SYNCphone features 121
Saving a contact or phone number as a Quick Dial 122
Accessing your phone book 123
Call history 124
System settings 124
Adding (pairing) a phone 125
Connecting a phone 126
Deleting a phone 126
Advanced settings 127
Turning Bluetooth on/off 128
911 assist™ 129
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 SYNCsystem information 145
Text messaging with your navigation system 146
Forwarding a text message 150
Voice commands in phone mode 151
SYNCmedia features (if equipped)
153
Connecting your digital media player to SYNC153
SYNCmedia features 154
What’s playing? 155
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 160
Selecting different genres 160
Accessing your playlists 161
Playing a specific track 162
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•Listen to music streaming from yourBluetoothenabled cellular phone
•Advanced voice recognition system fluent in English, French and
Spanish
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
•Do not attempt to service or repair the system. See your authorized
dealer.
•Do not operate playing devices if the power cords and/or cables are
broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or cables where
they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation of pedals,
seats and/or compartments, or safe driving abilities.
•Do not leave playing devices in the vehicle in extreme conditions as it
could cause damage to your device. Refer to your device’s user guide
for further information.
•For your safety, some functions are speed dependent and cannot be
performed when the vehicle is traveling at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and
below.
•
Ensure that you review your device’s user guide before using with SYNC.
VOICE RECOGNITION (IF EQUIPPED)
Your navigation system may be equipped with a voice activated feature
which allows you to “speak” certain commands to the system. For further
information, please refer to the Voice recognition chapter. You can also
press
and say a command or “Help” after the prompt.
QUICK START
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
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USING THE AUXILIARY INPUT JACK:
Your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary input jack which allows a
portable audio device to be listened to through your vehicle’s audio
system. To access the auxiliary input jack mode:
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 jackin theEntertainmentchapter 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 aBluetoothenabled
cellular phone, and operate these
devices through your vehicle. Please
refer to theSYNCmediachapter
for more information on using portable media players with SYNCand
refer to theSYNCphonechapter for information on pairing your
Bluetoothenabled 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 toVoice recognition system overviewchapter.
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Voice commands in display mode (if equipped)
While in display mode, press
or VOICE on the steering wheel
controls. When prompted, you may say any of the following commands:
•Display on•Auto
•Day•Night
•Status bar•Display off
•Brighter•Dimmer
•Help
Note:If you are not in display mode, press
or VOICE on the steering
wheel controls. When prompted, say, “Display mode” and then any of the
above commands.
STATUS BARS
Your navigation screens may have status bars on the top and bottom of
each screen.
The status bar on the top of the
screen will tell your current mode,
the exterior temperature, the time
as well as display icons if you have
enabledBluetooth,or are using headphones with your Rear overhead
mounted Family entertainment DVD system among other options.
The status bar on the bottom of the
screen may list the Home icon, the
current temperature selected for the
Driver and Passenger as well as the fan speed and air flow direction, the
current mode being used (if equipped), the Artist and Title of the
currently playing CD (if available), Artist and Title for Jukebox (if
available) and satellite radio (if activated).
Note:As climate controls are vehicle dependent, some vehicles may not
display climate readings in the status bar.
HOME SCREEN
Your navigation system has a Home Screen where you can save/view
favorite pictures, view your current audio and climate control settings as
well as display the audio visualizer or the hybrid fuel economy (if
equipped). You can split the screen in to two or three different sections,
or you can choose to have one main view.
To access your home screen, press the house icon (
)atthebottom
left hand corner of any screen.
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Display options
1. Press the MENU hard button on
the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Display’ tab on the
touchscreen. Select from the
following display options:
Brightness:Select AUTO DIM to
manually adjust the brightness by
pressing + or —.
Contrast:Press + to increase and
— to decrease the level of contrast on the screen.
Day/Night Mode:Select ‘Day’ to always display day mode or ‘Night’ to
always display night mode. Select ‘Auto’ for the screen to automatically
change between day and night mode.
Color Palette (Available on Lincoln vehicles only):Select between
four different background colors: 1. Black, 2. Blue, 3. Green, 4. Red.
Setting the clock
1. Press the MENU hard button on
the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Clock’ tab on the
touchscreen. Select from the
following display options:
Time set buttons:To set the time, press +, — to increase/decrease the
time and select AM or PM.
Display clock:Press to turn the clock display on/off.
Format:Press to select between 12 hour and 24 hour format.
Auto time zone:If enabled, the system will automatically adjust the
time when you enter into a new time zone. If disabled, you will have to
manually adjust the time when entering different time zones.Note:The
system does not implement daylight savings time.
Restore defaults:Select ‘Reset’ to reset to the default settings.
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The main categories of your voice commands are as follows:
•Navigation•Climate (if equipped)
•Audio•Jukebox
•Radio•Sirius (if activated)
•Travel link (if activated)•Display mode
•User profile•Disc
•CD•DVD
•Video CD•Line in
•Rear AUX (if equipped)•Rear DVD (if equipped)
•Phone (if equipped)•USB (if equipped)
•Voice settings•Bluetooth audio (if equipped)
•Dial (if equipped)•Confirmations
•Tutorial
To access a list of all available voice commands:
1. Press the i button (
) on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Help’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Select ‘Voice commands’ at the top of the screen.
4. Select the desired category.
Voice recognition visual feedback
When Voice recognition (VR) is activated, the following icons will appear
in the status bar.
VR State VR Icon
Main Menu/Generic
VR recognition failure
VR session unsuccessful?
Listening
Listening paused
Speaking instructions
For the best voice recognition, please ensure that:
•The interior of the vehicle needs to be as quiet as possible. Wind noise
from open windows and road vibrations may prevent the system from
correctly recognizing voice commands.
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THX AUDIO SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED (LINCOLN VEHICLES ONLY)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
the THXcertified premium audio
system. This system creates optimal
acoustic quality for all seating
positions and road conditions.
The system offers an advanced speaker system, amplifier, subwoofer and
equalizer.
SONY AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
the SONY premium audio system.
This system creates optimal acoustic
quality and offers an advanced
speaker system, amplifier, subwoofer
and equalizer.
Voice commands in audio mode (if equipped)
When in audio mode, press
or VOICE on the steering wheel controls.
When prompted, you may say any of the following commands:
•On•Off
•Headphones•Headphones off
•Jukebox•Disc
•CD•DVD
•Video CD•Radio
•Sirius•Rear DVD
•Rear AUX•Line in
•SYNC•User Device
•USB•Phone
•Bluetooth audio•Read Message
•Help
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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, SYNCallows 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
Bluetoothwireless technology which will enable the phone to connect
with SYNCand 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 otherBluetoothenabled
devices to find yourBluetoothenabled device.
Discovery mode:A mode which allows yourBluetoothenabled 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 yourBluetooth
enabled cellular phone supports this feature, SYNCcan play your ring
tone during incoming calls.
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