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9.RDS:(Radio Data System):
Allows you to access FM stations
which are RDS- equipped. Press
RDS then SEL to select from:
Traffic—
Allows you to receive traffic announcements and control their
volume level.Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets.
Show—Allows you to view the frequency and program type of the
chosen radio station.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
Setting the clock:Press RDS until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press SEL to increase (
) or decrease ().
10.Autoset:Press to set first six
strong stations into AM, FM1 or
FM2 memory buttons; press again to
return to normal stations.
11.Scan:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press SCAN for a brief
sampling of radio stations, tape
selections or CD tracks.
12.Seek:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press to access the
previous
or nextlistenable
radio station, tape selection or CD track.
13.Tune:Works in radio mode.
Press to manually advance up or
down the frequency band.
14.AM/FM/CD:
Press AM/FM to
select a radio frequency. Press while
in tape or CD mode to return to radio
mode. Press CD to enter CD mode and to play a CD already in the system.
15.Mute mode:Press to mute the
playing media.
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12.Seek:Press and release
SEEK
/for previous/next
strong station, selection or track.
13.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
14.CD: Press to enter CD mode or
to play a CD already loaded into the
system.
15.AM/FM:Press to choose a
frequency band in radio mode.
16.Bass:Press
/to
increase/decrease the bass output.
17.Treble:Press
/to
increase/decrease the treble output.
18.CD door:Insert a CD printed
side up.
CD units are designed to play
commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) 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. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a
scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. 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 dealer for further information.
DISC
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8.Shuffle:Press to play the CD
tracks in random order.
9.Compression:Compression
adjust brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level. Press to activate/deactivate.
10.Dolby:Dolbynoise reduction
operates in tape mode to reduce
hiss and static during playback. The
Dolbynoise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbyand the double-D symbol are
registered trademarks of DolbyLaboratories Licensing Corporation.
11.Side 1–2:Press to play the
alternate side of a tape.
12.Fast forward:Press to advance
on the cassette. Press and hold for a
more fast advance.
13.Rewind:In tape mode, press to
rewind the tape.
In CD mode, press for less than
three seconds results in slow rewind. Press and hold for a fast rewind.
14.Memory presets:These
controls can be used to select up to
six preset AM stations and twelve
FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).
Select the desired station. Press and hold the memory preset control
until the sound returns indicating it has been saved.
15.AM/FM:Press to select from
the AM/FM frequency bands.
16.Tune:Press to manually move
up
or downthe frequency
band.
17.Mute:Press to mute the playing
media.
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AM FM
TUNE
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•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
Don’t:
•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
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
and wipe from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.
•Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75
in) 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. Irregular
shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs
with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted
into the CD player. 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. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
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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Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open
area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines:
1. Press and hold the MODE control
until CAL appears in the display
(approximately eight seconds) and
release.
2. Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until
CAL indicator turns off in about 2–3 complete circles.
3. The compass is now calibrated.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package. Some of the features in the overhead console
include Compass, Homelink, and Moon Roof controls.
Compass mode
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy.
1. Turn ignition to the ON position.
2. Start the engine.
3. From a blank display press and
release the MODE button once. The
directional heading will be
displayed.
Note:If the compass is
de-calibrated, CAL will be displayed
in the right corner of the display.
Refer to“Calibration mode”in this
section for more details.
4. The overhead console displays the compass heading in one of eight
directions: NORTH, NORTHEAST, EAST, SOUTHEAST, SOUTH,
SOUTHWEST, WEST, and NORTHWEST.
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Zone variation mode
Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. A correct zone
setting will eliminate compass heading error.
For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.
To set the compass zone:
1. Press and release the MODE
button until the compass directional
heading is displayed.
2. Hold down the MODE button for
5 seconds to enter zone mode. The
display will read PRESS RESET TO
SET ZONE XX where XX is the
current zone.
3. Release the MODE button.
4. Repeatedly press and release the
RESET button to scroll through the
zones 1–15 until the desired zone is
displayed.
5. Press the MODE button to save
the new zone setting and return to
the compass normal mode.
Note:The compass exits the zone
setting mode and returns to its
previous setting after one minute of
no activity.
Note:If power is interrupted during the zone setting process, the
compass resets to the same zone it was set to before the zone change
process was started.
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Calibration mode
To calibrate the compass:
1. Press and release the MODE
button until the compass directional
heading is displayed.
2. Hold down the MODE button for
10 seconds to enter the calibration
mode. The display will read PRESS
RESET TO DECAL.
3. Release the MODE button.
4. Press the RESET button to
de-calibrate the compass. The
display will read CIRCLE SLOWLY
TO CALIBRATE for a few seconds
and then display a direction with
CAL displayed on the right side.
5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a
circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]).
This will take up to three circles to complete calibration.
6. The correct compass heading will be displayed when the compass is
calibrated.
Note:If the RESET button is not pressed, the compass will exit
calibration mode after three minutes of no activity and the original
calibration data will be restored.
Note:If power is interrupted during the calibration process, the compass
resets to the original calibration data from before the calibration process
started.
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HomeLinkmode
Train mode
Note:Do not train the HomeLinkwith the vehicle parked in the garage.
To train a HomeLinkbutton to control a specific device:
1. Select the HomeLinkbutton to
train.
2. Press and continuously hold the
button for 20 seconds. CHANNEL X
TRANSMIT will be displayed (X will
be 1, 2, or 3) during this time.
Note:If more than one button is
pressed, priority will be given to the
lowest numbered channel.
3. After 20 seconds, the display will
read CHANNEL X TRAINING to
indicate training has started.
Continue to hold the button.
Note:If the channel being trained
has not been previously trained, the
channel will immediately enter the
training mode (no 20 second delay).
4. Point the original garage door
opener/transmitter at the overhead
console. Hold down the original transmitter’s button so the overhead
console can learn the transmitter’s frequency and data stream.
5. Training will be complete in 100
seconds or less. CHANNEL X
TRAINED will be displayed when
training is complete.
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6. DID NOT TRAIN will be displayed
if the channel did not properly train.
7. Release the channel X button.
Training is complete.
Note:Additional training may be
required for rolling code equipped
devices. Refer to theRolling code
programmingin this section.
Rolling code programming
To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped devices)
with the rolling code feature, follow these instructionsaftercompleting
the“Train mode”in this section. (A second person may make the
following training procedures quicker & easier)
1. Locate the“learn”or“smart”buttonon the garage door motor
head unit. Exact location and color of the button may vary by product
brand. If there is difficulty locating the“learn”or“smart”button refer to
the device’s owner manual or contact HomeLinkat1–800–355–3515or
on the Internet atwww.homelink.com.
2. Press and release the“learn”or“smart”button on the garage door
motor head unit.
Note:Following step 2, there are 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3.
3. Press and release the
programmed HomeLinkbutton.
Press and release the HomeLink
button asecond timeto complete
the training process. (Some garage
door openers may require this
procedure to be done athird time
to complete the training.)
The rolling code equipped device
should now recognize the
HomeLinksignal and activate when
the HomeLink button is pressed. The remaining two buttons may now be
programmed if this has not previously been done. Refer to the“Train
mode”in this section.
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Transmit mode
1. Select the button for the desired
channel (for example, for the garage
door you wish to open).
2. Press the button. CHANNEL X
TRANSMIT is displayed.
3. The proper signal is transmitted
to the device being controlled.
4. Release the button.
Note:If more than one button is
pressed, priority will be given to the
lowest numbered channel.
Erase mode
To erase all three HomeLinkchannel codes:
1. Simultaneously press and hold
buttons 1 and 3 for 20 seconds.
2. CLEARING CHANNELS will be
displayed when the channel codes
are being erased.
3. CHANNELS CLEARED will be
displayed when the erase operation
is complete.
4. Release buttons 1 and 3.
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