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SoftTouch Navigation System
250-7614 2011-2013 Ford Edge Installatio n Instr uctions
General App licabilit y:
Ford - 2011-2013 Explorer, 2011-2013 Taurus, 2011-2013 Flex, 2013 Fusion, 2013 F-150/250/350
Lincoln – 2012-2013 MKZ, MKX, MKS, MKT
For video installation instructions, please visit us online at www.rostra.com.
INSTAL LATION PERFORME D ON FORD EDGE FOR REFERENCE ONLY!
Parts Identification Page 1
Vehicle Preparation Page 2
Programming Switch Settings Page 2
Installation Page 3
Parts Ide nt ific a tion
Item Qty. Description
1 1 Navigation interface module
2 1 Vehicle interface harness
3 1 Stylus
4 1 Navigation interface board
5 1 LCD IN harness and LCD IN harness
6 1 GPS ant enna with magnetic base
7 1 GPS speaker
8 1 Speaker and reverse camera input harness
9 1 VHB tape
Form #5417, Rev. A, 03-08-13
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STOP – Install At Your Own Risk
YOU MUST READ THESE WARNINGS AND NOTICE BEFORE PRODUCT
HAN D LING AN D INSTA LL A T IO N!
PRODUCT AND VEHICLE APPLICATION WARRANTY D ISCLAIMER
WARNING
! The Navigation Electronic Components are sensitiv e to Electro-S tatic
Discharge (ESD). DO NOT HANDLE THE NAVIGAT ION ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS WITHOUT PROPER E S D GROUNDING DURING
INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO USE PROPER ESD PROTECTION WHEN
HANDLING THE NAVIGATION COMPONENTS WILL VOID THE PRODUCT
WARRANTY.
WARNING
! Installation of this Navigat ion Electr onics produ ct in the vehicle radio
head unit must be performed by a professional technician that is experienced with
proper work methods, ESD handling requirements, and knowledgeable of specific
procedures for radio disassembly, Navigat ion Electronics installation, and reassembly of the vehicle Radio Head Unit as well as proper handling requirements of
all components involved. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER DISASSEMBLY,
INSTALLATION, AND REASSEMBLY PROCEDURES AND PROPER
COMPONENT HANDLING REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN
IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE RADIO HEAD UNIT AND/ OR
THE NAVIGATION ELECTRONICS AND WILL VOID THE PROD UCT
WARRANTY!
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER NOTICE!
Radio removal, disassembly, installa tion
of Navigation Electronics, and Radio re-ass em bly/re-installation is the
responsibility of the installer, not Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. It is recommended
that you contract a professional installer that is experienced with proper work
methods involving electroni cs and knowledgeable of specifi c procedures for radio
disassembly, Navigation Electronics installation, and re-assembly/re-installation of
the Radio Head U n it in th e vehicle. INSTALLATION DAMAGE TO THE
VEHICLE RADIO HEAD UNIT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ROSTRA
PRECISION CONTROLS, INC. AND IS EXPRESSLY NOT COVERED UNDER
THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.
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WARNING
To avoid dangerous distractions that may lead to an accident, the driver should never operate
the system while the ve hic le is in motion. Before installing th is product, the seller should
inform the end-user of proper use and compliance with the proper instructions and all state and
federal la ws.
Vehicle Preparation
Before beginning yo ur installation, fa milia rize yourself with the installation instructions and the
So ftTo uch Navigat ion system comp onents.
To ensure your safety, (A) apply the emergency brake and (B) read t h is entire manu al before
beginning.
CAUTION: It is advisable to disconnect the negative battery cable for 3 minutes before
beginning installation, to avoid unintended air bag deployment. Note and record any anti-theft
radio codes prior to disconnecting.
Default Programming Switch (D ip Sw itch) Settings
Default Programming Switch Settings
1 – Off 2 – Off 3 – On 4 – Off 5 – On 6 – On 7 – Off 8 – On
Factory or Aftermarket Camera Settings
To use an aftermarket camera – Place switch #1 in OFF position.
To use the vehicle’s factory camera – Place switch #1 in ON position.
Visit www.rostra.com to view all compatible backup ca meras!
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Installation
Using even pre ssur e, ge ntly remove the trim strips
running from the center console to the dashboard by
lifting them away.
Remove the four screws from both sides of the trim
sur rounding the vehic le’s shift leve r.
Remove the four screws attaching the facto r y radio
trim to the dashboard.
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Decouple the clips attaching the radio trim to the shift
lever trim.
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Remove the radio trim from the vehicle making sure to
unplug the wire harness for the air conditioning
controls.
Remove the four screws securing the factory touch
screen to the dashboard. Place them somewhere
where they will not be lost.
Gently turn the touch screen unit toward s the driver’s
side of the vehicle to easily access the factory wiring
harnesses.
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Gently remove these harness es ( Note: the large
factory harness includes a locking retainer clip.)
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Gently lift the touch screen unit from the vehicle’s
dashboard.
Remove the four screws from the backside of the
touch screen unit.
Remove the four screws surrounding the outside of the
touch screen unit.
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Gently lift open the casing of the touch screen unit to
gain access to the ribbon cables on the interior.
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Using a small pry tool, gently release the large ribbon
cable tab.
Gently remove the small ribbon cable from the board
as well.
Remove the four screws securing the touch screen
interface board to the touch screen unit…
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…this exposes the interface plug underneath.
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Lift away the backside casing and route the LCD-IN
and TP-IN harnesses through the opening.
Reapply the interface board making sure to properly
align the fact ory connecto r on its ba ckside t o the touch
screen.
Connect the ribbon cables from the navigation inter face board to the to uch screen inter face boar d and re-secure
the four mounting screws.
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Connect the ribbon cables from the touch screen unit
to the newly installed navigation interface board.
Replace the touch screen unit making sure no ribbon
cables are pinched during the process.
Secure the touch screen unit to its carriage frame by
replacing the four previously removed screws.
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Remove the four screws securing the facto r y CD
player to the dashboard and gently lift it out of the
way.
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Remove the protective layer from the adhesive backing
on the GPS speaker and attach it to the interior
dashboard frame behind the touch screen.
Mount the GPS antenna to the top-rear of the vehicle
allo wi ng it to atta ch using it s magne tic bas e.
Route t he GPS ant e nna extens ions harness to the fro nt
of the vehicle above the headliner, down the
passenger-side A-pillar, and behind the glovebox.
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Connect the TP-IN and LCD-IN harness to t he PINK
and YELLOW ports on the navigation control module.
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Connect the power harness from the vehicle interface
harness to the navigation control module.
Connect the speaker inter face harne ss to the
navigation control module.
Find the threaded end of the GPS antenna and connect
it to the navigation c ontro l mo dule .
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Connect the vehicle interface harness to the factory
wiring harness on the car. (Note: the large factory
harness includes a locking retainer clip.)
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Apply the included VHB tape to the bottom side of the
navigation control module.
Attach the navigation contro l module to the dashboard
in the open cavity below the factory CD player.
Attach the vehicle interface harness t o t he backsid e of
the touch screen unit.
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Connect the TP-IN and LCD-IN harnesses previous ly
routed through the backside of the touch screen unit’s
casing to the TP-IN and LCD-IN harnesses from the
navigation interface module.
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Replace the touch screen unit and factor y CD player .
Make sure no wires are pinched in the process.
If indoors, start the vehicle and move it outside so that the
GPS antenna ha s a clea r view of the sky. P ress the
mute/call decline button to switch from the factory
interface to the iGo Navigation interface.
Reassembly
1. Reinstall all trim pieces taking special care to ensure harnesses and wiring connections are properly secured.
2. Make sure no harnesses are bent or pinched by tr im pieces.
3. Reconnect all disconnected bulbs and check for function.
Installation Tips
• Confirm proper cable extension conn e c tor orient ati on and a l ways verif y proper en ds are routed in corr ec t dir e ctio n.
• It is a good idea to dry-fit all pieces in this kit before permanently attaching them to ensure proper orientation and
operation before beginning installation for familiarization with components.
• Always treat any metal exposed during installation with a rust preventative compound to prevent system failure due to
rust and/or corros ion.
• Always seal any holes drilled with the provided sealing putty to prevent water infiltration through unprotected areas.
• Confirm integrity of mechanical and electrical connections before moving to next installation sequence.
Installation Notes
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Installation Notes
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Installation Notes
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