Description
Use this adapter to replace your factory radio while being able to retain certain factory features that would have been lost when the factory radio is replaced. Using this interface will enable factory features such as rear seat entertainment, rear seat controls, and the THXll amplifier when the original radio is removed. Other features of the C2R-FRD1 include data bus driven retained accessory power (RAP), vehicle speed sensor (VSS) output, illumination, reverse output, parking brake output and a 5 volt regulated amp turn on for factory installed subwoofers. Compatible with THX, SONY, Shaker and Audiophile sound systems in applicable vehicles. Data controlled RAP accessory output wire Data controlled parking brake wire Data controlled reverse trigger wire Data controlled vehicle speed sense wire Data controlled illumination output wire Retains factory-installed amplified audio system Retains rear seat entertainment and dual zone audio Important Notes: When installing the C2R-FRD1 into 2009 Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles that are equipped with the mid-line amplifier (NOT the Sony or THX system), you MUST follow a tech brief to turn the amplifier on. Rear seat entertainment (RSE) audio is not retained through the speakers in Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles that are equipped with the Microsoft SYNC system. The RSE will power up, operate normally and pass audio through the IR headphones, however the audio can not be passed through the aftermarket radio. Does not retain SYNC 2008 F-250/350/450: Not compatible with model trim XL (fleet vehicles). These vehicles do not have the necessary CAN bus signals 2006-2007 Ford Freestyle: Does not retain RSE 2006 Lincoln Zephyr: Does not retain the THX amplifier Replacement radio has to have an aux input for some functions to work through the system. No fading front to rear and DSP set to 'all'. Works with or without factory amplified systems. Compatible Vehicles: Ford: 2007-2010 Edge 2008-2010 Escape 2007-2010 Expedition 2006-2010 Explorer 2007-2010 Explorer Sport Trac 2009-2010 F150 2008-2010 F250 2008-2010 F350 2008-2010 F450 2005-2007 Five Hundred 2009 Flex 2008-2010 Focus 2006-2007 Freestyle 2006-2010 Fusion 2005-2011 Mustang 2008-2009 + 2011 Taurus 2008-2009 Taurus X Lincoln: 2009+2011 MKS 2007-2010 MKX 2007-2010 MKZ 2007-2010 Navigator 2006 Zephyr 2008-2010 Mariner 2008 Mariner Hybrid 2006-2010 Milan 2005-2007 Montego 2006-2010 Mountaineer 2008-2009 Sable