2015 FORD EXPLORER AUX

OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
Note:Make sure the hood is
properly closed.
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M.PHONE:Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC
system. See theSYNCchapter for more information.
N.AUX:Press this button to access your auxiliary input jack or switch
between devices you plug into the input jack or USB port. SeeAuxiliary
input jacklater in this chapter.
O.SIRIUS:Press this button to listen to Sirius satellite radio.
Menu Structure
Note:Depending on your system, some options may appear slightly
different.
PressMENU.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the options.
Press the right arrow to enter a menu. Press the left arrow to exit a
menu.
PressOKto confirm a selection.
Radio Settings
ScanSelect for a brief sampling of all available
channels.
RBDS/RDS TextSelect to view additional broadcast data, if
available. This feature defaults to off. RBDS
must be on for you to set a category.
SIRIUS
ScanSelect for a brief sampling of all available
channels.
Show ESNSelect to view your satellite radio electronic
serial number (ESN). You need this number
when communicating with Sirius to activate,
modify or track your account.
Channel GuideSelect to view available satellite radio
channels. PressOKtoopenalistofthe
following options for this channel: Tune
Channel, Skip Channel or Lock Channel. Once
you skip or lock a channel, you can only access
it by pressing Direct and entering the channel
number. Locking or unlocking a channel
requires your PIN.
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Radio display Condition Possible action
Unsubscribed Channel Your subscription does
not include this
channel.Contact Sirius at
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
No Signal The signal is lost from
the Sirius satellite or
Sirius tower to your
vehicle antenna.The signal is blocked.
When you move into
an open area, the
signal should return.
Updating Update of channel
programming in
progress.No action required.
The process may take
up to three minutes.
Call SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474Your satellite service is
no longer available.Call Sirius at
1–888–539–7474 to
resolve subscription
issues.
None Found. Check
Channel Guide.All the channels in the
selected category are
either skipped or
locked.Use the channel guide
to turn off the Lock or
Skip function on that
station.
Subscription Updated Sirius has updated the
channels available for
your vehicle.No action required.
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.
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WARNING:For safety reasons, do not connect or adjust the
settings on your portable music player while your vehicle is
moving.
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.
6. PressAUXuntilLINEorLINE INappears 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.
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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 is located in the center console. It allows you to plug in
media playing devices, memory sticks and charge devices (if supported).
See theSYNCchapter for more information.
MEDIA HUB
The media hub is located in the center console and has the following
features:
A. Auxiliary input jack
B. USB ports
C. SD card slot
For more information, see theMyFord Touchchapter.
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USING VOICE RECOGNITION
This system helps you control many features using voice commands. This
allows you to keep your hands on the wheel and focus on what is in
front of you.
Initiating a Voice Session
Push the voice icon; a tone sounds and Listening appears in the
display. Say any of the following:
Say: If you want to:
“Phone” Make calls.
“USB” Access the device connected to your USB
port.
“Bluetooth Audio” Stream audio from your phone.
“Line in” Access the device connected to the auxiliary
input jack.
“Cancel” Cancel the requested action.
“SYNC” Return to the main menu.
“Voice settings” Adjust the level of voice interaction and
feedback.
“Vehicle Health Report” Run a vehicle health report.
*
“Services” Access the SYNC Services portal.*
“Mobile apps” Access mobile applications.*
“Help” Hear a list of voice commands available in the
current mode.
*If equipped, U.S. only.
System Interaction and Feedback
The system provides feedback through audible tones, prompts, questions
and spoken confirmations depending on the situation and the chosen
level of interaction (voice settings). You can customize the voice
recognition system to provide more or less instruction and feedback.
The default setting is to a higher level of interaction in order to help you
learn to use the system. You can change these settings at any time.
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SYNC AppLink™
Note:You must pair and connect your smartphone to SYNC to access
AppLink.
Note:iPhone users need to connect the phone to the USB port in order
to start the application. We recommend you lock your iPhone after
starting an application.
Note:The AppLink feature is not available if your vehicle is equipped
with the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch system.
Note:Depending on your display type, you can access AppLink from the
media menu, the phone menu, or by using voice commands. Once an app
is running through AppLink, you can control main features of the app
through voice commands and steering wheel controls.
To Access Using the Phone Menu
1. Press the phone button to access the SYNC phone menu on-screen.
2. Scroll to Mobile Apps and press OK to access a list of available
applications.
3. Scroll through the list of available applications and press OK to select
a particular app.
4. Once an app is running through SYNC, you can access an app’s menu
by pressing theMENUbutton to first access the SYNC menu.
5. SelectSYNC-Mediaby pressingOK.
6. Scroll until Menuis displayed (such as, Pandora
Menu), then press OK. From here, you can access an application’s
features, such as Thumbs up and Thumbs down. For more information,
please visit www.SYNCMyRide.com.
To Access Using the Media Menu
1. Press theAUXbutton on the center console.
2. PressMENUto access the SYNC menu.
3. SelectSYNC-Mediaby pressingOK.
4. Scroll to Mobile Apps and pressOKto access a list of available
applications.
5. Scroll through the list of available applications and pressOKto select
a particular app.
6. Once an app is running through SYNC, you can access an app’s menu
by pressing theMENUbutton to first access the SYNC menu.
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7. SelectSYNC-Mediaby pressingOK.
8. Scroll until Menuis displayed (such as, Pandora
Menu), then pressOK. From here, you can access an application’s
features, such as Thumbs up and Thumbs down. For more information,
please visit www.SYNCMyRide.com.
To Access Using Voice Commands
1. Press the voice icon.
2. When prompted, sayMobile Apps.
3. Say the name of the application after the tone.
4. The app should start. While an app is running through SYNC, you can
press the voice button and speak commands specific to the app, such as
Play Station Quickmix. SayHelpto discover available voice commands.
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 or albums.
Note:The system is capable of indexing up to 6,000 songs.
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 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. See 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.
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