Accessories and Optional Equipment: Description and Operation

Information and Entertainment System

Functional Components

The functional components of the audio system (and their locations) are as follows:

- Audio Control Module (ACM)
- Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM), located under the floor console
- Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module (THX(R) sound), located behind the RH rear quarter panel
- Audio amplifier (Premium or THX(R)), located behind the RH rear quarter panel
- Global Positioning System Module (GPSM), located behind the instrument panel
- Speakers (see Audio Line-Up for locations)
- AM/FM antenna, located at front of roof
- Satellite radio antenna, located at the center of trunk lid spoiler
- Combination Global Positioning System (GPS)/satellite radio antenna (vehicles with navigation), located at the center of trunk lid spoiler
- AM/FM antenna cable
- Satellite radio antenna cable
- Steering wheel controls
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) port and cable (if equipped)
- Audio input jack
- Clockspring
- Auto-dimming interior mirror (contains the microphone)

Audio Line-Up

The vehicle is equipped with one of the following ACMs:

- AM/FM single CD
- Standard for SE trim

- AM/FM 6-CD changer
- Available with base, premium (Edge only), or THX(R) (MKX only) audio systems

- Navigation
- AM/FM single CD/DVD
- Built-in satellite radio receiver
- Voice-activation
- Touchscreen display

The following audio systems are available:

- Base - Edge
- AM/FM single CD or AM/FM 6-CD changer ACM
- One speaker in each door

- Premium I - Edge
- AM/FM 6-CD changer or navigation ACM
- External audio amplifier (with navigation only)
- One 2-way speaker in each door, subwoofer in the RH rear quarter

- Premium II - Edge
- AM/FM 6-CD changer or navigation ACM
- External audio amplifier (with navigation only)
- One mid-woofer in each front door, one 2-way speaker in each rear door, 2 A-pillar speakers, subwoofer in the RH rear quarter

- Premium - MKX
- AM/FM 6-CD changer or navigation ACM
- External audio amplifier (with navigation only)
- One mid-woofer and tweeter in each front door, one speaker in each rear door

- THX(R) sound
- AM/FM 6-CD changer or navigation ACM
- Audio DSP module (with built-in amplifier) located behind the subwoofer
- One mid-woofer and tweeter in each front door, one 2-way speaker in each rear door, a 3-in-1 instrument panel speaker, 2 D-pillar speakers, subwoofer in the RH rear quarter

All audio systems include the following features:

- Speed sensitive volume
- Accessory delay
- Steering wheel controls
- MP3 capability
- Satellite-ready
- Audio input jack

The following options are available:

- Satellite radio
- SYNC system
- Optional on Edge, standard on MKX

Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna

The GPS antenna is integral to the satellite radio antenna. A splitter cable separates the GPS signal from the satellite radio signal.

Satellite Radio - Vehicles Without Navigation

The satellite audio system consists of the following:

- Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) module (located behind the liftgate scuff plate trim panel)
- Satellite radio antenna
- Satellite radio antenna cable

Satellite Radio - Vehicles With Navigation

The satellite audio system consists of the following:

- ACM (with built-in satellite receiver)
- Combination GPS/satellite radio antenna
- Satellite radio antenna cable

Navigation System

The navigation system consists of the following:

- Navigation ACM
- GPS antenna
- Satellite radio/GPS splitter cable
- Microphone

The ACM controls the operation of the navigation system and the audio system. The system uses a GPS antenna, a vehicle speed input, and other sensor information to accurately establish the vehicle position.

SYNC System

The SYNC system consists of the following:

- APIM
- SYNC-specific steering wheel controls
- Microphone
- USB port
- Audio input jack

The SYNC system 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 device) in order to play audio files
- Play media files via a Bluetooth-enabled audio device
- Producing vehicle health reports
- Initiating an emergency call (eCall) when the air bags deploy

Not all features are available with every phone.

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