USB port FORD TAURUS 2013 6.G Owner's Manual

1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio and portable device are
turned off.
2. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end into the adaptor in one of the two
left A/V input jacks (white or red) inside the center console.
3. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select either a tuned
station from the FM tab or the CD tab (if there is a CD already
loaded into the system.) Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening
level.
4. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
5. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select the A/V in tab.
(You should hear audio from your portable music player although it
may be low.)
6. 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.
In order to playback video from your iPodor iPhone(if compatible),
you must have a special combination USB/RCA composite video cable
(available for purchase from Apple). When the cable is connected to
your iPodor iPhone, plug the other end into both the RCA jacks and
the USB port.
Note:For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the
portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
Troubleshooting
•Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. The AIJ
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 problems persists, replace
or recharge the batteries in the portable music player.
•The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner
when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control
(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.
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Voice Settings
Customize the level of system interaction, help and feedback.
Press Menu > Settings > Voice.
Voice settings
Interaction ModeStandard interaction mode provides more
detailed interaction and guidance.
Advanced mode has less audible interaction
and more tone prompts.
Confirmation
PromptsShort questions asked by the system when the
system has not clearly heard or understood
your request.
Note:Even with confirmation prompts turned
off, you may be asked to confirm settings
occasionally.
Media Candidate
ListsCandidate lists are possible results from your
voice commands. If these are turned off, the
system will simply make a best guess at your
request. Phone Candidate
Lists
Voice Control VolumeAllows you to adjust the voice volume level.
Media Player Settings
Allows you to customize how the system will interact with your phone,
USB drive and portable media player.
1. Press Menu > Settings > Media player.
2. Select from the following:
•Autoplay on/off:With this feature on, the system will automatically
switch to the media source upon initial connection and you can listen
to music which has already been randomly indexed during the
indexing process. With this feature off, the system will not
automatically switch to the inserted media source.
•Bluetooth Devices:Select to connect, disconnect, add or delete a
device. You can also set a device as your favorite so that the system
will automatically attempt to connect to that device at every ignition
cycle.
•Gracenote Database Info:Allows you to view the version level of
the Gracenote Database.
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If you select: You can:
Internet Data
Connection*Use this screen to make adjustments to your
internet data connection. Select to make your
connection profile with the PAN (personal
area network) or to turn off your connection.
You can also choose to make adjustments to
your settings or have the system always
connect, never connect when roaming or
query on connect. Press ? for additional
information.
Manage PhonebookAccess features such as automatic phonebook
download, re-download your phonebook, add
contacts from your phone as well as delete or
upload your phonebook.
Display Call HistoryDisplay call history.
*If compatible
Wireless & Internet
Your system is equipped with Wireless & Internet features and settings.
To access, press Menu > Settings > Wireless and Internet. From this
screen, you can select your:
•Wi-Fi settings
•Bluetooth settings
•USB mobile broadband
•Prioritize connection methods
Wi-Fi
Your system has a Wi-Fi feature which creates a wireless network within
your vehicle, thereby allowing other devices (i.e. personal computers or
phones) in your vehicle to speak to each other, share files, play games,
etc. Using this Wi-Fi feature, everyone in your vehicle can also gain
access the internet if:
•You have a USB mobile broadband connection inside the vehicle
•Your phone supports PAN (personal area networking)
•You are parked outside of a wireless hotspot
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911 Assist™ ...................... 408, 488
A
ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 205
Accessing and using your
USB port .................................... 467
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call ............. 398
Accessing your calendar .......... 488
Accessing your media menu
features ...................................... 420
Accessing your phone menu
features ...................................... 399
Accessory delay .......................... 96
Active call menu options ......... 398
Active Park Assist ..................... 212
Adaptive Cruise Control ........... 221
Adding (pairing) a phone ........ 475
Advanced menu options ... 407, 427
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) .............................. 407
Airbag supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 45
and child safety seats .............. 46
description ................................ 45
disposal ...................................... 54
driver airbag .............................. 45
passenger airbag ....................... 45
side airbag ........................... 45, 50
Air cleaner filter ....... 300–301, 360
Air conditioning ........................ 142
manual heating and air
conditioning system ............... 142All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road ......................... 197
Ambient mood/lighting ............. 493
AM/FM ....................................... 450
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .............................. 205
Anti-theft system .................. 77, 80
arming the system .............. 77, 80
disarming a triggered system .. 80
Audio system
Single CD ................ 130, 134, 136
Audio system
(see Radio) ................ 130, 134, 136
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ................................. 192
fluid, adding ............................ 292
fluid, checking ........................ 292
fluid, refill capacities .............. 356
fluid, specification .................. 356
Selectshift (SST) .................... 193
Auxiliary Input Jack ................. 461
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) .. 137
Auxiliary powerpoint ................ 173
A/V inputs .......................... 139, 472
B
Battery ....................................... 298
acid, treating emergencies ..... 298
jumping a disabled battery .... 259
maintenance-free .................... 298
replacement, specifications ... 360
servicing .................................. 298
Blind Spot Information
System ....................................... 229
Booster seats ............................... 23
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SecuriCode keyless entry
system .......................................... 73
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system .......................................... 77
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ......... 420
Sending new text messages ..... 477
Setting a destination ................ 504
Setting a destination
by voice ..................................... 505
Setting the clock ............... 130, 492
Setting your wallpaper ............. 492
Side air curtain ........................... 51
Side-curtain airbags system ....... 51
SIRIUSsatellite radio ..... 130, 458
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands ................................. 460
SIRIUS Travel Link ................... 485
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands ................................. 486
SOS Post Crash Alert ................. 44
Spark plugs,
specifications ..................... 354, 360
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................... 356
Stability system ......................... 209
Starting your vehicle ................ 179
jump starting .......................... 259
push button start system ....... 177
Steering wheel ............................ 81
controls ...................................... 83
tilting ......................................... 81
Sunshade ................................... 100
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) .................... 45Supported media file types ...... 471
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................ 471
SYNCcustomer support ......... 390
SYNCServices ................. 413, 481
System settings ......................... 494
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...... 142, 144,
146, 148, 501
Temporary mobility kit ............. 345
Text messaging ................. 401, 477
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) ..... 401, 403
Tilt steering wheel ...................... 81
Tires ........................... 318–319, 339
alignment ................................ 332
care .......................................... 318
changing .......................... 339, 341
checking the pressure ............ 328
inflating ................................... 326
label ......................................... 325
replacing .................................. 330
rotating .................................... 333
safety practices ....................... 332
sidewall information ............... 321
snow tires and chains ............ 334
spare tire ................................. 339
Temporary mobility kit .......... 345
terminology ............................. 319
tire grades ............................... 319
treadwear ........................ 318, 328
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 501
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Towing ....................... 248, 250–251
recreational towing ................. 251
trailer towing .......................... 248
wrecker .................................... 250
Traction control ........................ 206
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................ 413
Traffic preferences ................... 509
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities .............. 356
lubricant specifications .......... 356
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 195
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ............................. 292
Trunk ..................................... 75–76
remote release .......................... 70
Turn signal .................................. 93
U
USB port .................... 138–139, 467
Using privacy mode .................. 398
V
Vehicle health report ........ 411, 490Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 360
Vehicle loading .......................... 240
Ventilating your vehicle ........... 180
Voice commands in media
mode .......................................... 417
Voice commands in phone
mode .......................................... 395
Voice recognition ...................... 442
W
Warning lights (see Lights) ..... 103
Washer fluid .............................. 297
Water, Driving through ............. 254
Wi-Fi .......................................... 497
Windows
power ......................................... 95
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers .......................................... 87
checking and adding fluid ..... 297
replacing wiper blades ........... 300
Wrecker towing ......................... 250
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