Ford 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 
SEEK/TRACK
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.
PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS CATEGORY will appear in the
display. Press 
to scroll
through all possible categories. When the
desired category appears in the display, press
SEEK/TRACK
to
find the next station playing that selection or press SCAN for a brief
sampling of all stations playing that category of music.
AM/FM Radio
/ VOL (Power/Volume):
Press
to turn the radio on/off. Turn the
knob to increase/decrease volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will com ...
CD/MP3 Player
CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a disc is already loaded into the
system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded,
NO DISC will appear in the display.
LOAD: This control ...
See also:
Instrument panel light control (rheostat)
The instrument panel lights can be made brighter
or dimmer by turning the instrument panel light
control knob. ...
Remote sound system controls
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Whe ...
Fuse box in the engine compartment
Make sure that the windshield wipers are turned off.
WARNING
Make sure that the windshield wipers are switched off and that
the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock before you open ...
