Accessories and Optional Equipment: Description and Operation

INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

Audio Line-Up
The following audio systems are available:
- Base
- AM/FM/Single compact disc (CD)
- 4 speakers

- Premium
- AM/FM/6-CD in-dash changer
- 4 speakers

- Audiophile
- AM/FM/6-CD in-dash changer audio unit
- 4 door speakers, 2 tweeters, and a subwoofer

- Navigation
- AM/FM/6-CD in-dash changer audio unit
- Audiophile sound system
- Energy flow graphics (Hybrid only)

The following features are also available:
- Satellite audio system
- Available with all audio units, and on all vehicles except the Escape XLS.

- Audio input jack
- Standard on all vehicles

- Steering wheel controls
- Available on certain vehicle trim levels

Antenna
All vehicles utilize a fixed-mast antenna for AM/FM reception.

If the vehicle is equipped with satellite audio, the satellite radio antenna is located on the roof panel, and is hardwired to the satellite radio receiver, which sends the audio signals to the audio unit.

Front Display Interface Module (FDIM)
The FDIM, located at the top center of the instrument panel, displays the following information:
- Audio unit information
- For all audio units except navigation.

- Compass heading (if equipped)
- Outside air temperature (if equipped)
- Climate control information
- For electronic automatic climate control (EATC) only.

The FDIM is a stand-alone module that communicates via the medium speed controller area network (MS-CAN).

Front Control Interface Module (FCIM)
The FCIM acts as the customer interface with the audio unit. It resembles a faceplate, and is standard on all audio systems except navigation. The FCIM is a stand-alone module that communicates via the MS-CAN.

Satellite Audio
The satellite audio system is comprised of the following:
- Satellite radio receiver (located under the front passenger seat)
- Satellite radio antenna
- Satellite radio antenna cable

Navigation
The navigation system is integral to the audio unit. The audio unit controls the operation of the navigation system and the audio system. The system uses a global positioning system (GPS) antenna, a vehicle speed input, and other sensor information to accurately establish the vehicle position. The audio unit provides the visual and audible instructions of the maneuvers required to arrive at the pre-entered destination. An audible switch feedback is provided to confirm if an audio unit button or a screen button is pressed. The audible switch feedback can be set to ALL, TOUCH SCREEN, or NONE depending on user preference.

For Hybrid vehicles, the navigation audio unit also displays energy flow graphics on a separate tab, depicting the approximate amount of base engine versus electric power distribution.