AUX FORD FLEX 2019 User Guide

Action and Description
Message
Interact with SYNC-capable mobile applications on your
smartphone.
APPLICATIONS
Access available Bluetooth Device menu listings as well as
Advanced menu listings.
SYS SETTINGS
Press OK to exit the media menu.
EXIT MENU
1 The time required to complete this depends on the size of the media the system needs
to index. If autoplay is on, you can listen to media processed during indexing. If autoplay
is off, you cannot listen to music until the system finishes indexing media. SYNC is capable
of indexing thousands of average size media and notifies you if it reaches the maximum
indexing file size.
2 If you have already connected a device to the USB port, you cannot access the line in
feature. Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to stream data
and music separately.
3 Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to stream data and music
separately.
4 Indexing times can vary from device to device and with regard to the number of songs
the system needs to process.
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. Make sure that your device is plugged into
the USB port and is turned on.
Press the
AUX button, then the Menu
button to enter the Media Menu.
You can then scroll to select: Action and Description
Message
Press the
OK button.
PLAY MENU
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:
Press the
OK button. The first track title appears in the
display.
PLAY ALL
Play all indexed media (tracks) from your playing device in
flat file mode, one at a time in numerical order.
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Action and Description
Message
Explore 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.
EXPLORE USB
1. Press the OK button.
2. Scroll to explore indexed media on your flash drive.
Play 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. *
SIMILARMUSIC
1. Press the
OK button.
2. The system creates a new list of similar songs and begins
playing. This feature does not include tracks with incom-
plete metadata information. Press the
OK button.
Exit the current menu.
RETURN
* With certain playing devices, if your metadata tags are not populated, the tracks are not
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. The system places Unknown items
into any unpopulated metadata tag.
System Settings
System settings provide access to your
Bluetooth Devices and Advanced menu
features. Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you
to enable, disable, add, connect and delete
a Bluetooth device.
Press the
AUX button, then the Menu
button to enter the Media Menu.
You can then scroll to: Action and Description
Message
Press the
OK button.
SYS SETTINGS
Press the
OK button.
BT DEVICES
You can then select one of the following:
Pair more devices to the system. *
ADD DEVICE
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Action and Description
Message
1. Press the OK button. When find SYNC appears in the
display, press the OK button again.
2. Follow the directions in your phone's manual to put your phone into discovery mode. A six-digit PIN appears in the
display.
3. When prompted on your phone's six-digit display, enter the PIN.
Connect a previously paired Bluetooth-enabled phone.
Connect BT
1. Press
OK to select and view a list of devices.
2. Scroll until the desired device is chosen and press
OK to
connect the device.
Turn the Bluetooth feature on and off. **
BT ON/OFF
1.Press the OK button and scroll to toggle between on and
off.
2. Make a selection and press the
OK button.
Delete a paired media device.
DEL DEVICE
1. Press the
OK button and scroll to select the device.
2. Press the
OK button to confirm.
Delete all previously paired devices.
DELETE ALL
1. Press the
OK button.
2. Press the
OK button to confirm.
Exit the current menu.
RETURN
* This is a speed-dependent feature. It is only available when your vehicle is traveling at 3
mph (5 km/h) or less.
** Setting Bluetooth to off disconnects all Bluetooth devices and turns off all Bluetooth
features.
Advanced
The Advanced menu allows you to access
and set prompts, languages, defaults and
perform a master reset. Press the
AUX button, then the Menu
button to enter the Media Menu.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 112
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 173
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 174
Accessories....................................................438 Exterior Style....................................................... 438
Interior Style........................................................ 438
Lifestyle................................................................. 438
Peace of Mind..................................................... 438
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............188
Active Park Assist.........................................179 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space.................................................................. 181
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........182
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 182
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 180
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................259
Horizontal Aim Adjustment.......................... 260
Vertical Aim......................................................... 259
Adjusting the Pedals......................................77
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................74
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................73
End of Travel Position......................................... 73
Memory Feature.................................................... 73
Airbag Disposal................................................51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 112
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............263
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 72
All-Wheel Drive.............................................166
Ambient Lighting...........................................84 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 84Changing the Color.............................................
84
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 84
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 84
Anti-Theft Alarm
.............................................72
Arming the Alarm................................................. 72
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 72
Appendices...................................................460
Apps.................................................................408 ........................................................................\
......... 408
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 410
At a Glance........................................................15
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............94
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 94
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 94
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 94
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................94
Audio Control
...................................................74
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 74
Audio System
.................................................315
General Information.......................................... 315
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
..............................316
Accessing the Auxiliary Media
Sources.............................................................. 316
Accessing the Clock Settings......................... 316
Accessing the Menu........................................... 317
Accessing the Phone Features....................... 317
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 317
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 317
Changing Radio Stations.................................. 317
Ejecting the CD..................................................... 317
Listening to a CD................................................. 317
Listening to Satellite Radio............................. 317
Listening to the Radio........................................ 317
Menu Structure................................................... 318
Muting the Audio................................................ 318
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 318
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........318
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 318
Using the Display Control................................ 318
Using the Number Block.................................. 318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................................................321
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 321
Changing Radio Stations................................. 321
Ejecting the CD.................................................... 321
Inserting a CD....................................................... 321
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Switching the Audio Unit On and Off..........321
Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse............................................................... 321
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................322
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 322
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 322
Changing Radio Stations................................ 322
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 322
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........322
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 323
Autolamps.........................................................81
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 81
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.....................113
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 113
Setting the Temperature.................................. 114
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................114
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 114
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 114
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System
........................115
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 115
Setting the Temperature................................... 115
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................115
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 115
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 115
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
116
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Automatic Transmission
............................162
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 165Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................
164
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 165
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 162
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 162
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................253
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 254
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level................................................................... 253
Autowipers........................................................78
Auxiliary Power Points.................................141 110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 141
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 141
Locations................................................................ 141
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 166
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 256
Blind Spot Information System..............194 Switching the System Off and On...............195
System Errors....................................................... 195
System Limitations............................................ 195
Using the System............................................... 194
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........194
Body Styling Kits
...........................................272
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check........................................255
Brakes................................................................173 General Information........................................... 173
Breaking-In......................................................216
Bulb Specification Chart
............................313
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................120
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