Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual - part 98

You can access these options using the
touchscreen or voice commands.

Sources

Press this button to select the source of
media you want to listen to.

Menu item

AM

FM

1

SIRIUS

1

CD

The name of the USB that is plugged in displays here.

USB

Bluetooth Stereo

If you have SYNC 3 compatible apps on your connected smart phone, they
display here as individual source selections.

Apps

1 

This feature may not be available in all markets and requires an active subscription.

AM/FM Radio

Tuning a Station

You can use the tune or seek controls on
the radio bezel to select a station.

To tune a station using the
touchscreen, select:

Menu item

Direct Tune

A pop up appears, allowing you to type in
the frequency of a station. You can only
enter a valid station for the source you are
currently listening to.

You can press the backspace button to
delete the previously entered number.

Once you have entered the station's
call numbers, you can select:

Action and descrip-

tion

Menu item

Press to begin
playing the station
you have entered.

Enter

Press to exit
without changing
the station.

Cancel

Presets

To set a new preset, tune to the station
and then press and hold one of the
memory preset buttons. The audio mutes
briefly while the system saves the station
and then returns.

There are two preset banks available for
AM and three banks for FM. To access
additional presets, tap the preset button.
The indicator on the preset button shows
which bank of presets you are currently
viewing.

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If
Activated)

Note:

 This feature may not be available in

all markets and requires an active
subscription.

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SiriusXM satellite radio is a
subscription-based satellite radio service
that broadcasts a variety of music, sports,
news, weather, traffic and entertainment
programming. Your factory-installed
SiriusXM satellite radio system includes
hardware and a limited subscription term
that begins on the date of sale or lease of
your vehicle. See an authorized dealer for
availability.

For more information on extended
subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a
list of SiriusXM satellite radio channels,
and other features, please visit
www.siriusxm.com in the United States,
www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call
SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.

Note:

SiriusXM reserves the unrestricted

right to change, rearrange, add or delete
programming. This includes canceling,
moving or adding particular channels, and
its prices, at any time, with or without notice
to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be
responsible for any such programming
changes.

Note:

This receiver includes the eCos

real-time operating system. eCos is
published under the eCos License.

The following buttons are available for SiriusXM:

Action and description

Menu item

Touch this button to see a list of available stations.

Browse

A pop-up appears, allowing you to type in the call numbers of
a station.

Direct Tune

Once you enter the stations call numbers, you can select:

The system tunes to the station you select.

Enter

You exit the pop-up and the current station
continues to play.

Cancel

You can press the backspace button to delete the previous
number.

Action and description

Menu item

Replay audio on the current channel. You can replay approx-
imately 45 minutes of audio as long as you remain tuned to
the current station. Changing stations erases the previous
audio.

Replay

When you are in replay mode, you are not
able to select a different preset until you
return to live audio. Pressing this button
returns you to the live broadcast.

Live

Save the current song, artist, or team as a favorite. The system
alerts you when it plays again on any channel.

ALERT

Selecting this button allows you to enable and edit alerts.  See
Settings

 (page 423).

Memory Presets

To set a preset, tune to the station then
press and hold one of the memory preset
buttons. The audio mutes briefly while the
system saves the station and returns once
the station is stored.

There are three preset banks available for
SiriusXM. To access additional presets, tap
the preset button. The indicator on the
preset button shows which bank of presets
you are currently viewing.

Satellite Radio Electronic Serial
Number (ESN)

You need your ESN to activate, modify or
track your satellite radio account.  See
Settings

 (page 423).

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting

Potential reception issues

For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear
of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
materials as far away from the antenna as possible.

Antenna obstructions

Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunder-
storms can interfere with your reception.

Terrain

When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating tower,
a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and the audio
system may mute.

Station overload

Your display may show ACQUIRING... to indicate the interfer-
ence and the audio system may mute.

Satellite radio signal
interference

Troubleshooting tips

Action

Cause

Message

No action required. This
message should disappear
shortly.

Radio requires more than two
seconds to produce audio for
the selected channel.

Acquiring Signal

If this message does not clear
shortly, or with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver may have
a fault. See an authorized
dealer for service.

There is an internal module or
system failure present.

Satellite antenna fault

SIRIUS system failure

Tune to another channel or
choose another preset.

The channel is no longer avail-
able.

Invalid Channel

Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-
539-7474 to subscribe to the
channel, or tune to another
channel.

Your subscription does not
include this channel.

Unsubscribed Channel

The signal is blocked. When
you move into an open area,
the signal should return.

The signal is lost from the Siri-
usXM satellite or SiriusXM
tower to your vehicle antenna.

Satellite acquiring
signal…

No action required. The
process may take up to three
minutes.

Update of channel program-
ming in progress.

Updating…

Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-
539-7474 to resolve subscrip-
tion issues.

Your satellite service is no
longer available.

Questions? Call 1-
888-539-7474

Use the channel guide to turn
off the Lock or Skip function on
that station.

All the channels in the selected
category are either skipped or
locked.

None found. Check
channel guide.

No action required.

SiriusXM has updated the
channels available for your
vehicle.

SIRIUS Subscription
updated

HD Radio™ Information (If
Available)

Note:

 This feature may not be available in

all markets.

To activate HD radio, please see the Radio
Settings in the Settings Chapter.  See
Settings

 (page 423).

Note:

HD Radio broadcasts are not

available in all markets.