Ford Escape: RDS Radio - AM/FM single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system - Audio systems - Entertainment Systems - Ford Escape Owner's ManualFord Escape: RDS Radio

Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC, COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.

To activate: Press MENU repeatedly until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the display. Use to switch RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is SEEK/TRACKto switch RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is  to switch RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is OFF, you will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or view the station name or type.

CAT/FOLD(Category/Folder): This feature allows you to select from various music categories.

To change RDS categories: Press MENU repeatedly until RBDS ON/OFF appears in the display. Use to switch RDS to ON. Press CAT. to switch RDS to ON. Press CAT.

PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS CATEGORY will appear in the display. Press through all possible categories. When the to scroll through all possible categories. When the desired category appears in the display, press to SEEK/TRACK find the next station playing that selection or press SCAN for a brief to find the next station playing that selection or press SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations playing that category of music.

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    CD/MP3 Player
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