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AXTC-FD2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Product Info

INTERFACE FEATURES

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

TOOLS & INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES REQUIRED

• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun,

solder, and heat shrink • Tape • Wire cutter

• Zip ties

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Connections ............................................................2

Programming .........................................................3

Troubleshooting .....................................................4

Ford SWC (Steering Wheel Control)

and Data Interface 2012-2016

APPLICATIONS

• Provides accessory power

(10-amp)

• Provides wires for multimedia

radios (park brake, reverse,

speed sense)

• Retains audio controls on the

steering wheel

• Designed to be compatible

with all major radio brands

•

Auto detects vehicle type, radio

connection, and preset controls

• Ability to dual assign steering

wheel control buttons

• Retains memory settings even

after battery disconnection

or interface removal (non

volatile memory)

• Provides illumination output

•

Retains the 3.5mm AUX-IN jack

• Micro-B USB updatable

• Includes 5v factory ampliﬁer

step-down

Ford (1)

Escape 2013-2016

Focus 2012-2014 Transit Connect 2014-2016

(1) This interface must be used along with the corresponding Metra radio-install-kit (sold separately)

• AXTC-FD2 interface • AXTC-FD2 harness

• 3.5mm adapter

• LD-AFDI-5V ampliﬁer step-down

Summary of content (4 pages)

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AXTC-FD2 INS TAL L ATION INS TRUC TIONS Ford SWC (Steering Wheel Control) and Data Interface 2012-2016 INTERFACE FEATURES • Provides accessory power (10-amp) • Provides wires for multimedia radios (park brake, reverse, speed sense) • Retains audio controls on the steering wheel • Designed to be compatible with all major radio brands • Auto detects vehicle type, radio connection, and preset controls TABLE OF CONTENTS Connections.............................................................2 Programming....
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CONNECTIONS Vehicle Connectors Reset Button LED Light Radio Connections Black - Ground Yellow - Battery power Red - Accessory power Orange - Illumination Blue - Power Antenna Blue/White - See below Aftermarket Radio (radio’s features may vary) Front Rear View Rear AUX-IN Blue/Pink - VSS/Speed-Sense Green/Purple - Reverse signal Light Green - Parking brake Gray - Front right speaker + SWC Sub Gray/Black - Front right speaker White - AUX-IN Left Red - AUX-IN Right LD-AFDI-5V 3.
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PROGRAMMING 1. Open the driver’s door, and keep open during the programming process. 6. Green & Red LED 2. OFF RT STA ON ACC Cycle the ignition on and wait 5 seconds, or until the factory display screens reads LINE IN. Green LED 7. OFF ON ACC Tap Volume Up VOL + 5. Green & Red LED Locate the Volume Up button on the steering wheel. Program the interface by tapping the Volume Up button at a heartbeat pace until the LED light stops flashing. OFF ON ACC 8. Cycle the ignition off, then back on.
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AXTC-FD2 INS TAL L ATION INS TRUC TIONS Having difficulties? We’re here to help. Contact our Tech Support line at: TROUBLESHOOTING 1. If the interface fails to function, press and release the reset button, then repeat the programming process from step 4 to try again. LED Light 2. Reset Button At the end of programming the LED light will turn Solid Green which indicates programming was successful.