Ford Kuga

 Owners Manual

Audio System
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Radio/SYNC/Sony AM/FM/CD

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 the use of electronic devices while driving.

Note: An integrated multi function display is situated above the unit. This shows important information regarding control of your system. Additionally, there are various icons placed around the display screen which light up when a function is active (for example CD, Radio or Aux.)

1. On, Off: Press the button to switch the audio system on or off.
2. DISPLAY: Press the button to turn on the display into idle mode.
3. Numeric keypad: Press the button to recall a previously stored station. To store a favorite station press and hold until the sound returns. In CD mode, press a number to select a track. In phone mode, use the buttons to dial a phone number.
4. CD slot: Where you insert a CD.
5. Cursor arrows: Press the button to scroll through on-screen choices.
6. Digital signal processing: Press the button to access the digital signal processing functions.
7. Eject: Press the button to eject a CD.
8. INFO: Press the button to access radio, CD, USB and IPod information.
9. CLOCK: Press the button to access the clock functions.
10. Seek up: Press the button to go to the next station up the radio frequency band or the next track on a CD when in CD mode. In phone mode, use the button to end a phone call. An incoming call can be rejected.
11. MUTE: Press the button to turn the sound off, press again to turn the sound on.
12. TA: Press the button to turn traffic announcements on or off and cancels announcements during an active announcement.
13. Function button 4: Press the button to select different functions of the audio system depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.
14. SOUND: Press the button to adjust the sound settings for bass, treble, middle, balance and fade.
15. Function button 3: Press the button to select different functions of the audio system depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.
16. OK: Press the button to confirm on-screen selections.
17. Function button 2: Press the button to select different functions of the audio system depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.
18. MENU: Press the button to access different audio system features.
19. Function button 1: Press the button to select different functions of the audio system depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.
20. PHONE: Press the button to access the phone feature of the SYNC system by pressing PHONE then MENU. See separate manual.
21. AUX: Press the button to access the AUX and SYNC features, it will also cancel the menu or list browsing.
22. Seek down: Press the button to go to the next station down the radio frequency band or the previous track on a CD, When in CD mode. In phone mode use the button to begin a phone call. An incoming phone call can be accepted.
23. RADIO: Press the button to select different radio bands, it will also cancel the menu or list browsing.
24. CD: Press the button to change source to CD, it will also cancel the menu or list browsing.
25. Volume: Turn the dial to adjust the volume.

1. Descriptions for function buttons 1-4

Function buttons 1 to 4 are context dependent, and change according to the current unit mode. The description for the current function displays in the screen.

Sound Button

This will allow you to adjust the sound settings (for example bass, middle and treble).

1. Press the SOUND button.

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the required setting.

3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to make the necessary adjustment. The display indicates the level selected.

4. Press the OK button to confirm the new settings.

Waveband Button

Press the RADIO button to select from the wavebands available.

You can use the selector to return to radio reception when you have been listening to another source.

Alternatively, press the left arrow button to display the available wavebands. Scroll to the required waveband and press OK.

Station Tuning Control

DAB Service Linking

Note: The system does not automatically turn on every time you switch the ignition on. Note: Service linking allows cross-referencing to other corresponding frequencies of the same station, for example FM and other DAB ensembles. Note: The system will automatically change to another corresponding station if the current one becomes unavailable, for example when leaving the coverage area.

Switching DAB service linking on and off.

See

Seek Tuning

Select a waveband and briefly press one of the seek buttons. The unit will stop at the first station it finds in the direction you have chosen.

Manual Tuning

1. Press function button 2.

2. Use the left and right arrow buttons to tune down or up the waveband in small increments or press and hold to increment quickly, until you find a station you want to listen to.

3. Press OK to continue listening to a station.

Scan Tuning

Scan allows you to listen to a few seconds of each station detected.

1. Press function button 3.

2. Use the seek buttons to scan up or down the selected waveband.

3. Press function button 3 again or OK to continue listening to a station.

Station Preset Buttons

This feature allows you to store your favorite stations, they can be recalled by selecting the appropriate waveband and pressing one of the preset buttons.

1. Select a waveband.

2. Tune to the station required.

3. Press and hold one of the preset buttons. A progress bar and message will appear. When the progress bar completes the station has been stored.

The audio unit will also mute momentarily as confirmation.

You can repeat this on each waveband and for each preset button.

Note:When you drive to another part of the country, stations that broadcast on alternative frequencies, and are stored on preset buttons, may be updated with the correct frequency and station name for that area.

Autostore Control

Note: This will store up to a maximum of the 10 strongest signals available, either from the AM or the FM waveband, and overwrite the previously stored stations. You can also store stations manually in the same way as other wavebands. Note: You must select either FM AST or AM AST to use this function.

• Press and hold the RADIO button.
• When the search is complete, sound is restored and the strongest signals are stored on the autostore presets.

Traffic Information Control

Many stations that broadcast on the FM waveband have a TP code to signify that they carry traffic program information.

Turning Traffic Announcements On and Off

Before you can receive traffic announcements, you must press either the TA or TRAFFIC button. A TA display will appear to show the feature is switched on.

If you are already tuned to a station that broadcasts traffic information,TP will also be displayed. Otherwise the unit will search for a traffic program.

When traffic information is broadcast, it will automatically interrupt normal radio or CD playback and Traffic announcement will appear in the display.

If a non-traffic station is selected or recalled using a preset button, the audio unit will remain on that station unless TA or TRAFFIC is turned off, then on again.

Note: If traffic announcement is on and you select a preset or manual tune to a non traffic announcement station no traffic announcement will be heard. Note:When you are listening to a non traffic announcement station and turn traffic announcement off and on again a TP seek will occur.

Traffic Announcement Volume

Traffic announcements interrupt normal broadcasts at a preset minimum level that is usually louder than normal listening volumes.

To adjust the preset volume:

• Use the volume control to make the necessary adjustment during an incoming traffic announcement broadcast. The display will show the level selected.

Ending Traffic Announcements

The audio unit will return to normal operation at the end of each traffic announcement. To end the announcement prematurely, press TA or TRAFFIC during the announcement.

Note: If you press TA or TRAFFIC at any other time it will switch all announcements off.

Automatic Volume Control

When available, automatic volume control adjusts the volume level to compensate for engine noise and road speed noise.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.

3. Select AVC LEVEL or ADAPTIVE VOL.

4. Use the left or right arrow button to adjust the setting.

5. Press the OK button to confirm your selection.

6. Press the MENU button to return.

Digital Signal Processing

Digital Signal Processing Occupancy

This feature takes into account the differences in distance from the various speakers in your vehicle to each seat. You must select the correct sitting position for the audio to be correctly set.

Digital Signal Processing Equalizer

Select the music category that most suits your listening preference. The audio output will change to enhance the particular style of music chosen.

Changing the Digital Signal Processing Settings

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.

3. Scroll to the required digital signal processing function.

4. Press the OK button.

5. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the required setting.

6. Press the OK button to confirm your selection.

7. Press the MENU button to return.

News Broadcasts

Your audio unit may interrupt normal reception to broadcast news bulletins from stations on the FM waveband, radio data system or other enhanced network linked stations.

The display will indicate there is an incoming announcement, during news broadcasts. When the audio unit interrupts for a news broadcast the preset volume level will be the same as traffic announcements.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.

3. Scroll to NEWS and turn on or off with the OK button.

4. Press the MENU button to return.

Alternative Frequencies

The majority of programs that broadcast on the FM waveband have a program identification code, it can be recognized by audio units.

When your vehicle moves from one transmission area to another with the alternative frequencies tuning switched on, this function will search for the strongest station signal.

Under certain conditions, however, alternative frequencies tuning may temporarily disrupt normal reception.

When selected, the unit continually evaluates signal strength and, if a better signal becomes available, the unit will switch to that alternative. It mutes while it checks a list of alternative frequencies and if necessary, it will search once across the selected waveband for a genuine alternative frequency.

It will restore radio reception when it finds one or if one is not found, the unit will return to the original stored frequency.

When selected, AF will be shown in the display.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.

3. Scroll to ALTERNAT FREQ. or ALTERNATIVE FREQ. and turn on or off with the OK button.

4. Press the MENU button to return.

Regional Mode

Regional mode controls the behavior of alternative frequencies switching between regionally related networks of a parent broadcaster. A broadcaster may run a fairly large network across a large part of the country. At various times of the day this large network may be broken down into a number of smaller regional networks, typically centered on major towns or cities.

When the network is not split into regional variants, the whole network carries the same programming.

Regional mode ON: This prevents random alternative frequency switches when neighboring regional networks are not carrying the same programming.

Regional mode OFF: This allows a larger coverage area if neighboring regional networks are carrying the same programming, but can cause 'random' alternative frequency switches if they are not.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.

3. Scroll to RDS REGIONAL and turn on or off with the OK button.

4. Press the MENU button to return.

General Information

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Radio/SYNC

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Radio/Navigation System/SYNC

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Radio/SYNC/Sony AM/FM/CD

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Radio/Navigation System/SYNC/Sony AM/FM/CD

Digital Radio

Audio Input Jack

USB Port