USB port FORD FOCUS 2012 3.G User Guide

Media Settings: Allows you to choose to shuffle or repeat your music in
addition to setting your Autoplay settings. Press OK to select and then
scroll to choose from:
•Shuffle: Press OK to shuffle available media files in the current
playlist.Note:To shuffle all media tracks, you must selectPlay All
in the Play Menu and then select Shuffle.
•Repeat: Press OK to repeat any song.
•Autoplay: Press OK to listen to music which has already been
randomly indexed during the indexing process.
Note:Once these selections are turned on, they will remain on
until turned off. Some digital media players require both USB and
Line in ports to stream data and music separately.
Applications (if available):You can download new software
applications (if available) and then load the desired applications onto
SYNC through your USB port. Please refer to www.SyncMyRide.com or
www.syncmaroute.ca for more information.
System Settings: Allows you to accessBluetoothDevice menu listings
(add, connect, set as primary, on/off, delete) as well as Advanced menu
listings (prompts, languages, defaults, master reset, install application
and system information).
•Please refer toSystem Settingsin this chapter for complete
information.
Exit Media Menu: Press OK when this appears to exit the media menu.
Accessing your play menu
The Play 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.
To access:
1. Press AUX and then MENU to access theMedia Menu.
2. Scroll to select thePlay Menuand press OK.
3. If there are no media files to access, the display will indicate there is
no media. If there are media files, you will then have the following
options to scroll through and select from:
Play All: Allows you to play all indexed media (tracks) from your
playing device in flat file mode, one at a time in numerical order.
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Explore USB:Allows you to explore through all supported digital media
on your media device connected to the USB port.Note:When exploring,
you will only be able to view media content which is compatible with
SYNC. You may have other files saved with various extensions, but they
will not be visible.
•Press OK to select. Then scroll to explore indexed media on your
flash drive.
Similar Music:Allows you to 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.
•Press OK to select. The system will create a new list of similar
songs and begin playing.Note:Your metadata tags must be
populated in order 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 will be
available in voice recognition, play menu browsing and similar
music. “Unknown” will be placed into any unpopulated metadata
tag.
Return: Press OK to exit the current menu.
System settings
System settings provide access to yourBluetooth DevicesandAdvanced
menu features.
TheBluetooth Devicesmenu allows you to add, connect and delete a
device as turn theBluetoothfeature on and off.
YourAdvancedmenu allows you to access and set prompts, languages,
defaults and perform a master reset.
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4. Press OK and then scroll to select from the following:
Prompts: Prompts from SYNC can help guide you via questions, helpful
hints or ask you for a specific action. To turn these prompts on or off:
1. Press OK to select and scroll to select between on or off.
2. Press OK when the desired selection appears in the display.
SYNC will take you back to the Advanced menu.
Languages: Allows you to choose from three languages:English,
FrancaisandEspanol. Once selected, all of SYNC’s radio displays and
prompts will be in the selected language.
1. Press OK to select and then scroll throughEnglish,Francais
andEspanol.
2. Press OK when the desired selection appears in the display.
Note:If you change the language setting, the display will indicating
that the system is updating. When complete, SYNC will take you
back to theAdvancedmenu.
Factory Defaults: Allows you to return to the factory default settings.
This selection will NOT erase your indexed information (phonebook, call
history, text messages and paired devices).
1. Press OK to select and then press OK again whenRestore
Defaults?appears in the display.
2. Press OK to confirm.
Master Reset: Allows you to completely erase ALL information stored
on SYNC (all phonebook, call history, text messages and all paired
devices) and return to the factory default settings.
•Press OK to select. The display will indicate when complete and
SYNC will take you back to theAdvancedmenu.
Application (if available):You can download new software application
(if available) and then load the desired applications onto SYNC through
your USB port. Refer to the web site for more information.
Return: Press OK to exit the current menu.
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USB/Media issues
Issue Possible
Cause(s)Possible Solution(s)
I’m having trouble
connecting my
device.Possible device
malfunction.•Try turning off the device,
resetting the device or removing
the battery of the device and try
to connect your device again.
•Ensure that you are using the
manufacturer’s cable.
•Ensure that the USB cable is
properly inserted into your
device and the USB port in the
vehicle.
•Ensure that your 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.Ensure that you are not leaving
your device in your vehicle
during very hot or cold
temperatures.
Bluetoothaudio
won’t stream.•This is a phone
dependent
feature.
•The device is
not connected.•Ensure that the device is
connected to SYNC and that you
have pressed play on your
device.
SYNC doesn’t
recognize music
that is on my
device.•Your music files
may not contain
the proper artist,
song title, album
or genre
information.
The file may be
corrupted.
The song may
have copyright
protection which
does not allow it
to play.•Ensure 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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Digital media player / USB Device:This is a generic term used to
signify any of the following media devices: iPod, Zune™, “Plays from
device” players, and most USB drives (thumb drives, flash drives, PEN
drives, etc.)
Discoverable mode:A mode which allows otherBluetoothenabled
devices to find yourBluetoothenabled device.
Discovery mode:A mode which allows yourBluetoothenabled device
to search for other ‘discoverable’Bluetoothenabled devices.
In-band ringing:This is a phone dependent feature. If yourBluetooth
enabled cellular phone supports this feature, SYNCcan play your ring
tone during incoming calls.
Indexing:A process in which SYNCbuilds a voice recognition grammar
for the media content of your digital media player. While indexing,
SYNCwill play already indexed media if Autoplay is on. However, voice
recognition is not available for the media until the indexing process is
complete.
Metadata:Descriptive tags embedded in your digital media which
provide SYNCwith information such as ARTIST, ALBUM, GENRE and
TRACK.
Pairing:To use yourBluetoothenabled cellular phone with SYNC, you
must go through a pairing (bonding) process. “Pairing” is a special
process used when two devices connect for the first time. The pairing
process is used to generate a link key that is used for authentication
purposes during subsequentBluetoothconnections between the two
devices.
PIN (Personal Identification number):This six digit number
(sometimes referred to as a passkey) will be shown in the radio display
during the pairing process with yourBluetoothenabled device. You do
not need to write down this number as it will only be used for that
specific pairing procedure.
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WARNING:Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamp.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle has a variety of console features. These include:
•Cupholders
•Utility compartment
•Auxiliary AV connections, USB port, SD slot (if equipped) (inside
utility compartment)
WARNING:Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)
Power outlet is designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations:
•On the center console
•On the rear of the center console (if equipped)
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if
equipped).
Note:Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette
lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause
damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fire or serious
injury.
Driver Controls
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........185–186, 188, 190
Safety Canopy ...........................204
Safety defects, reporting ..........327
Safety information ......................60
Safety restraints ........185–188, 190
Belt-Minder...........................191
extension assembly ................189
for adults .........................186, 188
for children .............................210
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................183
warning light and chime ........190
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................218
Safety seats for children ..........214
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................373
Satellite Radio Information ........54
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............387
Seats ..........................................173
child safety seats ....................214
heated ......................................178
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................168
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ...........93
Servicing your vehicle ..............335
Setting the clock .............37, 42, 45
Side air curtain .........................206
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............209Spark plugs,
specifications .............368, 372–373
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................369
Speed control ............................141
Starting your
vehicle ........................258–259, 261
jump starting ..........................314
push button start system .......261
Steering wheel
controls ....................................143
tilting .......................................135
SYNCcustomer support .........107
SYNC..........................................58
SYNCServices ...........................81
T
Text messaging ...........................73
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .........73, 75
Tilt steering wheel ....................135
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....243
Tires ...........................228–229, 308
alignment ................................237
care ..........................................233
changing ..........................308, 311
checking the pressure ............233
inflating ...................................230
label .........................................242
replacing ..................................234
rotating ....................................237
safety practices .......................236
sidewall information ...............238
snow tires and chains ............248
spare tire .................................308
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terminology .............................230
tire grades ...............................229
treadwear ........................229, 233
Towing .......................................255
recreational towing .................255
trailer towing ..........................255
wrecker ....................................318
Traffic, Directions and
Information ..................................81
Transmission
automatic operation ...............274
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....272
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................364
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................365
fluid, refill capacities ..............369
lubricant specifications ..........369
manual operation ....................278
Trunk
remote release ........................165
Turn signal ................................126
U
Universal garage door opener ..146
USB port ......................................51
Using privacy mode ....................68V
Vehicle health report ..................86
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................374
Vehicle loading ..........................249
Ventilating your vehicle ...........264
Voice commands in media
mode ............................................90
Voice commands in phone
mode ............................................65
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................338
Water, Driving through .............295
Windows
power .......................................137
rear wiper/washer ...................135
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....338
operation .................................134
replacing wiper blades ...339–340
Wrecker towing .........................318
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