Ford Taurus X (2009 year). Manual — part 6

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

/

to

toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESS is ON, the system will bring the soft
and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

SINGLE PLAY/DUAL PLAY (if equipped): If SINGLE PLAY is ON,
press

/

for DUAL PLAY. For further information on Single

Play/Dual Play, please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system
later in this section.

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) and SYNC (if
equipped).
For location and further information on 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.

If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, please refer to the SYNC
supplement.

5. SEEK: In radio mode,
press

/

to access the

previous/next strong station.

In CD mode, press

/

to

access the previous/next CD track.

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press

SEEK, SEEK

to

seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected,
(Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press

SEEK, SEEK

to seek to the

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

SEEK, SEEK

to select a

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

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6.

/

OK

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

OK: Use in various menu selections.
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
section.

7. SHUFFLE: 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. 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

: In folder mode,

press FOLDER

to access next

folder on MP3 discs, if available.

9.

FOLDER: In folder mode,

press

FOLDER 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.

12. Memory presets: To set a
station, select the desired frequency
band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the

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desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and
PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 18 stations,
six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.

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 for
a brief sampling of radio stations or
CD tracks. Press again to stop.
In MP3 mode, press and release to display track title, artist name, and
disc title.

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.

In TEXT MODE, sometimes the display requires additional text to be
displayed. When the “>” indicator is active, press SEEK

to view the

additional display text. When the “<” indicator is active, press

SEEK

to view the previous display text.

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), 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 the channels in the
selected category. Press again to stop.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

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.

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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. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the
display.

17.

(CD eject): Press to eject a

CD.

18. CD slot: Insert a CD label side
up in the CD slot.

Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite
compatible sound system (if equipped)

WARNING: 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 driver’s 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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