audio FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2012 1.G User Guide

Microphone
Your vehicle has a microphone
located in the A-pillar for the
hands-free phone features and voice
commands.
To mute the microphone:During
an active call, press < or > on the
audio system. Press again to
un-mute and return to normal
function.
Voice commands
Voice commands allow you to speak commands to the system while
enabling you to keep your focus on the road. As you work through a
voice session, the system will prompt you with a tone each time the
system is ready to proceed.
Name tag feature:This system has a name tag feature which allows
you assign name tags to items such as a favorite radio station or personal
phone contact. You can store up to 20 name tags per function.
Note:There are some voice command ’short cuts’ available which allow
you to speak those commands directly without having to follow the
complete command menu.
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CD player voice commands
Press the VOICE button on the
stalk. After the tone, say, “CD
player” and then any of the
following commands:
•Play•Track
1
•Shuffle all•Shuffle folder2
•Shuffle off•Repeat folder2
•Repeat track•Repeat off
•Help
1Can be used as a shortcut.2Only available as a voice command if the CD contains audio data files
such as .mp3 or .wma.
Note:You can select any track number between 1–99. You can also list
numbers individually, such as, “two, four, five” for track 245.
Radio voice commands
Press the VOICE button on the stalk. After the tone, say, “Radio” and
then any of the following commands:
•AM•FM
•Tune name
1•Delete name
•Delete directory•Play directory
•Store name•Play
•Help
1Can be used as a shortcut. This allows you to call up a stored radio
station.
Store name:When you say, “Store name”, the system will ask you for
the name. Say the name when prompted.
Delete name:Allows you to delete a stored station.
Delete directory:Allows you to delete all stored stations at once.
VOICE
SEEK
VOL
VOL
MODE
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Play directory:Allows you to let the system tell you of all the stored
radio stations.
Note:Using the system with the engine off will drain the battery.
Phone voice commands
Press the VOICE button on the stalk. After the tone, say, “Phone” and
then any of the following commands:
•Mobile name
1•Dial name1
•Dial number1•Delete name
•Delete directory•Play directory
•Store name•Redial
1
•Accept calls•Reject calls
•Help
1Can be used as a shortcut.
Store name:When you say, “Store name”, the system will ask you for
the name. Say the name. The system will then ask you for the number
associated with that name. Say the number.
Delete name:Allows you to delete a stored name.
Delete directory:Allows you to delete all stored names at once.
Play directory:Allows you to let the system tell you of all the stored
names.
Note:Using the system with the engine off will drain the battery.
External device commands (if equipped)
Press the VOICE button on the stalk. After the tone, say, “External
device” and then any of the following commands:
•Help•Line in
•Play
Phone features
Phonebook
If yourBluetoothenabled cellular phone supports the feature, you can
download your cell phone’s phone book to theBluetoothsystem.
Depending on your phone book entry, different categories may be
displayed in the audio display, such as:
•
or Phone
•
or Mobile or M
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•or Home or H
•
or Office or O
•
or Fax or F
Making a call using voice commands
To make a hands-free call using your system:
1. Press the VOICE button on the stalk.
2. When the tone sounds, say, “Phone”. The system will confirm you are
in phone mode.
3. Say, “Dial name” or “Dial number”.
4. When prompted, say the desired name or phone number. The system
will ask you to confirm. If you confirm, the call will be placed. Otherwise,
the call will be cancelled.
Making a call using your phone book entries
To access your phone book entries viaBluetooth:
1. Press the
button on your audio system.
2. Press MENU repeatedly until PHONEBOOK appears in the display.
3. Press the SEEK switch on the back of the stalk to scroll through all
possible listings.
Note:Press and hold SEEK to advance to the next letter in the
alphabet.
4. When the desired contact appears in the display, press
to initiate
the call.
Ending a call
At any time, you can end an active call by pressing
on the audio
system.
To exit phone mode(and end an active call if present), CD, AM/FM,
VOL ON/OFF, or
on the audio system.
Answering an incoming call
Accept the callby pressing the
button on the audio system. The
call will be transferred to hands-free mode.
Ignore the callby doing nothing.
Reject the callby pressing CD, AM/FM or VOL ON/OFF on the audio
system.
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Answering a second incoming call
If another calls comes in while you are already on an active call, you will
hear a beep. You have the choice to end your current call and accept the
incoming call.
To accept the incoming call,press the
button on the audio
system.
To reject the incoming call,by pressing CD or AM/FM on the audio
system.
Redialing a number
To redial a number:
1. Press
on the audio system to enter the phone menu.
2. Press MENU repeatedly to cycle through CALL OUT, CALL IN,
MISSED, INCOMING or OUTGOING appears in the display.
3. When the desired selection appears in the display, press < or > to
access the desired number.
4. When the desired number appears in the display, press
for the
system to initiate the call.
To redial a number using voice commands:
1. Press VOICE on the stalk.
2. After the tone, say, “Phone”.
3. When prompted, say, “Redial”. The system will attempt to redial the
last number.
Changing the active phone
With yourBluetooth system, you can pair (bond) and save up to six
phones. At any time, you can choose to make another one of your saved
phones the ’active’ phone with which the system will connect. To select a
another paired (bonded) phone as your active phone:
1. Press
on the audio system to enter the phone menu.
2. Press MENU repeatedly until ACTIVE appears in the display.
3. Press < or > on the audio system to scroll through the list of paired
(bonded) phones.
4. When the desired selection appears in the display, press MENU.
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Deleting a phone
A paired (bonded) phone can be deleted from the system at any time as
long as the phone is not involved in an active call. To delete a phone
from the system:
1. Press
on the audio system to enter the phone menu.
2. Press MENU repeatedly until DEBOND appears in the display.
3. Press < or > on the audio system to scroll through the list of paired
(bonded) phones.
4. When the desired selection appears in the display that you would like
to delete, press MENU.
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.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
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CD/CD player care
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only.
(Never touch the playing
surface).
•Inspect discs before playing.
•Clean only with an approved CD
cleaner.
•Wipe discs from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical
incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact
discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.
Do not use any irregular shaped
CDs or discs with a scratch
protection film attached.
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CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not be
inserted into the CD player as
the label may peel and cause the
CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade
CDs be identified with
permanent felt tip marker rather
than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please
contact your authorized dealer for further information.
Audio system warranty and service
Refer to theWarranty Guide/Customer Information Guidefor audio
system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or
qualified technician.
SYNC(IF EQUIPPED, LATE AVAILABILITY)
SYNCis a hands-free communications and entertainment system with
special phone and media features. For more information, please refer to
theSYNCsupplement(if equipped).
Your SYNCvoice-activated communications system with USB
does not include: 911 Assist™, Vehicle Health Report (VHR),
SYNC Services (TDI, Traffic, Directions & Information), or
SYNCAppLink™.
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Increasing speed while using speed control
To set a higher speed:
•Press and hold SET + until you get to the desired speed, then release.
You can also use SET + to operate the tap-up function. Press and
release SET + to increase the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
increments.
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed then press and
release SET +.
Reducing speed while using speed control
To reduce a set speed:
•Press and hold – until you get to the desired speed, then release. You
can also use – to operate the tap-down function. Press and release –
to decrease the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments.
•Press the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, then
press SET +.
Turning off speed control
To turn off the speed control, press OFF or turn off the ignition.
Note:When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Audio control features
Volume
•Press the top button on the back
of the remote control to increase
the volume.
•Press the bottom button on the
back of the remote control to
decrease the volume.
VOICE
SEEKVOL
VOL
MODE
Driver Controls
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A
AdvanceTrac ..............................177
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................108, 117
and child safety seats ............110
description ......................108, 117
disposal ....................................119
driver airbag ....................110, 118
indicator light .................117, 119
operation .........................110, 118
passenger airbag .............110, 118
side airbag ...............................117
Air cleaner filter ...............258, 261
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................175
Anti-theft system ........................82
arming the system ....................83
Armrests ......................................89
Audio system
(see Radio) ................23–24, 26, 29
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................256
fluid, checking ........................256
fluid, specification ..................262
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................184
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....33
Auxiliary power point .................66
Axle
refill capacities ........................262
B
Battery .......................................236acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....210
maintenance-free ....................236
replacement, specifications ...261
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder.............................104
Blind spot mirror ......................189
Bluetooth system ........................36
Booster seats .............................135
Brakes ........................................175
anti-lock ...................................175
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................175
fluid, checking and adding ....255
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
fluid, specifications .................262
lubricant specifications ..........262
parking ....................................176
shift interlock ..........................183
Bulbs ............................................55
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....262
Cassette tape player ...................24
CD player ....................................23
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................202
Child safety seats ......................124
attaching with tether straps ..131
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ..............................124
LATCH .....................................128
recommendations ...................122
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................135
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............225
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