2013 FORD ESCAPE CD player

Driving Restrictions
For your safety, certain features are
speed-dependent and restricted when your
vehicle is traveling over 3 mph (5 km/h).
Safety Information
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, accident and
injury. Ford strongly recommends
that drivers use extreme caution when
using any device that may take their focus
off the road. Your primary responsibility is
the safe operation of the vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage
the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of
applicable state and local laws that may
affect use of electronic devices while
driving.
When using SYNC:
• Do not operate playing devices if the
power cords or cables are broken, split
or damaged. Carefully place cords and
cables where they cannot be stepped
on or interfere with the operation of
pedals, seats, compartments or safe
driving abilities.
• Do not leave playing devices in the
vehicle during extreme conditions as it
could cause them damage. Refer to
your device's user guide for further
information.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the
system. See your authorized dealer. Privacy Information
When a mobile phone is connected to
SYNC, the system creates a profile within
your vehicle that is linked to that mobile
phone. This profile is created in order to
offer you more mobile features and to
operate more efficiently. Among other
things, this profile may contain data about
your mobile phone book, text messages
(read and unread), and call history,
including history of calls when your mobile
phone was not connected to the system.
In addition, if you connect a media device,
the system creates and retains an index of
supported media content. The system also
records a short development log of
approximately 10 minutes of all recent
system activity. The log profile and other
system data may be used to improve the
system and help diagnose any problems
that may occur.
The mobile profile, media device index, and
development log will remain in the vehicle
unless you delete it and are generally
accessible only in the vehicle when the
mobile phone or media player is
connected. If you no longer plan to use the
system or the vehicle, we recommend you
perform a Master Reset to erase all stored
information.
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SYNC Services Quick Tips
You can even access your account outside the vehicle.
Just use the number on your phone's call history. Traffic
and Directions features do not function properly but
information services and the 411 connect and text message
features are available.
USING SYNC® WITH YOUR
MEDIA PLAYER
You can access and play music from your
digital music player over the vehicle's
speaker system using the system's media
menu or voice commands. You can also
sort and play your music by specific
categories such as artists, albums, etc.
SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any
digital media player including: iPod®,
Zune ™, "Plays from device" players, and
most USB drives. SYNC also supports
audio formats such as MP3, WMA, WAV
and ACC.
Connecting Your Digital Media
Player to the USB Port
Note: If your digital media player has a
power switch, ensure that the device is
turned on.
To Connect Using Voice Commands
1. Plug the device into the vehicle's USB port.
2. Press the voice icon and when prompted, say "USB".
3. You can now play music by saying any of the appropriate voice commands.
Refer to the media voice commands.
To Connect Using the System Menu
1. Plug the device into the vehicle's USB port. 2. Press AUX and then MENU to enter
the Media menu.
3. Scroll until Select Source appears, then press OK.
4. Scroll to select USB and press OK.
5. Depending on how many digital media
files are on your connected device,
Indexing may appear in the radio
display. When indexing is complete, the
screen returns to the Play menu.
Press OK and scroll through selections of:
• Play All
• Albums
• Genres
• Playlists
• Tracks
• Explore USB
• Similar Music
• Return
What's Playing?
At any time when a track is playing, you
can press the voice icon and ask the
system "What's playing?". The system
reads the metadata tags (if populated) of
the playing track to you.
Media Voice Commands
Press the voice icon and, when
prompted, say "USB", then any
of the following:
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Voice Command Guide
· Turn off and the system does not begin to play any of
your music until all media has all been indexed. Indexing
times can vary from device to device and also with regard
to the number of songs being indexed.
The system searches all the data from your indexed music
and, if available, begins to play the chosen type of music.
You can only play genres of music which are present in
the GENRE metadata tags that you have on your digital
media player.
"Search genre" or "Play
genre"
The system compiles a playlist and then plays similar
music to what is currently playing from the USB port using
indexed metadata information.
"Similar music"
The system searches for a specific artist, track or album
from the music indexed through the USB port.
"Search", "Play", "Artist",
"Track, "Album"
This allows you to make your previous command more
specific. For example, if you asked to search and play all
music by a certain artist, you could then say "Refine album"
and choose a specific album from the list to view. If you
then select Play, the system only plays music from that
specific album.
"Refine"
Press the voice icon and when prompted
say "Bluetooth audio", then any of the
following:
"BLUETOOTH AUDIO" "Connections""Pause""Play"
"Play next track"
"Play previous track"
Media Menu Features
The media menu allows you to select your
media source, how to play your music (by
artist, genre, shuffle, repeat, etc.), and also
to add, connect or delete devices. 1. Press AUX and then MENU to enter
the Media menu.
2. Scroll to cycle through:
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Play your music by artist, album, genre, playlists, tracks,
similar music or to simply, play all. You can also choose
to Explore USB to view the supported digital music files
on your playing device.
Play Menu
· Select and play music from your USB port, auxiliary input
jack (line in) or stream music from your Bluetooth-enabled
phone.
Select Source
· Press OK to select, then scroll to choose from USB,
Bluetooth Audio, and Line In.
· When you select USB, and Autoplay is on, you can
access media files randomly as they are indexed. If turned
off, indexed media is not available until the indexing
process is complete. SYNC is capable of indexing thou-
sands of average size media and notifies you if the
maximum indexing file size is reached.
· Users who have Bluetooth phones that are capable of
streaming audio can press SEEK to play the previous or
next track.
· When you have already connected a device to the USB
port, you cannot access the line in feature. Some digital
media players require both USB and line in ports to stream
data and music separately.
· Choose to shuffle or repeat your music and select your
Autoplay settings. Once these selections are turned on,
they remain on until turned off.
Media Settings
· Some digital media players require both USB and line in
ports to stream data and music separately. Press OK to
select and then scroll to choose from Shuffle, Repeat or
Autoplay.
Interact with SYNC-capable mobile applications on your
smartphone.
Mobile Apps
Access Bluetooth Device menu listings (add, connect,
set as primary, on/off, delete) as well as Advanced menu
listings (prompts, languages, defaults, master reset, install
application and system information).
System Settings
Press OK to exit the media menu.
Exit Media Menu
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Restricted Features
Enabling Valet Mode
Editing settings while the rear view camera or active park
assist are active
Editing wireless settings
Wi-Fi or Wireless
Editing the list of wireless networks
Playing video
Videos, photos or graphics
Editing the screen's wallpaper or adding new wallpaper
Composing text messages
Text Messages
Viewing received text messages
Editing preset text messages
Using the keyboard to enter a destination
Navigation
Demo navigation route
Adding or editing Address Book entries or Avoid Areas
Privacy Information
When a mobile phone is connected to
SYNC, SYNC creates a profile within your
vehicle that is linked to that mobile phone.
This profile is created in order to offer you
more mobile features and to operate more
efficiently. Among other things, this profile
may contain data about your mobile phone
book, text messages (read and unread),
and call history, including history of calls
when your mobile phone was not
connected to SYNC. In addition, if you
connect a media device, SYNC creates and
retains an index of media content
supported by SYNC. SYNC also records a
short development log of approximately
10 minutes of all recent SYNC activity. The
log profile and other SYNC data may be
used to improve SYNC and help diagnose
any problems that may occur. The mobile profile, media device index, and
development log will remain in the vehicle
unless you delete it and are generally
accessible only in the vehicle when the
mobile phone or media player is
connected. If you no longer plan to use
SYNC, or the vehicle, we recommend you
perform a Master Reset to erase all
information stored in SYNC.
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System SettingsDistance Units
Language
System Prompt Volume
Temperature Units
Keyboard Layout
Touchscreen Beeps
Master Reset
Install Applications
Voice Settings
Customize the level of system interaction,
help and feedback. Press Menu, Settings, then Voice.
Voice Settings
· Standard interaction mode provides more detailed
interaction and guidance.
Interaction Mode
· Advanced mode has less audible interaction and more
tone prompts.
Short questions asked by the system when the system
has not clearly heard or understood your request. (Even
with confirmation prompts turned off, you may be asked
to confirm settings occasionally.)
Confirmation Prompts
Candidate lists are possible results from your voice
commands. If these are turned off, the system simply
makes a best guess at your request.
Media Candidate Lists
Phone Candidate Lists
Allows you to adjust the voice volume level.
Voice Control Volume
Media Player Settings
To access settings for your media player,
press Menu, Settings, then Media Player.
Select from the following:
• Autoplay On/Off
• Bluetooth Devices
• Index Bluetooth On/Off
• Database Info
• Media Management On/Off Note:
With Autoplay and Index Bluetooth
turned on, you can listen to music which has
already been indexed. With these features
turned off, SYNC does not play any of your
music until all the media (on your USB
thumb drive, flash drive, portable music
player, etc.) has been indexed.
Navigation Settings
To access settings for your media player,
press Menu, Settings, then Navigation.
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Select from the following:
•Map Preferences
• Route Preferences
• Navigation Preferences
• Traffic Preferences
• Avoid Areas Phone Settings
To access settings for your media player,
press Menu, Settings, then Phone (or
Phone, then Settings).
Phone Settings
Connect, disconnect, add or delete a device, as well as
save it as a favorite.
Bluetooth Devices
Turn Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth On/Off
Have all calls go directly to your voice mail and not ring in
the vehicle cabin. With this feature turned on, text message
notifications are also suppressed and do not ring inside
the cabin.
Do Not Disturb
Turn 911 Assist™ on or off. See Information (page 358).
911 Assist
Select how you would like to be notified when you receive
a text message, if supported by your phone. Choose from
possible system alert tones, text-to-speech or silent.
Text Message Notification
Use this screen to make adjustments to your internet data
connection. Select to make your connection profile with
the PAN (personal area network) or to turn off your
connection. You can also choose to make adjustments to
your settings or have the system always connect, never
connect when roaming or query on connect. Press ? for
additional information.
Internet Data Connection
*
Access features such as automatic phonebook download,
re-download your phonebook, add contacts from your
phone as well as delete or upload your phonebook.
Manage Phonebook
Display call history.
Display Call History
* If compatible.
Wireless and Internet
To access, press Menu, Settings, then
Wireless and Internet. Select from the following:
•
Wi-Fi settings
• Bluetooth settings
• USB mobile broadband
• Prioritize connection methods
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· TAG (if available) allows you to tag a song to download
later. When you select On, TAG appears on-screen when
HD radio is active. You can press TAG to save the inform-
ation of the song that is playing. When you plug in your
portable music player, the information is transferred (if
supported by your device). When you are connected to
iTunes®, the tags appear to remind you of the songs you’ d
like to download.
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)
Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not
available in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
system has a special receiver which allows
it to receive digital broadcasts (where
available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts it already receives. Digital
broadcasts provide a better sound quality
than analog broadcasts with free, crystal
clear audio and no static or distortion. For
more information, and a guide to available
stations and programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
When this feature is enabled and you are
tuned to a station broadcasting HD Radio
technology, you may notice the following
indicators on your screen:
The HD Radio logo blinks when a digital
station is being acquired and is solid when
digital audio is playing. When this logo is
available, you may also see Title and Artist
fields on-screen . The multicast indicator appears in FM
mode (only) if the current station is
broadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.
The numbers that are highlighted signify
available digital channels where new or
different content is available. HD1 signifies
the main programming status and is
available in analog and digital broadcasts.
Any additional multicast stations (HD2
through HD7) are only broadcast digitally.
TAG allows you to save a song to
download later. When you are on an
acquired HD Radio station, the TAG button
is available (provided the feature has been
turned on). To use the tag feature:
1.
Press AM or FM, Options, then TAG On
2. When you hear a song you like, touch TAG.
3. The system automatically saves the song's information and transfers it to
your portable music player (if
supported) when it is connected to the
system. If your music player is
connected at the time, the system
automatically transfers the tag to your
player and a pop-up confirms the
transfer.
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