audio FORD E SERIES 2018 User Guide
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2018, Model line: E SERIES, Model: FORD E SERIES 2018Pages: 323, PDF Size: 7.09 MB
Page 219 of 323

HD Radio Technology manufactured underlicense from iBiquity Digital Corporationand foreign patents. HD Radio and the HDand HD Radio logos are proprietarytrademarks of DTS Ford Motor Companyand DTS are not responsible for thecontent sent using HD Radio technology.Content may be changed, added or deletedat any time at the station owner'sdiscretion.
SATELLITE RADIO (If Equipped)
SiriusXM® broadcasts a variety of music,news, sports, weather, traffic andentertainment satellite radio channels. Formore information and a complete list ofSiriusXM satellite radio channels, visitwww.siriusxm.com in the United States,www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or callSiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.
Note:This receiver includes the eCosreal-time operating system. eCos ispublished under the eCos License.
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
Potential satellite radio reception issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antennaclear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and othermaterial as far away from the antenna as possible.
Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one andthe audio system may mute.
Station overload
Your display may show ACQUIRING . . . to indicate theinterference and the audio system may mute.Satellite radio signal interfer-ence
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
Note:SiriusXM reserves the unrestrictedright to change, rearrange, add or deleteprogramming including canceling, movingor adding particular channels, and its prices,at any time, with or without notice to you.Ford Motor Company shall not beresponsible for any such programmingchanges.
216
E-Series (TE4) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201712, Second Printing
Audio SystemE208625
Page 220 of 323

SiriusXM satellite radio is asubscription-based satellite radio servicethat broadcasts a variety of music, sports,news, weather, traffic and entertainmentprogramming. Your factory-installedSiriusXM satellite radio system includeshardware and a limited subscription term,which begins on the date of sale or leaseof your vehicle. See an authorized dealerfor availability.
For more information on extendedsubscription terms (a service fee isrequired), the online media player and acomplete list of SiriusXM satellite radiochannels, and other features, please visitwww.siriusxm.com in the United States,www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or callSiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.
Satellite Radio Electronic SerialNumber (ESN)
You need your ESN to activate, modify ortrack your satellite radio account. When insatellite radio mode, tune to channel 0.
Troubleshooting
ActionConditionMessage
No action required. Thismessage should disappearshortly.
Radio requires more thantwo seconds to produceaudio for the selectedchannel.
Acquiring…
If this message does notclear shortly, or with an igni-tion key cycle, your receivermay have a fault. See anauthorized dealer for service.
There is an internal moduleor system failure present.Satellite antenna fault
SIRIUS system failure
Tune to another channel orchoose another preset.The channel is no longeravailable.Invalid Channel
Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474 to subscribe tothe channel, or tune toanother channel.
Your subscription does notinclude this channel.Unsubscribed Channel
The signal is blocked. Whenyou move into an open area,the signal should return.
The signal is lost from theSiriusXM satellite or Siri-usXM tower to your vehicleantenna.
No Signal
No action required. Theprocess may take up tothree minutes.
Update of channelprogramming in progress.Updating…
217
E-Series (TE4) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201712, Second Printing
Audio System
Page 221 of 323

ActionConditionMessage
Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474 to resolvesubscription issues.
Your satellite service is nolonger available.Questions? Call
1-888-539-7474
Use the channel guide toturn off the Lock or Skipfunction on that station.
All the channels in theselected category are eitherskipped or locked.
None found
Check Channel Guide
No action required.SiriusXM has updated thechannels available for yourvehicle.
Subscription Updated
USB PORT (If Equipped)
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
The USB port allows you to plug in mediaplaying devices, memory sticks and chargedevices (if supported). See your SYNCinformation.
218
E-Series (TE4) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201712, Second Printing
Audio SystemE201595
Page 224 of 323

System data cannot be accessed withoutspecial equipment and access to thevehicle's SYNC module. Ford MotorCompany and Ford of Canada will notaccess the system data for any purposeother than as described absent consent, acourt order, or where required by lawenforcement, other governmentauthorities, or other third parties actingwith lawful authority. Other parties mayseek to access the informationindependently of Ford Motor Company andFord of Canada. For further privacyinformation, see the sections on 911 Assist,Vehicle Health Report, and Traffic,Directions and Information.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
This system helps you control manyfeatures using voice commands. Thisallows you to keep your hands on thewheel and focus on what is in front of you.
Helpful Hints
•Make sure the interior of your vehicle isas quiet as possible. Wind noise fromopen windows and road vibrations mayprevent the system from correctlyrecognizing spoken commands.
•After pressing the voice button, waituntil after the tone sounds andListening appears before saying acommand. Any command spokenbefore this does not register with thesystem.
•Speak naturally, without long pausesbetween words.
•At any time, you can interrupt thesystem while it is speaking by pressingthe voice button.
Initiating a Voice Session
Initiate a voice session bypressing the voice button on thesteering wheel controls. SeeVoice Control (page 45).
When prompted you can say any of the following:
If you want the system to carry out the followingVoice command
Stream audio from your phone.Bluetooth Audio
Cancel the requested action.Cancel
Access mobile applications.mobile (apps | applica-tions)
Make calls.Phone
Access the device connected to your USB port.USB [1]
Run a vehicle health report.Vehicle Health (Report)
221
E-Series (TE4) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201712, Second Printing
SYNC™ (If Equipped)E142599
Page 227 of 323

USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the mainfeatures of SYNC. While the systemsupports a variety of features, many aredependent on your cell phone'sfunctionality. At a minimum, most cellphones with Bluetooth wireless technologysupport the following functions:
•Answering an incoming call.
•Ending a call.
•Using privacy mode.
•Dialing a number.
•Redialing.
•Call waiting notification.
•Caller identification.
Other features, such as text messagingusing Bluetooth and automatic phonebookdownload, are cell phone-dependentfeatures. To check your cell phone'scompatibility, see your cell phone's manualand visit www.SYNCMyRide.com,www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for theFirst Time
Note:SYNC can support downloading upto approximately 1000 entries perBluetooth-enabled cell phone.
Note:Make sure to switch on the ignitionand the radio. Put the transmission inposition park (P) (automatic transmission)or neutral with the parking brake applied(manual transmission).
Note:To scroll through the menus, pressthe up and down arrows on your audiosystem.
Wirelessly pairing your cell phone withSYNC allows you to make and receivehands-free calls.
Press the phone button. When the display indicates there is no cell phone paired,do the following:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.NO PHONE
FIND SYNC1. Press the OK button.
2. Put your cell phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. Seeyour device's manual if necessary.
3. When prompted on your cell phone's display, enter thesix-digit PIN provided by SYNC in the radio display. Thedisplay indicates when the pairing is successful.
224
E-Series (TE4) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201712, Second Printing
SYNC™ (If Equipped)
Page 228 of 323

Depending on your cell phone's capabilityand your market, the system may promptyou with questions, such as setting thecurrent cell phone as the primary cellphone (the cell phone SYNC automaticallytries to connect with first upon vehiclestart-up) and downloading yourphonebook.
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones
Note:To scroll through the menus, pressthe up and down arrows on your audiosystem.
Note:Make sure to switch on the ignitionand the radio. Put the transmission inposition park (P) (automatic transmission)or neutral with the parking brake applied(manual transmission).
Press the phone button, then scroll to:
ActionMessage
Press the OK button.PHONE SETNGS
Press the OK button.BT DEVICES
Press the OK button. When the following message appearsin the display.ADD DEVICE
FIND SYNC1. Press the OK button.
2. Put your cell phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. Seeyour device's manual if necessary.
3. When prompted on your cell phone's display, enter thesix-digit PIN provided by SYNC in the radio display. Thedisplay indicates when the pairing is successful.
The system then prompts with questions, such as if you would like to set the current cellphone as the primary cell phone (the cell phone SYNC automatically tries to connectwith first upon vehicle start-up) or download your phonebook.
Phone Voice Commands
Press the voice icon and say:
Voice Commands
Phone
You can then say any of the followingcommands.
Call History Incoming
Call History Missed
Call History Outgoing
Voice Commands
Phonebook ___
Phonebook ___ at Home
Phonebook ___ at Work
Phonebook ___ in Office
Phonebook ___ on Cell
___ is a dynamic listing that should be thename of a contact in your phonebook. Forexample you could say "Call Mom".
225
E-Series (TE4) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201712, Second Printing
SYNC™ (If Equipped)
Page 247 of 323

Action and DescriptionVoice command
The live operator can assist you by searching for businessesby name or by category, residential addresses by streetaddress or by name or specific street intersections.The system may prompt you to speak with an operator whenit has difficulty matching your voice request. Operator Assistis a feature of your SYNC Services subscription. For moreinformation on Operator Assist, visit www.SYNCMyRide.com/support.
If you miss a turn, SYNC automatically asks if you want theroute updated. Say yes when prompted and the system sendsa new route to your vehicle.
Yes *
* During an active route.
Disconnecting from SYNC Services
To disconnect from SYNC services, say:
Action and DescriptionVoice command
From the SYNC Services main menu, or press and hold thephone button on the steering wheel.Goodbye
SYNC Services quick tips
SYNC Services quick tips
You can personalize your Services feature to provide quickeraccess to your most used or favorite information. You cansave address points, for example work or home. You can alsosave favorite information like sports teams or a newscategory. You can learn more about personalization by loggingonto www.SYNCMyRide.com.
Personalizing
Press the voice button at any time while connected to SYNCServices to interrupt a voice prompt or an audio clip and sayyour voice command.
Push to interrupt
Your subscription is associated with your Bluetooth-enabledcellular phone number, not your VIN (Vehicle IdentificationNumber). You can pair and connect your phone to any vehicleequipped with SYNC Services and continue enjoying yourpersonalized services.
Portable
244
E-Series (TE4) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201712, Second Printing
SYNC™ (If Equipped)
Page 249 of 323

Press the Menu button to the SYNC menu and scroll to:
Action and descriptionMenu item
Press the OK button.SYNC-Media
Press the OK button and scroll through the list of availableapplications and select your desired app.Mobile Apps
Scroll until the app name followed by"Menu", is displayed (such as, StitcherMenu), then press OK. From here, you canaccess an application's features, such asThumbs up and Thumbs down.
For more information, please visit:
Website
www.SYNCMyRide.com
To Access Using Voice Commands
Press the voice button and when prompted say:
Action and descriptionVoice command
Say the name of the application after the tone.The app should start. While an app is running through SYNC,you can press the voice button and speak commands specificto the app, for example, "Playlist Road Trip".
Mobile Apps
You can also say the following:
To discover the available voice commands.The name of an app(such as Stitcher)followed by "help".
USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
MEDIA PLAYER
You can access and play music from yourdigital music player over your vehicle'sspeaker system using the system's mediamenu or voice commands. You can alsosort and play your music by specificcategories, for example artist and album.
Note:The system is capable of indexing upto 6,000 songs.
SYNC is capable of hosting nearly anydigital media player including: iPod®,Zune™, plays from device players, andmost USB drives. SYNC also supports thefollowing audio formats MP3, WMA, WAVand ACC.
Connecting Your Digital MediaPlayer to the USB Port
Note:If your digital media player has apower switch, make sure you switch it onbefore plugging it in.
246
E-Series (TE4) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201712, Second Printing
SYNC™ (If Equipped)
Page 252 of 323

Voice command
1,2The system searches allthe data from yourindexed music and, ifavailable, begins to playthe chosen type of music.You can only play genresof music which are presentin the GENRE metadatatags that you have on yourdigital media player.
SearchGenre ___
1,2The system searches for aspecific artist/track/albumfrom the music indexedthrough the USB port.
SearchTrack ___| SearchSong ___
1,2This allows you to makeyour previous commandmore specific. By using thiscommand you can filterthough a previous selec-tion, such as an artist toplay only specific album.
Refinealbum ___
The system compiles aplaylist and then plays similarmusic to what is currentlyplaying from the USB portusing indexed metadatainformation.
SimilarMusic
Voice command
Autoplay Off
Turn autoplay on to listen tomusic processed duringindexing. Turn autoplay off toallow the indexing process tofinish before the system playsany of your music.
Autoplay[on]
1 ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that itcould be the name of anything, such as agroup, artist or song. For example youcould say "Play artist The Beatles".2 This voice command is not available untilindexing is complete.3 This voice command is only available infolder mode.
Bluetooth Audio Command Guide
Press the voice button and say:
Voice command
Bluetooth Audio
You can then say any of the following:
[Phone] Connections | [Media] Connec-tions | [Bluetooth] Connections
Pause
Play
[Play] Next Track | [Play] Next Song
[Play] Previous Track | [Play] PreviousSong
Media Menu Features
The media menu allows you to select yourmedia source, how to play your music, forexample by artist, genre, shuffle or repeat,and to add, connect or delete devices.
249
E-Series (TE4) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201712, Second Printing
SYNC™ (If Equipped)
Page 259 of 323

SYNC™ TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However,should questions arise, see the tablesbelow.
Use the website at any time to check yourphone's compatibility, register youraccount and set preferences as well asaccess a customer representative via anonline chat (during certain hours). Visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com,www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca for moreinformation.
Phone issues
Possible solution(s)Possible cause(s)Issue
Review your phone's manualabout audio adjustments.The audio control settingson your phone may beaffecting SYNC perform-ance.
There is excessive back-ground noise during a phonecall.
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,removing the device'sbattery, then trying again.
This may be a possiblephone malfunction.During a call, I can hear theother person but theycannot hear me.
Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.This is a phone-dependentfeature.SYNC is not able to down-load my phonebook.Try turning off the device,resetting the device orremoving the device'sbattery, then trying again.
This may be a possiblephone malfunction.
Try pushing your phonebookcontacts to SYNC by usingthe Add Contacts feature.Use the SYNCmyphonefeature available on thewebsite.
Try pushing your phonebookcontacts to SYNC by usingthe Add Contacts feature.
This may be a limitation onyour phone's capability.The system says PhonebookDownloaded but thephonebook in SYNC isempty or missing contacts.If the missing contacts arestored on your SIM card, trymoving them to the devicememory.Remove any pictures orspecial ring tones associ-ated with the missingcontact.
256
E-Series (TE4) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201712, Second Printing
SYNC™ (If Equipped)