FORD MUSTANG 2014 5.G Owners Manual

USB/Media Issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
I am having
trouble
connecting my
device.Possible device
malfunction.•Try turning off the device,
resetting the device or removing
the device’s battery, then trying
again.
•Make sure you are using the
manufacturer’s cable.
•Make sure the USB cable is
properly inserted into the device
and the vehicle’s USB port.
•Make sure that the device
does not have an auto-install
program or active security
settings.
SYNC does not
recognize my
device when I
turn on the car.This is a device
limitation.Make sure you are not leaving
the device in your vehicle
during very hot or cold
temperatures.
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USB/Media Issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
Bluetooth audio
does not stream.•Thisisa
phone-dependent
feature, OR
•The device is
not connected.Make sure the device is
connected to SYNC and that you
have pressed play on your
device.
SYNC does not
recognize music
that is on my
device.•Your music files
may not contain
the proper artist,
song title, album
or genre
information, OR
•The file may be
corrupted, OR
•The song may
have copyright
protection which
does not allow it
to play.•Make sure that all song details
are populated.
•Some devices require you to
change the USB settings from
mass storage to MTP class.
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Vehicle Health Report/Services (Traffic, Directions and
Information) Issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
I received a text
that the Vehicle
Health Report is
not activated.•Your account
may not be
activated on the
website, OR
•You may have
the wrong VIN
(vehicle
identification
number) listed.•This is a free feature, but you
must first register online to use
it.
•Make sure that your VIN is
correctly listed in your account.
I am unable to
retrieve the
report on the
website, or I
receive a system
error.The preferred
dealer
information did
not load correctly.When you register your account,
you must list a preferred dealer.
If one is already listed, try
selecting another dealer and
logging out. Log back in and
change it back to your preferred
dealer and retrieve the report.
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Vehicle Health Report/Services (Traffic, Directions and
Information) Issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
I am unable to
submit a report.•This could be
due to your
phone’s
compatibility, OR
•Bad signal
strength, OR
•Your phone
may not be
activated on the
website.•Update your mobile number
in your account on the website.
•Make sure you have full signal
strength and that your
Bluetoothvolume level has been
turned up.
•Try deleting your phone and
performing a clean pairing.
I heard a
commercial when
I tried to use
Traffic, Directions
and Information.•The phone in
use is not
activated, OR
•Your phone has
ID blocker active.•
This is a free feature, but you
must first register online to use
it.
•Turn off ID blocker on your
phone as the system recognizes
you by your phone number.
•Make sure the currently
connected phone is the same one
that is registered on your
SyncMyRide account.
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Voice Command Issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
SYNC does not
understand what
I am saying.•You may be
using the wrong
voice commands,
OR
•You may be
speaking too soon
or at the wrong
time.•Review the Phone voice
commands and the Media voice
commands at the beginning of
their respective sections.
•Be aware that SYNC’s
microphone is either in your
rear view mirror or in the
headliner just above the
windshield.
SYNC does not
understand the
name of a song or
artist.•You may be
using the wrong
voice commands,
OR
•You may not be
saying the name
exactly as it is
saved, OR
•The system
may not be
reading the name
the same way you
are saying it.•Review the media voice
commands at the beginning of
the media section.
•Say the song or artist exactly
as listed. If you say, “Play Artist
Prince”, the system does not
play music by Prince and the
Revolution or Prince and the
New Power Generation.
•Make sure you are saying the
complete title, such as
“California remix featuring
Jennifer Nettles”.
•If the songs are saved in all
CAPS, you have to spell them.
LOLA requires you to say, “Play
L-O-L-A”.
•Do not use special characters
in the title as the system does
not recognize them.
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Voice Command Issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
SYNC does not
understand or is
calling the wrong
contact when I
want to make a
call.•You may be
using the wrong
voice commands,
OR
•You may not be
saying the name
exactly as it is
saved, OR
•Contacts in
your phonebook
may be very short
and similar, or
they may contain
special
characters, OR
•Your
phonebook
contacts may be
saved in CAPS.•Review the phone voice
commands at the beginning of
the phone section.
•Make sure you are saying the
contacts exactly as listed. For
example, if a contact is saved as
Joe Wilson, say “Call Joe
Wilson”.
•The system works better if
you list full names, such as “Joe
Wilson” rather than “Joe”.
•Do not use special characters
such as 123 or ICE, as the
system does not recognize them.
•If contacts are saved in CAPS,
you have to spell them. JAKE
requires you to say, “Call
J-A-K-E”.
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AppLink Issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
SYNC does not
find any mobile
apps that are on
my phone.•Your device
may not support
the AppLink
feature, OR
•The application
does not support
AppLink., OR
•If you have an
iPhone®, it may
not be plugged in,
OR
•Your phone
may not be
paired or
connected.•Check the website for
compatible devices and
applications.
•Make sure your device is
paired and connected. If you
have an iPhone®, make sure it
is plugged in using the USB and
that the application is running
in the foreground.
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NAVIGATION CONTROLS
Type 1
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.
The system divides the screen in two sections after it initializes:
•Status bars:This is the top and bottom portion of the screen. It
displays the clock or date and other useful information, depending on
which mode you are in.
•Display area:The touchscreen changes depending on current
system operation. Different buttons display in this area, depending on
which mode you are in.
Note:Some features, such as SIRIUS satellite radio, may not be available
in your location. Check with your authorized dealer.
A.I (Information):Press this button to access features such as Where
am I?, SIRIUS® Travel Link™, Calendar, System Info and Help.
B.PHONE:Press this button to access the SYNC phone menu.
C.CLIMATE:Press this button to access the climate control menu.
D.Eject:Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the system.
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E.TUNE RPT:
•In radio or satellite radio mode, turn the control to advance in
individual increments up or down the frequency band to the desired
station.
•In MP3 mode, turn the control to advance to the next or previous
folder.
•In navigation mode, press this button to hear the last spoken
navigation guidance prompt.
F.DISP:Press this button to select a display mode: On, Status Bar Only,
and Off.
G.SOUND:
•Press this button to access the sound menu.
•Press while the sound menu is active to access the menu tabs of
Bass/Treble, Balance/Fade, SCV (Speed Compensated Volume), DSP
(Digital Signal Processing) and Visualizer.
H.SEEK:
•In radio and satellite radio mode, press the arrow buttons to find
previous or next available stations or channels within the currently
selected Category or Genre.
•In CD and DVD modes, press the arrow buttons to select the previous
or next track or chapter.
I.MEDIA:
•Press this button to access the media menu.
•Press while the media menu is active to access the available sources
of CD/DVD, Jukebox and User Device.
J.RADIO:
•Press this button to access the radio menu.
•Press while the radio menu is active to access the available sources of
AM, FM1, FM2, SAT1, SAT2, and SAT3.
K.VOL:Press and hold this button to turn the system off and on. Turn
the control to adjust the volume.
Note:If a navigation route is active when the navigation system is off,
the system resumes the route when you turn the system on.
L.Memory presets:
•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 radio and satellite radio mode, press a button to access your saved
presets or channels.
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M.MENU:
•Press this button to access the system menu.
•Press while the system menu is active to access the menu tabs of
Display, Clock, Feedback Settings, System Settings and Valet Mode.
N.MAP:
•Press this button to access the navigation map.
•Press while the map display is active to center the map on the
current vehicle position. Press while the map display and route are
active to see the different map guidance views.
O.DEST:
•Press this button to access the destination entry menu.
•Press while the destination entry menu is active to show additional
destination entry techniques.
P.N AV:
•Press this button to access the navigation menu.
•Press while the navigation menu is active to access the navigation
menu tabs.
Q.CD and DVD slot:Insert a CD or DVD, label side up.
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