FORD Five Hundred 2006 User Manual v.2

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 14

Entertainment Systems 17

AM/FM stereo with CD 17 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 20 Family entertainment system 25

Climate Controls 40

Manual heating and air conditioning 40 Automatic temperature control 42 Rear window defroster 47

Lights 48

Headlamps 48 Turn signal control 52 Bulb replacement 52

Driver Controls 58

Windshield wiper/washer control 58 Steering wheel adjustment 59 Power windows 61 Mirrors 64 Speed control 65 Message center 74

Locks and Security 84

Keys 84 Locks 84 Anti-theft system 96

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Seating and Safety Restraints 101

Seating 101 Safety restraints 109 Airbags 122 Child restraints 136

Tires, Wheels and Loading 148

Tire Information 148 Tire Inflation 150 Vehicle loading 162 Trailer towing 168 Recreational towing 171

Driving 172

Starting 172 Brakes 175 Traction control 177 Transmission operation 179

Roadside Emergencies 192

Getting roadside assistance 192 Hazard flasher switch 193 Fuel pump shut-off switch 194 Fuses and relays 194 Changing tires 201 Lug Nut Torque 207 Jump starting 207 Wrecker towing 213

Customer Assistance 215

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 221

Cleaning 222

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Maintenance and Specifications 229

Engine compartment 231 Engine oil 233 Battery 236 Engine Coolant 238 Fuel information 244 Part numbers 258 Refill capacities 259 Lubricant specifications 261

Accessories 267

Index 270

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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.

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.

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.

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

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

Warning symbols on your vehicle

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

Protecting the environment

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

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

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

Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer. 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 during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.

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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.

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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Special instructions

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

Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

Cell phone use

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment.

Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner’s Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this

Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings.

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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

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Check Fuel Cap

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Low Tire Pressure Warning

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive 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 bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information.

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

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.

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Check fuel cap (if equipped):

Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter.

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 or a brake system malfunction 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.

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BRAKE

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 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.

ABS

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Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.

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

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

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

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

Traction Control娂 active:

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

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).

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Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.

Low washer fluid (if equipped):

Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

Door ajar (if equipped):

Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door or decklid is open.

Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock娂 Passive Anti-theft System has been activated.

Throttle Control/Transmission:

Illuminates when a powertrain fault or an AWD fault (if equipped) has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators 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.

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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. 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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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.

The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information.

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.

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

• Without Message Center

• With Message Center

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

switch the display from Metric to English.

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

• Without Message Center To reset, tap on the ODO/TRIP

button to toggle the display between the trip and the odometer. Holding the ODO/TRIP button for two seconds or more will reset the trip odometer to zero.

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• With Message Center To reset with the ODO/TRIP button:

• Tap on the button to toggle the display between the trip and the odometer. Holding the ODO/TRIP button for two seconds or more will reset the trip odometer to zero.

To reset with the message center buttons:

• Select the TRIP function from the INFO menu. Depressing the RESET control for approximately one second will reset the trip odometer to zero.

Note: The following is for vehicles without a message center. For vehicles with a message center, refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter.

Oil Life/Oil Change: OIL LIFE displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 percent and again when the engine oil life remaining is between 5% and 1%. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE message will be displayed. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the display and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the following:

1. Tap on the ODO/TRIP button to toggle the display between the

odometer and trip odometer.

2. Tap on the ODO/TRIP button again to toggle the display between the

trip odometer and OIL LIFE XX% display.

3. Press and hold the ODO/TRIP button for ten seconds or more to

display OIL LIFE 100%. Your oil life is now reset.

4. Tap on the ODO/TRIP button to return the display to odometer.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo/ single CD sound system (if equipped)

COMPRESS

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

/ Tuner: Press to

manually go up or down the radio frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the

playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

3. Menu: Press to toggle through

the following modes:

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. Use MENU again to disengage clock mode. If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to Clock in the

Driver Controls chapter.

/ to manually increase/decrease. Press

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Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press

MENU to access. Use 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.

/ / SEEK to set.

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK .

Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.

Use

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use

Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind

noise. Press MENU to access and use Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is

the maximum setting.

4. Aux: Press to toggle between

FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.

5. Seek: Press to access the next

strong station or track.

6. Text: This control is not

operational.

7. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in

random order.

/ / SEEK .

/ / SEEK to adjust.

8. Comp (Compression): In CD

mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

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9. Repeat: Press to repeat the

current CD track.

10. Fast forward: Press to

manually advance in a CD track.

11. Rewind: Press to manually

reverse in a CD track.

12. Memory presets: To set a

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

13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling

of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

14. Seek: Press to access the

previous strong station or track.

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

frequency band.

16. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If

a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

18. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.

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19. CD slot: Insert a CD label side

up.

Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Sound System (if equipped)

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

/ Tune/Disc selector:

Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency or to select a desired disc. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the

playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

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3. Menu: Press to toggle through

the following modes:

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .

Use 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.

/ / SEEK to turn on/off.

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use

Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.

Use

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use

Occupancy mode: (Available on Audiophile radios only): Use DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly

with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Setting the clock: Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Press

If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to “Setting the clock” in the Driver Controls chapter.

Track/Folder Mode: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track Mode, pressing

In Folder mode, pressing within the selected folder.

Compression: Available only in CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

/ / SEEK .

/ / SEEK select and optimize sound for ALL SEATS,

/ / SEEK to adjust. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0

/ / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes.

SEEK will scroll through all tracks on the disc.

SEEK will scroll only through tracks

/ / SEEK .

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Repeat: Available only in CD mode. Press to repeat the current CD track.

RDS (Available on Audiophile radios only): Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz/RB, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40. RDS (only available in FM mode) must be activated to access Find and Show functions. To activate, press and hold MENU until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the display. Press MENU repeatedly to scroll through Find, Show and RDS.

Use will not be able to access Find and Show functions.

Find: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for the desired music category. Use

Show: Allows you to display the name of the radio station or program type. Use

4. Aux: Press to toggle between

FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.

5. Seek: Press to access the next

strong station or track.

/ / SEEK to toggle RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is Off, you

/ to find the desired program type, then use

SEEK or SCAN to begin the search.

/ / SEEK to show type, name or none.

6. Text: In CD mode, this feature

reads and displays track song title, artist name and album title.

7. Shuffle: Press to play the tracks

in random order.

8. FOLDER: Press to access next

folder on MP3 discs, if folders are available.

9. FOLDER: press to access the

previous folder on MP3 discs, if folders are available.

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10. Fast forward: Press to

manually advance in a CD track.

11. Rewind: Press to manually

reverse in a CD track.

12. Memory presets: To set a

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

13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling

of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

14. Seek: Press to access the

previous strong station or track.

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

frequency band.

16. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn

17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If

a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

18. LOAD: Press to load a CD.

Press LOAD and a memory preset to load to a specific slot. Press and hold to autoload up to six CDs.

19. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.

Press and hold to auto eject all CDs present in the system. If there is no CD present, the display will read NO CD.

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20. CD slot: Insert a CD label side

up.

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.

CD/CD player care

Do:

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

• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner

and wipe from the center out.

Don’t:

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

• 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. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to

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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.

Navigation system (if equipped)

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

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment DVD System which allows you to play commercial DVDs, CDs and also most CD R/W, DVD R/W, VCD, and MP3 media. You can also plug in and play auxiliary media devices such as video game systems and MP3 players. Please review this material to become familiar with the Family Entertainment System (FES) features and safety information.

DVD player controls

1. MAIN control

• NEXT — Press to access the next track on the CD, the next chapter on the DVD, or to go up in cursor mode.

• PREV — Press to access the previous track on the CD, the previous chapter on the DVD, or to go down in cursor mode.

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• REV — Press to reverse within the active CD track or DVD chapter in play mode. Also press to move the cursor left in the menu active mode.

• FWD — Press to advance within the active CD track or DVD chapter in play mode. Also press to move the cursor right in the menu active mode.

2. PLAY/PAUSE control

Press to playback or pause the DVD.

3. DIM control

Press (+) to increase or (-) to decrease the brightness on the screen.

4. ENTER control

Press to select the function highlighted on the active menu. ENTER may also be used by some user interactive discs during movie play.

5. MENU control

Press to bring up the disc menu.

6. AUX control

Press to switch DVD player from play mode to auxiliary mode.

7. Auxiliary jacks

Input jacks for standard video/audio media device.

8. STOP/EJECT control

Press once to stop a disc from playing. Press a second time to eject the disc. (If a disc is not playing, but is present in the system, pressing eject will eject the disc).

9. DISPLAY (DISP) control

Press to enable the on screen display of the player’s menu and user’s display adjustments. Double click the DISP button to change the format of the display. If the DVD disc format is NORMAL, it can be changed to full screen by selecting WIDE SCREEN. Use the NEXT and PREV button to scroll through the different format of the display. Please note that the screen quality will degrade if the display mode is changed to “Zoom.”

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DVD control features Menu control

Press the MENU control to enter the DVD menu. This allows you to navigate and select within the DVD generated menu structure. Once in MENU mode:

• Press the NEXT control to move the cursor one position upward

• Press the PREV control to move the cursor one position downward

• Press the REV control to move the cursor left one position

Entertainment Systems

REV

FWD

• Press the FWD control to move the cursor right one position

REV

FWD

Next/Previous control

The NEXT (up) and PREV (down) controls allows you to access the next or previous track on a CD or chapter on a DVD. When pressed,

REV

FWD

the playing audio will mute momentarily while the next chapter is accessed. Press and hold to advance or reverse multiple tracks or chapters.

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REV/FWD control

Press the REV/FWD control during playback mode to reverse or advance at a normal speed. Press the REV/FWD control again to cancel the reverse/advance action and return to normal playback mode

Enter control

The ENTER control allows you to select highlighted items when in MENU mode.

CD play mode

Press NEXT during CD play to advance to the next track. If you press NEXT while the last track is playing, the system will wrap around to the first track and begin play.

Slow play mode

To enter slow play mode, press the PLAY/PAUSE control. This will pause the disc playing. Once the system is in pause mode, press the FWD or REV control for slow motion playback. Three different speeds in forward and one speed in reverse are available depending on how long the control is held. Slow reverse only has one speed. Press the control once for slow motion playback. Press the control again to disengage slow motion playback. Press the PLAY/PAUSE control to return to normal playback mode.

User menu mode

To adjust the display setting, press DISP once and the player menu will appear. Press DISP again to adjust the display setting. Use the arrow controls and the ENTER controls to select the various screen settings. (Available screen selections are 16x9, 4x3 and Zoom).

The DVD player will read the disc type and configure the display accordingly. Some movies have a wide screen movie format to fit a normal 4x3 screen. In this case, the movie will have black bars on the top and bottom. When shown on the screen, it may appear as a small

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screen within the wide screen. It may be desirable to view this type of movie in zoom mode. To enter zoom mode, press DISP once for the player menu and again to adjust the display setting. Select zoom from the screen settings by using the arrow and ENTER controls.

Remote control

1. REV (REVERSE) control

Press to reverse the direction of the DVD movie.

2. FWD (FORWARD) control

Press to advance the direction of the DVD movie.

3. PLAY/STOP control

When playing, press PLAY/STOP to stop the disc. When stopped, press PLAY/STOP to play the disc.

4. SEEK control

Press to reverse ( track of the CD.

5. DISP (DISPLAY) control

Press to enable the on screen display of the player’s menu and display settings. Once the display is on, use SEEK to highlight the desired screen setting.

) or advance ( ) the chapter of the DVD or the

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6. ENTER /MEMORY control

In DVD playback mode, press the control to select a highlighted item from the menu.

In stop mode, press the control to select the next audio memory preset.

7. MENU/MODE control

In DVD playback mode, press to access the disc menu.

In stop mode, press to change media types (e.g. AM, FM, CD...)

8. VOL (VOLUME) control

Press (+) to increase or (-) to decrease the volume level.

Dual play mode

Press the radio preset controls 2 and 4 at the same time to enable or disable dual play.

During dual play, the rear vehicle speakers will be deactivated and the wireless headphones will become active. Please note that the infrared headphones are active only when the Family Entertainment System is playing a movie.

During dual play mode, two different medias can be played in the vehicle:

1. The driver can choose, and control, a source on the main radio face

(radio, CD or DVD) and listen to it using the front speakers.

2. Passengers in the rear can listen to the DVD player or AUX input via

the wireless headphones.

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Single play mode

When the ignition is turned on, the radio will be in Single Play Mode.

Single play mode allows one media selection (FM/AM, CD, DVD or AUX) to be heard on all the vehicle speakers.

If radio is in Dual Play Mode, with a DVD playing in the rear, and another media (FM/AM, CD) playing on front speakers, changing to single play will turn the DVD player off.

When radio is powered off and back on, it will be in Single Play mode, even if upon power off the radio was in Dual play mode.

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