Ford Ka Quiz
Audio system

iPod

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Connect the iPod to the audio unit.

Select iPod as the audio source by pressing the MEDIA button until IPOD appears on the display. After the initial connection to the iPod, playback of the first track in the first folder starts automatically. After switching the audio source, the system remembers the playback position of the iPod.

Press the seek buttons at the top and bottom to move forward and back between tracks.

Press and hold the seek buttons to fast rewind or fast forward through the track content.

In USB mode, pressing the MENU button lets you control various functions from the radio unit, including:

  • Play all.
  • USB Browser.
  • Next and previous track selection.
  • Track search.
  • Random play.
  • Repeat.
  • AUTOPL
Note: Select the function by pressing MENU repeatedly, then press OK to access the function. Use the up and down arrow keys to turn the option on or off and press OK again to confirm. For the "Play All" function, simply press OK to turn it on.

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Note: Before using this function, make sure the device is paired.

Compatible Bluetooth devices can be connected to the audio unit to play through the vehicle audio system.

Select the device as the audio source by pressing MEDIA until BT AUDIO appears on the display.

You can control device playback using the audio unit buttons: play, pause, previous track and next track.

FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC ID: A8DGEN3-1D

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Audio unit

DANGER

Driver distraction may cause loss of vehicle control, accidents and personal injury. We therefore strongly recommend exercising extreme caution when using devices that could divert your attention from the road. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Do not use handheld devices while driving. Always use hands-free devices when possible. Check local laws and regulations that may restrict the use of electronic devices while driving.

Note: Depending on the vehicle model and option package, the system may look different from what is shown below.
Unità audio 
  1. VOL and ON/OFF: press to turn the system on and off. Turn the knob to adjust the volume.
  2. Function buttons: used to select various audio system functions depending on the active mode (for example radio or CD).
  3. CD slot: insert a CD.
  4. Eject: press to eject a CD.
  5. Number buttons: in radio mode, used to store and recall your favourite radio stations. To store a radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold the preset button until you hear sound again. In CD mode, select a track. In phone mode, enter a phone number.
  6. TUNE and Play or Pause: in radio mode, turn to search the frequency band in single steps. Press to mute a station. In Media mode, turn to select a new track. Press to play or temporarily pause a track. Pressing the button also mutes radio sources.
  7. CLOCK: if you are not in phone mode, press this button to display the clock.
  8. MENU: press to access various audio system functions. See Menu structure later in this section.
  9. PHONE: press this button to access the phone functions of the SYNC system. See the SYNC information.
  10. SOUND: press this button to access settings for treble, mid and bass, fade or balance. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the various settings. When making a selection, press the left and right arrow keys to change the settings. Press OK or MENU to exit. Sound settings can be adjusted separately for each audio source.
  11. Up and down arrow keys: press to scroll through the available menu options.
  12. Seek up and Fast forward: in radio mode, select a frequency band and press this button. The system stops at the first station up the band. Press and hold the button to move quickly, then release it to stop at the next available station. In CD mode, press to select the next track. Press and hold the button to fast forward through the track you are listening to.
  13. Left and right arrow keys: press to scroll through the available menu options.
  14. Seek up and down: in radio mode, select a frequency band and press this key. The system stops on the first station down the band. Press and hold the key to move quickly, then release to stop on the previous available station. In CD mode, press to select the previous track. Press and hold the key to fast-reverse through the track you are listening to.
  15. TA: press this key to turn traffic announcements on or off, or to stop an announcement in progress. Note: traffic announcements may not be available in all areas.
  16. RADIO: press this key repeatedly to select a radio band. Press and hold to select the Autostore function. Press to return to the main screen of the selected radio band.
  17. MEDIA: press this key to open the media source menu. Press the key repeatedly to switch to CD mode or to a SYNC media device, or use the arrow keys to browse the available media sources. Press OK to select a source.
  18. OK: press this key to confirm selections in the menu.

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