FORD 2012 Focus v.5 - Manual (Page 60)

SYNC
௡ data cannot be accessed without special equipment and access to
the vehicle’s SYNC
௡ module. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada will
not access SYNC
௡ data for any purpose other than as described absent
consent, a court order, or where required by law enforcement, other
government authorities, or other third parties acting with lawful authority.
Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford
Motor Company and Ford of Canada. For further privacy information, see
the sections on 911 Assist™ (if equipped), Vehicle Health Report (if
equipped), and Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped).
Using your voice recognition system
Your SYNC
௡ system comes equipped with an advanced voice recognition
(VR) system. This system is easy to use and helps you control many
features via voice commands, thereby allowing you to keep your hands
on the wheel and focus on what is in front of you.
Here we’ll cover the basics of how the system works and some global
voice commands. The majority of the voice commands will be covered
later in the supplement with their respective modes (phone, media, etc.)
and will also be indicated with the voice icon shown below.
Initiating a voice session
To initiate a voice session with your SYNC system:
1. Pull .
2. Wait until you hear a tone prompt and Listening appears in the display.
3. Say any of the following global commands:
• “Phone”: Say to make calls.
• “USB”: Say to access the device connected to your USB port.
• “Bluetooth Audio”: Say to stream audio from your phone.
• “Line in” : Say to access the device connected to the auxiliary
input jack.
• “Cancel”: Say to cancel the requested action.
• “SYNC”: Say to return to the main menu.
• “Voice settings”: Say to adjust the level of voice interaction and
feedback.
• “Help”: Say for an audible list of voice commands available in the
current mode.
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