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Accessories and Optional Equipment: Description and Operation




Information and Entertainment System

Functional Components

The functional components of the audio system are:

- Audio Control Module (ACM)

- Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)

- Front Display Interface Module (FDIM)

- Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) , located toward the rear end of the floor console

- Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module, located in the RH side of the luggage compartment

- Subwoofer amplifier, located in the RH side of the luggage compartment

- Audio amplifier, located in the RH side of the luggage compartment

- Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) , located in the instrument panel

- Speakers (see Audio Line-Up for locations)

- AM/FM antenna (Fusion) located at the rear of the roof

- Antenna module (MKZ), located at the RH C-pillar

- AM/FM/satellite radio combination antenna (Fusion), located at the rear of the roof

- Satellite radio antenna (MKZ), located at the rear of the roof

- Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna (integral to the AM/FM/satellite radio antenna (Fusion) or the satellite radio antenna (MKZ))

- AM/FM antenna cable (must be overlaid on harness)

- Satellite radio antenna cable (must be overlaid on harness)

- Steering wheel controls

- Universal Serial Bus (USB) port and cable, located in the floor console stowage bin

- Audio input jack, located in the floor console stowage bin (vehicles with the SYNC(R) system) or at the front of the floor console (vehicles without the SYNC(R) system)

- Clockspring

- Microphone

Audio Line-Up

The vehicle is equipped with one of the following audio systems:

- Base- Fusion
- AM/FM/CD ACM (Audio Control Module) with MP3

- Four speakers (1 in each door)


- Mid-Level- Fusion
- AM/FM/CD with MP3

- Six speakers (1 in each door, 1 sail-mounted tweeter in each front door)


- Premium Sound- MKZ
- AM/FM/CD ACM (Audio Control Module) with MP3 (standard)

- Navigation ACM (Audio Control Module) with HD Radio(R) and built-in single CD/DVD drive (optional)

- Nine speakers (one1 speaker in each front door, 1 speaker in each rear door, 1 tweeter in each front door, 1 instrument panel speaker, 2 parcel shelf-mounted subwoofers)

- Audio amplifier and subwoofer amplifier


- Sony(R) Sound- Fusion
- AM/FM/CD ACM (Audio Control Module) with MP3 (standard)

- Navigation ACM (Audio Control Module) with HD Radio(R) and built-in single CD/DVD drive (optional)

- Twelve speakers (1 speaker in each front door, one 2-way speaker in each rear door, 1 tweeter in each front door, 1 instrument panel speaker, 1 parcel shelf speaker, 2 parcel shelf-mounted subwoofers)

- Audio DSP (Digital Signal Processing) module


- THX(R) Audio- MKZ
- AM/FM/CD ACM (Audio Control Module) with MP3 (standard)

- Navigation ACM (Audio Control Module) with HD Radio(R) and built-in single CD/DVD drive (optional)

- Fourteen speakers (1 speaker in each front door, one 2-way speaker in each rear door, 1 tweeter in each front door, one 3-way instrument panel speaker, 1 parcel shelf speaker, 2 parcel shelf-mounted subwoofers)

- Audio DSP (Digital Signal Processing) module


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

- Satellite radio
- Provides satellite broadcast audio channels


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


AM/FM Antenna - Fusion

The antenna can be either an AM/FM antenna or a combination AM/FM/satellite radio antenna if the vehicle is equipped with satellite radio.

AM/FM Antenna - MKZ

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

Satellite Radio

The satellite radio system is comprised of the following:

- Satellite radio receiver built-in to the ACM (Audio Control Module)

- Combination AM/FM/satellite radio antenna (Fusion)

- Standalone satellite radio antenna (MKZ)

- Satellite radio antenna cable

The satellite radio antenna is a stand-alone antenna on the MKZ, or is a combination AM/FM/satellite antenna on the Fusion. The satellite radio antenna cable connects the satellite radio antenna to the ACM (Audio Control Module).

The satellite radio antenna cable is not removable from the wiring harnesses.

Navigation System with HD Radio(R)

The navigation system consists of the following:

- Navigation ACM (Audio Control Module)

- GPS (Global Positioning System) antenna

- Satellite radio/GPS (Global Positioning System) splitter cable (part of the front satellite radio antenna cable)

- Microphone

The ACM (Audio Control Module) controls the operation of the navigation system and the audio system. The system uses a GPS (Global Positioning System) antenna, a vehicle speed input, and other sensor information to accurately establish the vehicle position.

SYNC(R) System

The SYNC(R) system consists of the following:

- APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module)

- SYNC(R)-specific steering wheel controls

- Microphone

- USB (Universal Serial Bus) port and cable

- Audio input jack

SYNC(R) 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 (Universal Serial Bus) flash device) in order to play audio files

- Play media files via a Bluetooth-enabled audio device

- Produce vehicle health reports

- Initiate an emergency call (eCall) when the air bags deploy

- Provide hands-free access to traffic reports, turn-by-turn driving directions, business listings, news, sports, and weather

The GPSM (Global Positioning System Module) works with the SYNC(R) system to provide vehicle location on vehicles not equipped with navigation, as the vehicle location must be known for the traffic, directions, and information features to operate correctly.

Not all features are available with every phone.

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