User Manual
CAUTION!
All accessories, switches, climate
controls panels, and especially air bag indicator
lights must be connected before cycling the
ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio
with the key in the on position, or while the
vehicle is running.
AX-FD2-SWC
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INTERFACE FEATURES
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Wire cutter • Crimp tool • Solder gun • Tape
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell
caps, etc.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connections to be made ....................................2-3
Installing the AX-FD2-SWC ....................................3
Initializing the AX-FD2-SWC ..................................3
Extra features .........................................................4
Steering wheel control settings ....................... 4-7
- L.E.D. feedback ....................................................4
- Changing radio type ...........................................5
- Remapping the steering wheel control buttons ... 5
- Dual assignment instructions (long button press) ...6-7
- Resetting the AX-FD2-SWC .................................7
Ford Data Interface with SWC 2011-up*
APPLICATIONS
• Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)
• Retains audio controls on the steering wheel
• Retains SYNC
• Retains the factory AUX-IN jack
• Designed for non-amplified models
• Retains balance and fade
• Micro “B” USB updatable
• AX-FD2-SWC interface
• AX-FD2-SWC harness
• 16-pin harness with stripped leads
• Female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads
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FORD
Edge 2011-2014
Escape 2013-up
Explorer 2011-2015
F-150 (with a 4.2” screen) 2013-2014
Fiesta (without MyFord Touch) 2014-up
Fiesta (with SYNC) 2011-2013
Focus (without MyFord Touch) 2012-2014*
Transit Connect
(with AM/FM/CD/SYNC radio) 2014-up
* For models without SYNC, the ASWC-1 (sold separately) will be required to retain the audio buttons on the steering wheel.