Accessories and Optional Equipment: Description and Operation

Information and Entertainment System

Audio Line-Up

The audio system is enabled when the key is in RUN or ACC. The accessory delay function allows the Audio Control Module (ACM) to be operated for a preset period of time after the key has been turned off and a front door has not been opened.

The speakers are powered either directly by the ACM (all expect the THX(R) audio system) or by the audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module (THX(R) audio system). The subwoofers are powered by their own amplifier (Audiophile) or by the audio DSP module (THX(R) audio system).

The following audio systems are available:

- Base
- AM/FM single CD with MP3
- 4 speakers

- Mid-Level
- AM/FM single CD with MP3
- 6 speakers

- Premium
- AM/FM 6-CD changer with MP3
- 6 speakers

- Audiophile
- AM/FM 6-CD changer with MP3
- 8 speakers (includes subwoofers)

- THX(R) Audio
- AM/FM 6-CD changer with MP3
- 12 speakers (includes subwoofers and center front/rear speakers)
- Audio DSP module (located on the RH side of the luggage compartment)

- Navigation
- Navigation ACM
- Available with Audiophile or THX(R) audio system

All audio systems include the following features:

- Speed sensitive volume
- Accessory delay
- MP3 capability
- Audio input jack

The following options are also available:

- Steering wheel controls
- Available with certain audio systems
- Standard with the SYNC system

- Satellite audio
- Available as an option with all audio systems
- Provides satellite-broadcast reception

- SYNC System
- Provides mobile phone and media device functionality with the vehicle audio system

Antenna

AM/FM - Fusion, Milan

The antenna is located at the top-rear of the roof panel. The antenna can be either an AM/FM antenna, or a combination AM/FM/satellite antenna if the vehicle is equipped with satellite audio.

AM/FM - MKZ

The AM/FM antenna is located in the rear glass. It cannot be replaced separate from the rear glass.

Satellite Antenna

The satellite antenna (if equipped) is located at the top-rear of the roof panel. The satellite antenna is a stand-alone antenna on the MKZ, and is a combination AM/FM/satellite antenna on the Fusion/Milan.

AM/FM Antenna Cable

The front AM/FM antenna cable is connected to the ACM and has an in-line connector (located at the right end of the instrument panel below the glove compartment) to the rear AM/FM antenna cable. The antenna cable runs along the passenger side rocker panel within the body main wiring harness, and runs up the passenger side C-pillar to the antenna module (MKZ) or to the antenna (Fusion, Milan).

Satellite Antenna Cable

The satellite antenna cable routes along the same path as the AM/FM antenna cable.

Satellite Audio

The satellite audio system is comprised of the following:

- Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) module, located behind the RH C-pillar trim panel
- Combination AM/FM/satellite radio antenna (Fusion, Milan)
- Stand-alone satellite radio antenna (MKZ)
- Satellite radio antenna cable

Navigation System

The navigation system is integral to the ACM. The ACM 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 ACM 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 ACM button or a screen button is pressed. The audible switch feedback can be set to ALL, TOUCH SCREEN, or NONE depending on user preference.

SYNC System

The SYNC system is comprised of the following:

- Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM), located under the floor console
- SYNC-specific steering wheel controls
- Microphone located in the interior rear view mirror
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, located in the center console
- Audio input jack, located in the center console

SYNC is a hands-free communications and entertainment system that allows the following interactions:

- Send and receive phone calls via a Bluetooth-enabled phone
- Send and receive text messages via a Bluetooth-enabled phone
- Connect media devices (such as an iPod(R) or USB flash device) in order to play audio files
- Play media files via a Bluetooth-enabled audio device

Not all features will be available with every phone.

For additional information on audio system operation, including the SYNC system, refer to the Owner's Literature.