USB FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 2015 1.G User Guide

When you select: You can:
Select SourceSYNC USB:Press OK to access music
plugged into your USB port. You can also plug
in devices to charge them (if supported by
your device). Once connected, the system
indexes any readable media files. (The time
required to complete this depends on the size
of the media content being indexed.) If
Autoplay is on, you can access media files
randomly as they are indexed. If turned off,
indexed media is not available until the
indexing process is complete. SYNC is capable
of indexing thousands of average size media
and notifies you if the maximum indexing file
size is reached.
Bluetooth Audio: This is a phone-dependent
feature which allows you to stream music
playing on your Bluetooth-enabled phone. If
supported by your device, you can press
SEEK to play the previous or next track.
SYNC Line In:Press OK to select and play
music from your portable music player over
the vehicle’s speakers.
Note: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.
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When you select: You can:
Media SettingsChoose to shuffle or repeat your music and
select your Autoplay settings. Once these
selections are turned on, they remain on until
turned off. Press SEEK to play the previous
or next track.
Note:Some digital media players require
both USB and line in ports to stream data and
music separately. 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 select Play 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.
Mobile AppsInteract with SYNC-capable mobile
applications on your smart phone. SeeSYNC
AppLinkearlier in this chapter for more
information.
System SettingsAccess Bluetooth Device 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).
Note:See System Settings for more
information.
Exit Media MenuPress OK to exit the media menu.
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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.
1. Make sure that your device is plugged into the USB port and is
turned on.
2. Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu.
3. Scroll to select the Play Menu and press OK.
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 to scroll
through and select from:
When you select: You can:
Play AllPlay all indexed media (tracks) from your
playing device in flat file mode, one at a time
in numerical order.
Press OK to select. The first track title
appears in the display.
ArtistsSort all indexed media by artist. Once
selected, the system lists and then play all
artists and tracks alphabetically. If there are
less than 255 indexed artist, they are listed
alphabetically in flat file mode. If there are
more, they are categorized in alphabetical
categories.
1. Press OK to select. You can select to play
All Artists or any indexed artist.
2. Scroll until the desired artist is chosen and
press OK.
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When you select: You can:
Explore USBExplore 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.
Press OK to select. Then scroll to explore
indexed media on your flash drive.
Similar MusicPlay 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 creates a new
list of similar songs and begins playing. The
metadata tags must be populated 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 are available in
voice recognition, play menu browsing and
similar music. Unknowns are placed into any
unpopulated metadata tag.
ReturnExit the current menu.
System Settings
System settings provide access to your Bluetooth Devices and
Advanced menu features.
The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you to add, connect and delete a
device as turn the Bluetooth feature on and off.
Your Advanced menu allows you to access and set prompts, languages,
defaults and perform a master reset.
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When you select: You can:
Master ResetCompletely erase all information stored on
SYNC (all phonebook, call history, text
messages and all paired devices) and return
to the factory default settings.
ApplicationDownload new software applications (if
available) and then load the desired
applications through your USB port. See the
web site for more information.
ReturnExit the current menu.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However, should questions arise, see
the tables below.
Use the website at any time to check your phone’s compatibility, register
your account and set preferences as well as access a customer
representative via an online chat (during certain hours). Visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca for
more information.
Phone issues
Issue Possible
cause(s)Possible solution(s)
Excessive
background noise
during a phone
call.The audio control
settings on your
phone may be
affecting SYNC
performance.Review your phone’s user guide
regarding audio adjustments.
During a call, I
can hear the
other person but
they cannot hear
me.Possible phone
malfunction.Try turning off the device,
resetting the device, removing
the device’s battery, then trying
again.
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USB and media issues
Issue Possible
cause(s)Possible solution(s)
I am having
trouble
connecting my
device.Possible device
malfunction.•Try turning off the device,
resetting the device or removing
the device’s battery, then trying
again.
•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.
•Make sure that the 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.Make sure you are not leaving
the device in your vehicle
during very hot or cold
temperatures.
Bluetooth audio
does not stream.•Thisisa
phone-dependent
feature, OR
•The device is
not connected.Make sure the device is
connected to SYNC and that you
have pressed play on your
device.
SYNC does not
recognize music
that is on my
device.•Your music files
may not contain
the proper artist,
song title, album
or genre
information, OR
•The file may be
corrupted, OR
•The song may
have copyright
protection which
does not allow it
to play.•Make sure 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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AppLink issues
Issue Possible
cause(s)Possible solution(s)
SYNC does not
find any mobile
apps that are on
my phone.•Your device
may not support
the AppLink
feature, OR
•The application
does not support
AppLink., OR
•If you have an
iPhone, it may
not be plugged in,
OR
•Your phone
may not be
paired or
connected.•Check the website for
compatible devices and
applications.
•Make sure your device is
paired and connected. If you
have an iPhone, make sure it is
plugged in using the USB and
that the application is running
in the foreground.
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Single CD ................................307
Radio reception .........................305
Rear view camera display ........154
Rear window defroster .............107
Receiving a text message .........329
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................24
Relays ........................................200
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................69
locking/unlocking doors ...........68
opening the trunk .....................69
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................64
replacing the batteries .............63
Reverse sensing system ...........154
Roadside assistance ..................187
Roll stability control .................152
Roof rack ...................................167
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............43
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................37, 40
Safety defects, reporting ..........199
Safety information ....................317
Safety restraints ..............37–38, 40
Belt-Minder® ............................40
Belt-Minder®,
deactivating/activating .............42
extension assembly ..................39
for adults .............................37–38
for children ...............................24
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................49safety belt maintenance ...........43
seat belt maintenance ..............43
warning light and chime ..........40
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................28
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................301
Satellite Radio ...........................307
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............377
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................37
Seats ..........................................115
child safety seats ......................24
front seats .......................113–114
second row seats ....................115
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........347
Setting the clock .......................307
Side air curtain ...........................53
Side-curtain airbags system .......53
SIRIUS® satellite radio ............307
Snowplowing ...............................15
SOS Post Crash Alert .................46
Spark plugs, specifications .......299
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
utility-type vehicles ..................15
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................293
Stability system .........................152
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......123
Starting your vehicle ........121, 123
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jump starting ..........................189
Steering wheel ............................74
controls ......................................74
tilting .........................................74
Sun visor ......................................91
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................47
SYNC® customer support ........317
SYNC® Services ........................341
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...............107
Text messaging .........................328
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....329, 331
Tilt steering wheel ......................74
Tires ...........................258–259, 282
alignment ................................272
care ..........................................258
changing ..........................282–283
checking the pressure ............268
inflating ...................................266
label .........................................265
police vehicles ........................274
replacing ..................................270
rotating ....................................273
safety practices .......................272
sidewall information ...............260
snow tires and chains ............275
terminology .............................259
tire grades ...............................259
treadwear ........................259, 268
Towing .......................176, 181–182
recreational towing .................182
trailer towing ..........................176
wrecker ....................................181
Traction control ........................150Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................341
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............293
lubricant specifications ..........293
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................223, 227
Trunk .....................................70–71
remote release ..........................69
Turn signal ..................................84
U
USB port ....................................315
Using privacy mode ..................325
V
Vehicle health report ................339
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................300
Vehicle loading ..........................168
Ventilating your vehicle ...........124
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................345
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................323
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......93
Washer fluid ..............................228
Water, Driving through .............185
Windows
power .........................................87
rear wiper/washer .....................79
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