2016 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY USB

Voice command
Previous Track
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*This applies to WMA or MP3 files only.
SD Card Slot and USB Port
The SD card slot and USB port are locatedin the Media Hub. See Media Hub (page328).
SD Card
Note:Your SD card slot is spring-loaded.To remove the SD card, press the card inand the system ejects it. Do not attempt topull the card to remove it as this could causedamage.
Note:The navigation system also uses thiscard slot. See Navigation (page 431).
To access and play music from your device,press the lower left corner of thetouchscreen.
SD logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
USB Port
To access and play music from your device,press the lower left corner of thetouchscreen.
This feature allows you to plug in mediaplaying devices, memory sticks, flash drivesor thumb drives, and charge devices if theysupport this feature.
Playing Music from Your Device
Note:The system is capable of indexing upto 30,000 songs.
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Insert your device and select:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Once the system recognizes your USB or SD card you can thenselect 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 folderin random order.Shuffle
This feature allows you to choose music similar to what is currentlyplaying.Similar Music
Touch this button to see disc information, for example currenttrack, artist name, album and genre.More Info
Touch this button to view and adjust various media settings.Options
Sound
You can adjust the settings for:
Action and DescriptionMessage
BassSound Settings
Midrange
Treble
Set Balance and Fade
DSP
EQ Mode
Speed Compensated Volume
Allows you to select more settings, which is under Media Player.See Settings (page 382).Media PlayerSettings
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Action and DescriptionMessage
Displays software and firmware information about the currentlyconnected media device.Device Information
Indexes your device when you connect it for the first time andeach time the content changes (for example adding or removingtracks) to make sure you have the latest voice commands avail-able 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 thecontents of the device. It also allows youto search by categories, for example genre,artist or album.
If you want to view song information, forexample Title, Artist, File, Folder, Album,and Genre, touch the on-screen album art.
You can also select:
Action and DescriptionMessage
To hear how the system pronounces the current band and song.This can be helpful when using voice commands to make surethe system correctly plays your request.
What’s Playing?
USB and SD Card Voice Commands
Press the voice button and when prompted say:
Voice command
SD Card
USB
Then commands such as the following:
Browse
Next Track
Pause
Say the name of what you would like to listen to such as a band, song,album or playlist.Play
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Voice command
*Play Artist ___
*Play Song ___
Similar Music
Help
* ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that it could be the name of anything, such as a group,artist or song. For example you could say "Play artist The Beatles" or "Play song PennyLane".
Supported Media Players, Formatsand Metadata Information
SYNC is capable of hosting nearly anydigital media player, including iPod,Zune™, plays from device players, andmost USB drives. Supported audio formatsinclude MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC.
It is also able to organize your indexedmedia from your playing device bymetadata tags. Metadata tags, which aredescriptive software identifiers embeddedin the media files, provide informationabout the file.
If your indexed media files contain noinformation embedded in these metadatatags, SYNC may classify the emptymetadata tags as unknown.
Bluetooth Audio
The system allows you to stream audioover your vehicle's speakers from yourconnected, Bluetooth-enabled cell phone.
To access, press the lower left corneron the touchscreen, then select:
Message
BT Stereo
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands
The voice system allows you to controlyour media with a simple voice command.For example to change songs, press thevoice button and follow the systemprompts.
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USB and media issues
Possible solution(s)Possible cause(s)Issue
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,removing the device'sbattery, then trying again.
This may be a possibledevice malfunction.I am having troubleconnecting my device.
Make sure you are using themanufacturer's cable.Make sure you insert theUSB cable correctly into thedevice and the USB port.Make sure that the devicedoes not have an auto-install program or activesecurity settings.
Make sure you are notleaving the device in yourvehicle during very hot orcold temperatures.
This is a device limitation.SYNC does not recognizemy device when I turn on thecar.
Review the device compatib-ility chart on the SYNCwebsite to confirm yourphone supports theBluetooth audio streamingfunction.
This is a phone-dependentfeature.The device is not connected.
Bluetooth audio does notstream.
Make sure you correctlyconnect the device to SYNC,and that you have pressedplay on your device.You can also preform theMyFord Touch resetprocedure.
Make sure that all songdetails are populated.Your music files may notcontain the correct artist,song title, album or genreinformation.
SYNC does not recognizemusic that is on my device.Some devices require you tochange the USB settingsfrom mass storage to MTPclass.The file may be corrupted.The song may have copy-right protection, which doesnot allow it to play.
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Driving Through Water..............................208DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................73
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Economical Driving.....................................207Electronic Locking Differential.................167Activating the Electronic LockingDifferential........................................................167Emission Control System..........................148On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................149Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing...................................................150End User License Agreement..................472SYNC End User License Agreement(EULA)..............................................................472Engine Block Heater....................................142Using the Engine Block Heater......................143Engine Coolant Check...............................236Adding Engine Coolant....................................237Recycled Engine Coolant................................238Severe Climates.................................................238What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling..............................................................239Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................64Engine Oil Check..........................................235Adding Engine Oil..............................................235Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235Engine Specifications................................303Drivebelt Routing...............................................303Entertainment..............................................395AM/FM Radio......................................................395Bluetooth Audio..................................................410CD...........................................................................405SD Card Slot and USB Port...........................407SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)........................................................401Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.................................410Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks...........................196Before Towing a Trailer....................................202Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear ViewCamera System..............................................197Hitches...................................................................198Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.............200Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)........................................203Safety Chains.......................................................199Trailer Brakes.......................................................199Trailer Lamps.......................................................202Trailer Towing Connector.................................197When Towing a Trailer.....................................202Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................451SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............452SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)..........................451Exterior Mirrors.................................................77Clearance Lamps.................................................78Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................77Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................78Memory Mirrors.....................................................78Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................77Telescoping Mirrors..............................................78
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Fastening the Safety Belts.........................30Fastening the Cinch Tongue..............................31Safety Belt Extension Assembly.....................33Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................32Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy............31Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue(Front Center and Rear Center SeatsOnly)....................................................................30Floor Mats......................................................208Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................73Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................69Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Four-Wheel Drive.........................................158Front Fog Lamps.............................................73Front Seat Armrest.......................................127Fuel and Refueling.......................................144
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Towing Points...............................................204Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels.........................................................206Emergency Towing...........................................206Recreational Towing........................................206Towing..............................................................192Traction Control.............................................172Principle of Operation........................................172Trailer Sway Control....................................193Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243Transmission Code Designation...........306Transmission...................................................151TransmissionSee: Transmission...............................................151Transporting the Vehicle..........................205
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Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234Universal Garage Door Opener...............129CAR2U® Home Automation System..........129HomeLink Wireless Control System............132USB Port.........................................................328Using Cruise Control....................................183Switching Cruise Control Off.........................183Switching Cruise Control On..........................183Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................1584WD Indicator Lights........................................159Driving Off-Road With Truck and UtilityVehicles.............................................................162Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WDsystem...............................................................158How Your Vehicle Differs From OtherVehicles.............................................................162Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WDsystem...............................................................158Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS)4WD system....................................................159Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WDsystem................................................................161Using Hill Descent Control.........................177Hill descent modes.............................................177Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................55Using Snow Chains.....................................284
Using Stability Control................................174AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™(RSC®)...............................................................174Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................355Accessing Your Play Menu.............................360Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port...........................................................355Media Menu Features......................................358Media Voice Commands.................................357System Settings.................................................362What's Playing?.................................................357Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............334Accessing Features Through the PhoneMenu..................................................................338Accessing Your Phone Settings....................342Making a Call.......................................................337Pairing a Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................334Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................335Phone Options during an Active Call..........337Phone Voice Commands................................335Receiving Calls....................................................337System Settings.................................................343Text Messaging..................................................340Using Traction Control................................172System Indicator Lights andMessages...........................................................173Using Voice Recognition............................331Initiating a Voice Session.................................331System Interaction and Feedback..............332Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................219
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Vehicle Care...................................................256General Information.........................................256Vehicle Certification Label......................306Vehicle Identification Number...............305
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