audio FORD TRANSIT 2021 User Guide

Selecting the Radio
Press the button to select radio
mode.
Press the button again to display
the available radio sources. Repeatedly
press the button to scroll through the
available radio sources.
Changing Radio Stations Rotate the control to change radio
stations.
Note:
You can change the radio frequency
by using the seek buttons.
Note: You can recall radio stations using
the numeric preset buttons.
Selecting Media Press the button to select media
mode.
Press the button again to display
the available media sources. Repeatedly
press the button to scroll through the
available media sources. Scrolling Through the Menu
Options
Selecting a Menu Option
Returning to the Previous Screen
Seek Up and Next Track Button
Select to skip to the next track.
Press and hold the button to fast
forward through the track.
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Seek Down and Previous Track
Button
Select to return to the beginning
of a track.
Repeatedly press the button to
return to previous tracks.
Press and hold the button to fast rewind.
Pausing or Playing Media In media mode, press the button
to pause playback. Press the
button again to resume
playback.
In radio mode, press the button to mute
the radio. Press the button again to
unmute.
Switching the Screen On and Off System Settings
Sound Settings
Press the button to adjust the
sound settings. You can optimize
the sound for different seating
positions.
You can also activate and set the
sensitivity of the speed compensated
volume.
Using a Cell Phone You can make a call from a
recent call list, contact list or dial
a number. AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
SYNC 3
Switching the Audio Unit On and
Off
Adjusting the Volume
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Changing Radio Stations
Manual Tuning
Note:
You can change radio stations using
the seek buttons.
Note: You can recall radio stations using
the preset buttons on the touchscreen.
Next Track Button Select to skip to the next track.
Press and hold the button to fast
forward through the track.
Previous Track Button Select to return to the beginning
of a track.
Repeatedly press the button to
return to previous tracks.
Press and hold the button to fast rewind.
Pausing or Playing Media Select to play a track. Press the
button again to pause the track. In radio mode, press the button to mute
the radio. Press the button again to
unmute.
Switching the Screen On and Off
Sound Settings
Press the button to adjust the
sound settings. You can optimize
the sound for different seating
positions.
You can also activate and set the
sensitivity of the speed compensated
volume.
AM/FM RADIO - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: SYNC
Selecting a Radio Source 1. Press the button to display the
available radio sources.
2. Repeatedly press the button to scroll to the desired radio source.
3. Press the OK button.
Station Presets
To store a radio station, press and hold one
of the numeric preset buttons.
Note: Six presets can be stored for each
radio source.
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Manually Changing Radio Stations
Rotate the control to change radio
stations.
Note:
You can change the radio frequency
by using the seek buttons.
Automatically Changing Radio
Stations Press to seek the next station up
the frequency band.
Press and hold to quickly seek
up the frequency band. Press to seek the next station
down the frequency band.
Press and hold to quickly seek
down the frequency band.
Selecting a Station from the List
Press the OK button to view available
stations. AUDIO UNIT CLOCK AND DATE
DISPLAYS - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: SYNC
Adjusting the Clock Press the button.
Select the clock and follow the instructions
on the screen.
CONNECTING A BLUETOOTH®
DEVICE - VEHICLES WITHOUT:
SYNC
Pairing a Device Press the button.
Select Bluetooth and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Note: When pairing a new device, you can
choose to download contacts, set this as
the primary device.
STREAMING BLUETOOTH
AUDIO - VEHICLES WITHOUT:
SYNC
Selecting a
Bluetooth® Source 1. Press the button to display the menu.
2. Repeatedly press the button to scroll
to the
Bluetooth® device.
3. Press the
OK button. Press the button to play the
track. Press the button again to
pause the track.
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Press the button to skip to the
next track.
Press and hold the button to fast
forward through the track. Press the button once to return
to the beginning of the track.
Repeatedly press the button to
return to previous tracks.
Press and hold the button to fast rewind.
Note: Not all functions are supported by all
phones.
PLAYING MEDIA FROM A USB
DEVICE - VEHICLES WITHOUT:
SYNC
Supported Audio File Formats
You can play audio file formats including
MP3, WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and
FLAC.
Note: The NTFS file system is not
supported.
Selecting the USB Device Press the button to display the
menu.
Repeatedly press the button to scroll to
your USB device.
Press the OK button.
Playing from the USB Device Press the button to play a track.
Press the button again to pause
the track.
Press the button to skip to the
next track.
Press and hold the button to fast
forward through the track. Press the button once to return
to the beginning of a track.
Repeatedly press the button to
return to previous tracks.
Press and hold the button to fast rewind.
Sorting by Categories
You can also sort and play music by
specific categories, for example artist or
album.
Press the
OK button to view the available
categories.
USB PORT WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
USB Ports could be in the following
locations:
• In the instrument panel storage bin.
• On the instrument panel below the
climate controls.
The USB port allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks and charge
devices.
See General Information (page
383).
The audio extension cable must be long
enough to allow the device to be safely
stored when your vehicle is moving.
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USING VOICE RECOGNITION
Phone Voice Service
This system allows you to use the voice
recognition features of your phone and
focus on your driving.
Press the voice control button
on the steering wheel.
Note: This only works when connected via
Bluetooth®. See Connecting a
Bluetooth® Device (page 380).
Note: When using voice recognition use the
language set on the device.
Note: We recommend that you check your
data plan before using your phone voice
service through the system. Using them
could result in additional charges.
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USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the main
features of SYNC. While the system
supports a variety of features, many are
dependent on your cellular phone's
functionality. At a minimum, most cellular
phones with Bluetooth wireless technology
support the following functions:
•
Answering an incoming call.
• Ending a call.
• Dialing a number.
• Redialing.
• Call waiting notification.
• Caller identification.
Other features, such as text messaging
using Bluetooth® and automatic
phonebook download, are
phone-dependent features.
Pairing a Phone
Wirelessly pairing your phone with SYNC
allows you to make and receive hands-free
calls.
Note: Make sure to switch on the ignition
and the radio. Shift the transmission into
park (P) for automatic transmission or
neutral (N) for manual transmission.
Using the Audio System
Note: To scroll through the menus, press
the up and down arrows on your audio
system.
1. Make sure to switch on your phone's Bluetooth® feature before starting the
search. See your device's manual if
necessary.
2. Press the
Settings button.
3. Select Bluetooth from the menu.
4. Press the
OK button. 5. Select the option to add. This starts
the pairing process.
6. When a message to begin pairing appears in the audio display, search for
SYNC on your device.
Depending on your phone's capability and
your market, the system may prompt you
with questions, such as setting the current
phone as the primary phone and
downloading your phonebook.
Using Voice Commands Make sure to switch on your
phone's
Bluetooth® feature
before starting the search. See
your device's manual if necessary.
Press the voice button and when
prompted say: Action and Descrip-
tion
Voice Command
Follow the instruc-
tions on the audio
display.
Pair Phone
Phone Voice Commands Press the voice button. You can
do things like place a phone call
and access text messages.
When prompted, say a command. See the
following table for examples of
commands. Voice Command
___ List of Commands
Help
Call ___
Dial ___
Text Messages
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App Permissions
App permissions are organized by groups.
You can grant these group permissions
individually. You can change a permission
group status any time when not driving, by
using the settings menu.
When you launch an app using SYNC, the
system may ask you to grant certain
permissions, for example:
•
To allow your vehicle to provide vehicle
information to the app such as, but not
limited to: Fuel level, fuel economy, fuel
consumption, engine speed, rain
sensor, odometer, VIN, external
temperature, gear position, tire
pressure, and head lamp status.
• To allow your vehicle to provide driving
characteristic information such as, but
not limited to: MyKey, seatbelt status,
engine revolutions per minute, gear
position, braking events, steering wheel
angle, and accelerator pedal position.
• To allow your vehicle to provide
location information, including: GPS
and speed.
• To allow the app to send push
notifications using the vehicle display
and voice capabilities while running in
a background state. Push notifications
may be particularly useful for news or
location based apps.
Note: You only need to grant permissions
the first time you use an app with SYNC.
Note: Ford is not responsible or liable for
any damages or loss of privacy relating to
usage of an app, or dissemination of any
vehicle data that you approve Ford to
provide to an app. Enabling SYNC Mobile Apps
In order to enable mobile apps, SYNC
requires user consent to send and receive
app authorization information and updates
using the data plan associated with the
connected device.
Data is sent to Ford in the United States
through the connected device. The
information is encrypted and includes, for
example, the vehicle identification number
of your vehicle, the SYNC module serial
number, odometer, enabled apps, usage
statistics and debugging information.
Updates may take place.
Note:
You must enable mobile apps for
each connected device the first time you
select a mobile app using the system.
Note: Standard data rates apply. Ford is
not responsible for any additional charges
you may receive from your service provider,
when your vehicle sends or receives data
through the connected device. This includes
any additional charges incurred due to
driving in areas when roaming out of a home
network.
USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
MEDIA PLAYER
SYNC supports digital media sources
including: iPod, Bluetooth® devices, and
most USB drives. SYNC also supports
audio formats, such as MP3, WMA, WAV
and ACC.
Media Sources
The
AUX or MEDIA button allows you to
view and select available media sources.
Press the
AUX or MEDIA button to view
your sources. Use the directional arrows
and OK button to select your source. You
can also use the steering wheel audio
controls.
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Audio Voice Commands
Press the voice button. You can
do things like play a specific song
or album, or tune to a radio
station. When prompted, say a command.
See the following table for example
commands. Not all commands may be
available on your vehicle. Command
___ List of Commands Help
Pause Play
AM ___ FM ___
CD Player Command
Sirius Channel ___ USB
Bluetooth Audio
__ is a dynamic listing, meaning that it
could be the name of anything, such as an
artist, station, or media source.
SYNC™ TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However,
should questions arise, see the tables
below.
Use your local Ford 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). Website(s)
Market
www.SYNCMyRide.com
North America
www.SYNCMyRide.cawww.syncmaroute.ca Phone Issues
Possible Solution(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Issue
Review your phone's manualabout audio adjustments.
The audio control settings
on your phone may be
affecting SYNC perform- ance.
There is excessive back-
ground noise during a phone call.
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,
removing the device's
battery, then trying again.
This may be a possible
phone malfunction.
During a call, I can hear the
other person but theycannot hear me.
Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.
This is a phone-dependent
feature.
SYNC is not able to down-
load my phonebook.
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USB and Media Issues
Possible Solution(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Issue
Make sure that the devicedoes not have an auto-
install program or active security settings.
Make sure you are not
leaving the device in your vehicle during very hot or cold temperatures.
This is a device limitation.
SYNC does not recognize
my device when I turn on the car.
Review the device compatib-ility chart on the SYNC
website to confirm your phone supports theBluetooth® audio
streaming function.
This is a phone-dependent
feature.
Bluetooth® audio does not
stream.
Make sure you correctly
connect the device to SYNC, and that you have pressed play on your device.
The device is not connected.
Make sure that all songdetails are populated.
Your music files may not
contain the correct artist,
song title, album or genre information.
SYNC does not recognize
music that is on my device. The file may be corrupted.
Some devices require you tochange the USB settings
from mass storage to MTP class.
The song may have copy-
right protection, which does not allow it to play.
Switch radio bands and
return to Sirius or switch the feature off. You can then
change the Sirius station using the directional buttons.
Sirius Replay is active.
I cannot change the Sirius
station.
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