditioning 48
Dual electronic automatic temperature control 51
Navigation system based climate control 53
Rear window defroster 57
Lights 59
Headlamps 59
Turn signal control 65
Bulb replacement 67
Driver Controls 73
Windshield wiper/washer control 73
Steering wheel adjustment 74
Power windows 79
Mirrors 82
Speed control 84
Adaptive cruise control 86
Moon roof 96
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information”) only to help provide you with the directions, traffic
reports, or business searches you request. If you do not want
Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate
the service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to
provide you with this information do not store your vehicle travel
information. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and
Information, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC
supplement
for more information.
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.
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 that may take their
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
Note:If your volume is muted and MYKEY VOLUME LIMITED is
displayed, refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Securitychapter for more
information.
AM/FM CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system
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 that may take their
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for
up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front
door is opened.
Note:Your vehicle is equipped with
a unique audio system. If your
display shows six small circles in the
display, your audio system is a CD6
system (six disc changer). If not,
your system is a single CD system.
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Setting the clock
To set the time, press CLOCK. The
display will read SET TIME. Use the
memory preset numbers (0–9) to
enter in the desired time–hours and minutes. The clock will then begin
from that time.
AM/FM Radio
/ VOL (Power/Volume):Press
to turn the radio on/off. Turn the
knob 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.
AM/FM:Press repeatedly to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
TUNE:Turn the knob to go
up/down the frequency band in
individual increments.
DIRECT:Press DIRECT and then
select the desired radio frequency
(i.e. 93.9) using the memory preset
numbers (0–9).
SEEK:Press
SEEKto
access the previous/next strong
radio station.
SCAN:Press for a brief sampling of
all strong radio stations.
MEMORY PRESETS (0–9):When
tuned to any station, press and hold
a preset button until sound returns
and PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 30
stations, 10 in AM, 10 in FM1 and FM2.
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Saving presets automatically:Autoset allows you to set the strongest
local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset
stations for AM/FM1/FM2.
To activate the autoset feature:Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO
PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use
SEEKto toggle
AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to
initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you press
another control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate.
The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing.
If there are fewer than 10 strong stations, the system will store the last
one in the remaining presets.
RDS Radio
Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search
RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC,
COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.
To activate:Press MENU repeatedly until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the
display. Use
SEEKto toggle RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is OFF,
you will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or view the
station name or type.
CAT (Category) / FOLD
(Folder):This feature allows you
to select from various music
categories.
To change RDS categories:Press MENU repeatedly until RDS ON/OFF
appears in the display. Use
SEEKto toggle RDS between
ON/OFF. Press CAT. PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS
CATEGORY will appear in the display. Press
SEEKto scroll
through all possible categories. When the desired category appears in the
display, press
SEEKto find the next station playing that
selection or press SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations playing that
category of music.
CD/MP3 Player
CD:Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If
a disc is already loaded into the
system, CD/MP3 play will begin
where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the
display.
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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.
COMPRESSION:Press MENU repeatedly until COMPRESSION ON/OFF
appears in the display. Use
SEEKto toggle 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 toggle 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 SIRIUS radio
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.
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CAT (Category) / FOLD
(Folder):Press to toggle 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
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, CANT 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
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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.
•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.
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d. RESET PIN:Press OK when RESET PIN is displayed. The display
will read ARE YOUR 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.
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) and SYNC
(if equipped).
For auxiliary jack location and further information on auxiliary audio
mode, refer toAuxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC
, please refer to theSYNC

information included with your vehicle for further information.
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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.
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.
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