To Connect Using Voice Commands
Plug the device into your vehicle's USB
port.
Press the voice button and when
prompted, say:
Action and Descrip-
tion
Voice Command
You can now play
music by saying any
of the appropriate
voice commands.
See the media
voice commands.
(USB [stick] | iPod
| MP3 [player])
Words in brackets [ ] are optional and do
not have to be spoken for the system to
understand the command. For example,
for where (USB [stick] | iPOD | MP3
[player]) appears, you can say USB or USB
stick. To Connect Using the System Menu
1.
Plug the device into your vehicle's USB
port.
2. Press the AUX button until an
"initializing" message appears in the
display. Depending on how many
media files are on your connected
device, an indexing message may
appear in the display. When indexing
is complete, the screen returns to the
playback menu.
To view USB content select: Description and Action
Message
Depending on how many media files are on your connected
device, an indexing message may appear in the display. When
indexing is complete, the screen returns to the playback menu.
Browse USB
You can browse the files on the USB
device in categories. Choose from the
following: Message
Play all
Playlists
Songs
Artists Message
Albums
Genres
Browse USB
Reset USB
Media Voice Commands Press the voice button and when
prompted say:
278
Explorer (TUB), enUSA, Edition date: 03/2015, First Printing SYNC™
(If Equipped)E142599
Description and Action
Voice Command
You can now play music by saying any of the appropriate
voice commands.
(USB [stick] | iPod | MP3
[player])
You can say any of the voice commands that appear within open and close brackets that
are separated by |. For example, where; (what's | what is) appears you say; what's or
what is.
You must say any of the voice commands that appear outside of open and close brackets.
For example, where; (what's | what is) playing, you must say either "what's playing" or
"what is playing". Description and Action
Command
Pauses device playback.
pause
Resumes device playback.
play
play [album] ___ Play all media on the device from the first
track to the last.
play all
play [artist] ___
play [genre] ___
play [playlist] ___ Plays the next track on the current media.
next [track | title | song | file | podcast |
chapter | episode]
Plays the previous track on current media.
previous [track | title | song | file |
podcast | chapter | episode]
Creates a playlist with a similar genre to the
one currently playing.
[play] (similar music | more like this)
play [song | track | title | file] ___ repeat off Repeats the current track.
repeat one [on]
279
Explorer (TUB), enUSA, Edition date: 03/2015, First Printing SYNC™ (If Equipped)
If there are media files, you have the following options:
Description and Action
Display
Play all indexed media files from your device one at a time
in numerical order.*
Play all
Press the OK button to select. The first track title appears
in the display.
Access your playlists (from formats like ASX, M3U, WPL,
or MTP).*
Playlists
1. Press the OK button to select.
2. Scroll to select the desired playlist, and then press the
OK
button.
Search for and play a specific indexed track. *
Songs
1. Press the
OK button to select.
2. Scroll to select the desired track, and then press the OK
button.
Sort all indexed media files by artist. The system then lists
and plays all artists and tracks alphabetically. *
Artists
1. Press the
OK button to select.
2. Scroll to select the desired artist, and then press the OK
button.
Sort all indexed media files by album. *
Albums
1. Press the
OK button to select.
2. Scroll to select the desired album, and then press the
OK
button.
Sort all indexed media files by genre (category) type. *
Genres
1. Press the
OK button to select.
2. Scroll to select the desired genre, and then press the
OK
button.
Browse all supported media files on your media player
connected to the USB port. You can only view media files
that are compatible with SYNC. (Other files are not
visible.)
Browse USB
1. Press the
OK button to select.
282
Explorer (TUB), enUSA, Edition date: 03/2015, First Printing SYNC™
(If Equipped)
Voice Commands for Audio
Sources
Your voice system allows you to change
audio sources with a simple voice
command.
Press the voice button and when
prompted say:
Voice Command
(music | audio | entertainment) [system]
Below are a few examples of voice
commands you can use.
[tune [to]] AM
[tune [to]] AM1
[tune [to]] AM (autostore | AST |
autoset)
[tune [to]] AM 2
Bluetooth (audio | stereo)
(disc | CD [player]) play
[tune [to]] FM
[tune [to]] FM1
[tune [to]] FM (autostore | AST |
autoset)
[tune [to]] FM 2
((line | AV | audio video) in | AUX | audio
video)
Radio *
tune [to] SAT
*
Sirius
(USB [stick] | iPod | MP3 [player]) Voice Command
((who's | who is) this | who plays this |
(what's | what is) playing [now] | (what
| which) (song | track | artist) is this |
(who's | who is) playing | (what's | what
is) this)
Help
* If equipped.
Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to the radio,
press the voice button, and then
say any of the commands in the
following table.
If you are not listening to the radio,
press the voice button and, after the
tone, say: Voice Command
Radio
You can then say any of the following
commands.
[tune [to]] AM
[tune [to]] AM1
[tune [to]] AM (autostore | AST |
autoset)
[tune [to]] AM 2
[tune [to]] (AM ___ | ___ [AM])
[tune [to]] AM preset ___
[tune [to]] AM1 preset ___
[tune [to]] FM
[tune [to]] FM1
[tune [to]] FM (autostore | AST |
autoset) preset ___
284
Explorer (TUB), enUSA, Edition date: 03/2015, First Printing SYNC™ (If Equipped)E142599 E142599
Voice Command
[tune [to]] FM 2
[tune [to]] (FM ___ | ___ [FM])
[tune [to]] FM preset ___
FM ___ HD ___
[tune [to]] FM 2 preset ___
HD ___
[tune [to]] preset ___
Tune
help
Sirius Satellite Radio Voice Commands
(If equipped) To listen to Sirius satellite radio,
press the voice button and, after
the tone, say:
Voice Commands
Sirius
When you are listening to Sirius
satellite radio, you can press the voice
button, and say any of the commands
in the following table. Voice Commands
tune [to] SAT
[tune [to]] SAT 1
[tune [to]] SAT 2
[tune [to]] SAT 3
[tune [to]] preset ___
[tune [to]] SAT 1 preset ___
[tune [to]] SAT 2 preset ___ Voice Commands
[tune [to]] SAT 3 preset ___
tune [to] [Sirius]
Help You can say the
channel number (0-
233) to listen to that Sirius station.
[tune [to]] Sirius
[channel] ___
CD Voice Commands If you are listening to a CD, press
the voice button, and then say
any of the commands in the
following table.
If you are not listening to a CD, press
the voice button and, after the tone,
say: Voice Command
(disc | CD [player]) play
You can then say any of the following
commands.
pause
play
[play] next track
[play] previous track
[play | change to] track [number] ___ *
repeat (track | song) [on]
repeat folder [on]
repeat off
*
(shuffle | random | mix) [on |
(tracks | songs) [on]]
285
Explorer (TUB), enUSA, Edition date: 03/2015, First Printing SYNC™ (If Equipped)E142599 E142599
Voice Command
(shuffle | random | mix) (CD [player] |
disc) [on]
(shuffle | random | mix) folder [on]
shuffle off
* You need to indicate to the system which
track or folder to repeat or shuffle when
using these commands. SYNC™ TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However,
should questions arise, see the tables
below.
Use the website at any time to check your
phone's compatibility, register your
account and set preferences as well as
access a customer representative via an
online chat (during certain hours). Visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com,
www.SYNCMyRide.ca or
www.syncmaroute.ca for more
information.Phone issues
Possible solution(s)
Possible cause(s)
Issue
Review your phone's manualabout audio adjustments.
The audio control settings
on your phone may be
affecting SYNC perform- ance.
There is excessive back-
ground noise during a phone call.
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,
removing the device's
battery, then trying again.
This may be a possible
phone malfunction.
During a call, I can hear the
other person but theycannot hear me.
Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.
This is a phone-dependent feature.
SYNC is not able to down- load my phonebook. Try turning off the device,
resetting the device orremoving the device's
battery, then trying again.
Try pushing your phonebook contacts to SYNC by usingthe Add Contacts feature.
This may be a possible
phone malfunction. Use the SYNCmyphone
feature available on the website.
Try pushing your phonebook contacts to SYNC by usingthe Add Contacts feature.
This may be a limitation on
your phone's capability.
The system says Phonebook
Downloaded but the
phonebook in SYNC is
empty or missing contacts.
286
Explorer (TUB), enUSA, Edition date: 03/2015, First Printing SYNC™ (If Equipped)
Website
http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/
TRADEMARKS: This EULA does not grant
you any rights in connection with any
trademarks or service marks of FORD
MOTOR COMPANY, MS, Microsoft
Corporation, third party software or service
providers, their affiliates or suppliers.
PRODUCT SUPPORT: Product support
for the SOFTWARE is not provided by MS,
its parent corporation Microsoft
Corporation, or their affiliates or
subsidiaries. For product support, please
refer to FORD MOTOR COMPANY
instructions provided in the documentation
for the DEVICE. Should you have any
questions concerning this EULA, or if you
desire to contact FORD MOTOR
COMPANY for any other reason, please
refer to the address provided in the
documentation for the DEVICE.
No Liability for Certain Damages:
EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, FORD
MOTOR COMPANY, ANY THIRD PARTY
SOFTWARE OR SERVICES SUPPLIERS,
MS, MICROSOFT CORPORATION AND
THEIR AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS
LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY
REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS,
MICROSOFT CORPORATION AND/OR
THEIR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY
AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.
$250.00). •
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OTHER
THAN THOSE THAT MAY EXPRESSLY
BE PROVIDED FOR YOUR NEW
VEHICLE.
Adobe
Contains Adobe® [Flash® Player] or
[AIR®] technology by Adobe Systems
Incorporated. This [Licensee Product]
contains [Adobe® Flash® Player]
[Adobe® AIR®] software under license
from Adobe Systems Incorporated,
Copyright ©1995-2009 Adobe
Macromedia Software LLC. All rights
reserved. Adobe, Flash and AIR are
trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
End User Notice
Microsoft® Windows® Mobile for
Automotive Important Safety
Information
This system Ford SYNC contains software
that is licensed to Manufacturer FORD
MOTOR COMPANY by an affiliate of
Microsoft Corporation pursuant to a license
agreement. Any removal, reproduction,
reverse engineering or other unauthorized
use of the software from this system in
violation of the license agreement is strictly
prohibited and may subject you to legal
action.
Read and follow instructions:
Before
using your Windows Automotive- based
system, read and follow all instructions
and safety information provided in this end
user manual ("User's Guide"). Not
following precautions found in this User's
Guide can lead to an accident or other
serious consequences.
320
Explorer (TUB), enUSA, Edition date: 03/2015, First Printing Appendices
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................112
Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)................................ 114
How Utility Vehicles Differ from Other Vehicles.............................................................. 114
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires..................................................................... 114
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires...................................................................... 113
Using Cruise Control....................................129 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 130
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 129
Using Snow Chains.....................................222
Using Stability Control................................123 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 123
Using Summer Tires....................................221
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................277
Accessing Your USB Song Library................281
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 283
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port............................................................ 277
Media Menu Features....................................... 281
Media Voice Commands................................. 278
USB 2...................................................................... 283
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........284
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........260 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 265
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 268
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 269
Making Calls........................................................ 263
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............260
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 261
Phone Options during an Active Call.........264
Phone Voice Commands................................ 262
Receiving Calls.................................................... 263
System Settings................................................. 270
Text Messaging.................................................. 266
Using Traction Control.................................121 Switching the System Off................................. 121
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 121
Using a Switch...................................................... 121
Using the Information Display Controls.............................................................. 121Using Voice Recognition...........................258
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 258
System Interaction and Feedback..............259
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................163
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................198
General Information.......................................... 198
Vehicle Certification Label........................237
Vehicle Identification Number................236
Vehicle Storage............................................202 Battery................................................................... 203
Body........................................................................\
203
Brakes.................................................................... 203
Cooling system................................................... 203
Engine.................................................................... 203
Fuel system.......................................................... 203
General.................................................................. 203
Miscellaneous..................................................... 204
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................204
Tires........................................................................\
203
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 86
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............236
346
Explorer (TUB), enUSA, Edition date: 03/2015, First Printing Index