2013 FORD FLEX audio

When you select: You can:
Replay Replay audio on the current channel. You can
replay approximately 45 minutes of audio as
long as you have remained tuned to the
current station. If you change stations, the
previous audio is erased.
While in replay mode:
Press and release the seek buttons to hear the
previous or next song.
Press and hold the seek buttons to advance to
reverse or fast forward in the current track.
Press play or pause to play or pause the
audio.
Press Replay again to return to live audio if
you had been using the replay feature to
replay audio.
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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 Category for Seek/Scanallows you to
select the desired category (Rock, Country,
etc.) and then use Seek or Scan to initiate a
search for those channels.
Parental Lockoutallows you to lock and
unlock channels, change or reset your PIN or
unlock all channels. To use this feature you
need your initial PIN which is 1234.
Artist/Title Alertsallows you to select
Artists and Titles that you would like the
system to alert you to when they are playing
on other channels. Press Edit Alerts to delete
or turn off alerts. You can also set all alerts to
on or off. When an alert appears on the
screen, you can choose to Tune to the
channel, to Cancel the alert or to Disable
Alerts. If you are listening to a sporting event,
you can save your favorite teams so that the
system can alert you when they are playing
on a satellite radio channel.
Note:SIRIUS does not support the Alert
feature on all channels. Ford Motor Company
shall not be responsible for Alert feature
variation.
Electronic Serial Number (ESN)is
required when communicating with SIRIUS
about your account.
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Potential satellite radio reception issues
Antenna obstructionsFor optimal reception performance, keep the
antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and
keep luggage and other material as far away
from the antenna as possible.
TerrainHills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges,
tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages,
dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.
Station overloadWhen you pass a ground-based broadcast
repeating tower, a stronger signal may
overtake a weaker one and the audio system
may mute.
Satellite radio signal
interferenceYour display may show ACQUIRING...to
indicate the interference and the audio
system may mute.
SIRIUS troubleshooting tips
Radio Display Condition Possible Action
Acquiring Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
Sat Fault/SIRIUS
system failureInternal module or
system failure present.If this message does
not clear shortly, or
with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver
may have a fault. See
your authorized dealer
for service.
Invalid Channel Channel no longer
available.Tune to another
channel or choose
another preset.
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When you select: You can:
Media Device
InformationDisplays information about the device, if
connected and available.
Text DisplayAllows you to choose how you would like the
information to display on-screen.
To view song information such as Title, Artist, File, Folder, Album, and
Genre, touch the on-screen album art.
You can also pressWhat’s Playing?to hear how the system pronounces
the current band and song. This can be helpful when using voice
commands to make sure the system correctly plays your request.
SD Card and USB Voice Commands
If you are listening to a USB device or an SD card, press the
voice button on the steering wheel controls. When prompted,
say any of the commands in the following chart.
If you are not listening to a USB device or an SD card, press the voice
button and, after the tone, say “USB” or “SD card”, then any of the
commands in the following chart.
“USB” or “SD CARD”
“Browse”1“Play podcast episode ”
“Next” “Play similar music”
“Pause” “Play song ”
“Play” “Play TV show ”
2
“Play album ” “Play TV show episode ”2
“Play all” “Play video ”2
“Play artist ” “Play video podcast episode
”2
“Play audiobook ” “Play video playlist ”2
“Play author ” “Previous”
“Play composer ” “Repeat all”
“Play folder ” “Repeat off”
“Play genre ” “Repeat one”
“Play movie ”
2“Shuffle”
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“USB” or “SD CARD”
“Play music video ”2“Shuffle off”
“Play playlist ” “What’s this?”
“Play podcast ” “Help”
1If you have said you would like to browse your USB or SD card, the
system prompts you to specify what you would like to browse. When
prompted, refer to the following “Browse” chart.
2These commands are only available in USB mode and are
device-dependent.
“BROWSE”
“Album ” “All video podcasts”*
“All albums” “All videos”*
“All artists” “Artist ”
“All audiobooks” “Audiobook ”
“All authors” “Author ”
“All composers” “Composer ”
“All folders” “Folder ”
“All genres” “Genre ”
“All movies”* “Playlist ”
“All music videos”* “Podcast ”
“All playlists” “TV show ”*
“All podcasts” “Video ”*
“All songs” “Video playlist ”*
“All TV shows”* “Video podcast ”*
“All video playlists”* “Help”
*These commands are only available in USB mode and are
device-dependent.
Bluetooth Audio
Your system allows you to stream audio over your vehicle’s speakers from
your connected, Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone.
To access, press the lower left corner on the touchscreen, then
select the BT tab.
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Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands
If you are listening to a Bluetooth audio device, press the voice
button on the steering wheel controls. When prompted, say any
of the commands in the following chart.
If you are not listening to a Bluetooth audio device, press the voice
button and, after the tone, say “Bluetooth Audio”, then any of the
commands in the following chart.
Bluetooth audio voice commands
“Next”
“Pause”
“Play”
“Previous”
“Help”
A/V Inputs
Your A/V inputs allow you to connect an
auxiliary audio/video source (game
systems, personal camcorders, etc.) by connecting RCA cords (not
included) to these input jacks. The jacks are yellow, red and white and
are located either behind a small access door on the instrument panel or
in your center console.
You can also use the A/V inputs as an auxiliary input jack (AIJ) to play
music from your portable music player over your vehicle’s speakers. Plug
in your 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) RCA adapter into the two left A/V input jacks
(red and white).
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, then, select A/V inputs.
To use the auxiliary input jack feature, make sure that your portable
music player is designed to be used with headphones and that it is fully
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charged. You also need an audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in.
(3.5 mm) connectors at one end and a RCA jack at the other.
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio and portable device are
turned off.
2. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end into the adaptor in one of the two
left A/V input jacks (white or red) inside the center console.
3. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select either a tuned
station from the FM tab or the CD tab (if there is a CD already
loaded into the system.) Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening
level.
4. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
5. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select the A/V in tab.
(You should hear audio from your portable music player although it
may be low.)
6. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between
the controls.
In order to playback video from your iPodor iPhone(if compatible),
you must have a special combination USB/RCA composite video cable
(available for purchase from Apple). When the cable is connected to
your iPodor iPhone, plug the other end into both the RCA jacks and
the USB port.
Note:For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the
portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
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Troubleshooting
•Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. The AIJ
only works correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a
volume control.
•Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio as this causes
distortion and reduces sound quality.
•If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the
portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace
or recharge the batteries in the portable music player.
•The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner
when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control
(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.
PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the main features of SYNC. Once your phone is
paired, you can access many options using the touchscreen or voice
commands. While the system supports a variety of features, many are
dependent on your cellular phone’s functionality. At a minimum, most
cellular phones with Bluetooth wireless technology support the following
functions:
•Answering an incoming call
•Ending a call
•Using privacy mode
•Dial a number
•Redial
•Call waiting notification
•Caller ID
•Phonebook/Caller ID photos
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