2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 57

Entertainment Systems Auxiliary input jack (line in) 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 or feature that may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving. The auxiliary input jack (AIJ) provides a way to connect and play music from your portable music player over the vehicle speakers. To access: 1. Plug in one end of the cable into the AIJ (located in your center console). 2. Listen to an FM station or a CD first to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. 3. Turn your portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 of full volume. 4. Press AUX repeatedly until Auxiliary audio active or Line in active appears. 5. Now adjust the volume on your portable music player until it matches that of the FM station or the CD you were listening to previously. Troubleshooting tips • Don't connect the AIJ to a line level output. These are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not compatible. • Don't set the volume on your portable music player higher than necessary as this may cause distortion and reduce sound quality. • If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the volume on the portable music player down and check to see if you need to replace or recharge the batteries. • The AIJ doesn't provide control over your portable music player. You still need to use the controls on the player for functions such as play, pause, etc. • For safety reasons, you should not connect or adjust your portable music player while the vehicle is moving. The portable music player should have a long enough extension cable to allow it to be stored in a secure location, (such as the center console or the glove box) when the vehicle is in motion. 57 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)