2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT USB

This feature allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks, flash drives
or thumb drives, and charge devices if they
support this feature.
Playing Music from Your Device
Note:
The system is capable of indexing up
to 30,000 songs. Insert your device and select:
Action and Description
Message
Once the system recognizes your USB or SD card you can
then select from the following options:
USB
SD Card
This feature replays the currently playing song or album.
Repeat
Touch this button to play music on the selected album or
folder in random order.
Shuffle
This feature allows you to choose music similar to what is
currently playing.
Similar Music
Touch this button to see disc information, for example current
track, artist name, album and genre.
More Info
Touch this button to view and adjust various media settings.
Options
Sound
Sound settings allows you to adjust settings for: Action and Description
Message
Bass
Midrange
Treble
Set Balance and Fade
DSP
Occupancy Mode
Speed Compensated
Volume Allows you to select more settings, which is under Media
Player. See Settings (page 321).
Media Player Settings
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Action and Description
Message
Displays software and firmware information about the
currently connected media device.
Device Information
Indexes your device when you connect it for the first time and
each time the content changes (for example adding or
removing tracks) to make sure you have the latest voice
commands available for all media on the device.
Update Media Index
Note: Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings.
Browse
This feature allows you to view the
contents of the device. It also allows you
to search by categories, for example genre,
artist or album. If you want to view song information, for
example Title, Artist, File, Folder, Album,
and Genre, touch the on-screen album art.
You can also select: Action and Description
Message
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.
What’
s Playing?
Playing Video from Your Device
To access and play video from your device,
your vehicle's transmission must be in park
(P) with the ignition in accessory mode.
See Starting and Stopping the Engine
(page 115).
USB and SD Card Voice Commands Press the voice button and when
prompted say:
Voice command
(USB [<1-n>] | iPod | MP3
[player])
(SD card | memory card)
Then any of the following:
(browse | show | search) (SD
card [<1-9>] | memory card
[play] next track
pause
play album name> by artist name | any author name>
Play all
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Voice command
*
(browse | search| show) video
playlist | TV Show playlist name |
Video Podcast playlist name
| Music Video playlist name>
(browse | search| show) video
podcast TV Show episode name |
Video Podcast Episode name
| Music Video Song name>
Help
* These commands are only available in
USB mode and are device-dependent.
Supported Media Players, Formats
and Metadata Information
SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any
digital media player, including iPod,
Zune ™, plays from device players, and
most USB drives. Supported audio formats
include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC.
It is also able to organize your indexed
media from your playing device by
metadata tags. Metadata tags, which are
descriptive software identifiers embedded
in the media files, provide information
about the file.
If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown. Bluetooth Audio
The system allows you to stream audio
over your vehicle's speakers from your
connected, Bluetooth-enabled cell phone. To access, press the lower left corner
on the touchscreen, then select:
Message
BT Stereo
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands Press the voice button and when
prompted say:
Voice command
[play] next track
play
pause
[play] previous track
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Text Messaging
Note:
Downloading and sending text
messages using Bluetooth are cell
phone-dependent features.
Note: Certain features in text messaging
are speed-dependent and not available
when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over
3.1 mph (5 km/h).
Note: SYNC does not download read text
messages from your cell phone.
You can send and receive text messages
using Bluetooth, read them aloud and
translate text messaging acronyms, for
example LOL.
Touch the top left corner of the display,
then select: Message
Phone
Messaging
Then any of the following: Message
Listen (speaker icon)
Dial
Send Text
View
Delete
Composing a Text Message
Note: This is a speed-dependent feature.
It is unavailable when your vehicle is
traveling at speeds over
3.1 mph (5 km/h).
Note: Downloading and sending text
messages using Bluetooth are cell
phone-dependent features.
To compose and send a text message, select: Action and Description
Message
Phone
Messaging Enter a cell phone number or choose from your phonebook.
Send Text
Allows you to customize the pre-defined message or create
a message on your own.
Edit Text
Sends the message as it is.
Send
You can then preview the message, verify
the recipient as well as update the
message list, and send it to a connected
device, for example a USB drive.
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Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39
Children and Airbags.......................................... 39
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 39
Driving Aids.....................................................140
Driving Hints...................................................160
Driving Through Water.................................161
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 69
E
Economical Driving
.....................................160
Emission Control System...........................123 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 124
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 125
End User License Agreement..................382 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 382
Engine Block Heater
......................................117
Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 117
Engine Coolant Check
................................190
Adding Engine Coolant...................................... 191
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 190
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 192
Severe Climates.................................................. 192
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 59
Engine Oil Check
..........................................189
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 189
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L EcoBoost™
..................................................189
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L..........................189
Engine Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™.................................................246
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 246
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................246 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 247Entertainment...............................................333
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 334
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 350
Browsing Device Content................................ 333
CD........................................................................\
.... 344
SD Card Slot and USB Port........................... 345
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 339
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 350
Essential Towing Checks
...........................155
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 156
Hitches.................................................................... 155
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft......................................................... 157
Safety Chains....................................................... 155
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 156
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 156
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 155
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 156
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
..................................12
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................397 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............398
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 397
Exterior Mirrors
................................................76
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 76
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 76
F
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................31 Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 33
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 32
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy............31
Floor Mats........................................................161
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 70
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Exterior Overview
................................13
Front Fog Lamps............................................70
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Fuel and Refueling
........................................119
Fuel Consumption........................................123
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 123
Filling the Tank..................................................... 123
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Transmission
See: Transmission.............................................. 126
Transporting the Vehicle...........................158
Trip Computer.................................................88
Average Fuel.......................................................... 88
Digital Speedometer.......................................... 88
Distance to Empty............................................... 88
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 88
Trip Odometer....................................................... 88
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L.....................187
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................188
USB Port.........................................................265
Using Cruise Control....................................139 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 139
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 139
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................53
Using Snow Chains.....................................234
Using Stability Control
................................133
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 133
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................292
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 298
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 292
Media Menu Features...................................... 296
Media Voice Commands................................ 294
System Settings................................................ 300
What's Playing?................................................. 293
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone..............271 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 277
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 281
Making a Call....................................................... 276
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 272
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................. 273
Phone Options during an Active Call.........276
Receiving Calls.................................................... 276
System Settings................................................. 283
Text Messaging................................................... 279Using Traction Control.................................131
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................. 131
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls..................... 131
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 131
Using Voice Recognition...........................269 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 269
System Interaction and Feedback..............270
Using Winter Tires.......................................234
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................170
V
Vehicle Care
.....................................................211
Vehicle Certification Label.......................249
Vehicle Identification Number................248
Vehicle Interior Overview..............................15
Vehicle Storage
..............................................215
Battery.................................................................... 216
Body........................................................................\
. 216
Brakes..................................................................... 216
Cooling system.................................................... 216
Engine..................................................................... 216
Fuel system........................................................... 216
General................................................................... 216
Miscellaneous....................................................... 217
Removing Vehicle From Storage................... 217
Tires........................................................................\
. 216
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 95
Vents See: Air Vents........................................................ 95
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............248
Voice Control...................................................62
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