USB and Media Player
Description
Voice Command
Play your music by category. 1
Play Album ___
Play Artist ___
Play Genre ___
Play Playlist ___
Play Song ___
Play Audiobook ___
Play Podcast ___
Browse music on a USB device.
Browse All Albums
Browse All Artists
Browse All Audiobooks
Browse All Genres
Browse All Playlists
Browse All Podcasts
Browse All Songs
Browse your music by category on a USB device. 1
Browse Album ___
Browse Artist ___
Browse Audiobook ___
Browse Genre ___
Browse Playlist ___
Browse Podcast ___
1 Add an album name, artist name, audiobook name, genre name, playlist name, podcast
name or track name to the command. Say the name exactly as it appears on your device.
Climate (If Equipped)
You can control the temperature of the
vehicle using voice commands. ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
climate voice commands it can be the
desired degrees for the temperature
setting.
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SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If
Activated)
Note:
This feature may not be available in
all markets and requires an active
subscription. SiriusXM satellite radio is a
subscription-based satellite radio service
that broadcasts a variety of music, sports,
news, weather, traffic and entertainment
programming. Your factory-installed
SiriusXM satellite radio system includes
hardware and a limited subscription term
that begins on the date of sale or lease of
your vehicle. See an authorized dealer for
availability.
For more information on extended
subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a
list of SiriusXM satellite radio channels,
and other features, please visit
www.siriusxm.com in the United States,
www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call
SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.
Note:
SiriusXM reserves the unrestricted
right to change, rearrange, add or delete
programming. This includes canceling,
moving or adding particular channels, and
its prices, at any time, with or without notice
to you. We are not responsible for any such
programming changes.
Note: This receiver includes the eCos
real-time operating system. eCos is
published under the eCos License.
The following buttons are available for SiriusXM: Action and Description
Menu Item
Touch this button to see a list of available stations.
Browse
A pop-up appears, allowing you to type in the call numbers of
a station.
Direct Tune
Once you enter the stations call numbers, you can select:The system tunes to the station you select.
Enter
You exit the pop-up and the current station
continues to play.
Cancel
You can press the backspace button to delete the previous
number.
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Function
Button
Playlists
Artist
Albums
Songs
Genres
Podcasts
Audio books
Composers
This button allows you to choose a specific
letter to view within the category you are
browsing.
A-Z Jump
If available, this allows you to browse the
folders and files on your USB device.
Explore Device
USB Ports The USB ports are in the center console or
behind a small access door in the
instrument panel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB
media devices, memory sticks, flash drives
or thumb drives, and charge devices if they
support this feature. Select this option to play audio from your
USB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certain
audio apps such as iHeartRadio through a
USB or Bluetooth enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screen
options depending on the app's content.
See Apps (page 441).
Supported Media Players, Formats
and Metadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly
any digital media player, including iPod,
iPhone, and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3,
WMA, WAV, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported audio file extensions include
MP3, WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and
FLAC.
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Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
–Incorrect device settings.
•Make sure that your device does not have an auto-
install program or active security settings.
• Check that your device is not set only to charge.
– Device lock screen enabled.
•Unlock your device before connecting it.
The system does not recog-
nize my device. –
Device limitation.
•Do not leave your device in your vehicle during very
hot or very cold weather conditions.
– Cable connection issue.
•Correctly connect the cable to your device and the
vehicle USB port.
– Incompatible cable.
•Use the cable recommended by the manufacturer
of your device.
The system does not under-
stand the name of a track or
artist. –
Device limitation. Bluetooth does not support voice
commands.
•Connect your device to a USB port.
• If you have an iOS device, press and hold the voice
control button on the steering wheel to use Siri to
play specific tracks.
I cannot stream audio from
my Bluetooth device. –
Incompatible device.
•Check the compatibility of your device on our
website.
– Device not connected.
•Pair your device. See Phone (page 434).
– Media player not running.
•Start the media player on your device.
The system does not recog-
nize the music on my device. –
Missing or incorrect audio file metadata, for example
artist, song title, album or genre.
•Repair the files on your device.
– Corrupt files.
•Repair the files on your device.
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Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information................................ 433
USB Ports............................................................. 433
Environment.....................................................19
Essential Towing Checks...........................247
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 252
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)....................................... 253
Safety Chains...................................................... 248
Tow Hitch.............................................................. 248
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 248
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 252
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 247
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 252
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options
.................................18
Exterior Mirrors..............................................109
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.............................. 110
Power Exterior Mirrors...................................... 109
Power Folding Mirrors....................................... 109
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.................298
See: Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline...........298
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................45 Seatbelt Locking Modes................................... 46
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................45
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 349
Floor Mats
.......................................................255
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps...................................... 105
Ford Credit
.....................................................266
US Only................................................................. 266
Ford Protect
..................................................460
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 461
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 460
Front Fog Lamps..........................................105 Front Fog Lamp Indicator............................... 106
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off....................................................................... 105Front Parking Aid..........................................194
Front Parking Aid Information
Messages.......................................................... 196
Object Distance Indicator................................ 195
Front View Camera
.....................................233
Using the Front View Camera....................... 234
Front Wiper Blades See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......307
Fuel and Refueling.......................................152
Fuel Burning Heater See: Auxiliary Heater......................................... 124
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................157
Fuel Filter - Gasoline...................................307
Fuel Filter Service Indicator Check - Diesel............................................................306
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................152 Biodiesel................................................................ 154
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 155
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........153
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 152
Fuel Quality - E85
.........................................155
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 155
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 156
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
...............................156
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 156
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................258
Ignition Switch.................................................... 258
Keyless Starting................................................. 259
Fuse Box Locations.....................................273 Body Control Module........................................ 273
Driver Compartment Fuse Box..................... 273
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 273
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............273
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 273
Fuses.................................................................273
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................274
Body Control Module........................................ 281
Driver Compartment Fuse Box...................... 277
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 274
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........283
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Resetting the Trip Computer...........................
118
Trip Odometer...................................................... 119
Trip Timer................................................................ 119
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBlue........................................................290
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec..........................................................291
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................292
USB Port
.........................................................398
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................207 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator................213
Adaptive Cruise Control Information
Messages.......................................................... 213
Adaptive Cruise Control System Sensors............................................................... 211
Automatic Cancellation................................... 210
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 210
Changing the Set Speed................................ 209
Detection Issues................................................. 210
Following a Vehicle........................................... 208
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 210
Overriding the System..................................... 209
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 210
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed............208
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 209
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 210
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 207
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............212
System Not Available......................................... 211
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................177 All-Wheel Drive Gauge...................................... 181
All-Wheel Drive Information Messages........................................................... 181
Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel Drive (AWD)................................ 177
Operating All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles with Mismatched Tires................................. 177
Using Cruise Control..................................206 Canceling the Set Speed................................ 206
Changing the Set Speed................................ 206
Cruise Control Indicator................................... 207
Resuming the Set Speed............................... 206Setting the Cruise Speed...............................
206
Switching Cruise Control Off........................ 206
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 206
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................76
Using Power Running Boards....................94 Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 94
Automatic Power Stow..................................... 94
Bounce-back......................................................... 95
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 95
Manual Operation................................................ 95
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 95
Resetting the System......................................... 96
Using Snow Chains.....................................343
Using Stability Control...............................190
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................406
Audio Voice Commands................................. 407
Media Sources................................................... 406
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............402 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 403
Pairing a Phone.................................................. 402
Phone Controls.................................................. 403
Phone Voice Commands............................... 402
Using Traction Control...............................188 Switching the System Off or On................... 188
System Indicator Lights and Messages .......................................................... 188
Using Voice Recognition...........................398 Apps........................................................................\
423
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction........................................................ 424
Climate.................................................................. 420
Entertainment
..................................................... 419
General................................................................... 418
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 400
Navigation............................................................. 422
Phone...................................................................... 421
Phone Voice Service......................................... 398
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 423
System Interaction and Feedback..............401
Voice Settings..................................................... 424
Using Winter Tires.......................................342
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................269
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