Deleting a phone 127
Advanced settings 128
Turning Bluetooth on/off 129
911 assist 130
Vehicle health report 133
Setting a ring tone 137
Message notification 138
Automatically download your phone book 139
Modifying your phone book and call history 140
Turning prompts on/off 142
Returning to factory defaults 143
Performing a master reset 144
Installing new vehicle applications 144
Accessing SYNC system information 145
Text messaging with your navigation system 146
Forwarding a text message 150
Voice commands in phone mode 151
SYNC media features (if equipped) 152
Connecting your digital media player to SYNC 152
SYNC media features 154
What’s playing? 154
Supported player, media formats and metadata information 155
Accessing and using your USB port 155
Streaming music from your phone 156
Using the Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 157
Using the play all feature 158
Selecting and playing specific artists 159
Selecting and playing specific albums 159
Selecting different genres 160
Accessing your playlists 160
Playing a specific track 161
Exploring the USB device 162
Accessing BT devices 163
Adding a new device in discovery or discoverable mode 163
Voice commands in media mode 164
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SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)
SYNC is a hands-free communications and entertainment system that
literally ‘syncs up’ with all other multimedia systems in your vehicle.
SYNC delivers convenience with voice activated calling and hands-free
conversations, digital media player command and control as well as easy
to use voice commands. The world outside your vehicle cabin may be
chaotic, but inside, with SYNC, it’s always a smooth ride. All you have to
do is sync it and stow it. We’ll take care of the rest.
Welcome to the new world of ingenuity and passion - technology that is
both fun and functional. Welcome to SYNC.
Please visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
SYNC features
SYNC offers a variety of phone and media features, such as:
• Send and receive hands-free calls
• Play your digital music through voice activated commands
• Use voice recognition to access your cell phone’s contact list
• Transfer an active phone conversation to a hands-free environment
• Play music stored on your digital media player
• Use your device while charging through the USB port
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1. Press the MEDIA hard button on
the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘LINE IN’ tab on the
touchscreen.
Once a 3.5 mm input jack is plugged into the Line In jack, sound from
the device will be heard through the vehicle speakers.
For information on the auxiliary input jack location, please refer to
Auxiliary input jack in theEntertainment chapter in yourOwner’s
Guide.
USING SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
SYNC — a hands-free
communication and entertainment
system which allows you to connect
and use a portable media player
through a USB port located in your
vehicle, pair a Bluetoothenabled
cellular phone, and operate these
devices through your vehicle. Please
refer to the SYNC media chapter
for more information on using portable media players with SYNC and
refer to the SYNC phone chapter for information on pairing your
Bluetooth enabled cellular phone and using the phone features.
VOICE RECOGNITION (IF EQUIPPED)
Your navigation system may be equipped with a voice activated feature
that allows you to “speak” certain commands to the system. For further
information, please refer to Voice recognition system overview chapter.
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Satellite radio channels:SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music, news,
sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. For
more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels,
visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in
Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474.
Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your
vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the
roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for an
unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio
system. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satellite
radio reception performance:
• Antenna Obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the
antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
material as far away from the antenna as possible.
• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.
• Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an
audio mute.
Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is
a satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display
ACQUIRING ...toindicate the interference.
SIRIUS satellite radio service: SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription
based satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports, news and
entertainment programming. A service fee is required in order to receive
SIRIUS service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed
SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include:
• Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date of
sale or lease of the vehicle.
• Online media player providing access to all SIRIUS music channels
over the internet (Refer to your authorized dealer for availability.)
For information on extended subscription terms, contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474.
Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add
or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford
Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming
changes.
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS satellite orSIRIUS tower to the vehicle antenna. You are in a location
that is blocking theSIRIUS signal (i.e., tunnel, under an
overpass, dense foliage, etc). The system is
working properly. When you move into an openarea, the signal should return.
UPDATING Update of channel programming inprogress. No action required. The
process may take up to three minutes.
CALL SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474 Satellite service has
been deactivated by SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Call SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
re-activate or resolve subscription issues.
PLAYING A CD/DVD
Note: CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs in the ISO 9660 format only. (UDF
format is not supported.) Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in CD players. Irregular shaped
CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with
homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into
the CD player. 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.
If you press CD/DVD and there is not a disc loaded into the system, NO
DISC will appear in the status bar and you will not be able to access the
CD screen.
• Insert a disc into the slot. The CD/DVD will begin to play.
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PLAYING A DVD IN THE SYSTEM
Your navigation system allows you to play DVD audio and video discs. If
the vehicle is in Park (P), you will be able to view and hear the DVD. If
the vehicle is moving, you will only be able to hear the audio. To play a
DVD:
1. Ensure that the vehicle and the system are on.
2. Insert a DVD into the system, label side up. The system will
automatically go into DVD mode.
You can then select any of the
following options on the
touchscreen:
: Press to access the previous chapter. Press and hold to reverse in
the current chapter.
/(Play/Pause) : Press to play or pause the DVD.
: Press to access the next chapter. Press and hold to advance
within the current chapter.
(Stop): Press to stop the current track.
Title: Goes to the main title screen stored on the disc.
Menu: Goes to the main menu of the disc.
Cursor controls: Use these controls to navigate to the desired menu
selections.
Search: : Press to select and go to a specific title or chapter using the
keypad.
Settings: Allows you to adjust the certain settings of the DVD player,
such as:
• Video Display Settings: Press to adjust the brightness and contrast.
You can also choose to return to the default settings by pressing
‘Restore Default’.
• Audio Language: Press to select which language you would like the
DVD to display.
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Rear DVD voice commands (if equipped)
If the rear DVD is the only audio source playing, press
or VOICE on
the steering wheel controls. When prompted, you may say any of the
following commands:
• Play •Pause
• Play previous chapter •Play next chapter
• Play previous track •Play next track
• Play previous folder •Play next folder
• Folder mode •Folder mode off
• Shuffle •Shuffle off
• Headphones •Headphones off
• Help
Note: If the Rear DVD is not the only audio source (i.e., the radio is on
also), then press
on the steering wheel controls. When prompted,
say, “Rear DVD” and then any of the above commands.
REAR AUX
You can access and view the rear auxiliary mode which allows rear seat
passengers to plug in and play certain games. There is an external
video/audio input located on the rear DVD player (if equipped) for the
rear seat passengers to connect to an external video cassette player,
video games, camcorder, etc. To access:
1. Press the MEDIA hard button on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Rear AUX’ tab on the touchscreen.
Plug in the jacks to the Family
Entertainment DVD system (if
equipped) or the Rear seat controls
(if equipped).
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•Construction Zones
• New Roads
Note: The system can consider traffic and construction conditions if the
data is available through SIRIUS Travel Link (if activated) and the
feature setting is enabled. (SIRIUS Travel Link is only available in the
U.S. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.)
CLEANING THE DISPLAY
Clean the display with a clean soft cloth such as one used for cleaning
glasses. If dirt or finger prints are still visible, apply a small amount of
alcohol to the cloth. Do not pour/spray alcohol onto the display. Do not
use detergent or any type of solvent to clean the display.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Autoplay: With Autoplay turned ON, SYNC allows you to listen to music
which has already been randomly indexed during the indexing process.
With Autoplay turned off, the chosen music will not begin to play until
all of the music has been indexed by SYNC. Depending on the size of the
material, this may take a few minutes.
Bluetooth enabled cellular phone: Any cellular phone which has the
Bluetooth wireless technology which will enable the phone to connect
with SYNC and exchange information wirelessly.
Comp: Compression
Dest: Destination
Digital media player / USB Device: This is a generic term used to
signify any of the following media devices: iPod , Zune™, “Plays from
device” players, and most USB drives (thumb drives, flash drives, PEN
drives, etc.)
Discoverable mode: A mode which allows other Bluetoothenabled
devices to find your Bluetoothenabled device.
Discovery mode: A mode which allows your Bluetoothenabled device
to search for other ‘discoverable’ Bluetoothenabled devices.
DSP: Digital Signal Processing
ETA : Estimated Time of Arrival
FCC: Federal Communications Commission
GPS: Global Positioning System
In-band ringing: This is a phone dependent feature. If your Bluetooth
enabled cellular phone supports this feature, SYNC can play your ring
tone during incoming calls.
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