Get Audio System -> Audio Unit Guide for Ford Kuga SUV 2020

Audio System

GENERAL INFORMATION

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.

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

Radio Frequencies and Reception

Factors

Note: Listening to loud audio for long

recommend against the use of any

periods of time could damage your hearing.

Radio Reception Factors

Distance and strength

Terrain

The further you travel from an AM or FM station, the

weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway

overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and

thunderstorms can interfere with the reception.

Station overload

When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating

tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and

result in the audio system muting.

AUDIO UNIT

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.

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Note: Depending on your vehicle option

package, the controls may look different

from what you see here.

Note: Some features, such as satellite

radio, may not be available in your location.

Check with an authorized dealer.

Note: The touchscreen system controls

most of the audio features.

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Adjusting the Volume

Muting the Audio

Press and release the button to

mute the playing audio.

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Pausing or Playing Media

In media mode, press and

release the button to pause

playback. Press the button again

to resume playback.

In radio mode, press and release the button

to mute the radio. Press the button again

to unmute.

Switching the Audio Unit On and

Off

Press and release the button.

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Note: The button may be on the volume

Turn to adjust the volume.

control.

Changing Radio Stations

Switching the Display On and Off

Press and release the button.

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Using Seek, Fast Forward and

Reverse

Press and release the button to

skip to the next track.

Press and hold the button to fast

forward through the track.

Press and release the button to

return to the beginning of a track.

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Repeatedly press the button to

return to previous tracks.

In radio mode, turn to search through the

radio frequency band.

Press and hold the button to fast rewind.

In satellite radio mode, turn to find the

previous or next available satellite radio

station.

In radio mode, select a frequency band and

press and release either button. The

system stops at the first station it finds in

that direction.

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Audio System

In satellite radio mode, press and release

Note: If a DAB radio station has no

corresponding FM radio station, the audio

will mute when attempting to switch.

to select the next or previous satellite radio

station. If you select a specific category,

such as jazz, rock or news, press to find the

next or previous station in the category you

select.

Note: The system displays the FM symbol

when DAB and FM radio stations link.

Note: The sound quality changes when your

system switches from DAB to the

corresponding FM station.

DIGITAL RADIO ^{(IF EQUIPPED)}

General Information

Using Digital Audio Broadcast and

SYNC

The system allows you to listen to DAB

(Digital Audio Broadcast) radio stations.

Selecting Radio Band

Note: Coverage differs from region to region

and influences the quality of reception. It is

broadcast nationwide, regionally and

locally. Coverage may vary on weather

conditions and terrain.

1. Press the SOURCE button.

2. Select DAB.

Note: When you reach the first or last radio

station within an ensemble, further tuning

skips to the next ensemble. There may be a

delay during this change and the audio

briefly mutes.

The following formats are supported:

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DAB.

DAB+.

Radio Station Tuning Control

DMB-Audio (Digital Multimedia

Broadcasting).

Seek Tuning (Alternative 1)

1. Press a seek button. The system stops

at the first radio station it finds in the

direction chosen.

Ensembles

Ensembles contain a group of radio

stations. Each ensemble can consist of

several different radio stations.

Radio Station List (Alternative 2)

The radio station name displays below the

This feature displays all the available radio

ensemble name.

stations in a list.

Note: When you tune from one ensemble

to another, it can take a while until the

system synchronizes to the next ensemble.

The system mutes during synchronization.

1. Press the station button.

2. Press the left or right arrow keys to

change ensembles. Navigate through

the list and select the station by

pressing the touchscreen area

displaying your selection.

Service Linking

If you leave the coverage area of a DAB

radio station the system will automatically

switch to the corresponding FM radio

station.

You can switch this feature on and off

using the information display. See General

Information (page 110).

Note: The display only shows radio stations

in the current ensemble.

Manual Tuning (Alternative 3)

1. Turn the TUNE dial to the left or right.

Note: Frequencies are shown as Block IDs,

for example 5A, 5B and 5C.

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