audio FORD FOCUS 2012 3.G Owners Manual

MyKeyMessageAction / Description
MYKEY SPEED LIMITED
TO XX
—Displays when starting the
vehicle and MyKeyis in use
and the MyKey speed limit is
on. Refer toMyKeyin the
Locks and Securitychapter
for more information.
MYKEY VEHICLE NEAR
TOP SPEED
AmberDisplays when a MyKeyis in
use and the MyKey speed
limit is on and the vehicle
speed is approaching 80 mph
(130 km/h). Refer toMyKey
in theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
MYKEY BUCKLE UP TO
UNMUTE AUDIO
—Displays when a MyKeyis in
use and Belt-Minderis
activated. Refer toMyKeyin
theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
MYKEY PARK AID
CANNOT BE
DEACTIVATED—Displays when a MyKeyis in
use and park aid is activated.
Refer toMyKeyin theLocks
and Securitychapter for
more information.
KEY IS ALREADY A
MYKEY
—Displays when trying to create
a MyKeywith a key already
designated as a MyKey.
Refer toMyKeyin theLocks
and Securitychapter for
more information.
MYKEY PLACE KEY IN
KEY HOLDER
—Displays when programming a
MyKey. Refer toMyKeyin
theLocks and Security
chapter for more information.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM single CD/MP3 system (if equipped)
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.
One hour mode:Press the ON/OFF control to operate the system with
the ignition turned off; the system will automatically turn off after one
hour.
Setting the clock:Press the H or M buttons on the outside of the
multifunction to access the clock settings. Once you are in the clock
setting, press the H or M button repeatedly until the desired number
appears. Press OK to confirm and close.
1.OK:Press the arrow buttons to scroll through various menu selections
and press OK to select or un-select your choice.
2.Clock:Press to set the clock. Press
/to select the hour or
minutes. Press
/to increase/decrease the time.
3.INFO:Press to access any available radio or CD information.
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4.Memory presets:: To save a station, tune to the desired station.
Press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
5.On/Off/Volume:Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
6.Reverse/Fast forward:Press to access the previous/next track. Press
and hold to quickly reverse or advance within a track.
7.MENU:Press to access the following features:
Note:To scroll through the following menus and make adjustments,
press
/or/. Pressto return to the previous screen
or
to advance to the next screen. At any time, you can press MENU
to close the menu screen.
•Radio Mode:Scroll to select Radio mode and then move right to
enter the menu. Scroll to select from:
•Manual Tune:Press OK to select and press
/to tune
manually.
•Scan:Press OK to activate scan mode for a brief sampling of
stations.
•Autostore:Press OK to activate the autostore feature. This allows
you to store the six strongest local stations available from the AM
and FM frequency bands. When the search is complete, the sound
will return and the six strongest stations will be stored in the
memory presets (and overwrite any stations previously stored in
the FM2 band.) You can also manually store stations in the FM2
band. When the FM2 band is active, simply tune to the desired
station and press and hold a memory preset. The new station will
be saved and will override the previously saved station.
•PTY category:Press OK to activate and have the system search
for radio stations playing certain categories of music such as Rock
or Pop.
•CD (if equipped):Scroll to select CD options and then move right to
enter the menu. Scroll to select from the following.Note:CD must be
the selected audio source for this option to appear in the menu.
•Normal mode:Scroll to select Normal Mode and press OK. This
mode will cancel repeat, shuffle or scan.
•Repeat:Press OK to Repeat the current song. For MP3 discs, you
can select from Repeat Title or Repeat Folder.
•Shuffle:Press OK to shuffle songs. For MP3 discs, you can select
from Shuffle Folder or Shuffle CD.
•Scan:Press OK to activate scan mode for a brief sampling of
songs. For MP3 discs, you can select from Scan Folder or Scan CD.
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•Audio Menu:Scroll to select Audio and then move right to enter the
menu. Scroll to select from:
•SCV level (if equipped):Scroll to select Speed compensated
volume and move right to enter the menu. This feature
automatically adjusts the volume to compensate for speed and
wind noise. You can set the system between off and +7.
•Sound:Scroll to select Sound and press OK to enter the menu.
Scroll to select from Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade and Balance
options. When the desired option is chosen, scroll to increase or
decrease the levels.
•Occupancy mode (if equipped):Scroll to select Occupancy
mode and move right or press OK to enter. Then, scroll to select
from All seats or Driver seat. Occupancy mode optimizes sound
quality for the chosen seating position. Press OK to confirm your
selection.
•DSP Equalizer:Scroll to select DSP Equalizer and then move
right or press OK to enter. Then, select from options such as Rock,
Pop, Classic, equalizer off, etc.
•CD compression:Scroll to select CD compression and then move
right or press OK to enter. Scroll to select from on or off settings.
Compression brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
•RBDS:Scroll to select RBDS and to turn on or off. When turned
on, this feature allows you to receive station identification or
program type from RBDS-equipped FM radio stations.
•Clock Settings:Scroll to select Clock Settings then press OK or
more right to enter the menu. Scroll to select from: Set Time, Set
Date and 12/24 hour mode.
•Display Settings:Scroll to select Display Settings and then move
right to enter the menu. Select ’Dimming’ and choose to have the
display in ‘Automatic’ mode or ’daylight’ mode.
8.SOUND:Press to access Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade (if equipped) and
Balance menu options. When the desired option is chosen, press
/
to increase or decrease the levels. Press OK to set or press MENU to
exit.
9.AUXPress to access LINE IN (auxiliary input jack) mode.
10.RADIO:Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
You can also press RADIO to return to the radio base screen when
browsing.
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•Alerts:Select this to create an alert for a particular song or artist
or team. The system will then alert you when it is playing on
another channel. From this screen you can also maintain alerts,
enable/disable and delete alerts from your list. You can save up to
20 alerts. If you attempt to save an alert and your list is full, the
system will prompt you to delete one.
•Unlock All Stations:Select this and use your PIN to unlock all
previously locked channels (from the parental lock feature).
•Skip No Stations:Select this feature and use to ‘unskip’ all
channels you previously selected to skip.
•Parental Lock (PIN):Select to create a PIN which will allow you
to lock or unlock certain channels.Note:Your initial PIN is 1234.
•CD:Scroll to select CD options and then move right to enter the
menu. Scroll to select from the following.Note:CD must be the
selected audio source for this option to appear in the menu.
•Scan All:Press to hear a brief selection of all tracks on the
current disc.
•Scan Folder:Available when playing an MP3 disc. Select for a
brief sampling of all the music in the current folder.
•CD compression:Press OK to select or deselect. Compression
brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent
listening level.
•Audio Settings:Scroll to select Audio Settings and then move right
or press OK to enter the menu. Scroll to select from:
•Spd. Comp. Vol.:Scroll to select Speed Compensated Volume and
press OK to enter the menu. This feature automatically adjusts the
system’s volume to compensate for speed and wind noise. You can
set the system between off and +7. Press OK to confirm and close.
•Sound:Scroll to select Sound and press OK to enter the menu.
Scroll to select from Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade and Balance
options. When the desired option is chosen, scroll to increase or
decrease the levels.
•Occupancy mode (if equipped):Scroll to select Occupancy
mode and move right or press OK to enter. Then, scroll to select
from Optimize All or Optimize Driver. Occupancy mode optimizes
sound quality for the chosen seating position. Press OK to confirm
your selection.
•Clock Settings:Scroll to select Clock Settings then press OK or
more right to enter the menu. Scroll to select from: Set Time, Set
Date and 12/24 hour mode.
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5.Memory presets:To save a station, tune to the desired station. Press
and hold a preset button until the information pop-up timer expires and
stored preset # pop-up appears.
6.On/Off/Volume:Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
7.MENU:Press to access the following features:
Note:To scroll through the following menus and make adjustments,
press
/or/. Pressto return to the previous screen
or
to advance to the next screen. At any time, you can press MENU
to close the menu screen.
•Radio:Scroll to select Radio mode and then move right to enter the
menu. Scroll to select from:
•Scan:Select to hear a brief sampling of all available radio stations.
•Set Category:Select to choose a specific music category in FM
mode. You can then search for stations only playing this kind of
music.Note:RBDS/RDS text must be turn on before “Set
Category” will appear.
•RBDS/RDS Text:Select to turn Radio Broadcast Digital Signal
text on to view additional broadcast data.Note:This feature
defaults to off, but it must be turned on in order for you to choose
and set a category. When this feature is activated, all of your text
will scroll on one line. To see all of your text, press the Info soft
key.
•CD:Scroll to select CD options and then move right to enter the
menu. Scroll to select from the following.Note:CD must be the
selected audio source for this option to appear in the menu.
•Scan All:Press to hear a brief selection of all tracks on the
current disc.
•Scan Folder:Available when playing an MP3 disc. Select for a
brief sampling of all the music in the current folder.
•CD compression:Press OK to select or deselect. Compression
brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent
listening level.
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•Audio Settings:Scroll to select Audio Settings and then move right
or press OK to enter the menu. Scroll to select from:
•Spd. Comp. Vol.:Scroll to select Speed Compensated Volume and
press OK to enter the menu. This feature automatically adjusts the
system’s volume to compensate for speed and wind noise. You can
set the system between off and +7. Press OK to confirm and close.
•Sound:Scroll to select Sound and press OK to enter the menu.
Scroll to select from Treble, Bass, Middle, Fade and Balance
options. When the desired option is chosen, scroll to increase or
decrease the levels.
•Occupancy mode (if equipped):Scroll to select Occupancy
mode and move right or press OK to enter. Then, scroll to select
from Optimize All or Optimize Driver. Occupancy mode optimizes
sound quality for the chosen seating position. Press OK to confirm
your selection.
•Clock Settings:Scroll to select Clock Settings then press OK or
more right to enter the menu. Scroll to select from: Set Time, Set
Date and 12/24 hour mode.
•Display Settings:Scroll to select Display Settings and then move
right to enter the menu. Select to set the Language of the display or
the Temp. Setting.
8.PHONE:Press to access SYNCphone features if available. Refer to
the SYNCsection for more information. If your vehicle is not equipped
with SYNC. the display will read MUTE and will mute the playing
media.
MUTE:Press to mute the current playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
9.AUX:Press to access LINE IN (auxiliary input jack) mode or SYNC
media mode (if equipped).
10.RADIO:Press repeatedly to select AM1/AM2AST/FM1/FM2AST
frequency bands. Use the soft keys to select from possible on-screen
options of: Mute (mutes your current playing media), AST (Autostore
feature), Manual Tune (select to manually tune up/down the frenquency
band) or Info (provides additional information if available). You can also
press RADIO to return to the radio base screen when browsing.
Autostore feature:The autostore feature allows you to store the 10
strongest local stations available from the AM and FM frequency bands.
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Auxiliary input jack (Line in, if equipped)
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.
The auxiliary input jack (AIJ) is
located in your center console and
provides a way to connect your
portable music player to the
in-vehicle audio system. This allows
the audio from your portable music
player to be played through the
vehicle speakers with high fidelity.
To achieve optimal performance,
please observe the following
instructions when attaching your
portable music device to the audio system.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, refer to your
MyFord Touch™ supplement for information on the AV inputs.
Required equipment:
1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones
2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)
connectors at each end
To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.
2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully
charged and that the device is turned off.
3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ
in your vehicle.
4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into
the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
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6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or
SYNC LINE IN appears in the display.
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
AUX and FM or CD controls.
WARNING:For safety reasons, do not connect or adjust the
settings on your portable music player while the vehicle is
moving.
WARNING:Store the portable music player in a secure location,
such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. Hard objects may become projectiles in a collision 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 the vehicle is in motion.
USB port (if equipped)
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.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a
USB port in the center console. This
feature allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks, and
also to charge devices if they
support this feature. For further
information on this feature, refer to
theSYNCsection later in this
chapter.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen system, refer to
yourMyFord Touch™ supplementfor information on the USB ports.
Media hub (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
MyFord Touch™ touchscreen
system, your media hub is located in
your center console and will contain
the following:
1. USB ports
2. SD card slot
3. AV inputs
For more information on these components, please refer to the Media
chapter of yourMyFord Touch™supplement.
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
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