ESP FORD ESCAPE 2013 3.G Workshop Manual

Phone IssuesPossible Solution(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Issue
· Try deleting your device
from SYNC, deleting SYNC
from your device and trying
again.
· Check the security and
"auto accept/prompt
always" settings relative to
the SYNC Bluetooth
connection on your phone.
· Update your device's firm-
ware.
· Turn off the Auto phone-
book download setting.
· Go to the website to review
your phone's compatibility.
· This is a phone-dependent
feature.
Text messaging is not
working on SYNC.
· Try turning off the device,
resetting the device or
removing the device's, then
trying again.
· Possible phone malfunc-
tion.
USB/Media Issues
Possible Solution(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Issue
· Try turning off the device,
resetting the device,
removing the device's
battery, then trying again.
Possible device malfunction.
I'm having trouble
connecting my device.
· 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.
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USB/Media IssuesPossible Solution(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Issue
· Make sure that the device
does not have an auto-
install program or active
security settings.
Make sure you are not
leaving the device in your
vehicle during very hot or
cold temperatures.
This is a device limitation.
SYNC does not recognize
my device when I turn on the
car.
Make sure the device is
connected to SYNC and that
you have pressed play on
your device.
This is a phone-dependent
feature.
The device is not connected.
Bluetooth audio does not
stream.
· Make sure that all song
details are populated.
· Your music files may not
contain the proper artist,
song title, album or genre
information.
SYNC does not recognize
music that is on my device.
· Some devices require you
to change the USB settings
from mass storage to MTP
class.
· The file may be corrupted.
· The song may have copy-
right protection which does
not allow it to play.
Vehicle Health Report/Services (Traffic, Directions and Information) Issues
Possible Solution(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Issue
· This is a free feature, but
you must first register online
to use it.
· Your account may not be
activated on the website.
· You may have the wrong
VIN (vehicle identification
number) listed.
I received a text that the
Vehicle Health Report is not
activated.
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Vehicle Health Report/Services (Traffic, Directions and Information) IssuesPossible Solution(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Issue
· Make sure that your VIN is
correctly listed in your
account.
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.
The preferred dealer
information did not load
correctly.
I'm unable to retrieve the
report on the website, or I
receive a system error.
· Update your mobile
number in your account on
the website.
· This could be due to your
phone's compatibility.
· Bad signal strength.
I'm unable to submit a
report.
· Make sure you have full
signal strength and that your
Bluetooth volume level has
been turned up.
· Your phone may not be
activated on the website.
· Try deleting your phone
and performing a clean
pairing.
· This is a free feature, but
you must first register online
to use it.
· The phone in use is not
activated.
· Your phone has ID blocker
active.
I heard a commercial when
I tried to use Traffic, Direc-
tions and Information.
· Turn off ID blocker on your
phone as the system recog-
nizes 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 IssuesPossible Solution(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Issue
· Review the phone voice
commands and the media
voice commands at the
beginning of their respective
sections.
· You may be using the
wrong voice commands.
· You may be speaking too
soon or at the wrong time.
SYNC does not understand
what I am saying.
· Be aware that SYNC's
microphone is either in your
rear view mirror or in the
headliner just above the
windshield.
· Review the media voice
commands at the beginning
of the media section.
· You may be using the
wrong voice commands.
· You may not be saying the
name exactly as it is saved.
SYNC does not understand
the name of a song or artist.
· Say the song or artist
exactly as they are 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.
· The system may not be
"reading" the name the
same way you are saying it.
· 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 "L-O-L-A".
· Do not use special charac-
ters in the title as the system
does not recognize them.
· Review the phone voice
commands at the beginning
of the phone section.
· You may be using the
wrong voice commands.
· You may not be saying the
name exactly as it is saved.
SYNC does not understand
or is calling the wrong
contact when I want to
make a call.
· Make sure you are saying
the contacts exactly as they
are listed. For example, if a
contact is saved as Joe
Wilson, say "Call Joe
Wilson".
· Contacts in your phone-
book may be very short and
similar, or they may contain
special characters.
· Your phonebook contacts
may be saved in CAPS.
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Voice Command IssuesPossible Solution(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Issue
· The system works better if
you list full names such as
"Joe Wilson" rather than
"Joe".
· Do not use special charac-
ters 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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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, accident and
injury. Ford strongly recommends
that drivers use extreme caution when
using any device or feature that may take
their focus off the road. Your primary
responsibility is the safe operation of the
vehicle. We recommend against the use
of any handheld device while driving,
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you
become aware of applicable state and
local laws that may affect use of electronic
devices while driving.
Note: Some features are not available while
the vehicle is moving.
Note: You can also directly access the
Home screen and Information screen by
pressing the Home ("house" icon) and
Information ("i" icon) buttons on your
steering wheel controls.
This system uses a four-corner strategy to
provide quick access to vehicle features
and settings. The comprehensive
touchscreen provides easy interaction with
your mobile phone, multimedia, climate
control and navigation system. The corners
display any active modes within those
menus, such as your phone being
connected or the climate temperature.
MENU
Press to select any of the following:
• Clock
• Sound
• Settings
• Display •
Vehicle
• Help
INFORMATION
Press to select any of the following:
• SYNC® Services
• Notifications
• SYNC Apps
• SIRIUS® Travel Link ™
• Calendar
PHONE
Press to select any of the following:
• Quick Dial
• Call History
• Settings
• Phonebook
• Text Messaging
• Making and Receiving Calls
NAVIGATION
Press to select any of the following:
• My Home
• Previous Destinations
• Emergency
• Intersection
• Map
• Favorites
• Point of Interest
• Street Address
• City Center
ENTERTAINMENT
Press to select any of the following:
• AM or FM
• CD
• BT Stereo
• SD Card
• SIRIUS
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Times are subject to change due to
holidays.
Safety Information
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, accident and
injury. Ford strongly recommends
that drivers use extreme caution when
using any device or feature that may take
their focus off the road. Your primary
responsibility is the safe operation of the
vehicle. We recommend against the use
of any handheld device while driving,
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you
become aware of applicable state and
local laws that may affect use of electronic
devices while driving.
When using SYNC:
• Do not operate playing devices if the
power cords or cables are broken, split
or damaged. Carefully place cords and
cables where they cannot be stepped
on or interfere with the operation of
pedals, seats, compartments or safe
driving abilities.
• Do not leave playing devices in the
vehicle during extreme conditions as it
could cause them damage. Refer to
your device's user guide for further
information. •
Do not attempt to service or repair the
system. See your authorized dealer.
• For your safety, some SYNC functions
are speed-dependent and cannot be
performed when the vehicle is traveling
at speeds greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Make sure that you review your device's
user guide before using it with SYNC.
Speed-Restricted Features
Some features of this system may be too
difficult to use while the vehicle is in
motion so they're restricted from being
modified unless the vehicle is not moving.
Some examples of these are listed below:
• Screens that are too crowded with
information, such as Point of Interest
(POI) reviews and ratings, SIRIUS
Travel Link sports scores, movie times,
ski conditions, etc.
• Any action that requires using a
keyboard, such as entering a navigation
destination or editing information
• All lists are limited so the user can view
fewer entries (e.g. phone contacts,
recent phone call entries)
Listed below are more specific features
that can only be modified while the vehicle
is not moving:
Restricted Features
Pairing a Bluetooth phone
Mobile Phone
Adding phonebook contacts or uploading phonebook
contacts (from a USB)
Lists entries are limited for phone contacts and recent
phone call entries
Editing the keypad code
System Functionality
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Using Your Voice Recognition
System
This system helps you control many
features using voice commands. This
allows you to keep your hands on the
wheel and focus on what is in front of you.
The system provides feedback through
audible tones, prompts, questions and
spoken confirmations depending on the
situation and the chosen level of
interaction (voice settings).
The system also asks short questions
(confirmation prompts) when it is not sure
of your request or when there are multiple
possible responses to your request.
When using voice commands, words and
icons may also appear in the lower left
status bar indicating the status of the voice
session (i.e., listening, success, failed,
paused or try again).
How to Use Voice Commands with Your
System
Press the voice icon; after the
tone, speak your command
clearly.
What Can I Say?
To access the available voice commands
for the current session, do one of the
following:
• During a voice session, press the lower
left status bar of the screen
• Say "What can I say?" for an on-screen
listing of the possible voice commands
associated with your current voice
session
• Press the voice icon; after the tone, say
"Help" for an audible list of possible
voice commands.
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•Interaction Mode: Novice mode
provides more detailed interaction and
guidance while the advanced mode
has less audible interaction and more
tone prompts.
• Confirmation Prompts: These are
short questions the system asks when
it is not sure of your request or when
there are multiple possible responses
to your request. If turned off, the
system simply makes a best guess as
to what you requested and you may
still occasionally be asked to confirm
settings.
• Phone and Media Candidate Lists:
These are lists of possible results from
your voice commands. The system
creates these lists when it has the
same confidence level of several
options based on your voice command. To access these settings using the
touchscreen:
1. Press the Menu icon, Settings, then
Voice Control.
2. Select from the following:
• Interaction Mode
• Confirmation Prompts
• Media Candidate Lists
• Phone Candidate Lists
• Voice Control Volume
To access these settings using voice
commands:
1. Press the voice icon; after the tone sounds, the system says "Please say a
command". Another tone sounds to let
you know the system is listening.
2. Say any of the following commands:
Voice Settings Using Voice Commands
"Interaction mode novice"
"Interaction mode advanced" "Confirmation prompts on"
"Confirmation prompts off" "Phone candidate lists on"
"Phone candidate lists off" "Media candidate lists on"
"Media candidate lists off" "Help"
Using Voice Commands with the
Touchscreen Options
Your voice system has a dual mode feature
which allows you to switch between using
voice commands and making on-screen
selections. This is most often available
when using navigation.
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HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential Reception Issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on
the fringe of the reception area, the station may mute due
to weak signal strength.
If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back to
the analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is available
again. However, if you are listening to any of the possible
HD2-HD7 multicast channels, the station mutes and stay
muted unless it is able to connect to the digital signal
again.
Reception area
When a station is first received (aside from HD2-HD7
multicast stations), the system first plays the station in
the analog version and then, if receiver verifies the station
is an HD Radio station, it shifts to the digital version.
Depending on the station quality, you may hear a slight
sound change when the station changes from analog to
digital. This shift from analog to digital sound or digital
back to analog, is known as "blending".
Station blending
In order to provide the best possible
experience, a contact form has been
developed to report any station issues
found while listening to a station
broadcasting with HD Radio technology.
Every station is independently owned and
operated. These stations are responsible
for ensuring all audio streams and data
fields are accurate.
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