Ford F-150 Owners Manual

AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/SYNC WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect...

In phone mode, press the buttons to dial a phone number.
Function buttons: Select different functions of the audio system depending
on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode).
C
Cursor arrows and OK:
 Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the
various settings. When you make your selection, press the left and right arrow
buttons to change the settings.
D
Press 
OK to set or press MENU to exit.
TUNE:
 Turn to search the frequency band in individual increments.
E
Seek:
 Select a frequency band and...

AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC/SATELLITE
RADIO WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any handheld device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws...

Display screen: View audio and SYNC options.
A
Number block:
B
In radio mode, store your favorite stations for later access. When tuned to any
station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
In CD mode, press a button to select a track.
In phone mode, press the buttons to dial a phone number.
Function buttons:
 Select different functions of the audio system depending
on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode or CD mode).
C
Cursor arrows and OK:
 Use the up and down arrow buttons to select...

SIRIUS or MUTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Sirius satellite radio, press
this button to listen to Sirius satellite radio. If your vehicle is not equipped with
Sirius satellite radio, press the button to mute the playing media.
O
CD:
 Press this button to listen to a CD. Press the function buttons below the
radio screen to select on-screen options of Repeat or Shuffle.
P
Sound:
 Press this button to access settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade
and Balance.
Q
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
SONY...

VOL and Power: Press this button to switch the system off and on. Turn it to
adjust the volume.
A
Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward:
B
In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these buttons. The
system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.
In CD mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next track.
Memory presets:
 Store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio station,
tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
C
TUNE:
 Turn...

DIGITAL RADIO
Note:
HD Radio broadcasts are not
available in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
system has a special receiver that allows
it to receive digital broadcasts (where
available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts, it already receives. Digital
broadcasts provide a better sound quality
than analog broadcasts with free,
crystal-clear audio and no static or
distortion. For more information, and a
guide to available stations and
programming,...

HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on
the fringe of the reception area, the station may mute due
to weak signal strength.
Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back to
the analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is available
again. However, if you are listening to any of the possible
HD2-HD7 multicast channels, the station mutes and stays
muted unless it is able to connect to the...

Potential station issues
Action
Cause
Issues
No action required. This is a
broadcast issue.
This is poor time alignment
by the radio broadcaster.
Echo, stutter, skip or repeat
in audio.
Increase or decrease in
audio volume.
No action required. The
reception issue may clear up
as you continue to drive.
The radio is shifting between
analog and digital audio.
Sound fading or blending in
and out.
No action required. This is
normal behavior. Wait until
the audio is available.
The digital multicast is not...

Note:
This receiver includes the eCos
real-time operating system. eCos is
published under the eCos License.
Satellite Radio Reception Factors Potential satellite radio reception issues
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.
Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere...