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Connecting Your Digital Media Player via 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 and 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.
6. Press OK and scroll through selections of:
•Play All
•Albums
•Genres
•Playlists
•Tracks
•Explore USB
•Similar Music
•Return
When the desired selection appears in the display, press OK to build your
desired music selection.
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.
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“USB”
“Similar music”
“What’s playing?”
1“” is a dynamic listing, meaning that it could be the name of
any desired group, artist, etc.
2Voice commands which are only available in folder mode. For more
information, refer toExploring the USB devicelater in this chapter.
3Voice commands which are not available until indexing is complete.
Voice Command Guide
“Autoplay”Turn on to listen to music which has already
been randomly indexed during the indexing
process.
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.
“Search/Play Genre”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.
“Similar Music”The system compiles a playlist and then plays
similar music to what is currently playing
from the USB port using indexed metadata
information.
“Search/Play
Artist/Track/Album”The system searches for a specific
artist/track/album from the music indexed
through the USB port.
“Refine”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.
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When you select: You can:
Play MenuPlay 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.
Refer to Play Menu later in this section for more
information.
Select SourceSelect and play music from your USB port,
auxiliary input jack (line in) or stream music
from your Bluetooth-enabled phone.
Press OK to select, then scroll to choose from:
USB: Press OK to access music plugged into
your USB port. You can also plug in devices to
charge them (if supported by your device). Once
connected, the system indexes any readable
media files. (The time required to complete this
depends on the size of the media content being
indexed.) If 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 thousands of average size
media and notifies you if the maximum indexing
file size is reached.
Bluetooth Audio: This is a phone-dependent
feature which allows you to stream music playing
on your Bluetooth-enabled phone. If supported
by your device, you can press SEEK to play the
previous or next track.
Line in: Press OK to select and play music from
your portable music player over the vehicle’s
speakers.
Note:If 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.
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When you select: You can:
Media SettingsChoose to shuffle or repeat your music and
select your Autoplay settings. Once these
selections are turned on, they remain on until
turned off.
Note: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: Press OK to shuffle available media files
in the current playlist.Note:To shuffle all media
tracks, you must select Play All in the Play Menu
and then select Shuffle.
Repeat: Press OK to repeat any song.
Autoplay: Press OK to listen to music which has
already been randomly indexed during the
indexing process.
Press SEEK to play the previous or next track.
Mobile AppsInteract with SYNC-capable mobile applications
on your smart phone. Refer toSYNC
AppLink™earlier in this chapter for more
information.
System SettingsAccess 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).
Note:Refer to System Settings for more
information.
Exit Media MenuPress OK to exit the media menu.
Accessing Your Play Menu
This menu allows you to select and play your media by artist, album,
genre, playlist, track, similar music or even to explore what is on your
USB device.
1. Make sure that your device is plugged into the USB port and is
turned on.
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The cellular 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 cellular phone or media player is connected. If you no
longer plan to use SYNCor the vehicle, we recommend you perform a
Master Reset to erase all information stored in SYNC.
SYNCdata cannot be accessed without special equipment and access to
the vehicle’s SYNCmodule. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada
will not access SYNCdata for any purpose other than as described
absent consent, a court order, or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities, or other third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. For further
privacy information, see the sections on 911 Assist™ (if equipped),
Vehicle Health Report (if equipped), and Traffic, Directions and
Information (if equipped).
ACCESSING AND ADJUSTING MODES THROUGH YOUR
INFOTAINMENT DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)
The infotainment display is located on the right side of your instrument
cluster. It allows you to view and make minor adjustments to active
modes without taking your hands off the wheel. For example:
•In entertainment mode, you can view what is now playing, change the
audio source, select presets and make some adjustments.
•In phone mode, you can accept or reject an incoming call.
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When you select: You can:
Options Adjust more audio system settings:
Sound Settingsallows you to adjust Bass,
Treble, Midrange, Balance and Fade, THX
Deep Note Demo (if equipped), DSP (if
equipped), Occupancy Mode (if equipped),
and Speed Compensated Volume settings.
Set PTY for Seek/Scanallows you to select
a category of music you would like to search
for and then choose to either seek or scan for
the stations.
RDS Text Display On/Offallows you to
always view the information broadcast by FM
stations by selecting On.
Auto Presets (AST) - Autostoreallows you
to have the system automatically store the six
strongest stations in your current location.
These do not override any presets stored in
any of the AM or FM frequency bands.
TAG Button On/Off (if available)allows
you to tag a song to download later.
When you select On, the TAG icon appears
on-screen when HD radio is active. You can
press TAG to save the information 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. Refer to theHD Radio
informationlater in this chapter.
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Taggingallows 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/FM > Options > 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.
4. When you access iTuneswith your portable music player, the tags
appear to you to be reminded of the song. The system allows you to
tag up to approximately 100 songs. For a list of devices that support
tagging, refer to www.SYNCMyRide.com or www.syncmaroute.ca.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you can access the following
functions:
When you select: You can:
ScanHear a brief sampling of all available stations.
This feature still works when HD Radio
reception is activated, although it does not
scan for HD2-HD7 channels. You may see the
HD logo appear if the station has a digital
broadcast.
SeekHear the next strong radio station.
If the current station has multiple digital
broadcasts, the multicast indicator appears.
Press Seek repeatedly to advance through all
available broadcasts. If you are on the last
multicast channel, press Seek to advance to
the next strong station.
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“TUNE”
“SAT 2”
“SAT 2 preset <#>”
“SAT 3”
“SAT 3 preset <#>”
“Help”
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information
Note:SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add
or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford
Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming
changes.
SIRIUS satellite radio is a
subscription-based satellite radio
service that broadcasts a variety of
music, sports, news, weather, traffic
and entertainment programming.
Your factory-installed SIRIUS satellite radio system includes hardware
and a limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease
of the vehicle. Refer to your authorized dealer for availability.
For more information on extended subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite
radio channels, and other features, please visit www.siriusxm.com in the
United States, www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474.
Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN):You need your ESN
to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. The ESN is
found on the System Information Screen (SR ESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX). To
access your ESN, press the bottom left corner of the touchscreen, then
SIRIUS > Options > ESN.
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