USB port FORD E SERIES 2013 4.G User Guide

Accessing Your Play Menu
This menu allows you to select and play your media by artist, album,
genre, playlist, track, similar music or even to explore what is on your
USB device.
1. Make sure that your device is plugged into the USB port and is
turned on.
2. Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu.
3. Scroll to select the Play Menu and press OK.
If there are no media files to access, the display indicates there is no
media. If there are media files, you have the following options to scroll
through and select from:
When you select: You can:
Play AllPlay all indexed media (tracks) from your
playing device in flat file mode, one at a time
in numerical order.
Press OK to select. The first track title
appears in the display.
Artists Sort all indexed media by artist. Once
selected, the system lists and then play all
artists and tracks alphabetically. If there are
less than 255 indexed artist, they are listed
alphabetically in flat file mode. If there are
more, they are categorized in alphabetical
categories.
1. Press OK to select. You can select to play
All Artists or any indexed artist.
2. Scroll until the desired artist is chosen and
press OK.
AlbumsSort all indexed media by albums. If there are
less than 255 indexed albums, they are listed
alphabetically in flat file mode. If there are
more, they are organized into alphabetical
categories.
1. Press OK to enter the album menu and
select from playing all albums or from any
individual indexed album.
2. Scroll until the desired album is chosen and
press OK.
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When you select: You can:
GenresSort indexed music by genre (category) type.
SYNC lists the genres alphabetically in flat file
mode. If there are more than 255, SYNC
automatically organizes them into alphabetical
categories.
Press OK to select and then scroll to select
the desired genre and press OK.
PlaylistsAccess your playlists (from formats such as
ASX, .M3U, .WPL, .MTP.). The system lists
your playlists alphabetically in flat file mode.
If there are more than 255, they are organized
into alphabetical categories.
Press OK to select. Then scroll to select the
desired playlist and press OK.
TracksSearch for and play a specific track which has
been indexed. SYNC lists your tracks
alphabetically in flat file mode. If there are
more than 255, SYNC automatically organizes
them into alphabetical categories.
Press OK to select. Then scroll to select the
desired track and press OK.
Explore USBExplore all supported digital media on your
media device connected to the USB port. You
can only view media content which is
compatible with SYNC; other files saved are
not visible.
Press OK to select. Then scroll to explore
indexed media on your flash drive.
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When you select: You can:
Similar MusicPlay music similar to what is currently playing
from the USB port. The system uses the
metadata information of each song to compile
a playlist for you.
Press OK to select. The system creates a new
list of similar songs and begins playing. The
metadata tags must be populated for this
feature to include each track.
Note:With certain playing devices, if your
metadata tags are not populated, the tracks
won’t be available in voice recognition, play
menu or similar music. However, if you place
these tracks onto your playing device in “Mass
Storage Device Mode”, they are available in
voice recognition, play menu browsing and
similar music. Unknowns are placed into any
unpopulated metadata tag.
ReturnExit the current menu.
System Settings
System settings provide access to your Bluetooth Devices and
Advanced menu features.
The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you to add, connect and delete a
device as turn the Bluetooth feature on and off.
Your Advanced menu allows you to access and set prompts, languages,
defaults and perform a master reset.
Bluetooth Devices Menu Options
This menu allows you to add, connect and delete devices as well as turn
Bluetooth on and off.
1. Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu.
2. Scroll until System Settings appears and select OK.
3. Scroll until Bluetooth Devices appears.
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When you select: You can:
Master ResetCompletely erase all information stored on
SYNC (all phonebook, call history, text
messages and all paired devices) and return
to the factory default settings.
ApplicationDownload new software applications (if
available) and then load the desired
applications through your USB port. See the
web site for more information.
ReturnExit the current menu.
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
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
Excessive
background noise
during a phone
call.The audio control
settings on your
phone may be
affecting SYNC
performance.Review your phone’s user guide
regarding audio adjustments.
During a call, I
can hear the
other person but
they cannot hear
me.Possible phone
malfunction.Try turning off the device,
resetting the device, removing
the device’s battery, then trying
again.
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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.
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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Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................27
Safety seats for children ......19, 24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................287
Satellite Radio ...........................376
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............299
SD card ......................................389
Seats
child safety seats ................19, 24
front seats .......................104, 106
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................63
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........341
Setting a destination ................389
Setting the clock ...................91–92
SIRIUSsatellite radio .....373, 389
SIRIUS satellite radio
voice commands .......................375
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................385
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs,
specifications .............278–279, 285
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............14
utility-type vehicles ..................14
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................280
Stability system .........................141
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......116
Starting your vehicle ........115–116
jump starting ..........................181Status bars ................................359
Steering wheel ............................66
tilting .........................................66
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
SYNCAppLink™ ....................336
SYNCcustomer support .........311
SYNCServices .........................334
System overview .......................356
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .........99–100
Text messaging .........................322
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....322, 324
Tilt steering wheel ......................66
Tires ...........................244–245, 269
alignment ................................259
care ..........................................244
changing ..........................269, 271
checking the pressure ............254
inflating ...................................252
label .........................................251
replacing ..........................257, 274
rotating ....................................260
safety practices .......................259
sidewall information ...............247
snow tires and chains ............261
spare tire .................................269
terminology .............................245
tire grades ...............................245
treadwear ........................244, 256
Towing ...............................159, 170
recreational towing .................171
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............164
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trailer towing ..........................159
wrecker ....................................170
Traction control ........................139
Traction-lok rear axle ...............136
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................334
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................164
Transmission .............................129
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....134
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................210
fluid, refill capacities ..............280
lubricant specifications ..........280
Troubleshooting ........................397
Turn signal ..................................69
U
Upfitter controls .......................200
USB port ......................................95
Using privacy mode ..................319
V
Vehicle health report ................332Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................286
Vehicle loading ..........................152
Ventilating your vehicle ...........117
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................339
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................316
Voice recognition ......................361
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......77
Washer fluid ..............................217
Water, Driving through .............175
Where am I? ..............................385
Windows
power .........................................71
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................67
checking and adding fluid .....217
replacing wiper blades ...........221
Wrecker towing .........................170
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