2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Owners Manual

AM/FM
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
A.CLK:Press this button to switch the display between the clock and
radio frequency. To set the time:
1. Press and holdCLKuntil the hours start to flash.
2. Press the arrow buttons to adjust the hours. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to
set the minutes.
3. PressCLKagain to exit clock mode.
B.Tune:Press these arrow buttons to manually search through the radio
frequency band. Press and hold for a fast search. In AUDIO mode, press
the buttons to adjust different sound settings.
C.AUDIO:Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass,
Fade and Balance.
D.SEEK:Press this button to go to the previous or next strong station
on the frequency band.
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E.Memory presets:Store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio
station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until
sound returns.
F.AM/FM:Press this button to select a frequency band and access
media through the auxiliary input jack.
G.VOL-PUSH:
•Press this button to switch the system off and on.
•Turn the control to adjust the volume.
AM/FM/CD WITH SYNC®
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
A.Eject:Press this button to eject a CD.
B.CD slot:Insert a CD.
C.Tune:Press this button to manually search through the radio
frequency band. Press and hold for a fast search.
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D.Phone:Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC®
system. See theSYNC®chapter for more information.
E.MENU:Press this button to access different audio system features.
•If your vehicle is equipped with satellite radio, you can access
different menus by pressingOK.
•Set the time by pressingMENUuntilSET HOURSorSET
MINUTESappears and using the arrow buttons to adjust the time.
•Set the strongest stations on the radio frequency by pressingMENU
untilAUTOSETappears.AUTOSETdoes not override your original
presets.
•SPEEDVOL(speed compensated volume) allows you to adjust radio
volume to compensate for noise levels when vehicle speed increases.
•Track/Folderis only available on MP3 files when in CD mode. In
track mode, pressing theSEEKarrows allows you to scroll through
all the tracks on the disc. In folder mode, pressing theSEEKarrows
allows you to scroll through all the tracks within the selected folder.
Press theFOLDERbuttons to access other folders.
•COMPRESS(Compression) is only available in CD and MP3 modes.
Switching compression on brings the soft and loud passages together
for a more consistent listening level. Use theSEEKbuttons and up
and down arrow buttons to switch it on and off.
F.AUX:Press this button to access the media features of the SYNC®
system. See theSYNC®chapter for more information.
G.SEEK:
•In radio mode, press and release these buttons to go to the next
(or previous) preset radio station or disc track.
•In CD and MP3 modes, press these buttons to select the next
(or previous) track, or press and hold to advance (or reverse) within
the same track.
H.Play, Pause and OK:
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Play and Pause allow you to play or pause a track when listening to a
CD.
•OKallows you to confirm commands with phone and media features of
the SYNC system. See theSYNC®chapter for more information.
I.SHUFFLE:Play music on the selected CD or MP3 folder in random
order.
J.Folder:Press this button to access the next folder on an MP3 disc.
K.
Folder:Press this button to access the previous folder on an MP3 disc.
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L.FF:Press this button to manually fast forward in a CD track or MP3 file.
M.REW:Press this button to manually rewind in a CD track or MP3 file.
N.Memory presets:Store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio
station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until
sound returns.
O.TEXT/SCAN:
•In radio, CD and MP3 modes, press and hold to hear a brief sampling
of radio stations, CD tracks or MP3 files.
•In CD and MP3 modes, press and release to display track title, artist
name and disc title.
Note:In text mode, sometimes the display requires additional text to
show. When theindicatorison,pressTEXT and then use the
SEEK buttons to view the additional display text.
P.AM/FM:Press this button to select a frequency band.
Q.VOL-PUSH:
•Press this button to switch the system off and on.
•Turn it to adjust the volume.
R.CD:Press this button to enter CD or MP3 mode.
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
WARNING:For safety reasons, do not connect or adjust the
settings on your portable music player while your vehicle is
moving.
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WARNING:Store the portable music player in a secure location,
such as the center console or the glove box, when your vehicle is
moving. Hard objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop,
which may increase the risk of serious injury. The audio extension cable
must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be safely
stored while your vehicle is moving.
The auxiliary input jack allows you to connect and play music from your
portable music player through your vehicle speakers. You can use any
portable music player designed for use with headphones. Your audio
extension cable must have male
18-inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors at
each end.
1. Switch off the engine, radio and portable music player. Set the
parking brake and put the transmission in positionP.
2. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the
auxiliary input jack.
3. Switch the radio on. Select either a tuned FM station or a CD.
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Switch your portable music player on and adjust its volume to half its
maximum level.
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6. If your vehicle is not equipped with a CD player, press AM/FM until
IN appears in the display. If your vehicle is equipped with a CD
player, press AUX until LINE or LINE IN appears in the display.
You should hear music from your device even if it is low.
7. Adjust the volume on your portable music player until it reaches the
volume level of the FM station or CD. Do this by switching back and
forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls (if equipped with a
CD player) or switching back and forth between IN and FM (if not
equipped with a CD player).
USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
The USB port allows you to plug in
media playing devices, memory sticks
and charge devices (if supported).
See theSYNCchapter for more
information.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
A.Temperature control:Controls the temperature of the air circulated
in your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature.
B.Air distribution control:Adjust to select the desired air
distribution.
Select to distribute air through the instrument panel air vents.
Select to distribute air through the instrument panel and
footwell air vents.
Select to distribute air through the footwell air vents.
Select to distribute air through the windshield and footwell air
vents.
Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. You
can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a
thin covering of ice. You can also increase the temperature and
fan speed to improve clearing.
C.Fan speed control:Controls the volume of air circulated in your
vehicle. Adjust to select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you
switch the fan off, the windshield may fog up.
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D.Recirculated air:Press to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the button illuminates
and the air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This
can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
E.Air conditioning:Press to switch the air conditioning off and on.
Air conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly
open for two to three minutes.
If you select recirculated air and A/C, the system distributes recirculated
air through the instrument panel air vents. This mode is more
economical and efficient than normal air conditioning.
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Your auxiliary climate controls are located on the rear of the center
console and can be used when the front climate control system is on.
The temperature is set by the front controls. Use the rear control to
adjust the fan speed or turn the auxiliary controls off (O).
In order to supply heat or cool air to
the auxiliary climate unit, set the
front airflow distribution control to
instrument panel/footwell, footwell
or footwell/defrost.
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