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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART FRST

The FRST interface is for 2007 and up Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury 

vehicles equipped with RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment), Sync, 

or THX or any combination of the three to retain these features, 

plus retain the OEM satellite radio (viewed through external LCD, 

supplied) if so equipped . Also the FRST can retain the OEM 

steering wheel control functions as long as the aftermarket radio 

has a steering wheel control input.  THE FRST also PROVIDES 

a MUTE, PARKING BRAKE, VSS OR SPEED SENSE, and a 

reverse output to make installing an aftermarket navigational radio 

simpler and less time comsuming.

*Read Important Warning On Page 1 

Before Attempting Any Installation*

NOTE:  *compatiable with non amplifi ed and amplifi ed sound systems

                  *Sync or thx is not retained when replacing oem navigation radio

 (Will not retain THX or SYNC in OE navigation models)

APPLICATIONS

FRST

FORD

Edge  2008-up

Escape  2008-up

Expedition  2007-up

Explorer  2008-up

Explorer sport trac  2008-up

F-150  2009-up

Five hundred  2006-07

Flex  2009-up

Focus  2008-up

Fusion  2007-up

Taurus  2008-up

Taurus x  2008-2009

LINCOLN

Mark lt  2007-08

Mkx  2008-up

Mkz  2007-up

Navigator  2007-up

MERCURY

Mariner  2008-up

Milan  2008-up

Montego  2006-07

Mountaineer  2008-up

Sable  2008-09

Summary of Contents for FRST

Page 1: ...RKING BRAKE VSS OR SPEED SENSE and a reverse output to make installing an aftermarket navigational radio simpler and less time comsuming Read Important Warning On Page 1 Before Attempting Any Installa...

Page 2: ...harness with stripped leads D 22 pin to Ford 24 pin harness E Female 3 5mm connector with Brown and Brown White wires F LCD Screen CuttingTool Tape CrimpingTool Connectors I E butt connectors bell cap...

Page 3: ...your installation and fabrication skills by enrolling in the most recognized and respected mobile electronics school in our industry Log onto www installerinstitute com or call 800 354 6782 for more...

Page 4: ...the amp turn on wire of the aftermarket radio Connect the Brown wire to the mute wire of the aftermarket radio If the aftermarket radio does not have a Mute wire tape up the Brown wire The Black Yell...

Page 5: ...g brake wire of the aftermarket navigation radio Connect the Blue Pink wire to the VSS or speed sense wire of the aftermarket navigation radio Connect the Green Purple wire to the reverse wire of the...

Page 6: ...radio Connect the BLUE WHITE wire to the aftermarket radios amp turn on FROM THE 8 PIN SUB CENTER RCA HARNESS Connect the WHITE RCA to the aftermarket radios SUB output Connect the RED RCA to the afte...

Page 7: ...the aftermarket radio harness into the aftermarket radio 4 Cycle the key by turning the ignition on then back off then back on again to test the radio VOLUME ADJUSTMENT To adjust the chime volume use...

Page 8: ...tton is press for 2 seconds the source will change The sequence of sources are SYNC R S E rear seat entertainment Satellite radio AUX DVD Pressing the media button for 2 seconds again will take you ba...

Page 9: ...t may be available 1 2 3 4 5 1 Channel up Allows channel up function in satellite or SYNC s USB mode 2 Channel down Allows channel down function in satellite or SYNC s USB mode 3 Select Enter button S...

Page 10: ...can only start the remapping of the steering wheel controls process within the first 20 seconds of turning the ignition key on If you wait longer then the 20 seconds you will have to turn the ignition...

Page 11: ...and go to the next one 1 Volume Up 2 Volume Down 3 Seek Up Next 4 Seek Down Prev 5 Source Mode 6 Mute 7 Preset Up 8 Preset Down 9 Power 10 Band 11 Play Enter 12 PTT Push To Talk 13 On Hook 14 Off Hoo...

Page 12: ...control settings follow these steps After 30 seconds of turning the ignition on press and hold the original Volume up button for at least 30 seconds The led will blink rapidly Release the Volume Up bu...

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