Other applicable documents
In addition to this manual, please observe
the following documents when using this
Infotainment system and its components:
— Supplements in the Owner’s Manual of
your vehicle.
— The operating instructions for the mobile
telephone or audio sources.
— The operating instructions for external
data media, audio sources and playback
devices.
— Instructions for any Infotainment acces-
sories subsequently installed or addition-
ally used.
— Digital owner’s manual in the Infotain-
ment system, depending on equipment
and not available in all countries.
Safety information
Before using the Infotainment system for
the first time, plea
se read and observe the
following safety notes so that you are
aware of dangers to yourself and others
and of how these dangers can be avoided:
— Read through this manual carefully.
— Some functions may contain links to
websites that are operated by third par-
ties. Ford Motor Company does not as-
sume ownership of the third-party web-
sites that are reached via links and is not
responsible for their content.
— Some functions may contain information
supplied by third parties. Ford Motor
Company is not responsible for external
information being correct, up-to-date
and complete, or for any infringement of
third-party rights.
— The radio stations and the owners of the
data media and audio sources are re-
sponsible for the content provided.
— Multi-storey car parks, garages, under-
passes, tunnels, tall buildings, moun-
tains, valleys, and other electrical devices
such as battery chargers can impair re-
ception of mobile communications, GPS
and radio signals.
— Films or metal-coated stickers on the an-
tenna and windows c
an interfere with ra-
dio reception.
— Read and follow the appropriate operat-
ing manuals of the respective manufac-
turer when using mobile telephones, da-
ta media, external devices, external au-
dio and media sources.
WARNING
The Infotainment system central comput-
er is networked with the c
ontrol units in-
stalled in the vehicle. If the central com-
puter is not repaired correctly or is not re-
moved and installed correctly, there is an
increased risk of accidents and injuries
due to a control unit that does not func-
tion or does not function properly.
·
Never replace the central computer
with a used central computer taken
from an end-of-life vehicle or a recy-
cling facility.
·
Only have the central computer re-
moved, installed or repaired by a spe-
cialist company qualified to perform
this work.
WARNING
The factory-fitted radio with integrated
hardware is networked with the control
units installed in the vehicle. If the radio is
not repaired correctly or is not removed
and installed correctly, there is an in-
creased risk of accidents and injuries due
to a control unit that does not function at
all or does not function properly.
·
Never replace the radio with a used ra-
dio from end-of-life vehicles or from re-
cycling.
·
Only have the radio removed, installed
or repaired by a suitably qualified work-
shop.
WARNING
Reading information from the screen, op-
era
ting the Infotainment system and con-
necting, inserting or removing a data me-
dium or audio source while driving can
distract you from the trac situation. Un-
favourable light conditions and a dam-
aged or soiled screen may result in dis-
plays and information not being read or
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