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							AM/FM Radio
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen and then select
theAMorFMtab.
To change between AM and FM presets, just touch the AM or FM tab.
When you select: You can:
PresetsSave a station by pressing and holding one of
the memory preset areas. There is a brief
mute while the radio saves the station. Sound
returns when finished.
HD RadioTurn the feature on. This allows you to
receive radio broadcasts digitally (where
available), providing free, crystal-clear sound.
SeeHD Radio informationlater in this
chapter.
ScanGo to the next strong AM or FM radio station.
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							When you select: You can:
Options Sound Settingsallows you to adjust Bass,
Midrange, Treble, Balance and Fade, DSP
(Digital Signal Processing), Occupancy Mode,
and Speed Compensated Volume settings.
(Your vehicle may not have all these settings.)
Set PTY for Seek/Scanallows you to select
a category of music you would like to search
for and then choose to either seek or scan for
the stations.
RDS Text Displayallows you to view the
information broadcast by FM stations.
Auto Presets (AST)allows you to have the
system automatically store the six strongest
stations in your current location.
TAG Button(if available) allows you to tag a
song to download later. When you selectOn,
TAG appears on-screen when HD Radio is
active. You can touchTA Gto save the
information of the song that is playing. When
you plug in your portable music player, the
information transfers (if supported by your
device). When you are connected to iTunes®,
the tags appear to remind you of the songs
you would like to download. SeeHD Radio
informationlater in this chapter.
Direct TuneEnter the desired station number when
prompted. PressEnter.
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							HD Radio™ Information (If Available)
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,
please visit www.hdradio.com.
When HD Radio is on and you tune to a station broadcasting HD Radio
technology, you may notice the following indicators on your screen:
HD) logoblinks when acquiring a digital station and stays solid
when digital audio is playing. When this logo is available, you
may also see Title and Artist fields on-screen.
Multicast indicatorappears in FM mode (only) if the current station is
broadcasting multiple digital broadcasts. The highlighted numbers signify
available digital channels where new or different content is available.
HD1 signifies the main programming status and is available in analog and
digital broadcasts. Other multicast stations (HD2 through HD7) are only
available digitally.
TA Gallows you to save a song to download later when you are on an
acquired HD Radio station and the feature is on. To turn the feature on
and use it:
1. PressAMorFM>Options>TA Gbutton >On.
2. When you hear a song you like, touch TAG.
3. The system automatically saves the song’s information and transfers
it to your portable music player (if supported) when you connect it
to the system. The system automatically transfers the tag to your
player (if already connected) and a pop-up confirms the transfer.
4. When you access iTunes® with your portable music player, the tags
appear to you as a reminder. The system allows you to tag up to
approximately 100 songs. For a list of devices that support tagging,
see www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or
www.syncmaroute.ca.
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							When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you can access the following
functions:
When you select: You can:
ScanHear a brief sampling of all available stations.
This feature still works when HD Radio
reception is on, although it does not scan for
HD2-HD7 channels. You may see the HD logo
appear if the station has a digital broadcast.
To save a multicast
station as a presetWhen the channel is active on-screen, press
and hold a memory preset slot until the sound
returns. There is a brief mute while the radio
saves the station. Sound returns when
finished. When recalling a HD2 or HD3
memory preset, there is a mute before the
digital audio plays, as the system must once
again acquire the digital signal.
As with any saved radio station, you cannot
access the saved station if your vehicle is
outside the station’s reception area.
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							HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential Reception Issues
Reception areaIf 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.
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 through HD7 multicast
channels, the station mutes and stays muted
unless it is able to connect to the digital
signal again.
Station blendingWhen the system first receives a station
(aside from HD2-HD7 multicast stations), it
first plays the station in the analog version.
Once the receiver verifies the station is an HD
Radio station, it shifts to the digital version.
Depending on the station quality, you may
hear a slight sound change when the station
changes from analog to digital. Blending is the
shift from analog to digital sound or digital
back to analog sound.
In order to provide the best possible experience, use the contact form to
report any station issues found while listening to a station broadcasting
with HD Radio technology. Independent entities own and operate each
station. These stations are responsible for making sure all audio streams
and data fields are accurate.
Potential Station Issues
Issue Cause Action
Echo, stutter, skip or
repeat in audio.
Increase or decrease
in audio volume.This is poor time
alignment by the radio
broadcaster.No action required.
This is a broadcast
issue.
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							Potential Station Issues
Issue Cause Action
Sound fading or
blending in and out.The radio is shifting
between analog and
digital audio.No action required.
The reception issue
may clear up as you
continue to drive.
There is an audio
mute delay when
selecting HD2 or HD3,
multicast preset or
Direct Tune.The digital multicast is
not available until the
HD Radio broadcast is
decoded. Once
decoded, the audio is
available.No action required.
This is normal
behavior. Wait until
the audio is available.
Cannot access HD2 or
HD3 multicast channel
when recalling a
preset or from a direct
tune.The previously stored
multicast preset or
direct tune is not
available in your
current reception area.No action required.
The station is not
available in your
current location.
Text information does
not match currently
playing audio.Data service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.
*
There is no text
information shown for
currently selected
frequency.Data service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.
*
HD2-HD7 stations not
found whenScanis
pressed.PressingScandisables
HD2-HD7 channel
search.No action required.
This is normal
behavior.
*http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences
HD Radio™ Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital
Corp. U.S. and foreign patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD Radio
logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor
Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not responsible for the content
sent using HD Radio technology. Content may be changed, added or
deleted at any time at the station owner’s discretion.
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							Radio Voice Commands
If you are listening to the radio, press the voice button on the
steering wheel control. When prompted, say any of the
commands in the following chart.
If you are not listening to the radio, press the voice button and, after the
tone, say “Radio”, then any of the commands in the following chart.
“RADIO”
“” “FM autoset preset ”
“ HD”
1“FM preset ”
“” “FM1”
“AM” “FM 1 preset ”
“AM ” “FM2”
“AM autoset” “FM 2 preset ”
“AM autoset preset ” “HD ”
1
“AM preset ” “Preset ”
“Browse”2“Radio off”
“FM” “Radio on”
“FM ” “Set PTY”
“FM  HD ”
1“Tune”3
“FM autoset” “Help”
1If available.
2If you have said, “Browse”, seeBrowsing device contentearlier in this
section.
3If you have said, “Tune”, see the following “Tune” chart.
“TUNE”
“” “FM autoset”
“ HD ”
*“FM autoset preset ”
“” “FM preset ”
“AM” “FM1”
“AM ” “FM 1 preset ”
“AM autoset” “FM2”
“AM autoset preset ” “FM 2 preset ”
“AM preset ” “HD ”
*
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							“TUNE”
“FM” “Preset ”
“FM ” “Help”
“FM  HD ”
*
*
If available.
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, then select the
SIRIUStab.
When you select: You can:
PresetsSave a station by pressing and holding one of
the memory preset areas. There is a brief mute
while the radio saves the station. Sound returns
when finished.
ALERTSave the current song, artist, or team as a
favorite. The system alerts you when it plays
again on any SIRIUS channel.
ReplayReplay audio on the current channel. You can
replay approximately 45 minutes of audio as
long as you have remained tuned to the current
station. Changing stations erases the previous
audio.
While in replay mode:
1. Press and release the seek buttons to hear
the previous or next song.
2. Press and hold the seek buttons to reverse or
fast forward in the current track.
3. Press play or pause to play or pause the
audio.
4. Press Replay to return to live audio if you
have been using the feature to replay audio.
ScanHear a brief sampling of channels.
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							When you select: You can:
Options Sound Settingsallows you to adjust Bass,
Midrange, Treble, Balance and Fade, DSP
(Digital Signal Processing), Occupancy Mode
and Speed Compensated Volume. (Your vehicle
may not have all these settings.)
Set Category for Seek/Scanallows you to
select the desired category (such as Rock or
Country) and then useSeekorScanto start
your search for those channels.
Parental Lockoutallows you to lock and
unlock channels, change or reset your PIN or
unlock all channels. To use this feature, you
need your initial PIN, which is 1234.
Artist/Title/Team Alertsallows you to select
Artists, Titles and Teams that you would like the
system to alert you to when they are playing on
other channels. Press Edit Alerts to delete or
turn off alerts. You can also set all alerts to on
or off. When an alert appears on the screen, you
can choose to Tune to the channel, to Cancel
the alert or to Disable Alerts. If you are listening
to a sporting event, you can save your favorite
teams so that the system can alert you when
they are playing on a satellite radio channel.
Note:SIRIUS does not support the Alert feature
on all channels. Ford Motor Company shall not
be responsible for Alert feature variation.
Electronic Serial Number (ESN)is required
when communicating with SIRIUS about your
account.
Direct TuneEnter the desired satellite channel number using
the on-screen keypad.
BrowseView a list of all available stations. Scroll and
select the desired station.
You can also lock or skip unwanted channels or
view the song and artist on other stations.
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							Satellite Radio Voice Commands
If you are listening to SIRIUS satellite radio, press the voice
button on the steering wheel control. When prompted, say any
of the commands in the following chart.
If you are not listening to SIRIUS satellite radio, press the voice button
and, after the tone, say “Sirius”, then any of the commands in the
following chart.
“SIRIUS”
“” “SAT 3”
“” “SAT 3 preset ”
“Preset ” “SAT preset ”
“SAT” “Sirius off”
“SAT 1” “Sirius on”
“SAT 1 preset ” “Sports game”
*
“SAT 2” “Tune”**
“SAT 2 preset ” “Help”
*If you have said, “Sports game”, see the following “Sports game” chart.
**If you have said, “Tune”, see the following “Tune” chart.
“SPORTS GAME”
“Tune to the  game”
“Tune to the  game”
“Tune to the   game”
“Tune to the  game”
“Help”
“TUNE”
“”
“”
“Preset ”
“SAT”
“SAT 1”
“SAT 1 preset ”
“SAT 2”
“SAT 2 preset ”
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