Ford 2005 Escape HEV Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 14

Warning and control lights 14 Gauges 18

Entertainment Systems 20

AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 20 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 24 Navigation system 33

Climate Controls 72

Manual heating and air conditioning 72 Rear window defroster 73

Lights 74

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Headlamps 74 Turn signal control 79 Bulb replacement 80

Driver Controls 86

Windshield wiper/washer control 86 Steering wheel adjustment 88 Power windows 90 Mirrors 91 Speed control 92 Message center 94

Locks and Security 109

Keys 109 Locks 109 Anti-theft system 115

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Seating and Safety Restraints 117

Seating 117 Safety restraints 124 Air bags 138 Child restraints 151

Tires, Wheels and Loading 163

Tire Information 167 Tire Inflation 167 Changing tires 170 Lug Nut Torque 179 Vehicle loading 189 Trailer towing 196 Recreational towing 200

Driving 201

Starting 201 Brakes 205 Transmission operation 208

Roadside Emergencies 219

Getting roadside assistance 219 Hazard flasher switch 220 Fuel pump/High voltage shut-off switches 220 Fuses and relays 222 Jump starting 229 Wrecker towing 237

Customer Assistance 239

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 247

Cleaning 248

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Maintenance and Specifications 254

Engine compartment 257 Engine oil 258 Battery 261 Fuel information 268 Air filter(s) 282 Part numbers 284 Refill capacities 285 Lubricant specifications 287

Accessories 293

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 296

Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log 299 Special Operating Conditions and Log 316 Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant Change Record 317

Index 319

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Escape Hybrid. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump and high voltage battery shut-off switches: In

the event of an accident the fuel pump shut-off switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine and the high voltage shut-off switch cuts off power from the high voltage battery. These switches can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). For information on resetting the fuel pump shut-off switch and the high voltage battery shutoff switch, refer to the Fuel pump/high voltage shut-off switches in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer.

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.

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NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION

Your Escape Hybrid has unique qualities which cause it to operate differently than a typical vehicle.

Starting the vehicle

• The engine will start and run when you first turn the ignition key to the start position.

• The engine cannot be started in the N (Neutral) position.

• Depending upon temperature and the high voltage battery’s state of

charge, the engine may shut off shortly after starting the vehicle; this is a normal condition and you do not need to restart the vehicle. The Ready Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate to indicate the vehicle is running. For more Ready Indicator Light information, refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

Starting Out:

Under normal operation with the vehicle at operating temperature, the engine will start automatically as you accelerate. Sometimes the engine will start immediately as you begin moving, while other times the vehicle will obtain a speed of up to 25 mph (40 km/h) before the engine starts. You may hear and feel the engine starting as you transition from electrical to hybrid (gas engine on) operation. This is a normal condition.

These are some of the conditions that may cause engine start-up:

• High voltage battery re-charge is required.

• Driver acceleration demands exceed electric motor capability.

• Outside air temperature is overly hot or cold.

• Certain climate system modes of operation.

• If you are starting up hill or accelerating quickly, the engine will start

immediately as operating conditions require additional power.

Note: If the high voltage battery is very cold or very hot, the engine may operate more than under normal conditions, and vehicle performance may be temporarily reduced. This is a normal condition.

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Transmission operation

• Your vehicle does not shift like a traditional vehicle. You may feel transitions between the various operating modes of the hybrid system, but no actual shifting occurs. For more information about transmission operation, refer to Understanding the gearshift positions of the

Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transaxle (eCVT) in the Driving chapter.

Stopping the vehicle

• The vehicle’s engine may shut off as you come to a stop; this is a normal condition and helps to conserve fuel. You do not need to restart the vehicle.

Neutral operation

• The vehicle does not charge the high voltage battery in the N (Neutral) position. Do not idle the vehicle in N (Neutral) for extended periods as this will discharge your high voltage battery.

Low gear operation

• In L (Low) gear, you may feel an increased sensation of engine braking as you remove your foot from the accelerator. L (Low) gear can be helpful when driving down an incline; unlike in a conventional vehicle, L (Low) does not offer an advantage over D (Drive) in uphill or offroad driving conditions.

Reverse operation

• Vehicle speed is limited to 22 mph (35km/h) while operating in R (Reverse) gear.

ESCAPE HYBRID UNIQUE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

• You may hear some unique sounds from a hybrid vehicle. The Escape Hybrid is equipped with a high voltage battery air conditioning system in the rear of the vehicle which cools the high voltage battery in order to ensure high voltage battery life and optimize performance. You may hear a slight clunk or tap noise as the vent door operates, as well as a fan noise in the rear of the vehicle; this noise is the high voltage battery cooling fan. The high voltage battery cooling may also continue to operate for short durations after the vehicle has been turned off. These vehicle conditions and noises are normal and do not require service.

• You may hear a pumping sound when you enter the vehicle or a venting sound a few minutes after parking the vehicle. This is due to charging and discharging of the hydraulic portion of the regenerative braking system.

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• You may hear a slight whine or whistle when operating your vehicle. This noise could occur at idle, and during cruising and accelerating; it is caused by the normal operation of electrical generator in the hybrid system.

• The Escape Hybrid’s hydraulic brake system used for regenerative braking is different from other vehicles. The noise from the ABS pump motor and the brake pedal pulsation are much less than on vehicles with conventional ABS. Noise and pedal pulsation during ABS may not be noticed. For more information about braking, refer to Braking in the Driving chapter.

• The engine speed in an Escape Hybrid is not directly tied to the vehicle speed. Under certain conditions, the engine speed may appear much higher than that of a conventional automobile. This is a normal condition and is caused by engine speed optimization to maximize fuel economy.

• During certain events (such as vehicle servicing) your low voltage (underhood) battery may become disconnected or disabled. When this occurs, and after reconnecting the low voltage (underhood) battery and driving the vehicle, the engine may continue to operate for 3-5 seconds after the key is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. This is a normal condition, as the vehicle’s computers are relearning the operating characteristics of your particular engine in order to operate it at maximum efficiency.

• The high voltage battery may go through a self-reconditioning process from time to time; these events optimize high voltage battery performance. You may notice slight changes to driveability during the reconditioning process. This is a normal condition.

• If the vehicle is left inoperative for over 31 days, it may be necessary to jumpstart the vehicle. For more information, refer to Jump starting your vehicle (Low voltage [underhood] battery only) in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

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DRIVING TO OPTIMIZE FUEL ECONOMY

Fuel economy can be significantly impacted by your driving habits and accessory usage. To optimize the fuel economy in your vehicle, please be aware of the following vehicle functions which affect fuel economy:

A/C operation

• With the climate control system set to MAX A/C, defrost, or defrost/floor mode (the orange graphics on your climate control), the engine will run continuously, reducing fuel economy. Setting the climate control system to A/C mode or A/C fuel economy, but in this case the A/C only operates when the engine is already running due to other demands. Because the engine does not run continuously, A/C A/C mode.

Driver habits

• In general, better fuel economy is achieved during moderate acceleration and deceleration as opposed to aggressive acceleration and deceleration. This is true regardless of the mode in which you’re operating your vehicle.

• To maximize fuel economy, try to extend the length of time the vehicle operates in electric mode by lightly accelerating. The more you keep the engine from starting, the better fuel economy you will achieve.

• For more information on improving the fuel economy of your Escape Hybrid, refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

mode is more fuel efficient than MAX

mode also reduces

SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

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Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow

the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger air bag.

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.

Event Data Recording

Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event. The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as:

• how various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;

• how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the

brake pedal;

• how fast the vehicle was traveling; and

• where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

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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.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

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Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

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Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap Low tire warning

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately.

Note: A message may be displayed in the message center in conjunction with an illuminated warning light, refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter for more information.

Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light

illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the RUN position to check the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.

Note: If ignition is turned to the RUN position but the vehicle has not been started, the light will stay illuminated and “SERVICE EMISSION SYS” will be displayed in the message center, refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter.

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Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Service soon: Illuminates when the vehicle has detected a malfunction. Report the fault to a dealer at the earliest opportunity.

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the RUN position (when the engine is not running), or in a position between RUN and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the RUN position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is

dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately.

BRAKE

Anti-lock brake system (ABS): If the lamp stays on for more than a few seconds, then an ABS fault is indicated, have the system serviced immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.

ABS

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Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. If this light continues to flash the chime will sound again to remind you to fasten your safety belt.

Master vehicle electrical hazard warning lamp: Indicates Hybrid

component fault/failure that will cause the vehicle to shutdown or fail to start.

Note: If the vehicle is still running, the vehicle will soon shutdown without further warning and should be stopped safely.

If this lamp is lit, stop the vehicle, shift to P (Park), turn the key to the Off position, and attempt to restart the vehicle. If the fault remains, the vehicle may require refueling, jump starting, resetting of the shut-off switches, or service. For information regarding Jump starting the high voltage battery and Fuel pump/High voltage shut-off switches please refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

Charging system: Illuminates when the 12V charging system is not working properly.

Ready indicator light: Illuminates once the vehicle has successfully started. Indicates the vehicle is ready to drive even when you don’t hear the engine running.

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Engine or motor electronic coolant temperature: Illuminates

when the coolant temperature exceeds the threshold. When the light is flashing or remains on, stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to

Engine or motor electronic coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

ABS active/Traction control娂 active (if equipped): Flashes

when the ABS system is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Turn signal chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km).

Transmission not in park chime: Sounds when the PRNDL is not in P (Park) position, the driver’s door is ajar and the ignition is ON.

HEV Engine off Reminder Chime: Sounds for 10 seconds when the PRNDL is in the P (Park) position and the Driver’s door is ajar(open) while ignition is ON.

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GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Battery gauge: Provides information about the vehicle’s energy usage.

• ASSIST — Battery provides extra power to boost the vehicle’s acceleration.

• CHARGE — Storing extra energy in the battery when coasting or slowing down.

Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.

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Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. To reset, press and hold the trip reset button for one or two seconds; this returns the trip odometer to zero.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale (in the red zone) may damage the engine. The pointer will indicate engine RPMs when the engine is running and point at the EV symbol when the engine is off and the vehicle is running on pure electrical power.

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

Refer to Filling the tank in the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for more information.

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PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase/decrease volume.

2. Scan: Press to hear a brief

sampling of all listenable stations, tape selections or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

3. CD slot: Insert a CD with the

label side up.

SCAN

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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.

4. Cassette door: Insert the

cassette with the opening to the right.

5. Eject: Press to eject the

cassette/CD. The radio will resume playing.

6. Tape: Press to start tape play.

Press to stop tape during rewind/fast forward.

CD: Press to start CD play. With the dual media audio, press CD to toggle between single CD and CD changer play (if equipped).

7. Mute: Press to MUTE playing

media; press again to return to the playing media.

8. Auto: Press to set first six

strongest stations (if available) into AM, FM1 or FM2 memory buttons; press again to return to normal stations.

9. Clock: Press to toggle between

station mode and clock mode. Press and hold to set the clock. Press the

SEEK to increase hours. Press

SEEK to decrease hours or

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the TUNE to decrease minutes or TUNE to increase minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock this control will not function.

10. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL rear/front speakers.

11. Memory preset buttons: To

set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM, tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

12. Shuffle (CD): Press to play

tracks in random order. Press again to disable.

13. Compression (CD): Press to

bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level. A small “c” will appear in the display to indicate that compression is enabled. Press again to disable.

14.

Works in tape mode only. Reduces tape noise and hiss; press to activate/deactivate.

The Dolby威 noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby威 and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

/ to shift sound to the

Dolby威 noise reduction:

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15. Side 1–2: Works in tape mode

only. Press to play reverse side of the tape.

Entertainment Systems

16. Fast Forward (FF): In CD

mode, press for a slow advance,

press and hold for a fast advance. In TAPE mode, press FF to enable Fast Forward feature. Press FF or TAPE to resume tape play.

17. Rewind (REW): In CD mode,

press for a slow reverse, press and

REW

hold for a fast reverse. In TAPE mode, press REW to enable the rewind feature. Press REW or TAPE to resume tape play.

18. Select (SEL): Use with Bass,

Treble, Balance and Fade controls.

SEL

19. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL

/ to decrease/increase

the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL

/ to decrease/increase

the treble output.

20. Tune: Works in radio mode only.

Press TUNE

/ to change

SEEK

TUNE

frequency down/up.

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21. Seek: Press and release

SEEK strong station, selection or track.

22. AM/FM: Press to select

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

MACH姞 300 SATELLITE READY SOUND SYSTEM RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)

/ for previous/next

SEEK

TUNE

1. Seek: Press and release

SEEK

/ for previous/next

strong station or track.

2. Rewind: In CD mode, press until

desired selection is reached.

Fast forward: In CD mode, press until desired selection is reached.

TEXT: TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your

Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.

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3. DSP (Digital Signal

Processing): Press DSP to access

the Ambiance menu. Ambiance gives the feeling of “being there” to your music, creating increased clarity as well as an open and spacious feel to the music. Press SEL to engage/disengage. Turn the volume control to increase/decrease the level of ambiance.

Occupancy: Press DSP again to change the occupancy mode to optimize sound for:

• ALL SEATS — Enhances acoustic sound for all seating locations.

• DRIVER SEAT — Enhances acoustic sound for the driver. Rear seat

and passenger seat performance may be compromised in favor of the driver.

• REAR SEAT - Enhances acoustic sound for the rear seat passengers.

4. Mute: Press to mute the playing

media.

5. Eject: Press EJ and choose the

corresponding preset (1–6) to eject the desired CD. Press and hold to eject all loaded discs.

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL the treble output.

/ to decrease/increase

7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble,

Balance and Fade controls to adjust levels.

8. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL right/left speakers.

/ to shift sound to the

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Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL front/rear speakers.

9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to

access clock mode, RDS on/off, Traffic, Program type, Show type and Compression modes.

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase ( hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.

Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is broadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is not available in most

U.S. markets.

FIND Program type: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies, R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.

Show TYPE: Displays the station’s call letters and format.

Compression: With a CD playing, press to bring soft and loud CD

passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode.

Shuffle: With a CD playing, press to play tracks in a random order. Press MENU until SHUF appears in the display. Use SEL to select SHUF DISC, SHUF TRAC or SHUF OFF.

10. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. In CD mode, press to access the desired disc.

11. SAT (if equipped): Your

Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite Ready capability. The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.

/ to shift sound to the

) or decrease ( ) the

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12. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM

frequency band.

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press and momentarily hold AM/FM. AUTOSET will flash on the display. 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. Press again to disengage.

13. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Press and hold the volume control for five seconds. Then press SEL to

increase ( appear in the display.

14. Load: Press LOAD and the

corresponding preset (1–6) to load a CD into the desired slot. Press and hold to load up to six discs at once.

15. CD AUX: Press to access CD or

AUX mode.

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. 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.

) or decrease ( ) the volume setting. The level will

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16. Scan: Press to move up the

radio frequency band. SCAN automatically finds a station, plays it for five seconds, then moves to the next station. Press again to stop. CD: Press to sample CD selections for eight seconds. Press again to stop.

17. Disc/Tune: Radio: Press

or to manually tune down or up the radio frequency band. CD:

Press

CAT: CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.

18. CD door: Insert disc label side

up.

For information regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio, please call toll-free 888-539-SIRIUS (888-539-7474) or visit the SIRIUS website at www.siriusradio.com

to select the previous disc or to select the next disc.

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AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD MODULAR AUDIO (IF EQUIPPED)

1. CD: To begin CD play, insert a

CD into the slot, label side up. The system will auto-load the CD and begin play after a short pause. The disc number and track number will illuminate in the display. If a CD is already loaded into the system, press CD to enter CD mode and select the desired CD to play.

2. AUTO — SCAN:AUTO: Auto

memory tuning allows you to set strong radio stations without loosing your original manually set preset stations. Press the AM or FM1/2 control to select a frequency. Press and momentarily hold the AUTO-S control. The system will beep. When the first six strong stations are filled, the strongest station will start playing. Press AUTO-S to select from the stored stations. One stored station will be selected and played each time the control is pressed. The frequency and the channel number will be displayed.

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SCAN: Scan works in radio and CD mode. Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band or the first ten seconds each track. Press SCAN again to stop.

3. Eject:Press to eject the CD

currently playing. Press CD plus the preset number to eject a specific CD. Press and hold to eject all CDs.

4. TUNE — MENU: Press to enter

Menu mode. Press repeatedly to scroll through the following options:

Bass: Press the control until BASS appears in the display. Turn the control to increase/decrease the level of bass.

Mid-range (if equipped): Press the control until MID appears in the display. Turn the control to increase/decrease the level of mid-range.

Treble: Press the control until TREB appears in the display. Turn the control to increase/decrease the level of treble.

Fade: Press the control until FADE appears in the display. Turn the control to adjust the sound between the rear and front speakers.

Balance: Press the control until BAL appears in the display. Turn the control to adjust the sound between the left and right speakers.

5. CLK: Press to alternate between

clock display and audio display. Note: If the audio operation is selected while the clock mode is on, the selected audio mode will be displayed for ten seconds, then the display will revert to the clock mode.

Setting the clock: Press and hold CLK for approximately two seconds until a beep is heard. The clock’s current time will flash. Press SCAN on the hour set control (H) to set the hours. Press AUTO-S on the minute set control (M) to adjust the minutes.

6. FF (Fast forward): In CD

mode, press and hold to advance through a track at high speed.

7. REW (Rewind): In CD mode,

press and hold to reverse through a track at high speed.

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