FORD Explorer 2008 User Manual v.1

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 12

Warning lights and chimes 12 Gauges 19

Entertainment Systems 22

How to get going 22 AM/FM stereo with CD 26 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 34 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 42 USB port 44 Satellite radio information 47 Family entertainment system 51 Navigation system 78

Climate Controls 79

Manual heating and air conditioning 79 Automatic temperature control 81 Auxiliary passenger climate control 84 Rear window defroster 85

Lights 87

Driver Controls 97

Windshield wiper/washer control 97 Steering wheel adjustment 98 Power windows 102 Mirrors 103 Speed control 106 Moon roof 111 Message center 115

Locks and Security 146

Keys 146 Locks 146 Anti-theft system 152

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Seating and Safety Restraints 163

Seating 163 Safety restraints 177 Airbags 192 Child restraints 206

Tires, Wheels and Loading 220

Tire information 222 Tire inflation 225 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 237 Vehicle loading 242 Trailer towing 249 Recreational towing 254

Driving 256

Starting 256 Brakes 261 Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac威 264 Transmission operation 269

Roadside Emergencies 289

Getting roadside assistance 289 Hazard flasher switch 291 Fuel pump shut-off switch 291 Fuses and relays 292 Changing tires 301 Lug nut torque 310 Jump starting 311 Wrecker towing 316

Customer Assistance 318

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 324 Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 325

Cleaning 326

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Maintenance and Specifications 334

Engine compartment 336 Engine oil 340 Battery 345 Engine coolant 347 Fuel information 354 Air filter(s) 367 Part numbers 369 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 370 Engine data 374

Accessories 377

Index 379

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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.

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL

Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material – Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. 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

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

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.

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Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

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.

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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. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.

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, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Special instructions

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

Please read the section Airbag 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 airbag.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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 drivers 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.

Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) 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 this Owner’s Guide. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required

information and warnings.

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

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front

Airbag - Side

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Stability Control System Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Parking Aid System

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release

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

Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Check Fuel Cap

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Low Tire Pressure Warning

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Standard instrument cluster

Optional instrument cluster

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, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information.

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Note: Some warning lights will display in the message center as words and function the same as the warning light.

Note: Depending on which options your vehicle has, some indicators may not be present in your vehicle.

Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light

illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the ⬙Service engine soon⬙ light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the ⬙Service engine soon⬙ light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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 by your authorized dealer.

If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may be too high, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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.

Powertrain malfunction indicator: Illuminates when a powertrain or a 4x4 fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

• Standard instrument cluster

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• Optional instrument cluster

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

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 authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

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

BRAKE

ABS

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Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder威 chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder威 chime feature.

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may be too high, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

Low tire pressure warning:

Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer to Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

Speed control (if equipped):

Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated.

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O/D off: Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter.

AdvanceTrac威: Flashes when the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC system is active. Illuminates solid when the system has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure), refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

If “SERVICE RSC NOW” is displayed in the message center, refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter for more information.

Four wheel drive low (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive low is engaged. If the light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned ON, or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.

Four wheel drive high (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive is engaged. If the light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned ON, or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door, liftgate or the liftgate glass is open.

Low fuel (if equipped):

Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter).

O/D

OFF

4x4

LOW

4x4

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Low washer fluid (if equipped):

Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

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 warning 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 2 miles (3.2 km).

Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h).

Message center activation chime: Sounds when the following warnings DOOR AJAR, LOW FUEL LEVEL or LOW TIRE PRESSURE appear in the message center display for the first time.

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GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating, refer to

Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Stop the vehicle as soon as

safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

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

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to

switch the display from English to Metric.

Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.

• Standard instrument cluster Press the SELECT/RESET control

once to switch from the odometer to the TRIP A feature. Press the control again to select the TRIP B feature. To reset the trip, press and hold the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles.

• Optional instrument cluster Press and release the message

center INFO button until TRIP A mode appears in the display. Press the control again to select the TRIP B feature. Press the RESET button to reset.

Note: Outside air temperature will only be displayed in the instrument cluster message center on vehicles with manual climate control.

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Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

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. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel

door is located.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS

Quick start — How to get going

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,

Listening to the radio

1. If the audio system is off, press VOL-PUSH to turn the radio on. Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust the volume.

Note: The system may take a few moments to turn on.

2. Press AM/FM repeatedly to choose between AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.

3. Press up/down the frequency band.

/ to manually go

Press down/up the chosen frequency band

for the next strongest station. To disengage SEEK mode,

press

4. Once you are tuned to the desired station, press and hold a memory preset (1–6) to save the station. PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will return signifying the station has been saved. You can save up to six stations in each frequency band — six in AM, six in FM1 and six in FM2.

To access your saved stations, press the corresponding memory preset. The memory preset # and the station frequency will appear on the display.

SEEK to search

/ .

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Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)

1. If the audio system is turned off, press VOL-PUSH to turn the radio on. Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust the volume.

Note: The system may take a few moments to turn on.

2. Press AUX repeatedly to cycle through auxiliary audio sources. Select SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 to listen to satellite radio.

3. Press access the previous or next satellite

channel. You may also seek by music

category. For further information, refer to CATEGORY listing under the MENU control on your specific audio system.

4. Once you are tuned to the desired channel, press and hold a memory preset (1–6) to save the channel. PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will return signifying the station has been saved. You can save up to six channels in each — six in SAT1, six in SAT2, and six in SAT3.

To access your saved channels, press the corresponding memory preset. The memory preset # and the channel name will appear on the display.

SEEK, SEEK to

Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)

1. If the audio system is turned off, press VOL-PUSH to turn the radio on. Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust the volume.

Note: The system may take a few moments to turn on.

2. Press CD to enter CD mode. If a disc is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

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For a single CD system, if a disc is not already loaded, insert only one, label side up into the CD slot. LOADING CD and READING DISC will appear in the display. The first track on the disc will begin playing.

For an in-dash six CD system, if a disc is not already loaded, press LOAD. Select a slot number using memory presets 1–6. When the display reads LOAD CD#, load the desired disc, label side up. If you do not choose a slot within 5 seconds, the system will choose for you. Once loaded, the first track will begin to play. To auto load up to 6 discs, press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD#. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the last loaded disc will begin to play.

Note: An MP3 disc with folders will show F001 (folder #) T001 (track #) in the display. An MP3 disc without folders will show T001 (track#) in the display. Refer to MP3 folder structure later in this chapter for further information.

3. In CD/MP3 mode, you can access the following features:

Press access the previous/next tracks.

SEEK, SEEK to

Press and hold REW to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.

Press and hold FF to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track.

While in folder mode, press FOLDER to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, if available.

While in folder mode, press FOLDER folder on MP3 discs, if available.

to access the next

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Press SHUFFLE to engage shuffle mode. SHUFFLE ON will appear in the display. If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. CD SHUF will appear in the display. To disengage, press SHUFFLE again. SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display.

Note: In track mode, all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in random order. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder.

Press CD/MP3 is playing to pause the disc.

CD PAUSE will appear in the display. Press again to resume play.

4. For a single cd system, press The display will read CD EJECT.

For an in-dash six CD system,

press number using memory presets 1–6. When ready, the system will eject the disc and the display will read REMOVE CD. If the disc is not removed in 15 seconds, the system will reload the disc. To auto eject up to 6 discs, press and hold begins ejecting all loaded discs. If the discs are not removed, the system will reload the discs.

/ (play/pause) when a

to eject the current disc.

. Select the correct slot

until the system

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AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,

Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened.

/ (Tuner): Press to

1. manually go up or down the radio

frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press next/previous channel.

/ to tune to the

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In CATEGORY MODE, press / to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer to

Category Mode under Menu for further information. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

(Phone): If your vehicle is

2. equipped with SYNC (late availability), press to access SYNC PHONE features. Refer to the SYNC supplement for further information. If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC, the display will read NO PHONE.

3. MENU: Press repeatedly to access the following settings:

SATELLITE RADIO MENU (if equipped): Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio

menu. Press

/ to cycle through the following options:

• CATEGORY: Press OK to enter category mode. Press 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 SEEK to 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.

• SAVE 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 the song appears in the display that you would like to replace, press

OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display.

/ to cycle through the saved titles. When

/ to

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• DELETE SONG: Press OK to delete a song from the system’s memory. Press song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press 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 RETURN or CANCEL.

Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO SONGS.

• DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all songs 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.

• ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE 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 option is to turn them off.

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES is displayed. Use to disengage clock mode. Press OK to close and return to the main

menu. AUTOSET: Press MENU until the display reads AUTOSET. Autoset

allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Use turn on/off.

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 OK to close and return to the main menu.

RBDS: Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search RBDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC, COUNTRY, INFORM, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.

/ to cycle through the saved songs. When the

/ to select either

/ to manually increase/decrease. Press MENU again

/ to

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To activate, press MENU repeatedly until RBDS (ON/OFF) appears in the display. Use RBDS is OFF, you will not be able to search for RBDS equipped stations

or view the station name or type. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.

To search for specific RBDS music categories: When the desired category appears in the display, press

then press and release begin the search.

To view the station name or type: When the desired category appears in the display, press TEXT/SCAN to toggle between displaying the station type (COUNTRY, ROCK, etc.) or the station name (WYCD, WXYT, etc.).

BASS: Press MENU to reach the bass setting. Use Press OK to close and return to the main menu.

TREB (Treble): Press MENU to reach the treble setting. Use adjust. Press OK to close and return to the main menu. Press OK to

close and return to the main menu.

BAL (Balance): Press MENU to reach the balance setting. Use to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers. Press

OK to close and return to the main menu.

FADE: Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. Press OK to close

and return to the main menu. SPEED VOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped): Press MENU to

reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.

Use

The default setting is off; increasing your vehicle speed will not change the volume level.

Adjust 1–7: Increasing this setting 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 is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting.

/ to adjust. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.

/ / SEEK to toggle RBDS ON/OFF. When

/ to find the desired type,

SEEK, SEEK or press and hold SCAN to

/ to adjust.

/ to

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TRACK/FOLDER MODE: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In track mode, press the disc In folder mode, press within the selected folder. Press available).

Press OK to close and return to the main menu. COMPRESS (Compression): Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press

MENU until COMPRESS ON/OFF appears in the display. Use

system will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.

SINGLE PLAY/DUAL PLAY (if equipped): If SINGLE PLAY is ON, press Play/Dual Play, please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system

later in this chapter.

4. AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle

through FES/DVD (if equipped), LINE IN (auxiliary audio mode), SYNC (late availability - if equipped) and SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (satellite radio, if equipped). For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to

Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES) please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter.

If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, please refer to the SYNC supplement for further information.

5. SEEK: In radio mode, press

previous/next strong station.

In CD mode, press access the previous/next CD track.

FOLDER, FOLDER to access the previous/next folder (if

SEEK, SEEK to toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESS is ON, the

/ for DUAL PLAY. For further information on Single

/ to access the

SEEK, SEEK to scroll through all tracks on

SEEK, SEEK to scroll through tracks

/ /

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In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press

previous/next channel in the selected category. Press and hold SEEK, SEEK

In TEXT MODE, press previous/additional display text. In CATEGORY MODE, press

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

/ OK(Play/Pause): This

control is operational in CD and DVD mode (if equipped). When a CD or DVD is playing in the FES system, press this control to play or pause the current CD or DVD. The CD/DVD status will display in the radio display. OK: Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media features which will require you to confirm commands by pressing OK. For further information, refer to the SYNC supplement.

If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES) please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter.

7. SHUFFLE: Press SHUFFLE to

engage shuffle mode. SHUFFLE ON will appear in the display. If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. CD SHUF will appear in the display. To disengage, press SHUFFLE. SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display.

Note: In track mode, all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in random order. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder.

8. FOLDER

press FOLDER to access next folder on MP3 discs, if available.

to fast seek through the previous /next channels.

: In folder mode,

SEEK, SEEK to seek to the

SEEK, SEEK to view the

SEEK, SEEK to select a category.

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9. FOLDER: In folder mode,

press previous folder on MP3 discs, if available.

10. FF (Fast forward): Press FF

to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track.

11. REW (Rewind): Press REW to

manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.

12. Memory presets: To set a

station, select the desired frequency band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 18 stations, six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets, six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a preset control until sound returns.

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

13. TEXT/SCAN: In radio and

CD/MP3 mode, press and hold for

a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. In MP3 mode, press and release to display track title, artist name, and disc title.

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and release to enter TEXT MODE and display the current song title. While in TEXT MODE, press again to scroll through the current song title, artist, channel category and the SIRIUS long channel name.

In TEXT MODE sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the “>” indicator is active, press SEEK

additional display text. When the “<” indicator is active, press SEEK to view the previous display text.

FOLDER to access the

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In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the next channels. Press again to stop. In CATEGORY MODE, press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of the channels in the selected category. Press again to stop.

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

14. AM/FM: Press to select

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume.

Note: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.

16. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3

mode. If a CD/MP3 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.

17.

CD/MP3.

(CD eject): Press to eject a

18. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3 label

side up in the CD slot.

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Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,

/ (Tune/Disc selector):

1. In radio mode, press to manually go up ( radio frequency. Press and hold for

a fast advance through radio frequencies.

In menu mode, use to select various settings. In CD/MP3 mode, press to select the desired disc.

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In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press / to tune to the next/previous channel. In CATEGORY MODE, press available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer to

Category Mode under Menu for further information. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

(Phone): If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC (late availability), press to access SYNC

PHONE features. For further information, please refer to the SYNC

supplement.

If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC, the display will read NO PHONE.

3. MENU: Press repeatedly to access the following settings:

SATELLITE RADIO MENU (if equipped): Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio

menu. Press

/ to cycle through the following options:

/ to scroll through the list of

• CATEGORY: Press OK to enter category mode. Press

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 SEEK to 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.

• SAVE 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 the song title appears in the display that you would like to replace,

press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display.

/ to cycle through the saved titles. When

/ to

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• DELETE SONG: Press OK to delete a song from the system’s

memory. Press song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press 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 RETURN or CANCEL.

Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO SONGS.

• DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all songs 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.

• ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE 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 option is to turn them off.

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES is displayed. Use to disengage clock mode. Press OK to close and return to the main

menu. AUTOSET: Press MENU until the display reads AUTOSET. Autoset

allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Use SEEK, SEEK to turn on/off.

/ to cycle through the saved songs. When the

/ to select either

/ to manually increase/decrease. Press MENU again

/ /

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RBDS: Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search RBDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC, COUNTRY, INFORM, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc. To activate, press MENU repeatedly until RBDS (ON/OFF) appears in

the display. Use RBDS is OFF, you will not be able to search for RBDS equipped stations

or view the station name or type. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.

To search for specific RBDS music categories: When the desired category appears in the display, press

then press and release SEEK, SEEK or press and hold SCAN to begin the search.

BASS: Press MENU to reach the bass setting. Use Press OK to close and return to the main menu.

TREB (Treble): Press MENU to reach the treble setting. Use adjust. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.

BAL (Balance): Press MENU to reach the balance setting. Use to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers. Press

OK to close and return to the main menu.

FADE: Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. Press OK to close

and return to the main menu. SPEED VOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped): Press MENU to

reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.

Use

The default setting is off; increasing your vehicle speed will not change the volume level.

Adjust 1–7: Increasing this setting 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.

/ to adjust. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.

/ / SEEK to toggle RBDS ON/OFF. When

/ to find the desired type,

/ to adjust.

/ to

/ to adjust the

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Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting.

TRACK/FOLDER MODE: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In track mode, press the disc In folder mode, press within the selected folder. Press available).

Press OK to close and return to the main menu. COMPRESS (Compression): Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press

MENU until COMPRESS ON/OFF appears in the display. Use

system will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.

ALL SEATS (Occupancy mode): Use sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. Press OK to

close and return to the main menu. SINGLE PLAY/DUAL PLAY (if equipped): If SINGLE PLAY is ON,

press Play/Dual Play, please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system

later in this chapter.

4. AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle through FES/DVD (if equipped), LINE IN (auxiliary audio mode), SYNC (late availability - if equipped) and SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (satellite radio, if equipped). For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to

Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES) please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter.

If your vehicle is equipped with the SYNC, please refer to the SYNC supplement for further information.

FOLDER, FOLDER to access the previous/next folder (if

SEEK, SEEK to toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESS is ON, the

/ for DUAL PLAY. For further information on Single

SEEK, SEEK to scroll through all tracks on

SEEK, SEEK to scroll through tracks

/ /

/ to select and optimize

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) or next ( ) strong station

( or track.

Entertainment Systems

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press

channel in the selected category. Press and hold fast seek through the previous /next channels. In TEXT MODE, press previous/additional display text. In CATEGORY MODE, press

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

/ OKPlay/Pause: This

6. control is operational in CD and

DVD mode (if equipped). When a CD or DVD is playing in the FES system, press this control to play or pause the current CD/DVD. The CD/DVD status will display in the radio display. OK: Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media features which will require you to confirm commands by pressing OK. For further information, refer to the SYNC supplement.

If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES) please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter.

7. SHUFFLE: Press SHUFFLE to engage shuffle mode. SHUFFLE ON will appear in the display. If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. CD SHUF will appear in the display. To disengage, press SHUFFLE. SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display.

Note: In track mode, all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in random order. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder.

SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next

SEEK, SEEK to view the

SEEK to select a category.

SEEK to seek to

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8. FOLDER : In folder mode, press FOLDER

folder on MP3 discs, if available.

FOLDER: In folder mode,

9. press FOLDER to access the

previous folder on MP3 discs, if available.

10. FF (Fast forward): Press FF to manually advance in a CD/MP3

11. REW (Rewind): Press REW to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.

12. Memory presets: To set a station, select the desired frequency band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 18 stations, six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

13. TEXT/SCAN: In radio and CD/MP3 mode, press and hold for

a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. In MP3 mode, press and release to display track title, artist name, and disc title.

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In CATEGORY MODE, press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of the channels in the selected category. Press again to stop.

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

In TEXT MODE sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the “>” indicator is active, press SEEK

additional display text. When the “<” indicator is active, press to view the previous display text.

14. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume.

Note: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.

16. 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.

17. LOAD: To load a disc into the system, press LOAD. Select a slot number using memory presets 1–6. When the display reads LOAD CD#, load the desired disc, label side up. If you do not choose a slot within 5 seconds, the system will choose for you. Once loaded, the first track will begin to play. To auto load up to 6 discs, press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD#. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the last loaded disc will begin to play.

to view the

SEEK

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18. (CD eject): To eject a disc from the system, press

the correct slot number using memory presets 1–6. When ready, the system will eject the disc and the display will read REMOVE CD. If the disc is not removed in 15 seconds, the system will reload the disc. If there is only one disc present in the system, press

To auto eject up to 6 CDs, press and hold ejecting a loaded disc. Remove the disc and the next slot will be ejected. If the ejected disc is not removed from the slot, the system will reload the disc and cancel the auto eject function.

19. CD slot: When prompted by the system, insert a CD/MP3 label side up.

Auxiliary input jack (Line in)

Your vehicle is equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). The Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way to connect your portable music player to the in-vehicle audio system. This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity. To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the audio system.

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.

. Select

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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 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.

5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.

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USB port (if equipped)

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,

Your vehicle may be equipped with a USB port inside your center console. This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices, memory sticks, and also to charge devices. For further information on this feature, refer to Using your USB port in the SYNC supplement.

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

Radio frequencies:

AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:

AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

Radio reception factors:

There are three factors that can affect radio reception:

• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

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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.

• Wipe discs from the center out.

Don’t:

• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time.

• Clean using a circular motion.

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.

Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached.

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CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player as 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 authorized dealer for further information.

Audio system warranty and service

Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.

MP3 track and folder structure

Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure as follows:

• There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode (system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on track and folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section.

• MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255. Note: The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less depending on the structure of the CD and exact model of radio present.

• MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.

• Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation through the disc files.

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Sample MP3 structure

If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand how the system will read the structures you create. While various files may be present, (files with extensions other than mp3), only files with the .mp3 extension will be played. Other files will be ignored by the system. This enables you to use the same MP3 disc for a variety of tasks on your work computer, home computer and your in vehicle system.

In track mode, the system will display and play the structure as if it were only one level deep (all .mp3 files will be played, regardless of being in a specific folder). In folder mode, the system will only play the .mp3 files in the current folder.

.mp3

.doc

.ppt

.xls

.mp3

Satellite radio information (if equipped)

Satellite radio channels: SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music, news, sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels, visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474.

Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for an unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio system. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satellite radio reception performance:

• Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other material as far away from the antenna as possible.

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• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an audio mute.

Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is a satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NO SIGNAL to indicate the interference.

SIRIUS satellite radio service: SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports, news and entertainment programming. A service fee is required in order to receive SIRIUS service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include:

• Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle.

• Online media player providing access to all 65 SIRIUS music channels over the internet (U.S. customers only).

For information on extended subscription terms, contact SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474.

Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes.

Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN): This 12–digit Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicating with SIRIUS. While in Satellite Radio mode, you can view this number on the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously.

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Radio Display Condition Action Required

ACQUIRING Radio requires more

than two seconds to

produce audio for the

selected channel.

SAT FAULT Internal module or

system failure

present.

INVALID CHNL Channel no longer

available.

UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not

available for this

channel.

NO TEXT Artist information not

available.

No action required.

This message should

disappear shortly.

If this message does

not clear within a short

period of time, or with

an ignition key cycle,

your receiver may have

a fault. See your

authorized dealer for

service.

This previously

available channel is no

longer available. Tune to another channel. If

the channel was one of

your presets, you may

choose another channel

for that preset button.

Contact SIRIUS at

1–888–539–7474 to

subscribe to the

channel or tune to

another channel.

Artist information not

available at this time on

this channel. The

system is working

properly.

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Radio Display Condition Action Required

NO TEXT Song title information

not available.

NO TEXT Category information

not available.

NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from

the SIRIUS satellite or

SIRIUS tower to the

vehicle antenna.

UPDATING Update of channel

programming in

progress.

CALL SIRIUS 1–888–539–7474

Satellite service has

been deactivated by

SIRIUS Satellite

Radio.

Song title information

not available at this

time on this channel.

The system is working

properly.

Category information

not available at this

time on this channel.

The system is working

properly.

You are in a location

that is blocking the

SIRIUS signal (i.e.,

tunnel, under an

overpass, dense foliage,

etc). The system is

working properly. When

you move into an open

area, the signal should

return.

No action required. The

process may take up to

three minutes. Call SIRIUS at

1–888–539–7474 to

re-activate or resolve

subscription issues.

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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDs and to plug in and play a variety of standard video game systems. The DVD player is capable of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and is compatible with CD-R/W, CD-R and certain CD-ROM media.

Please review this material to become familiar with the FES features and controls as well as the very important safety information.

The driver should not attempt to operate any function of the

DVD system while the vehicle is in motion. Give full attention to driving and to the road. Pull off the road in a safe place before inserting or extracting DVDs from the system. A remote control is included in the system to allow the rear seat occupants to operate the FES functions without distracting the driver.

Quick start

Your Family Entertainment System includes a DVD system, two sets of wireless infrared (IR) headphones and a wireless infrared (IR) remote control.

To play a DVD in the DVD system:

The DVD system can play DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-R/W discs as well as audio CDs and video CDs. To ensure proper disc operation, check the disc for finger prints, scratches and cleanliness. Clean with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge.

1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position.

2. Insert a DVD into the system, label-side up to turn on the system. It will load automatically.

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3. Press the power button on the DVD player, then press Play ( to begin to play the disc.

If a DVD is already loaded into the system, press PLAY on the DVD player.

Note: If sound can be heard, but no video is present, press VIDEO to select the video source (DVD or aux-inputs).

Press VIDEO to change the source displayed on the screen. Press repeatedly to cycle through: DVD-DISC, DVD-AUX, NON-DVD, OFF.

Press the power button to turn the system OFF. The indicator light will turn off indicating the system is off.

Note: The audio from the DVD system will play over all vehicle speakers and can be adjusted by the radio volume control.

To play a CD in the DVD system:

The DVD system can play audio CDs, CD-R and CD-R/W, CD-ROM and video CDs. To ensure proper disc operation, check the disc for finger prints and scratches. Clean the disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the center to the edge.

1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position.

2. Insert a CD into the system, label-side up to turn on the DVD system. It will load and automatically begin to play. If there is already a CD in the system, press PLAY on the DVD player.

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3. The disc will begin to play and the ’CD Audio Disc’ screen will display. From this screen, you can also select from COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE and SCAN features.

To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:

1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position.

2. Insert an MP3 disc into the system, label-side up to turn on the DVD system. It will load and automatically begin to play. If there is already a disc in the system, press PLAY on the DVD player.

3. The disc will begin to play and the ’MP3 Audio Disc’ screen will display and allow you to access the COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE, SCAN and FOLDER MODE features.

To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system

The DVD system can be used to connect and play auxiliary electronic devices such as game systems, personal camcorders, video cassette recorders, etc.

1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position.

2. Press the power button to turn the DVD system on. The indicator light next to the power button will illuminate.

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3. Connect an auxiliary audio/video source by connecting RCA cords (not included) to the RCA jacks on the left hand side of the system.

• Yellow (1) — video input

• White (2) — left channel audio

input

• Red (3) — right channel audio input

4. Press MEDIA on the DVD system to change the media source to AUX.

5. Press VIDEO on the DVD system to change the video source to

DVD-AUX. If your source is properly plugged in, it will appear on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen. If your auxiliary source does not have a video signal, or if the DVD system does not detect a video signal from the auxiliary source, the screen will remain black. If the video source is set to DVD-AUX, the display will automatically turn on if a video signal is detected.

To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):

1. You may listen to channels A and B over wired or wireless

headphones. Refer to Using the infrared wireless headphones and Using wired headphones for further information.

• Black (4) — wired headphone output (wired headphones not included)

2. Press the headphone/speaker

button on the DVD player or press the 2 and 4 memory presets on the audio system at the same time.

A green light will illuminate next to either the A or B Headphone Control Button to indicate which channel is active (able to be controlled).

3. Press MEDIA to change the audio source of the active channel (A or

B). The audio source will be shown on the display. You may change the active channel by pressing the A or B headphone control button.

Note: Channel A can access any possible media source (AM, FM1, FM2, SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, AUX). Channel B can only access DVD and AUX sources.

Note: Refer to Single play/Dual play for more information.

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Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:

1. Press the power control on the earpiece to turn the headphones ON.

2. Select Channel A or B for each set of wireless headphones by using

the A/B control on the ear piece.

3. Adjust the headphone volume using the rotary dial on the earpiece.

Using wired headphones (not included):

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let

children operate the system while unsupervised. If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.

1. Connect the wired headphones in to the headphone jacks on either side of the DVD system. Each side is labeled plugged into jack A will listen to Channel A and headphones plugged into

jack B will listen to Channel B.

2. Adjust the volume levels using the volume controls on the DVD system.

To adjust display brightness:

To decrease/increase the brightness level on the display screen, press the brightness control on the DVD system. A display will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating the brightness level. The brightness display will only appear when the menu is not displayed.

Aor B. Headphones

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DVD player controls

ENTER

RETURN

MEDIA

VOLUME

VIDEO

1. Headphone control A/B: Press to select either the A or B headphone source. Then press MEDIA to select the desired playing media for that headset. When a headphone channel has been selected (A or B), selections will affect the source on that channel only. Note: Headphone A can access any possible media (AM, FM1, FM2, SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). Headphone B can only access DVD and DVD-AUX. For further information, refer to Single play/Dual play later in this section.

/ (Stop/Eject): Press once

2. to stop and press a second time to

eject a disc from the DVD system.

(Reverse): Press and release for the previous chapter or track. Press and hold to reverse search a DVD, Video CD, or FES CD in DVD/CD mode.

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4. (Fast forward): Press and release for the next chapter or track. Press and hold to forward search a DVD, Video CD, or FES CD in DVD/CD mode.

/ (Play/Pause): Press

5. (Play) to select DVD mode (and to

turn the DVD system on if it is off). If a disc is present, it will resume or begin to play. Press (Pause) while playing a disc to pause a DVD or CD.

6. On/Off: Press to turn the DVD system On/Off.

7. VIDEO: Press repeatedly to cycle through the following video state options which will be indicated on the bottom right hand corner of the display: DVD DISC, DVD-AUX, NON-DVD and Off (no indicator). If you select the DVD-AUX video source, the display will turn off if there is no video signal detected. When a video signal is detected on the auxiliary video input, and the display is in the DVD-AUX video mode, the display will automatically turn on.

8. Infrared (IR) Receiver & Transmitter: System sensor which reads the signals from the remote control and sends audio signals to the infrared (IR) wireless headphones.

9. LCD screen: The eight inch diagonal screen rotates down to view and up into housing to store when not in use. Ensure that the screen is latched into the housing when being stored.

10. Volume: When in Single Play, press to increase (

) the volume over all speakers.

( When in Dual Play, press to increase

) or decrease ( ) the volume

( for the wired headphones. (Wireless headphone volume is controlled

with the rotary dial on the right ear piece.)

) or decrease

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11. / (Headphones/Speakers): Press once for Dual Play (Headphone mode- the rear speakers are muted) and press again for

Single Play (same media playing through all speakers). You can also press the 2 and 4 memory preset buttons on the audio system at the same time to perform the same function. For further interaction information, refer to Single Play/Dual play.

12. MEDIA: Press repeatedly to select from the various possible playing media sources (AM, FM1, FM2, SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). The media will show in the status display on the top of the screen when in Dual Play mode. When in Single Play mode, the media source will be displayed on the radio. Note: Channel A can access any possible media source (AM, FM1, FM2, SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). Channel B can only access DVD and DVD-AUX sources.

13. RETURN: Press to return to the playing media or to resume playback.

14. MENU: When playing a DVD, press MENU once to enter the DVD disc menu (if available) and press twice to enter the system set-up menu. From the set-up menu, you may select from Angle, Aspect Ratio, Language, Subtitles, Disc resume, Compression, Restore Defaults and Back. For more detailed information, refer to Menu mode.

15. ENTER: Press to select/confirm the current selection.

16. Cursor /Brightness controls: Use the cursor controls to make various selections when in any menu. When not in a menu, and in

DVD mode, press the brightness. A display bar will appear at the bottom of the screen

indicating the brightness levels.

/ to adjust

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Remote control

Unless otherwise stated, all operations can be carried out with the remote control. Always point the remote control directly at the player. Ensure that there are no obstructions between the remote and player.

1. Power control: Press to turn the FES (Family Entertainment System) ON/OFF.

2. Cursor controls: Use in various active menus to advance the cursor up/down/left/right. When not in a Menu, the left and right cursor controls decrease and increase the display brightness.

3. DISPLAY: Press to access the on-screen display of the FES functions and adjustments.

4. RETURN: Press to return to the previous menu screen.

5. ANGLE (DVD dependent): Press to select the angle to view the scene.

6. Channel A/B: Press to select either A or B headphones and then use the MEDIA control to select the desired playing media for the headphones.

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7. VOL (Volume): When in Single Play, press to increase ( )or decrease (

increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume for the wired headphones. (Wireless headphone volume is controlled with the rotary dial on the

right ear piece.)

8. Fast Forward/Next: In DVD mode, press and hold for a quick advance within the DVD. Press and release to advance to the next chapter. In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the next track.

9. Play/Pause: Press to play or pause a DVD.

10. SHUFFLE: Press to play all tracks on the current CD/MP3 disc in random order.

11. STOP: Press to stop the current DVD or CD/MP3.

/ Speaker/Headphone (Single/Dual Play): Press to toggle

12. between Single Play (same media playing through all speakers) and Dual

Play (headphone mode — the rear speakers are muted). You can also press the 2 and 4 memory presets on the audio system at the same time to perform the same function.

13. Keypad: Use the numeric controls to enter in a specific CD/MP3 track or DVD chapter to be played.

14. C (Cancel): Press to cancel/clear the numeric input (i.e. chapter number).

15. MEDIA: Press to cycle through the possible media sources: AM, FM1, FM2, SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, LINE IN (if equipped), DVD-AUX. Channel B can only access DVD and AUX sources.

16. VIDEO: Press to cycle through video states: DVD-DISC, DVD-AUX, NON-DVD, Off.

17. EJECT: Press to eject a disc from the FES.

18. Fast reverse/Previous: When a DVD is playing, press and hold for a quick reverse within the DVD. Press and release for the previous chapter. Press PLAY to resume normal playback speed and volume. In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the previous track.

19. MENU: Press to access the DVD disc menu for selections. Press MENU again when in the DVD disc menu to access the system set-up menu.

) the volume over all speakers. When in Dual Play, press to

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20. SUBTITLE (DVD dependent): Press to turn the subtitle feature ON or OFF.

21. LANGUAGE (DVD dependent): Press to select the desired language.

22. ENTER: Press to select the highlighted menu option.

23. ILLUMINATION: Press to illuminate the remote control and backlight all of the buttons.

Battery replacement

Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit. Since all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to control the DVD player.

Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries.

The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit.

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Headphones

Wireless headphones

Your FES system is equipped with two sets of battery powered, infrared wireless headphones. Two AAA batteries are needed to operate the headphones. (Batteries are included.)

Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use with the system. Also, wired headphones may be purchased and plugged in where indicated on the left and right hand sides of the system. Refer to Wired Headphones below.

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To install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of the cover. Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off.

When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing.

To operate the headphones:

• Press POWER on the ear piece to turn on the headphones. A red

indicator light will illuminate indicating the headphones are ON. Press POWER again to turn the headphones off.

• Adjust the headphones to comfortably fit your head using the

headband adjustment.

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Select the desired audio source (Channel A or B) for each set of wireless headphones by using the A/B selection switch on the ear piece.

• Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level. Ensure that the headphones are turned off when not in use. After

approximately one minute of not being in use (no infrared signal is received), the wireless headphones will automatically turn off. They will also turn off after two hours of continuous use as a power save feature. If this happens, simply turn the headphones on again and continue use.

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Wired headphones

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let

children operate the system while unsupervised. If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.

You may purchase wired headphones for your FES (Family Entertainment System). Plug them into the 3.5 mm headphone jack(s) located on the left and right sides of the system. (Channel A is located on the left side and Channel B is located on the right side.) These headphones will be active when in Dual Play mode.

To listen to the audio on wired headphones (not included), connect the wired headphones into the headphone jacks on the sides of the DVD system. The wired headphone jack for Channel A is located on the left side of the FES and is labeled

headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be the Channel A source. The wired headphone jack for Channel B is located on the right side of the FES and is labeled this headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be the Channel B source.

Adjust the headphone volume using the volume control on the DVD system.

A. Headphones plugged into this

B. Headphones plugged into

Operation

Single play/Dual play

Your DVD and audio system work together with the infrared headphones and wired headphones (not included) to allow the rear seat passengers to listen to the radio (and other media sources) over the headphones. This enables the front and rear seat passengers to listen to a variety of sources a variety of ways.

Single Play: Single play consists of all occupants in the vehicle listening to the same playing media over the front and rear speakers. When the DVD system is on, and the same source is playing through the front and rear speakers, SINGLE PLAY will appear in the front radio display.

Dual Play: Dual play is when the rear seat passengers choose to listen to a different playing media than the front seat passengers. With the

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DVD and Rear Seat Controls turned ON, the rear seat passengers may choose to listen to the radio, CD, MP3, DVD, or DVD-AUX media sources over headphones while the front speakers play the chosen selection for the front audio system, they may listen to another over the headphones. DUAL PLAY will appear in the radio display.

When both the front seat passengers and the rear seat passengers listen to the same audio source, SHARED MODE will appear on the radio.

Note: If the front seat passengers are listening to the radio, the rear seat passengers can also listen to the radio, however they will be limited to listening to the same radio channel.

Press listen to audio over the headphones.

The headphone control will now be active and a green light next to the A or B headphone control buttons will illuminate. The system can output two different audio sources over the headphones. These are called Channel A and Channel B. Both Channel A and Channel B can be listened to on the wired headphones (not included) or on the infrared (IR) wireless headphones.

Press the Headphone Control button A to change the audio source for Channel A.

Press MEDIA to change the audio source for Channel A. This information will display on the DVD system screen.

Press the Headphone Control button B to change the audio source for Channel B.

/ on the DVD player to

Press MEDIA to change the audio source for Channel B. This information will display on the DVD system screen. Channel B can listen to either the DVD media or the DVD system auxiliary inputs (DVD-AUX).

Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)

When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the Family Entertainment System will work in a state referred to as “Headphone Only Mode”.

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While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited functionality.

• The system will only output audio to the headphones. It will not be capable of providing audio to the speakers.

• The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC and DVD-AUX, regardless of headphone channel (A or B).

• When a disc is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode, both headphone channels (A&B) will be connected to FES-DISC.

Menu mode

Press MENU once on the DVD system to access the DVD disc menu if available.

Press MENU twice to access the DVD set-up menu and the following features:

1. ZOOM

2. ANGLE

3. ASPECT RATIO

4. LANGUAGE

5. SUB TITLES

Angle mode

Select ANGLE to select various angles of view for the DVD.

This is disc dependent — some DVD discs may have more viewing angles to select from. Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. The system default is Angle 1.

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Aspect ratio

Select ASPECT RATIO to select the viewing size and shape of the video displayed on the LCD screen. This is disc dependent.

You can select from: WIDE, LETTER BOX or PAN SCAN. Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. The LCD screen display will immediately change to your selection after the system resumes playback of the DVD. The system default is WIDE (16:9).

Language

Select LANGUAGE to select the language you would like to use for audio output (English, Spanish, French). This is disc dependent.

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Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. The system default is English.

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Subtitles

Select SUBTITLES to turn the subtitle option on or off. The system default is OFF.

Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. This is disc dependent.

Audio CDs

To play audio CDs on your DVD system:

1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position.

2. Ensure that the DVD system is ON.

3. Insert an audio CD into the DVD system, label side up.

4. The track and elapsed time will

appear in the status bar. Use the DVD cursor controls on the bezel to highlight which track you would like to play. You can also use the cursor controls to highlight COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE or SCAN. Once you have highlighted the desired track or function, press ENTER on the DVD bezel to confirm your selection.

COMP (Compression): Compression brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press to turn the feature ON/OFF

SHUFFLE: Press to hear all tracks on the current CD in random order. Press again to stop.

SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current CD. Press again to stop.

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Playing MP3 discs

To play an MP3 disc on your DVD system:

1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position.

2. Ensure that the DVD system is ON.

3. Insert the MP3 disc into the DVD system, label side up.

4. The folder, track and elapsed

time will appear in the status bar. The screen will list the Artist, Title, Album and File Name.

COMP (Compression):

Compression brings soft and loud CD/MP3 passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press to turn the feature ON/OFF

SHUFFLE: Press to hear all tracks on the current MP3 folder in random order. Press again to stop.

SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current MP3 folder. Press again to stop.

FOLDER LIST: Press access folder mode and to go to the previous/next folder in the MP3 disc.

MP3 disc quality factors

Several factors can effect disc playback quality:

• Disc capacity — Each disc contains about 650 MB of storage capacity. We do not recommend using high capacity discs containing 700MB of storage.

• Disc type — Some CD-RW discs may operate inconsistently and may cause an error message to appear. We recommend burning MP3 files onto CD-R discs.

• Disc finalization — The disc may be left open for the purpose of adding sessions to it at a later time, but be sure to close each session or the disc will not play.

• Bit rate — The player supports bit rates from 32–320 kbps, as well as variable bit rate MP3 files, but lower bit rates will have a noticeable effect on sound quality and are recommended only for speech or low fidelity music material. We recommend that you encode MP3 files using a high quality encoder.

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• PC configuration — Encoding MP3 files requires intensive use of your computer’s resources. Follow the PC configuration recommendations of the encoder software vendor. We recommend that you avoid running other software applications on your PC during MP3 encoding to avoid undesirable noise and distortion.

CD, MP3 and CD player care

• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended

periods of time.

• Do not insert more than one disc into the slot of the CD player (if equipped).

• Always store discs out of direct sunlight. Excessive heat may damage or warp discs.

• Use care when handling and playing CD-R and CD-RW discs, which are more susceptible to damage from heat, light and stress than are regular CDs.

• Always insert and remove a disc by holding the disc flat, with the playing surface facing down, in order to prevent damage to the disc or the player.

• Never insert any object other than a compact disc (CD) or digital versatile disc (DVD) into the player, as doing so may damage the player and may cause injury to you.

• Do not disassemble the player. The laser used in disc playback is extremely harmful to the eyes.

The FES DVD system is designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs and digital versatile discs (DVD) only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD and DVD players. Irregular shaped CDs or DVDs, CDs or DVDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the FES DVD system. The label may peel and cause the CD or DVD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs or DVDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs or DVDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information.

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Playing a DVD

1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY

position.

2. Ensure that the navigation system is on.

3. Insert a DVD label-side up into the system.

4. Use the DVD bezel controls to:

Press to play or pause a DVD.

Press to stop or eject a DVD.

Press and release to go to the previous chapter. Press and hold for a fast reverse search.

Press and release to go to the next chapter. Press and hold for a fast forward search.

Press when not in menu mode to adjust brightness, or when in menu mode to navigate through the menu selections.

Press to adjust volume levels.

Slow play

1. With a DVD playing, press pause.

2. Press and hold the reverse or

advance button to enter into slow play mode. Once in slow play mode, press and release the reverse or advance button repeatedly to cycle through 1/4 and 1/2. These will display on the status bar on top of the screen as the screens cycle through at this rate.

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Frame by frame

1. With a DVD playing, press pause.

2. Press the right cursor button. The

DVD will advance one frame. Each press of the right cursor button will advance the DVD video by one frame.

Headphone/auxiliary jacks

There are wired headphones (not included) and auxiliary jacks on the left and right side of your DVD system. They can be used to plug in wired headphones or to connect and play auxiliary electronic devices such as game systems, personal camcorders, video cassette recorders, etc.

On the left side of the system is the Headphone A input jack. This headphone will listen to the media selected on the Channel A source. When you need to make any adjustments to the media, volume, etc, ensure that the Channel A source is highlighted. For more information, refer to Headphone

adjustments.

Also located here are the various auxiliary jacks which can be used to plug in a VCR, camcorder, video games, etc. The specific jacks are as follows:

1. Yellow: video input

2. White: left channel audio input

3. Red: right channel audio input

4. Black: wired headphone jack ( not included)

The B headphone jack (5) is located on the right side of the DVD system. Plug in wired headphones (not included) here.

Note: The B headphones can only access DVD and AUX modes. They cannot access radio sources.

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Audio displays

Your DVD system interacts closely with the front audio system. Status messages will appear in the radio display showing the DVD status. Some possible radio display messages:

• SINGLE PLAY or DUAL PLAY

• DVD LOAD

• DVD MENU

• DVD STOP

Audio interaction

You can then also use the front audio controls to advance, reverse, play and pause a DVD. While a DVD is playing you may use the following controls on the front radio:

• SEEK: Press to advance to the previous ( chapters.

•

When the radio displays “DVD MENU”, press PLAY on the radio (memory preset #6), to play the disc.

Parental control for the DVD system

Your Family Entertainment System (FES) allows you to have control over the rear seat controls in a few different ways. The DVD system is automatically activated when the vehicle ignition is ON, which allows the rear seat passengers to use the DVD system.

There are three levels of control of the FES buttons. The states are FULL (enabled), LOCAL or LOCKED (disabled). To change the level of control, press the memory preset controls 3 and 5 simultaneously on the front audio controls. The control level will cycle each time the buttons are pressed simultaneously. The three states are described as:

FULL (enabled): The FES has control over the primary (speaker) and secondary (headphone) audio sources.

LOCAL: The FES has control over the secondary source (headphones) only. The radio will ignore button presses that affect the primary (speaker) audio source.

LOCKED (disabled): The FES buttons are locked and all FES button presses are ignored by the radio and the FES except for load and eject.

: Press to play a DVD or to pause the DVD.

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When the DVD system is ON, you can then press the memory preset controls 2 and 4 simultaneously to toggle between Single Play and Dual Play. In Single Play mode, all speakers listen to the same media. In Dual Play mode, rear seat passengers can use the infrared wireless, or wired (not included) headphones to listen to a different playing media than the front seat passengers.

General information

Note: DVDs are formatted by regions. US and Canada systems can only play region 1 DVDs and Mexico systems can only play region 4 DVDs. Systems sold in vehicles targeted for other parts of the world would have different regions. If a playback problem is encountered, please ensure that you are using a disc designed for your region. The region coding can be found stamped on the disc or on the box, and can say ’region-1’ or ’region 4’, etc. They may also be marked by a numerical symbol.

Macrovision: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

MP3: Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and /or any other media) broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http:// www.mp3licensing.com.

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Safety information

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,

Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference.

Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Family Entertainment System (FES). See your dealer.

Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment.

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let

children operate the system while unsupervised. If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.

The front glass on the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down

screen may break when hit with a hard surface. If the glass breaks, do not touch the liquid crystalline material. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water.

The driver should not attempt to operate any function of the

Do not expose the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen to direct sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensive periods of time. Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal.

Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your Family Entertainment System (FES).

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Do not operate video games or video equipment if the power cords and/or cables are broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or cables where they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation of seats and/or compartments.

Disconnect video games and video equipment power cords and/or cables when not in use.

Avoid touching auxiliary input jacks with your fingers. Do not blow on them or allow them to get wet or dirty.

Do not clean any part of the DVD player with benzene, paint thinner or any other solvent.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance

Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference and radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Care and service of the DVD player

Environmental extremes

DVD players which are subjected to harsh environmental conditions may be damaged or perform at less than maximum capability. To avoid these outcomes, whenever possible avoid exposing your DVD player to:

• extremely hot or cold temperatures.

• direct sunlight.

• high humidity.

• a dusty environment.

• locations where strong magnetic fields are generated.

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Temperature extremes

When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely cold place for a long period of time, wait until the cabin temperature of the vehicle is at normal temperature before operating the system.

Humidity and moisture condensation

Moisture in the air will condense in the DVD player under extremely humid conditions or when moving from a cold place to a warm one. Moisture condensation may cause damage to the DVD and/or player. If moisture condensation occurs, do not insert a CD or DVD into the player. If one is already in the player, remove it. Turn the DVD player ON to dry the moisture before inserting a DVD. This could take an hour or more.

Foreign substances

Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the DVD player compartment. Be especially careful not to spill liquids of any kind onto the media controls or into the system. If liquid is accidentally spilled onto the system, immediately turn the system OFF and consult a qualified service technician.

Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen

Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any ammonia-based household glass cleaner directly to a soft cloth. Rub the screen gently until the dust, dirt or fingerprints are removed. Do not spray the screen directly with water or glass cleaning solvents. Overspray from these fluids could drip down into the internal electronics of the screen and cause damage. Do not apply excessive pressure while cleaning the screen.

Cleaning DVD and CD discs

Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved DVD and CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion.

Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)

When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the FES will work in a state referred to as “Headphone Only Mode.” This mode allows the FES to operate as a standalone system, without interface to the radio.

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While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited functionality.

• The system will only output audio to the headphones. It will not be capable of providing audio to the speakers.

• The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC and DVD-AUX, regardless of headphone channel (A or B).

• When a disc is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode, both headphone channels (A and B) will be connected to FES-DISC.

NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Navigation System. Refer to the Navigation supplement for further information.

SYNC SYSTEM (LATE AVAILABILITY — IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC, a multi-media system with special phone and media features. Refer to your SYNC supplement for further information.

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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Temperature selection:

Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle.

2. Air flow selections: Controls

the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

Max A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This recooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the

floor vents.

O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents. Note: Some airflow

will come out of the small vents near the side windows.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and floor vents. Note: Some airflow will come out of the small vents near the side windows.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

3. A/C: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows primarily from the instrument panel register vents.

4. Rear defroster: Clears ice and fog from the rear window.

5. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the

air flow selector in the O (OFF) position.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the rear seats.

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• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• To improve the A/C cool down when the vehicle interior is

significantly warmer than the outside temperature, drive with the windows slightly open for 2–3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”

• During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for

extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C position, turn off the rear A/C unit, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system.

For maximum cooling performance in panel (

• Select MAX A/C mode. MAX A/C uses recirculated air with A/C to

provide a cooler airflow.

• Move the temperature control to the coolest setting.

• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust in order to

maintain comfort.

To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the vehicle cabin:

1. Select

2. Select A/C.

3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.

To allow windshield defogging and demisting while warming up vehicle:

1. Select

2. Set temperature control to maintain comfort.

3. Set fan to highest setting.

floor/defrost mode.

) mode:

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

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DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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AUTO

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OFF

A/C

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1. A/C control: Manually turns A/C on or off.

2. Recirculation control: Cools the vehicle more quickly by recirculating the cabin air instead of using outside air and helps prevent unpleasant outside odors or fumes from entering the vehicle. Press to turn on/off.

3. Passenger side temperature control: Controls the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle when in dual zone mode. To enter dual zone, press the passenger temperature control or DUAL. The passenger temperature will appear in the display.

4. Rear defroster control: Removes ice and fog from the rear window. Press to turn on/off.

5. DUAL (Single/dual electric temperature control): Allows the driver to have full control of the cabin temperature settings (single zone) or allows the passenger to have control of their individual temperature settings (dual zone control). Press to turn on dual zone mode, press again to return to single zone.

A/C

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6. : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents

and floor vents. Note: Some airflow will come out of the small vents near the side windows.

: Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: Some airflow will

8. come out of the small vents near the side windows.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor

vents.

10.

11. OFF: Outside air is shut out and

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

OFF

the fan will not operate. Note: If equipped with the auxiliary system, the auxiliary fan can still operate with the front system off.

12. AUTO: Press to select the

AUTO

desired temperature shown in the display window. The system will automatically determine the fan speed, the direction of the airflow, outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature.

13. Manual override controls:

OFF

Allows you to manually determine where airflow is directed. To return to fully automatic control, press AUTO.

14. Driver’s side temperature control: Controls the temperature of the vehicle cabin. When DUAL zone is pressed, controls the driver’s side temperature.

15. Fan Speed: Manually increases or decreases the fan speed.

16. EXT: Displays the outside air

EXT

temperature. It will remain displayed until the EXT control is pressed again. The external temperature will be most accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of time.

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17. Temperature conversion: Press to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the DATC display only. The set point temperatures in Celsius will be displayed in half-degree increments.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the

air flow selector in OFF or with recirculated air engaged.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the rear seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open

for 2–3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”

• During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for

For maximum cooling performance:

• Select and A/C and recirculated air. Use recirculated air with A/C to

provide a cooler airflow.

• Move the temperature control to the coolest setting. To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the

vehicle cabin:

1. Select

2. Select A/C.

3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.

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Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

AUXILIARY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with an auxiliary climate system. These auxiliary controls, located in the overhead console, allow the front passengers to control airflow direction, temperature and fan level of the rear compartment to quickly heat or cool the entire vehicle.

Front auxiliary controls:

1. Temperature control: Determines temperature level.

2. Mode selector: Press to select air flow direction to

•

The selected mode will illuminate on the temperature control.

3. Fan control: Determines fan speed levels. If your vehicle is equipped with the front Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system, when the front system is turned off, the fan and heat mode will operate and A/C will be unavailable.

(panel).

directs air to the floor of the

third row seating.

directs air to the overhead registers of the second and third row seating.

(floor)

FLOOR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS

Controls the direction of the airflow to the rear of the vehicle.

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directs air flow primarily through the console panel register.

directs air flow through the console floor register.

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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel.

Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.

• A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated.

The ignition must be in the 3 (ON) position to operate the rear window defroster.

The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.

Heated Windshield Control (if equipped)

The heated windshield control is located on the instrument panel just under the climate controls.

To activate the heated windshield, the engine must be running while the heated windshield control is pushed. Once activated, a small light on the button will illuminate.

Note: During initial start-up, the windshield may have a shimmering appearance. This is normal operation and will only last for approximately 1 minute.

The heated windshield will turn off automatically after:

• a period of up to 8 minutes, when the outside air temperature is below 40°F (4°C),

• a period of up to 4 minutes when the outside air temperature is 40°F (4°C) or above, or

• when the engine is turned off.

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To manually turn off the heated windshield before the specified time has passed, push the control switch again.

Note: Pushing the heated windshield button to activate the system will increase engine idle speed when the engine is warm and is already at or near its warmed up idle rpm. No increase in engine rpm will be noticed if the engine is cold and running at higher rpms associated with cold starts. This rpm increase is required to provide adequate power from the alternator to the heated windshield and maintain power to the other electrical functions in the vehicle.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the headlamps on.

Autolamp Control (if equipped)

The autolamp control sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. The autolamp control, located on the headlamp control, may be set to:

• turn on the lamps automatically

at night

• turn off the lamps automatically

during the daylight

• keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after the key is turned to

OFF.

To turn the autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise to

Fog lamp control

The fog lamps can be turned on only when the headlamp control is

in the

, or position and the high beams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control towards you

to turn fog lamps on. The fog lamp indicator light below the

icon will illuminate when fog lamp is activated.

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Push the headlamp control towards the instrument panel to deactivate the fog lamps.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

To activate DRL:

• the ignition must be in the ON position and

• the headlamp control is in the

• the transmission is not in park.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

High beams

Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate.

Flash to pass

Pull the lever toward you to activate. Release the lever to deactivate.

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel when exterior lights are on.

• Rotate the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten the instrument panel.

• Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel.

• Rotate fully to the right (past detent) to turn on interior lamps.

• Rotate to the left position (past detent) to turn off the interior lamps

and will also disable the illuminated entry feature.

Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to the full Dome/ON position to reset. This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the assembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you have problems fixing the alignment of your headlamps, have them checked by a qualified service technician.

Headlamp aim adjustment

The headlamps on your vehicle can only be vertically adjusted. Your vehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments.

To adjust the headlamps:

1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) away

from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern.

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• (1) Eight feet

• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) Twenty-five feet

• (4) Horizontal reference line

2. The center of the headlamp has a

3.0 mm circle on the lens. Measure

the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground (2) and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) long horizontal line on the plain surface (1) at this height (masking tape works well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps.

The brightest part of the light should be below the horizontal line (4). If it is above the line the headlamp will need to be adjusted.

4. Open the hood.

5. Locate the vertical adjuster for

each headlamp. Adjust the aim by turning the adjuster control either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to adjust up).

Note: Usea4mmsocket or box wrench to turn the vertical adjuster control.

6. Horizontal aiming is not required

for this vehicle and is non-adjustable.

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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Dome/reading lamps

The dome lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• the instrument panel dimmer

switch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on.

• any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF.

The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled on and off at the lamp.

The front map lamps are located in the overhead console (if equipped). Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps.

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Cargo/reading lamps

The dome portion of the lamp or the center light can be turned on when the panel dimmer control is rotated fully up or when a door is opened.

The rear dome lamp can be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlamp Condensation

The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.

Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. Using incorrect bulbs may damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty or may not provide quality bulb burn time.

Function Number of bulbs Trade number

Headlamp low & high beam

Front park/turn lamp 2 3457 NAK (amber) Side park/turn lamp 2 194 Upper rear tail lamp 2 194 Rear backup lamp 2 921 Lower rear

stop/tail/turn lamp High-mount stop

lamps

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Function Number of bulbs Trade number

Rear license plate lamps

Front fog lamp 2 9145 Cargo lamp 1 211-2 Interior overhead lamp 1 912 (906) Front door courtesy

lamp Map lamps 2 168 (T10) Ashtray lamp 1 161 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer .

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Replacing the interior bulbs

Check the operation of the bulbs frequently. To replace any of the interior bulbs, see a dealer or qualified technician.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb.

1. Turn off the headlamps and open

the hood.

2. Remove three screws from the

headlamp assembly and pull headlamp forward.

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3. Disconnect the electrical

connector.

4. Remove the old bulb by turning

counterclockwise and pull it out.

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of

children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs

1. Turn off the headlamps and open the hood.

2. Remove three screws from the headlamp assembly and pull headlamp forward.

3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly.

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs

1. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF and open the liftgate.

2. Remove the two bolts from the lamp assembly.

3. Remove the lamp assembly.

4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing fog lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.

2. Remove the lamp assembly by depressing the small tab and rocking the lamp assembly out.

3. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb

1. Remove the two screws and lamp assembly away from the vehicle.

2. Remove the bulb holder from the lamp assembly by depressing the snaps.

3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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Driver Controls

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers.

Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk:

• briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid.

• a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid.

• a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds.

Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.

Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)

The exterior lamps will turn on with the ignition on, headlamp control in the Autolamp position and the windshield wipers are turned on (for a fixed period of time).

Rear window wiper/washer controls

For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position. Select:

INT 1 — 8–10 second interval rear wiper.

INT 2 — 3–4 second interval rear wiper.

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OFF — Rear wiper and washer off.

For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer control to either

From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT 2 or OFF position.

TILT STEERING COLUMN

Pull the lever down and release, to unlock the steering column tilt lock. With the lever in the down position, tilt the steering column and wheel to its desired orientation. Do not push or pull the lever while tilting the wheel.

Lift the lever back to its original position to lock the steering column.

Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is

moving.

position.

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps.

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Slide on rod feature

Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage.

Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package.

Storage compartment

Press the latch to open the storage compartment.

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Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)

The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of aftermarket garage door openers:

• Place the VELCRO威 hook onto the side of the aftermarket transmitter opposite of the button.

• Place the transmitter into storage compartment, button down.

• Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of the door as needed.

• Close the door.

• Press the depression in the door

to activate the transmitter.

CENTER CONSOLE

1. Cupholders

2. Tissue holder in lid

3. Rear power point

4. Large utility compartment has an

exterior power point in front of the lid, and inside the compartment has coin holder slots, a power point, AIJ (Audio Input Jack), USB port and a business/credit card holder

The rear side of the console may incorporate the following features:

• Air vents

• Cupholders

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2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

FORD Explorer 2008 User Manual v.1

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL

CONGRATULATIONS

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

Warning symbols on your vehicle

Protecting the environment

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Special instructions

Service Data Recording

Event Data Recording

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Cell phone use

Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

GAUGES

Entertainment Systems

AUDIO SYSTEMS

Quick start — How to get going

Listening to the radio

Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)

Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)

AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)

Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)

Auxiliary input jack (Line in)

USB port (if equipped)

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

Satellite radio information (if equipped)

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Quick start

To play a DVD in the DVD system:

To play a CD in the DVD system:

To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:

To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system

To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):

Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:

Using wired headphones (not included):

To adjust display brightness:

DVD player controls

Remote control

Battery replacement

Headphones

Wireless headphones

Wired headphones

Operation

Single play/Dual play

Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)

Menu mode

Angle mode

Aspect ratio

Language

Subtitles

Audio CDs

Playing MP3 discs

MP3 disc quality factors

CD, MP3 and CD player care

Playing a DVD

Slow play

Frame by frame

Headphone/auxiliary jacks

Audio displays

Audio interaction

Parental control for the DVD system

General information

Safety information

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance

Care and service of the DVD player

Environmental extremes

Temperature extremes

Humidity and moisture condensation