2016 FORD TRANSIT Owners Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Frequencies and Reception
Factors
AM and FM frequencies are established by
the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
Those frequencies are:
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AM: 530, 540-1700, 1710 kHz
• FM: 87.9-107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio Reception Factors
The further you travel from an AM or FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
Distance and strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with the reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and
result in the audio system muting.
Station overload
CD and CD Player Information
Note: CD units play commercially pressed
4.75-inch (12 centimeter) audio compact
discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable
compact discs may not function correctly
when used in Ford CD players.
Note: Do not insert CDs with homemade
paper (adhesive) labels into the CD player
as the label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. You should use a
permanent felt tip marker rather than
adhesive labels on your homemade CDs.
Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please
contact an authorized dealer for further
information.
Note: Do not use any irregularly shaped
discs or discs with a scratch protection film
attached.
Always handle discs by their edges only.
Clean the disc with an approved CD
cleaner only. Wipe it from the center of the
disc toward the edge. Do not clean in a
circular motion. Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources for extended periods.
MP3 and WMA Track and Folder
Structure
Audio systems capable of recognizing and
playing MP3 and WMA individual tracks
and folder structures work as follows:
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There are two different modes for MP3
and WMA disc playback: MP3 and
WMA track mode (system default) and
MP3 and WMA folder mode.
• MP3 and WMA track mode ignores any
folder structure on the MP3 and WMA
disc. The player numbers each MP3
and WMA track on the disc (noted by
the MP3 or WMA file extension) from
T001 to a maximum of T255. The
maximum number of playable MP3 and
WMA files may be less depending on
the structure of the CD and exact
model of radio present.
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MP3 and WMA folder mode represents
a folder structure consisting of one
level of folders. The CD player numbers
all MP3 and WMA tracks on the disc
(noted by the MP3 or WMA file
extension) and all folders containing
MP3 and WMA files, from F001 (folder)
T001 (track) to F253 T255.
• Creating discs with only one level of
folders helps with navigation through
the disc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 and WMA
discs, it is important to understand how
the system reads the structures you create.
While various files may be present (files
with extensions other than MP3 and
WMA), only files with the MP3 and WMA
extension are played; other files are
ignored by the system. This enables you to
use the same MP3 and WMA disc for a
variety of tasks on your work computer,
home computer and your in-vehicle
system. In track mode, the system displays and
plays the structure as if it were only one
level deep (all MP3 and WMA files play,
regardless of being in a specific folder). In
folder mode, the system only plays the
MP3 and WMA files in the current folder.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
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
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Display: Shows the status of the current mode selected.
A
Clock:
Press the button to select clock setup.
B
Seek up: Press the button to go to the next station up the radio frequency band.
Seek down: Press the button to go to the next station down the radio frequency
band.
C
Numeric keypad:
Press the button to recall a previously stored station. To
store a favorite station press and hold until the sound returns.
D
On, Off
and VOL: Press the button to switch the audio system on or off. Turn
the dial to adjust the volume.
E
MENU:
Press the button to access different audio system features.
F
Sound:
Press the button to adjust the sound settings for bass, treble, balance
or fade.
G
AUX:
Press the button to access the AUX features, it will also cancel the menu
or list browsing.
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Radio: Press the button to select different radio frequency bands. Press to
cancel the menu or list browsing.
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Cursor up
or down: Press the cursor up or down arrow buttons to adjust the
settings within the menus or to move to the next radio station while listening
to the radio on the
FM or AM frequency band.
J
Mute:
Press the button to mute the sound.
K
Clock Button
This allows you to adjust the clock settings.
Press the
Clock button until the following message is displayed. Action and Description
Message
Use the cursor up or down arrow buttons to set the correct
hour.
Set Hour
Press the
Clock button again until the following message is displayed.
Use the cursor up or down arrow buttons to set the correct
minutes.
Set Minutes
Setting 24 Hour or 12 Hour Display
Press the
Menu button until the following message is displayed. Action and Description
Message
Use the cursor up or down arrow buttons to select one of the
following:
24 Hour
12 Hour
24 Hour
Note: The default setting is 24 hour.
Station Tuning Buttons
Seek Tuning
Select a frequency band and briefly press
one of the seek buttons. The unit will stop
at the first station it finds in the direction
you have chosen. Manual Tuning
Use the cursor up or down arrow buttons
to tune up or down the frequency band in
small increments. To increment quickly,
press and hold until you find a station you
want to listen to.
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Station Preset Buttons
This feature allows you to store your
favorite stations. They can be recalled by
selecting the appropriate frequency band
and pressing one of the preset buttons.
1. Select a frequency band.
2. Tune to the station required.
3. Press and hold one of the preset
buttons. The audio unit will also mute
momentarily as confirmation.
You can repeat this on each frequency
band and for each preset button.
Menu Button
This allows you to adjust all of the audio
system settings. Press the button
repeatedly until the required setting is
displayed. Use the cursor up or down arrow
buttons to adjust the following settings:
• Clock hour.
• Clock minutes.
• 24 hour, 12 hour.
• Bass.
• Treble.
• Balance.
• Fade.
• RDS.
Sound Button
This allows you to adjust the sound
settings for bass, treble, balance or fade.
1. Press the sound button until the required setting is displayed. 2. Use the cursor up or down arrow
buttons to select the required level.
Note: Fade settings are only adjustable if
there are speakers in the rear of your vehicle.
AUX Button
Connect your media device to the audio
unit. See USB Port (page 309).
Select your media device as the audio
source by pressing the
AUX button. After
connecting your media device, the first
track will start to play automatically.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
PREMIUM AM/FM/CD 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. Note:
The touchscreen system controls
most of the audio features. See SYNC
Supplement.
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TUNE: Press the button to manually search through the radio frequency bands.
In SIRIUS mode, press these buttons to find the next or previous available
satellite radio station.
A
Mute:
Press the button to mute the sound.
B
DISP:
Press the button to switch the display screen off.
C
SEEK:
Press the button to go to the previous or next track or available radio
station. Press and hold to either reverse or fast forward through the current
track or to quickly reverse or advance through the radio bands in individual
increments. In SIRIUS mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next
channel. If a specific category is selected (such as Jazz, Rock or News), use
these buttons to find the previous or next channel in the selected category.
D
SOUND:
Press the button to adjust the sound settings for Bass, Treble, Balance
or Fade.
E
ON/OFF and VOL:
Press the button to switch the system on and off. Turn to
adjust the volume.
F
SOURCE:
Press the button to access different audio modes, such as AM, FM,
Satellite Radio and Line In.
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AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/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. Note:
You can operate your audio system
for up to one hour after you switch the
ignition off. Press the on and off control to
operate the system with the ignition turned
off. The system automatically turns off after
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Eject: Press this button to eject a CD.
A
Cursor arrows:
Press these buttons to scroll through on screen audio system
choices.
B
OK:
Press this button to confirm menu selections.
C
Information:
Press this button to access any available radio or CD information.
D
TUNE:
Press these buttons to manually search through the frequency band.
E
Numeric keypad:
In radio mode, store your favorite radio stations. To store a
radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until sound
returns. In CD mode, select a track. In phone mode, enter a phone number.
F
Clock:
Push to access clock settings. You can also set the clock by pressing
the MENU button and scrolling to Clock Settings.
G
Function buttons:
Select different functions of the audio system depending
on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode or CD mode).
H
Seek:
Press and release these buttons to go to the previous or next preset radio
station or disc track. Press and hold these buttons to fast forward to the previous
or next strong radio station or through the current disc track.
I
ON/OFF and VOL:
Press this button to switch the system off and on. Turn to
adjust the volume.
J
MENU:
Press this button to access different audio system features. See Menu
Structure later in this section.
K
SOUND:
Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade or
Balance. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings.
When you make your selection, press the left and right arrow buttons to change
the settings. Press
OK to set or press MENU to exit.
L
PHONE:
Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC system.
See SYNC™ (page 311).
M
MEDIA:
Press this button to switch between listening to a CD and the
SYNC-Media menu. To change the SYNC-Media device (such as switching from
a device plugged into the USB port to a Bluetooth audio device), press
MENU
and scroll to Select Source.
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RADIO:
Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio frequency bands.
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