Lincoln Mark LT 2008 User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 12

Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 16

Entertainment Systems 19

How to get going 19
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 23
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 31
Satellite radio information 35
Family entertainment system 38

Climate Controls 68

Automatic temperature control 68
Rear window defroster 71

Lights 72

Headlamps 72
Turn signal control 75
Bulb replacement 77

Driver Controls 82

Windshield wiper/washer control 82
Steering wheel adjustment 82
Power windows 88
Mirrors 90
Speed control 94
Message center 102
Tailgate 112

Locks and Security 121

Keys 121
Locks 121
Anti-theft system 132

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Seating and Safety Restraints 135

Seating 135
Safety restraints 141
Airbags 156
Child restraints 165

Tires, Wheels and Loading 178

Tire information 180
Tire inflation 182
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 195
Vehicle loading 200
Trailer towing 206
Recreational towing 211

Driving 212

Starting 212
Brakes 217
Traction Control™ 218
Transmission operation 221

Roadside Emergencies 240

Getting roadside assistance 240
Hazard flasher switch 242
Fuel pump shut-off switch 242
Fuses and relays 243
Changing tires 250
Lug nut torque 257
Jump starting 258
Wrecker towing 264

Customer Assistance 265

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 271
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 272

Cleaning 273

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Maintenance and Specifications 280

Engine compartment 282
Engine oil 284
Battery 287
Engine coolant 289
Fuel information 295
Air filter(s) 310
Part numbers 312
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 313
Engine data 316

Accessories 319

Index 321

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

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

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 Lincoln. 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 Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

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 the 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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Introduction

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 1,000 miles (1,600 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Notice to owners of the Mark LT

Note: Your vehicle is equipped with high performance tires. When first
driving the vehicle after it has been parked for a period of time, you may
experience a temporary ride disturbance. This is a characteristic of the
tires and should be no reason for concern. The condition should correct
itself within 5-15 miles (8-25 km) of driving. If the disturbance persists,
have the tires serviced by an authorized dealer.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

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

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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.

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.

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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

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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

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

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

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.

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Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

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

P!

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.

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

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.

Overdrive off: Illuminates when
the overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to the Driving chapter. If the
light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission
serviced soon, or damage may occur.

Traction Control™
(if equipped): Illuminates when

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

O/D

OFF

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Four wheel drive low
(if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive low is engaged.

Four wheel drive high
(if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive high is engaged.

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

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.

4x4

LOW

4x4 HI

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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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Odometer: Registers the total miles
(kilometers) of the vehicle. 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.
Press and release the message
center INFO button until TRIP
mode appears in the display. Press
the RESET button to reset.

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.

Battery voltage gauge: Indicates
the battery voltage when the
ignition is in the ON position. If the
pointer moves and stays outside the
normal operating range, have the
vehicle’s electrical system checked
by your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

Engine oil pressure gauge:

Indicates engine oil pressure. The
needle should stay in the normal
operating range (between “L” and
“H”). If the needle falls below the
normal range, stop the vehicle, turn
off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil
level is correct, have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer.

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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 arrow next to the fuel pump
icon indicates which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

For more information, refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and
Specifications chapter.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS
Quick start — How to get going

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.

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.

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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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Audiophile in-dash six CD/MP3/satellite compatible sound system

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.

Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay which
allows you to operate the window switches and audio system for up to
ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is
opened.

/ (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 CD/MP3 mode, press to select the desired disc.
In menu mode, use to select various settings.
In satellite radio mode, press to advance through the satellite radio

channels.

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

2.

(Phone): When pressed, 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 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 songs. If you attempt to save a song when the
system is full, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to

access the saved songs and press
songs. When the song appears in the display that you would like to

replace, press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display.

• 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.

/ to cycle through the saved songs. When the

/ to cycle through the saved

/ to select either

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• DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all song’s from the
system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK to
confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL
DELETED.
Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.

• 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 until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTES is
displayed. Press

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. 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.

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
When RBDS is OFF, you will not be able to search for RBDS equipped

stations or view the station name or type.
To search for specific RBDS music categories: Press MENU

repeatedly until a music category appears in the display. Press
to find the desired type. Then press SEEK, SEEK or SCAN to

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, WXYZ, etc.).

/ / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes.

/ /

/ / SEEK, SEEK to toggle RBDS ON/OFF.

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BASS: Press MENU to reach the bass setting. Use / /

SEEK, SEEK to adjust.

TREB (Treble): Press MENU to reach the treble setting.
Use

BAL (Balance): Press MENU to reach the balance setting.
Use
(B) and front (F) speakers.

FADE: Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use

(R) speakers.
ALL SEATS (Occupancy mode): Press MENU repeatedly to access.
Press
DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
SPEEDVOL (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 is1–3; 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, pressing

disc. In Folder mode, pressing
through tracks within the selected folder.

COMPRESS (Compression): Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press
MENU until COMPRESS ON/OFF appears in the display. Use

system will bring soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level.

/ / SEEK, SEEK to adjust.

/ / SEEK, SEEK to adjust the audio between the back

/ /

SEEK, SEEK to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right

/ / SEEK to optimize sound for ALL SEATS,

/ / SEEK, SEEK to adjust.

SEEK, SEEK will scroll through all tracks on the

SEEK, SEEK will scroll only

/ /

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4. AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle

through FES/DVD (if equipped),
LINE IN (Auxiliary audio mode),
SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (Satellite Radio if equipped).
For location and further information on the 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.

5. SEEK: In radio mode, press

/ to access the

previous/next strong station.

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

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press
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 to fast seek through the previous /next channels.

In TEXT MODE, press SEEK, SEEK to view the
previous/additional display text.
In CATEGORY MODE, press

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

/ OK:

6.

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/DVD. The CD/DVD status will
display in the radio display.

OK: Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media
features. 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.

/ to

SEEK, SEEK to

SEEK, SEEK to seek to the

SEEK, SEEK to select a category.

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7. SHUFFLE: In CD/MP3 mode,

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.

8. FOLDER

to access next folder on MP3 discs,
if available.

FOLDER: Press FOLDER

9.

to access the 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.

: Press FOLDER

12. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset control until sound returns. You may store up to
six stations in each frequency band for a total of 18.

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 to

hear a brief sampling of radio
stations or CD tracks.

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In CD/MP3 mode, press and release to display track title, artist name,
and disc title and file name (if available).

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.
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
channels in the selected category. Press again to stop.Satellite radio is

available only with a valid SIRIUS 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 CD/MP3 is already loaded
into the system, CD/MP3 play will
begin where it ended last.

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.

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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 all discs are
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.

18.

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 only one disc is in the system, press

To auto eject up to 6 CDs, press and hold until the system begins
ejecting all loaded discs. If the discs are not removed, the system will
reload the discs.

19. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3 label

side up.

(CD eject): To eject a disc

. Select

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Auxiliary input jack (Line in)

Your vehicle is equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ), located in
the instrument panel tray. 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
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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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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.

• 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.

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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.

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
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• 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.

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.

.mp3

.mp3

11

2

2

3

.mp3

.mp3

.doc

.ppt

.xls

3

.mp3

4

.mp3

5

.mp3

64

7

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.

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.

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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.

• 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

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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.

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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.

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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.

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
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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.

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

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

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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.

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.

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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.

DVD player controls

Aor B. Headphones

16

ENTER

15

MENU

14

RETURN

13

12

1

2

4

3

MEDIA

VOLUME

A

B

10

6

5

VIDEO

7

11

9

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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.

3.
release for the previous chapter or
track. Press and hold to reverse
search a DVD, Video CD, or FES CD in DVD/CD mode.

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

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.

(Reverse): Press and

(Fast forward): Press and

/ (Play/Pause): Press

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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.)

11.
(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.

/ (Headphones/Speakers): Press once for Dual Play

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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.

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.

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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.

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

increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume for the wired headphones.

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

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(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.

12.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

• 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
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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
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.

/ on the DVD player to

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.

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).

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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”.

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
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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.

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.

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.

Entertainment Systems

Audio CDs

To play audio CDs on your DVD system:

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

1.

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
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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.

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.

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• 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.

• 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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,
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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.

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:

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• SEEK: Press to advance to the previous ( ) or next ( ) DVD
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.

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.

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

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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 vehicle. 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.

Safety information

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.

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

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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

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.

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).

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
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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Note: The navigation system, which may be available on your vehicle, is
not equipped with THX威 .

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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM WITH HEATED SEATS

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius
using the message center, refer to Units (Fahrenheit/Celsius) in the
Driver Controls chapter.

MAX A/C: For maximum cooling performance, press
and set the temperature to 60° F (16° C) and the highest blower setting.

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1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and
thin ice. To exit

2.

Fan speed control: Press to manually increase or decrease the

fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.

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3. A.

window. Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more
information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and
heated mirrors, the same button will activate both.

3. B. Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate. This

feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.

4.

seat. Press once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again
to activate low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the
passenger heated seat.

5.

outlets, and the front and rear seat floor ducts.

6.

7.

outlets, and the front and rear seat floor ducts.

8.

registers.

9.

once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again to activate
low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the driver
heated seat.

10. Manual override controls: Allows you to manually select where

airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

11.

recirculation in cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be
engaged manually in any other airflow selection except

Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except
MAX A/C.

12. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,

Rear defroster (if equipped): Press to defrost the rear

Passenger heated seat control: Press to heat the passenger

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, demister

: Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, demister

: Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console

Driver heated seat control: Press to heat the driver seat. Press

Recirculation control: Press to activate/deactivate air

select another mode.

(defrost).

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13. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

14. Temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the temperature

in the vehicle cabin.

15. AUTO: To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and

select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on
or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
the desired temperature.

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
airflow selector in the OFF or with

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back 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.”

• For maximum cooling performance (Max A/C):

In AUTO : Press AUTO control and set to desired temperature.

In Manual Override Control: Press the
(recirculation) controls, set the temperature to 60°F (15°C) and the fan

to the highest blower setting.

• To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Select A/C.

3. Adjust 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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position.

(recirculated air) engaged.

(panel), A/C, and

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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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)

The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to defrost your rear windshield from fog and thin ice. If equipped,
it also operates the heated mirror to remove snow and thin ice from the
side mirrors.

Ensure that the ignition is in the ON position. Press to turn the defroster
ON/OFF. The indicator light will illuminate when activated.

Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control
clockwise to the first position
turn on the parking lamps. Rotate
clockwise to the second
position
headlamps.

Autolamp control

The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system will allow you
to keep the headlamps on for 0–180
seconds, after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF. See Message Center
in the Driver Controls chapter.

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise to

to also turn on the

to

.

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to

Fog lamp control

The headlamp control also operates
the fog lamps. The fog lamps can be
turned on only when the headlamp

control is in the
position and the high beams are not

turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you

to turn fog lamps on. The fog lamp
indicator light

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High beams

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

Flash to pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.

In order for the DRLs to function:

• the ignition must be in the ON position and

• the headlamp control is in the OFF, parking lamp or autolamp

position.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate the 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.

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.

Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.

Move the control to the full down
position, past detent, to prevent the interior lights from illuminating
when the doors are opened.

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 at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.

Vertical aim adjustment

1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.

• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)

• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)

• (4) Horizontal reference line

2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp (indicated
by a 3.0 mm circle on the lens) to
the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4
meter) horizontal reference line on
the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works
well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood. Cover one of the headlamps so no light hits the wall.

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4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge towards the
right. If this edge is not at the
horizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted so the edge
is at the same height as the horizontal reference line.

5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then usea4mm
socket/wrench to turn the adjuster
either counterclockwise (to adjust
down) or clockwise (to adjust up)
aligning the upper edge of the light
pattern up to the horizontal line.

6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE
AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.

7. Repeat Steps 3–5 for the other headlamp.

8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left
turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn
signal.

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INTERIOR LAMPS

Map lamps

To turn on the map lamps, press the
control next to each lamp.

Rear map lamp (if equipped)

The rear map lamp lights are
located on the end of the overhead
rail system. The map lamp lights
when any door is not completely
closed, the instrument panel switch
is pushed past the detent and when
any of the remote entry controls are
pressed while the ignition is off.

Courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped)

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

The dome lamp will stay on if the
control is moved to the passenger
side position. When the control is in
the middle position, the lamp will
only come on when a door is
opened. If the control is moved to the driver’s side position, the lamp will
not come on at all.

With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can
be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.

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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. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.

Function Number of

bulbs

Headlamps 2 H13/9008
Front park/turn lamps 2 3157A (amber)
Front sidemarker 2 194
Fog lamps 2 9140
Backup lamp 2 3156K
Rear stop/turn/sidemarker/tail

lamp
High-mount brakelamp 1 921
Cargo lamp 2 921
Map lamp 2 906
Rear dome lamp 1 921
License plate lamp 2 194
Exterior mounted mirror turn

signal indicator
Puddle lamp 2 See your dealer
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer

2 3457K

2 See your dealer

Trade number

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Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open

the hood.

2. At the top and inboard side of the

headlamp, peel the protective cover
back from the lower screws and
loosen the three retaining screws.

3. Once the three retaining screws

have been removed, disengage the
tab at the top center of the
headlamp assembly by lifting it up.

4. Slide headlamp assembly forward

disconnecting the snap attachment
at the fender and disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by
pulling rearward.

5. Remove the bulb by turning it

counterclockwise, then pull it
straight 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.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and open the
hood.

2. At the top and inboard side of the
headlamp, peel the protective cover
back from the lower screws and
loosen the three retaining screws.

3. Once the three retaining screws
have been removed, disengage the
tab at the top center of the
headlamp assembly by lifting it up.

4. Slide the headlamp assembly
forward disconnecting the snap
attachment at the fender.

5. Remove bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise and then pull the
bulb straight out.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

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Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs

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

2. Open the tailgate to expose the
lamp assembly bolts and remove the
two bolts from the tail lamp
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3. Carefully pull the lamp assembly
straight rearward from the tailgate
pillar to disengage two hidden
snap-in retainers.

4. Remove bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.

5. Pull bulb straight out of socket
and press in the new bulb.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs

Make sure the headlamp control is
in the OFF position.

1. Remove the two screws and move
the lamp assembly away from the
vehicle to expose the bulb sockets.

2. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating counterclockwise and
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.

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

Install the new bulbs in reverse order.

Replacing fog lamp bulbs

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

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

3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the fog lamp bulb.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs

For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.

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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:

1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.

2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.

3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.

4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.

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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.

TILT STEERING

Push the lever down to unlock the
steering column. While the lever is
in the down position, tilt the
steering column to the desired
position.

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While holding the steering wheel,
pull the lever up to its original
position to lock the steering column.

Never adjust the steering
column when the vehicle is

moving.

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR

(IF EQUIPPED)

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

CENTER CONSOLE

The center console offers several useful storage features. These include:

1. Cupholders

2. Tissue holder in lid

3. Power point

4. Large utility compartment has

Coin holder slots and a Cardholder
located inside on the passenger side
and a Pen holder on the lid.

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4

2

3

Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package. The overhead console can come on rails, which can
be removed by the customer, or it can come as a non-rail component of
the headliner, which cannot be removed.

If your vehicle is equipped with a overhead console rail system, there are
several features that can be operated.

1. To open the bins, move the

center latch forward which will
allow the door to be opened.

2. The latches on the side of the

bins are to enable the user to
remove the bin or add a dealer
purchased feature.

Sliding the bins on the rails may
cause damage to the headliner.
The removable bins are to be
snapped into place not slid.

Overhead Storage Bins

• When on the overhead rail, adjacent bins must be pinned together.
Bins adjacent to the End Cap must be pinned to the End Cap. Bins
without pin attachments should not be placed on the overhead rail.

Failure to pin the bins together can allow the bins to become
separated from the rail under certain conditions.

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Bin Removal

Attach and remove bins from the rail using the following instructions:

Place both palms on the underside of the storage bin, avoiding the
storage bin door.

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While pushing upwards with palms, grip the side latches with fingers and
squeeze.

With pressure applied with palms and side latches squeezed down, pull
downward on the entire storage bin and remove.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

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The auxiliary power point is located
on the instrument panel.

Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).

To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power
point(s) over the vehicle capacity of
12 VDC/180W. If the power point or
cigar lighter socket is not working, a
fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside
Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses.

To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to
be running (in a safe manner) to avoid unintentional discharge of the
battery. To prevent the battery from being discharged:

• do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is
not running,

• do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and
other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for
extended periods.

An additional auxiliary power point
is located on the lower rear side of
the center console. The power point
is accessible from the rear seats.

Always keep the power point caps
closed when not being used.

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Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.

Do not hold the lighter in with your
hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and
socket. The lighter will be released
from its heating position when it is
ready to be used.

Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.

Ashtray

The ashtray is located on the
instrument panel.

To open ashtray, push in on the
door and release. The ashtray
assembly will tip out. To close, push
assembly in completely and release.

POWER WINDOWS

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let
children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure

themselves.

When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in

the proximity of the window openings.

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Press and hold the bottom part of
the rocker switch to open the
window. Press and hold the top part
of the rocker switch to close the
window.

Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are
open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This
noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately two to
three inches.

One touch down

Allows the driver’s window to open
fully without holding the control
down. Press completely down on
the bottom part of the rocker switch
and release quickly. Press the rocker
switch again to stop.

Window lock

The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.

To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver’s press the left
side of the control.

Note: The rear window switches will not illuminate when the window
control is in the LOCKED position.

Press the right side to restore the window controls.

Power Sliding Back Window

To operate the power sliding back window, the ignition switch must be in
the Run or Accessory position.

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• Press and hold the bottom part of
the rocker switch to open window
all the way to the full open
position.

• Press and hold the top part of the
rocker switch to close the
window.

When operating the power sliding back window you must ensure
all rear seat occupants and/or cargo are not in the proximity of

the back window.

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let
children play with the power sliding back window. They may

seriously injure themselves.

Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until
the driver’s door is opened.

INTERIOR MIRROR

The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm
which lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from SIDE to SIDE.

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion.

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Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror

Your vehicle is equipped with an
interior rear view mirror and a
driver’s side exterior mirror that has
an auto-dimming function. The
electronic day/night mirror will
change from the normal (high
reflective) state to the non-glare
(darkened) state when bright lights
(glare) reach the interior mirror. When the interior mirror detects bright
light from behind the vehicle, the interior rear view mirror and the
driver’s side exterior mirror will automatically adjust (darken) to
minimize glare.

The mirrors will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.

Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior
rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror
performance.

Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

Note: If equipped with a Reverse Camera System, a video image will

display in the mirror when the vehicle is put in (R) reverse. As you shift
into any other gear from (R) Reverse, the image will remain for a few
seconds and then turn off. Refer to Reverse Camera System in the
Driving chapter.

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power side view mirrors

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Rotate the control clockwise to

adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to

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Memory feature

The power side view mirror positions are saved when doing a memory
set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality
features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry
transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver’s door
(if equipped with memory feature). Refer to Memory
seats/mirrors/adjustable pedals in the Seating and Safety Restraints
chapter.

Fold-away mirrors

Fold the side mirrors in carefully
before driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.

Powerfold mirrors (if equipped)

With powerfold mirrors, you can fold
the side mirrors using the power
mirror switch.

1. Rotate the switch to the

center/neutral position.

2. Momentarily pull the switch

rearward to auto fold in.

3. Momentarily pull the switch rearward again to fold back to design

position.

The powerfold mirrors may be moved inward/outward manually.
However, if a mirror is moved manually, it will need to be reset. A mirror
which has not been reset may appear to be loose. To reset: with the
switch in the center position, momentarily pull the switch rearward to
fold the mirrors in. An audible ⬙click⬙ will be heard indicating
re-synchronization. If the click is not heard, use the switch to fold the
mirrors out, then in, until the click is heard. After that, the mirrors will
operate normally until they are again moved manually.

Note: Ten or more switch activations within 1 minute, or repeated
folding/unfolding of the mirrors while holding the switch rearward during
the full travel may cause the system to disable the fold/unfold function to
protect motors from overheating. Should this occur, wait approximately 3
minutes for the system to reset and function to return to normal.

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Heated outside mirrors

Heated mirrors remove ice, mist and
fog. To activate the heated mirrors,
press the rear defrost button
located on the climate control panel.

Refer to Rear window defrost in
the Climate Controls chapter for
more information.

On vehicles not equipped with rear
defrost, press the heated mirror
control located on the climate
control panel, refer to the Climate
Controls chapter for more information.

Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions
could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.

Exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator

When the vehicle turn signal is
activated, the lower portion of the
mirror housing will blink.

This feature provides an indicator to
the driver that the vehicle turn
signal is working properly.

R

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)

The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P (Park) position.

Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal.

• Press the bottom of the control to
adjust the pedals toward you.

• Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you.

The adjustment allows for approximately 3 inches (76 mm) of maximum
travel.

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Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the
pedals while the vehicle is moving.

SPEED CONTROL

With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery or unpaved.

Setting speed control

The controls for using your speed
control are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.

1. Press the ON control and release

it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press the SET control and release

it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

5. The indicator

instrument cluster will turn on.

light on the

Note:

• Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a
steep hill.

• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you
may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.

• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below
your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.

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Resuming a set speed

Press the RESUME control and
release it. This will automatically
return the vehicle to the previously
set speed.

Increasing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to set a higher
speed:

• Press and hold the SET control
until you get to the desired
speed, then release the control.
You can also use the SET control
to operate the Tap-Up function.
Press and release this control to
increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the
vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control.

Reducing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to reduce a set
speed:

• Press and hold the CST (coast)
control until you get to the
desired speed, then release the
control. You can also use the CST
control to operate the Tap-Down
function. Press and release this
control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h).

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• Depress the brake pedal until the
desired vehicle speed is reached,
press the SET control.

Turning off speed control

There are two ways to turn off the speed control:

• Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle’s previously
set speed, if RESUME is then selected, the vehicle will return to the
previously set speed.

• Press the speed control OFF
control. This will erase your
vehicle’s previously set speed.

Note: When you turn off the speed
control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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 steering wheel controls and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.

These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control
features.

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Audio control features

Press

• AM, FM1, FM2 (if equipped)

• CD (if equipped)

• FES/DVD (if equipped)

• SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 (Satellite

• AUX (IN LINE) (if equipped)

In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode:

• Press and release SEEK to select the next preset station or press and

In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped):

• Press and release SEEK to advance through preset channels or press

In CD mode:

• Press and release SEEK to select the next track selection on the CD

In any mode:

• Press VOL + or − to adjust

to select:

Radio mode if equipped).

hold SEEK to select the next strong station within the selected radio
band.

and hold SEEK to increment to the next subscribed channel.

or press and hold SEEK to fast forward in the current track selection.

volume.

Climate control features

Press TEMP + or - to adjust
temperature.

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Press FAN + or - to adjust fan
speed.

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

The moon roof control is located on the overhead console.

Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children

unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves.

When closing the moon roof, you should verify that it is free of

obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the
proximity of the moon roof opening.

Note: The moon roof will open to the “comfort” position first before
opening all the way. The “comfort” position helps to alleviate rumbling
wind noise which may happen in the vehicle with the roof fully opened.

To open the moon roof: The moon
roof is equipped with a one-touch
open feature. Press and release
the
will open to the “comfort” position.
Press and release the control again
to fully open. To stop the one-touch
open feature press either the

or control again.

To close the moon roof: The
moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express closing
feature. Press and release the
motion at any time during the one-touch closing, press the control again.

To vent the moon roof: Press and hold the
roof must be in the closed position in order to move it into the
vent position. To close, press and hold the

panel stops moving.

control. The moon roof

front portion of the control. To stop

control. The moon

control until the glass

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The moon roof has a built-in sliding shade that can be manually opened
or closed when the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward
the front of the vehicle.

HOMELINK姞 WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM

The HomeLink威 Wireless Control
System, located on the driver’s visor,
provides a convenient way to
replace up to three hand-held
transmitters with a single built-in
device. This feature will learn the
radio frequency codes of most
transmitters to operate garage
doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and
home or office lighting.

When programming your HomeLink威 Wireless Control System to

a garage door or gate, be sure that people and objects are out of
the way to prevent potential harm or damage.

Do not use the HomeLink威 Wireless Control System with any garage
door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by
U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot
detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet
current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact
HomeLink威 at: www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for
future programming procedures (i.e. new HomeLink威 equipped vehicle
purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the
programmed Homelink威 buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to
Programming in this section.

Programming

Do not program HomeLink威 with the vehicle parked in the garage.
Note: Your vehicle may require the ignition switch to be turned to the

ACC position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink威.Itis
also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held
transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink威 for quicker
training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

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1. Position the end of your
hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches
(2–8 cm) away from the HomeLink威
button you wish to program (located
on your visor) while keeping the
indicator light in view.

2. Simultaneously press and hold
both the chosen HomeLink威 and
hand-held transmitter buttons until the HomeLink威 indicator light
changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light. Now you may release
both the HomeLink威 and hand-held transmitter buttons.

Note: Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to
replace Step 2 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator and
Canadian Programming” in this section for Canadian residents.

3. Firmly press, hold for five seconds and release the programmed
HomeLink威 button up to two separate times to activate the door. If the
door does not activate, press and hold the just-trained HomeLink威
button and observe the indicator light.

• If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete
and your device should activate when the HomeLink威 button is pressed
and released.

• If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns
to a constant light continue with “Programming” Steps 4 through
6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device (most

commonly a garage door opener).

4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,
locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hanging
antenna wire is attached to the unit).

5. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and
color of the button may vary by manufacturer.)

Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step 6.

6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and

release the programmed HomeLink威 button. Repeat the
press/hold/release sequence again and, depending on the brand of the

garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this
sequence a third time to complete the programming.

HomeLink威 should now activate your rolling code equipped device. To
program additional HomeLink威 buttons begin with Step 1 in the
“Programming” section. For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLink威 at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

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