Connecting An External Device; Connecting An External Device - Vehicles With: Bluetooth - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

To enable voice control for custom
playlists and folders, follow the procedure
below:
• Create folders named with the
structure "Ford<*>" where <*> is a
number 1-10. For example "Ford3"
without an extension.
• Create playlists named with the
structure "Ford<*>.m3u" where <*>
is a number 1-10. For example
"Ford5.m3u" without any space
between "Ford" and the number.
Thereafter, custom folders and playlists
will be selectable with voice control. See
Audio unit commands (page 221).
iPod
To enable voice control for custom
playlists, create playlists named with the
structure "Ford<*>" where <*> is a
number 1-10. For example "Ford7" without
any space between "Ford" and the
number.
Thereafter, playlists will be selectable with
voice control. See Audio unit commands
(page 221).
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL
DEVICE
WARNING
Make sure the external device is
securely mounted within the vehicle,
and that trailing connections do not
obstruct any of the driving controls.
External devices may be connected using
the auxiliary input socket and the USB port.
See Auxiliary Input Socket (page 84).
See USB Port (page 84).
Ranger (TKE) Vehicles Built From: 03-12-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013
Connectivity
Connection
Plug in the device, and if necessary secure
it to prevent movement within the vehicle.
Connecting an iPod
Connect the USB cable from the iPod to
the vehicle USB socket.
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL
DEVICE - VEHICLES WITH:
BLUETOOTH
Connecting a Bluetooth audio
device
As various standards exist,
manufacturers are able to implement
a variety of profiles in their Bluetooth
devices. Because of this, an incompatibility
can occur between the Bluetooth device
and the system, which in some cases may
limit system functionality. To avoid this
situation, only recommended devices
should be used.
Please visit the website
www.ford-mobile-connectivity.com
for full details.
Bonding the device
Note: Some audio and navigation units
have a separate Bluetooth audio menu. Use
this to access setup and control.
To connect the device to the system follow
the same procedure as for Bluetooth hands
free phones. See Bluetooth setup (page
216).
Operating the device
Select Bluetooth audio as the active
source.
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CAUTION