Handset Holder
The cellular phone specific cradle locates into the handset holder and can be removed by pressing the release buttons on either side of the handset holder. The handset holder has two connections, one connection to the PSE module and the other to the antenna.
Vehicles built from 02/2008
Overview
NOTE:In order to prevent discharge of the battery, if the vehicle is stationary, the Bluetooth mobile phone and the voice control should only be used for long periods when the engine is running.
NOTE:For certain mobile phones with the Symbian operating system, a particular file must be installed to allow full access to the telephone directory via Bluetooth. This file is designated as an SIS file and can be downloaded from the Ford website. You can obtain more detailed information from your Ford dealer.
The system allows the driver to use a Bluetooth equipped cellular phone handset through the vehicles Information and Entertainment system.
A physical connection (cradle) between the phone handset and the telephone control module is not necessary and is therefore not available. Communications between the 2 components are purely Bluetooth. This can limit the available functions dependant on the handset used.
The cellular phone system comprises the following components:
- Control module for mobile electronic auxiliary equipment
- Microphone
The control module for the mobile electronic auxiliary equipment is connected to the Infotainment system via the CAN bus and the audio line. This enables audio and control signals to be passed to and from the auxiliary equipment. The mobile electronic auxiliary equipment control module is equipped with a built-in Bluetooth antenna.
Using Bluetooth it is possible to transfer audio files from Bluetooth compatible storage media to the audio system and replay them (audio streaming). This function will however only be available at a later date.
Voice Control
Voice control makes it possible to operate the audio system without the driver being distracted from the traffic situation.
When the system is active, if the driver issues a pre-defined order, the voice recognition system converts this command into a control signal for the various multimedia systems. The input can take the form of dialogs or commands. The driver is guided through the dialogs by announcements or questions.
The following systems can be controlled using the voice recognition system:
- Mobile handset
- Radio Function
- CD player/CD changer
- EATC (electronic automatic temperature control)
- DVD navigation system with touchscreen
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Voice control via the mobile electronic auxiliary equipment control module is unnecessary for the DVD navigation system with touchscreen because this system has its own integrated voice control function.
Control module for mobile electronic auxiliary equipment
The control module for mobile electronic auxiliary equipment controls the operation of the mobile phone and transfers the appropriate information to the audio equipment.
Variant 1
Can be combined with all audio and navigation systems. The functionality includes a hands-free facility via Bluetooth and voice control.
The USB port of this variant is integrated into the Bluetooth/voice control module. Software updates can be performed through this connection using a special adapter cable which can be obtained in service. Once the adapter cable has been obtained it can be left in the vehicle for future updates. The adapter cable does not extend to the USB functionalities as in variants 2 and 3.
The USB port of this variant is integrated into the Bluetooth/voice control module. Software updates for the mobile electronic auxiliary equipment control module can be performed through this connection using a special adapter cable which can be obtained in service. Once the adapter cable has been obtained it can be left in the vehicle for future updates.
Variant 2
This variant can be combined with all luxury audio systems and all navigation systems.
In addition to the functions of variant 1, this design offers a USB port with power supply, integrated into the center console. Various storage media can be connected to this, such as USB sticks or external fixed disks with MP3 audio files. These can be replayed over the audio system. The USB port also enables control of an iPod via the audio system.
Software updates for the mobile electronic auxiliary equipment control module can be performed via the USB port which is integrated into the center console.
Variant 3
This variant can be combined with all luxury audio systems and is always supplied together with a high equipment level instrument cluster. However, it will only be available at a later date.
In addition to the functions offered by variant 2, this design offers control of mobile navigation systems which are equipped with special navigation software for Symbian telephones, obtainable from Ford.
Software updates for the mobile electronic auxiliary equipment control module can be performed via the USB port which is integrated into the center console.
On vehicles with hands-free equipment and voice control, the radio remote control has a voice button for activating the voice control and to pick up and hang up a telephone call.
USB port/AUX socket
A USB port and an AUX socket are provided in the center console for variants 2 and 3. These can be used to adapt external audio sources such as an iPod to the on-board audio system. After it is connected, the iPod is recognized as such and can be controlled over the audio system. The audio signal is received via the AUX socket.
