Audio System -> Audio Unit for your Ford Kuga 2019-2025
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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Audio System
Adjusting the Volume
Muting the Audio
Press and release the button to
mute the playing audio.
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.
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.
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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