FORD F150 2015 13.G Owners Manual

USB Port
The USB ports are located in the center
console. To access and play music from
your device, press the lower left corner of
the touchscreen.
This feature allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks, flash drives
or thumb drives, and charge devices if they
support this feature.
Playing Music from Your Device
Note:
The system is capable of indexing up
to 30,000 songs. Insert your device and select the
SD Card or USB tab once the
system recognizes it. You can
then select from the following options:
Repeat
This feature replays the currently playing
song or album.
Shuffle
Touch this button to play music on the
selected album or folder in random order.
Similar Music
This feature allows you to choose music
similar to what is currently playing. More Info
Touch this button to see disc information
such as current track, artist name, album
and genre.
Options
Touch this button to view and adjust
various media settings.
Sound Settings
allows you to adjust
settings for:
• Bass
• Midrange
• Treble
• Balance and Fade
• DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
• Occupancy Mode
• Speed Compensated Volume.
Note: Your vehicle may not have all these
sound settings.
Media Player Settings
allows you to
select more settings, which is under Media
Player. See
Settings (page 445).
Device Information
displays software
and firmware information about the
currently connected media device.
Update Media Index indexes your device
when you connect it for the first time and
each time the content changes (such as
adding or removing tracks) to make sure
you have the latest voice commands
available for all media on the device.
Browse
This feature allows you to view the
contents of the device. It also allows you
to search by categories, such as genre,
artist or album.
If you want to view song information such
as Title, Artist, File, Folder, Album, and
Genre, touch the on-screen album art.
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You can also touch What’
s Playing to
hear how the system pronounces the
current band and song. This can be helpful
when using voice commands to make sure
the system correctly plays your request.
SD Card and USB Voice Commands If you are listening to a USB
device or an SD card, press the
voice button on the steering
wheel controls. When prompted, say any
of the following commands.
If you are not listening to a USB device or
an SD card, press the voice button and,
after the tone, say "USB" or "SD card",
then any of the following commands. "USB" or "SD CARD"
"Browse" *
"Next"
"Pause" "Play"
"Play album " "Play all"
"Play artist "
"Play audiobook " "Play author "
"Play composer " "Play folder ""Play genre "
"Play movie " **
"Play music video " **
"Play playlist " "USB" or "SD CARD"
"Play podcast "
"Play podcast episode " "Play similar music"
"Play song "
"Play TV show " **
"Play TV show episode " **
"Play video " **
"Play video podcast " **
"Play video podcast episode " **
"Play video playlist " **
"Previous"
"Repeat all"
"Repeat off"
"Repeat one" "Shuffle"
"Shuffle album" "Shuffle off"
"What's this?" "Help"
* If you have said you would like to browse
your USB or SD card, the system prompts
you to specify what you would like to
browse. When prompted, see the following
"Browse" chart.
** These commands are only available in
USB mode and are device-dependent.
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"BROWSE"
"Album " "All albums""All artists"
"All audiobooks" "All authors"
"All composers" "All folders""All genres"
"All movies" *
"All music videos" *
"All playlists"
"All podcasts" "All songs"
"All TV shows" *
"All video playlists" *
"All video podcasts" *
"All videos" *
"Artist "
"Audiobook " "Author "
"Composer " "Folder ""Genre "
"Playlist "
"Podcast " "BROWSE"
"TV show " *
"Video " *
"Video playlist " *
"Video podcast " *
"Help"
* This command is only available in USB
mode and is device-dependent.
Supported Media Players, Formats
and Metadata Information
SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any
digital media player, including iPod,
Zune ™, plays from device players, and
most USB drives. Supported audio formats
include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC.
It is also able to organize your indexed
media from your playing device by
metadata tags. Metadata tags, which are
descriptive software identifiers embedded
in the media files, provide information
about the file.
If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC may classify the empty
metadata tags as Unknown.
Bluetooth Audio
Your system allows you to stream audio
over your vehicle's speakers from your
connected, Bluetooth-enabled cellular
phone. To access, press the lower left
corner on the touchscreen, then
select the
BT Stereo tab.
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Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands
If you are listening to a Bluetooth
audio device, press the voice
button on the steering wheel
control. When prompted, say "Next song",
"Pause", "Play" or "Previous song".
If you are not listening to a Bluetooth audio
device, press the voice button and, after
the tone, say "Next song", "Pause", "Play"
or "Previous song".
Line In WARNINGS
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 handheld 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. For safety reasons, do not connect
or adjust the settings on your
portable music player while your
vehicle is moving. Store the portable music player in a
secure location, such as the center
console or the glove box, when your
vehicle is moving. Hard objects may
become projectiles in a crash or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious
injury. The audio extension cable must be
long enough to allow the portable music
player to be safely stored while your
vehicle is moving. Your auxiliary input jack allows you to play
music from your portable music player over
your vehicle's speakers. The jack is located
in your center console.
Press the lower left corner of the
touchscreen, and then select Line In.
To use the auxiliary input jack feature,
make sure that your portable music player
is designed for use with headphones and
that it is fully charged. You also need an
audio extension cable with stereo male
1/8-inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors at
both ends.
1. Switch off the engine, radio and portable music player. Set the parking
brake and put the transmission in
position
P.
2. Attach one end of the audio extension
cable to the headphone output of your
player and the other end into the
adapter in one of the jacks inside the
center console.
3. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select either a tuned FM
station or a CD (if there is a CD already
loaded into the system).
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to ½ the maximum.
6. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select the
Line In tab.
(You should hear audio from your
portable music player although it may
be low.)
7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the level
of the FM station or CD by switching
back and forth between the controls.
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Troubleshooting
•
Do not connect the audio input jack to
a line level output. The jack only works
correctly with devices that have a
headphone output with a volume
control.
• Do not set the portable music player's
volume level higher than is necessary
to match the volume of the CD or FM
radio as this causes distortion and
reduces sound quality. •
If the music sounds distorted at lower
listening levels, turn the portable music
player volume down. If the problem
persists, replace or recharge the
batteries in the portable media player.
• Control the portable media player in
the same manner when used with
headphones, as the auxiliary input jack
does not provide control (such as Play
or Pause) over the attached portable
media player.
PHONE Phone
A
Quick Dial
B
Phonebook
C
History
D
Messaging
E
Settings
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Hands-free calling is one of the main
features of SYNC. Once you pair your
phone, you can access many options using
the touchscreen or voice commands. While
the system supports a variety of features,
many are dependent on your cellular
phone
’s functionality.
At a minimum, most cellular phones with
Bluetooth wireless technology support the
following functions:
• Answering an incoming call.
• Ending a call.
• Using privacy mode.
• Dialing a number.
• Redialing.
• Call waiting notification.
• Caller ID.
Other features, such as text messaging
using Bluetooth and automatic phonebook
download, are phone-dependent features.
To check your phone ’s compatibility, see
your phone ’s user manual and visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com,
www.SYNCMyRide.ca or
www.syncmaroute.ca.
Pairing Your Phone for the First
Time 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 handheld 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 first thing you must do to use the
phone features of SYNC is to pair your
Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone with
SYNC. This allows you to use your phone
in a hands-free manner.
Note:
Put the transmission in park (P).
Switch on your vehicle ignition and the radio.
1. Touch Add Phone in the upper left
corner of the touchscreen. Find SYNC
appears on the screen, and instructs
you to begin the pairing process from
your device.
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to
On
and that your cellular phone is in the
proper mode. See your phone ’s manual
if necessary.
Note: Select
SYNC, and a six-digit PIN
appears on your device.
3. If prompted to enter a PIN on your device, it does not support Secure
Simple Pairing. To pair, enter the PIN
displayed on the touchscreen. Skip the
next step.
4. When prompted on your phone ’s
display, confirm that the PIN provided
by SYNC matches the PIN displayed
on your cellular phone.
5. The display indicates when the pairing
is successful.
SYNC may prompt you with more phone
options. For more information on your
phone's capability, see your phone's
manual and visit the website.
Pairing Subsequent Phones
Note: Put the transmission in park (P).
Switch on your vehicle ignition and the radio.
1. Press the
Phone corner of the
touchscreen > Settings > BT Devices
>
Add Device.
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2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On
and that your cellular phone is in the
proper mode. See your phone ’s manual
if necessary.
Note: Select
SYNC, and a six-digit PIN
appears on your device.
3. If prompted to enter a PIN on your device, it does not support Secure
Simple Pairing. To pair, enter the PIN
displayed on the touchscreen. Skip the
next step.
4. When prompted on your phone ’s
display, confirm that the PIN provided
by SYNC matches the PIN displayed
on your cellular phone.
5. The display indicates when the pairing
is successful.
SYNC may prompt you with more phone
options. For more information on your
phone's capability, see your phone's
manual and visit the website.
Making Calls Press the voice button on your
steering wheel controls. When
prompted, say, "Call "
or say "Dial", then the desired number. To end the call or exit phone
mode, press and hold the phone
button.
Receiving Calls
During an incoming call, an audible tone
sounds. Call information appears in the
display if it is available. Accept the call by pressing
Accept
on the touchscreen or
by pressing the phone button on
your steering wheel controls.
Reject the call by pressing
Reject on the
touchscreen or by pressing and holding the
phone button on your steering wheel
controls. Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNC logs
it as a missed call.
Phone Menu Options
Press the top left corner on your
touchscreen to select from the following
options:
Phone
Touch this button to access the on-screen
numerical pad to enter a number and place
a call. During an active call, you can also
choose to:
•
Mute the call.
• Put the call on hold.
• Turn on the privacy feature.
• Join two calls.
• End the call.
Quick Dial
Set up favorite contacts from your
phonebook or history folder.
Phonebook
Touch this button to access and call any
contacts in your previously downloaded
phone book. The system places the entries
in alphabetical categories summarized at
the top of the screen.
To switch on contact picture settings, if
your device supports this feature, press
Phone > Settings > Manage Phonebook
>
Download photos from Phonebook
> On.
History
After you connect your Bluetooth-enabled
phone to SYNC, you can access any
previously dialed, received or missed calls.
You can also choose to save these to your
Favorites or to Quick Dial.
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Note:
This is a phone-dependent feature.
If your phone does not support downloading
call history using Bluetooth, SYNC keeps
track of calls made with the SYNC system.
Messaging
Send text messages using your
touchscreen. See Text messaging later
in this section.
Settings
Touch this button to access various phone
settings, such as turning Bluetooth on and
off, managing your phonebook and more.
See
Phone settings later in this section.
Text Messaging
Note: Downloading and sending text
messages using Bluetooth are
phone-dependent features.
Note: Certain features in text messaging
are speed-dependent and not available
when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over
3 mph (5 km/h).
Note: SYNC does not download read text
messages from your phone.
You can send and receive text messages
using Bluetooth, read them aloud and
translate text messaging acronyms, such
as LOL.
1. Touch the top left corner of the display
to access the
Phone menu.
2. Select
Messaging.
3. Choose from the following:
• Listen (speaker icon).
• Dial.
• Send Text.
• View.
• Delete. Composing a Text Message
Note:
This is a speed-dependent feature.
It is unavailable when your vehicle is
traveling at speeds over 3 mph (5 km/h).
Note: Downloading and sending text
messages using Bluetooth are
phone-dependent features.
1. Touch the top left corner of the display
to access the
Phone menu.
2. Touch
Messaging > Send Text.
3. Enter a phone number or choose from
your phonebook.
4. You can select from the following options:
• Send
, which sends the message as it
is.
• Edit Text
, which allows you to
customize the pre-defined message or
create a message on your own.
You can then preview the message, verify
the recipient as well as update the
message list. Text message options
I’ll call you back in a few minutes. I just left, I’ll be there soon.Can you give me a call? I’m on my way.
I’m running a few minutes late.
I’m ahead of schedule, so I’ll be there early.
I’m outside.
I’ll call you when I get there. OK
Yes No
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Text message options
Thanks
Stuck in traffic. Call me later. LOL
Receiving a Text Message
Note: If you select View and your vehicle
is traveling over 3 mph (5 km/h), the system
offers to read the message to you instead
of allowing you to view it while driving.
When a new message arrives, an audible
tone sounds and the screen displays a
pop-up with the caller name and ID, if
supported by your phone. You can press:
• View
to view the text message.
• Listen
for SYNC to read the message
to you.
• Dial
to call the contact.
• Ignore
to exit the screen.
Phone Settings
Press
Phone > Settings.
Bluetooth Devices
Touch this tab to connect, disconnect, add
or delete a device, as well as save it as a
favorite.
Bluetooth
Touch this tab to turn Bluetooth off or on.
Do Not Disturb
Touch this tab if you want all calls to go
directly to your voice mail and not ring in
the vehicle. When this feature is on, text
message notifications do not ring inside
the cabin either. 911 Assist
Turn on or turn off the 911 Assist feature.
See
Information (page 478).
Phone Ringer
Select the ring tone you want to hear when
you receive a call. Choose from possible
system ring tones, your currently paired
phone ’s ring tone, a beep, text-to-speech
or a silent notification.
Text Message Notification
Select a text message notification, if
supported by your phone. Choose from
possible system alert tones,
text-to-speech or silent.
Internet Data Connection
If your phone is compatible, use this screen
to adjust your internet data connection.
Select to make your connection profile
with the personal area network or to switch
off your connection. You can also choose
to adjust your settings or have the system
always connect, never connect when
roaming or query on connect. Press
? for
more information.
Manage Phonebook
Touch this button to access features such
as automatic phonebook download,
re-download your phonebook, add
contacts from your phone as well as delete
or upload your phonebook.
Roaming Warning
Touch this button to have the system alert
you when your phone is in roaming mode.
Phone Voice Commands Press the voice button on the
steering wheel controls. When
prompted, say any of the
following commands:
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"PHONE"
"Call"
"Call "
"Call at home" "Call at work""Call on cell"
"Call on other" "Call voicemail" "Dial"
"Do not disturb off" "Do not disturb on"
"Forward text messages"
"Go to hands free" *
"Hold call off" *
"Hold on" *
"Join calls" *
"Listen to text message <#>" "Listen to text messages"
"Messages" **
"Mute call" * "PHONE"
"Pair phone"
"Privacy on" *
"Read text message"
"Reply to text messages" "Turn ringer off""Turn ringer on"
"Unmute call" *
"Help"
* This command is only available during an
active call.
** If you say "Messages", see the following
"Messages" chart for additional
commands. "MESSAGES"
"Call"
"Forward text messages"
"Listen to text message <#>" "Listen to text messages""Reply to text messages" "Help"
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